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International Sociology of Sport Association
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International membership organisation representing the interests of sport sociologists wherever they are. We have a journal, the International Review for the Sociology of Sport, an e-bulletin and we organise great conferences. www.issa1965.org
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Congrès de l'AFRAPS à Toulouse -

Le congrès « Les enjeux des Jeux » se tiendra du 8 au 11 décembre 2025 à l’Université de Toulouse.

Le programme accessible via ce lien : lnkd.in/eUXXsvVV
November 20, 2025 at 10:52 AM
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November 18, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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On the topic of the newly launched ISA Thematic Group 'Conflict Transformations and Peacebuilding' (TG02), enjoy your #OpenAccess in November:

Catherine Goetze, The Distinction of Peace: A Social Analysis of Peacebuilding

🖋️ by Michael D Royster (Prairie View A&M University, USA)
November 18, 2025 at 7:09 AM
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Check our Linkedin page for details on how to apply www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... and to apply please contact Sun-Yong Kwon here www.issa1965.org/contact/. Select I'd like to contact a specific person and from the drop down list select Vice-President Conferences
November 18, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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Abstract submission for EASS/ISSA2026 is now open. Access conference website via www.issa1965.org/events
October 28, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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The application phase for the latest South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership (SCDTP) is open in the field of the social sciences of sport and leisure at the Univ of Chichester

More details about this fully-funded opportunity: southcoastdtp.ac.uk
Closing date: Friday 05 December 2025
Welcome to the South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership
An exciting collaboration between the Universities of Southampton, Brighton and Portsmouth, the South Coast DTP aims to deliver the latest developments in training in research methods and skills to pr...
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October 22, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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Some news from ISA RN28

www.bilgi.edu.tr/en/academic/...
October 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Hot off the press! ISSA-EASS 2026 Congress has a website and abstract submission opening soon.

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Responsibilities and responses of sport in contemporary society 2026
Conference hosted jointly by EASS & ISSA 2026 European Association for Sociology of Sport & International Sociology of Sport Association
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October 21, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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Don't miss tomorrow's event with @thomaspiketty.bsky.social on global #inequality including preliminary results from the #GlobalJusticeProject.

📍In-person and online public event

🎟️ Registration www.lse.ac.uk/events/globa...
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Thomas Piketty on global inequality | LSE Events
3.30pm Fri 19 Sept | Thomas Piketty | Ticket Required | Free public event at LSE
www.lse.ac.uk
September 18, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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ISSA's latest bulletin is now available to read on our website www.issa1965.org/news/news-it...

Happy reading!
Bulletin 2025 No 1 - ISSA
ISSA BULLETIN 2025 No 1
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September 19, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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Menopausal status, transition, and age at menopause with accelerated biological aging across multiple organ systems: findings from two cohort studies
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Menopausal status, transition, and age at menopause with accelerated biological aging across multiple organ systems: findings from two cohort studies - BMC Medicine
Background Biological aging is a heterogeneous process that varies across organs and systems. The dynamic hormonal changes during the menopausal transition may have profound and organ-specific impacts...
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September 3, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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ISA RC 47 “Social classes and social movements” invites:

🎙️ Lectio Magistralis by Geoffrey Pleyers, ISA President
“Social change is never linear. Social movements in polarized times”
🗓️ 9 September 2025
📍 University Guglielmo Marconi, Via Plinio 44, Rome & online
🔗 usgm.link/socialchange
Social change is never lineal. Social movements in polarized times
Lezione del Prof. Ceoff rey Pleyers Social change is never lineal. Social movements in polarized times - Sito internet: https://www.unimarconi.it Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unimarconi/ Instagr...
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September 3, 2025 at 8:20 AM
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A fantastic opportunity for a PhD studentship is available at the EDGE Sport and Physical Activity Lab, University of Manitoba, Canada, on ACL injuries in adolescent girls. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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PhD Position, U of Manitoba, Applications accepted until position filled - ISSA
A 4-year, fully-funded PhD position is available at the EDGE in Sport & Physical Activity Lab at the University of Manitoba, on the theme of Gendered
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July 30, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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Postdoctoral researcher in sports medicine and health science, to develop, implement and evaluate the impact of an educational intervention designed to raise awareness and improve digital resilience among student-athletes.
Deadline: 08/09/2025
More details here: www.issa1965.org/news/news-it...
Postdoc position, LIROMS, Luxembourg, Deadline: 08/09/2025 - ISSA
Project background: Screens and social media are omnipresent in the lives of young people, including athletes. While digital platforms offer opportunities for
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July 30, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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#GlobalDialogue #Polish

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July 30, 2025 at 7:09 AM
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Invitation from ISA's Executive Secretary to complete the global survey on participation in research organisations: how scientists participate in these organizations

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Deadline: 5th August 2025
Share your experience: Global survey on participation in scientific organizations | deadline 5 August - International Science Council
This international survey explores how scientists engage in scientific organizations — including access, roles, leadership pathways, perceived benefits and barriers, organizational culture, inclusion,...
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July 30, 2025 at 8:46 AM
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A new postdoc position at LIROMS, Luxembourg. Check out all details on our website and apply soon! www.issa1965.org/news/news-it...
Postdoc position, LIROMS, Luxembourg, Deadline: 18/08/2025 - ISSA
Using a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods, the project will provide an overview of the country’s current strengths and weaknesses, enable
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July 30, 2025 at 8:18 AM
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Day 3 of #ISSA2025Seoul with our second panel on the Re-problematizing Empowerment and Gender Dynamics in Sport, chaired by Euna Koh, with Toni Bruce, Emma Pullen, Richard Pringle and Ying Chiang
July 10, 2025 at 2:27 AM
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#ISSA2025Seoul ISSA’s AGM has started with a show of thanks to the wonderful Local Organising Committee at @SNU
July 9, 2025 at 8:25 AM
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Day 2 of #ISSA2025Seoul our first panel session on sustainability, communication, mobility justice and climate action in the sociology of sport. The case of bicycle projects in Uganda, Nicaragua and Toronto
July 9, 2025 at 5:32 AM
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@ISSA2025Seoul ready to start!
July 8, 2025 at 3:19 AM
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A new announcement about a PhD Course at Nord Universiteit, Bodo, Norway:
Sport, Innovation and Social Change
PhD Course | Nord University, Bode | November 17-21, 2025

More details on our website: www.issa1965.org/news/
News - ISSA
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July 1, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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The app for the #ISAForum25 is also available at the apple App Store apps.apple.com/us/app/isa-f...
‎ISA Forum 2025
‎The 5th ISA Forum of Sociology will be held on July 6th-11th, 2025 in Rabat, Morocco. Login to view Sessions and Papers saved as favorites. View schedules, locations, floor plans, and people. Attende...
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June 24, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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New Research Article 🤸

Discovering happiness in solo leisure sports: a phenomenological exploration of independent participation.

www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

#Leisure #Sports #Happiness
June 24, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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SHE RUNS international research project needs participants
🏃‍♀️Self-identified women runners any age, level
🎙️For group discussion, diary in written/visual format, or go-along interview (walk your running route with a researcher)
❓Scan the QR, visit forms.cloud.microsoft/e/4LY2tASEGY, email/message me
An infographic with text stating: How do experiences of risk, safety, and violence affect your physical activity? Seeking research participants: women who run for leisure, exercise or training in public spaces. SHE RUNS: Studying Harassment Experiences in women’s Running, Understanding Narratives of Safety An international research project analysing geographical and cultural influences on running safely Using group discussion, diaries, and walking interviews to hear women’s perspectives and decision-making related to safety when running outdoors Seeking participants in summer-autumn 2025 in the Bedfordshire* area *Outside this area? Contact us to see if we can get to you Email for information and sign up Or scan the QR code Principal Investigator: Dr Joanne Hill joanne.hill@beds.ac.uk
June 24, 2025 at 1:40 PM