Academy of Sport - Acadamaidh Spòrs Oilthigh Dhùn Èideann

Sport in Society Interviews

The Sport in Society Interviews open up a series of dialogues about sport in society.

Latest videos & podcasts: Child Labour in Sport; UN Human Rights Mechanisms & Mega Sporting Events; The Power of Football

Child Labour in Sport: Protecting the Rights of Child Athletes – Technical Lead Peter Donnelly Global Associate Academy of Sport and Emeritus Professor University of Toronto

Child Labour in Sport – Protecting the Rights of Child Athletes (Video on YouTube)

UN Human Rights Mechanisms & Mega Sporting Events: The road to FIFA World Cup 2022 and 2023 – Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights

UN Human Rights Mechanisms & Mega Sporting Events (Video on YouTube)

The Power of Football – Professor Grant Jarvie audio interview with the Scottish Football Association

The Power of Footbal (Podcast on Scottish FA website)

Global football

Professor Grant Jarvie talking about the impact of globalization on football.

Poverty & Homeless World Cup

Mel Young, co-founder and director of the Homeless World Cup, talks about poverty and homelessness.

Football & the Community

Dr Gavin Reid talks about football and the community.

The Brazil 2014 World Cup

Alan Hansen, footballer and media analyst, talks about the Brazil 2014 World Cup.

Football & international development

Jim Murphy, author, football fan and politician, talks about football charity and international development.

Football games that changed the world

Jim Murphy, author, football fan and politician, talks about football games that changed the world.

Barcelona & Real Madrid football clubs

Dr Gavin Reid talks about the politics of Barcelona and Real Madrid football clubs.

Sports Diplomacy

Dr Stuart Murray, Global Fellow, talks about Sports Diplomacy

International football finance, governance and fair play

Stephen Morrow talks about football finances, club ownership models and UEFA fair play rules