Academy of Sport - Acadamaidh Spòrs Oilthigh Dhùn Èideann

Sport for Peace & International Development

Sport has a role to play in advancing peace, conflict resolution and public diplomacy.

Sport has the power to change the world... unite people in a way that little else does... speak to youth in a language they understand... and create hope where once their was only despair.

Nelson Mandela
Boy with football

International agencies have sought to understand and harness the potential of sport to help with building resilience, reconciliation and conversations between countries.

Researchers at the University of Edinburgh are asking questions about the impact of sport for development initiatives.

We advocate for a better understanding of the role of sport in assisting with peace and international development but also in addressing poverty and social mobility.

We carry out research that examines the capacity of sport, physical activity and education to building human and economic capabilities.

The Academy of Sport research strives to advance knowledge and practice about sport for peace and international development.