Leisure Studies Association [LSA]
@leisure-studies.bsky.social
Multi-disciplinary space for researchers, practitioners & students of Leisure Studies
About us? Meet the LSA Executive Committee:
leisurestudies.org/about
Learn about the legacy of the LSA and find updates on the LSA Conference 2026 at Brunel!
#LSA2026
leisurestudies.org/about
Learn about the legacy of the LSA and find updates on the LSA Conference 2026 at Brunel!
#LSA2026
September 25, 2025 at 4:43 AM
About us? Meet the LSA Executive Committee:
leisurestudies.org/about
Learn about the legacy of the LSA and find updates on the LSA Conference 2026 at Brunel!
#LSA2026
leisurestudies.org/about
Learn about the legacy of the LSA and find updates on the LSA Conference 2026 at Brunel!
#LSA2026
[!!!] LSA Conference 2026 [!!!]
@Brunel University London [30 JUNE-JULY 3]
"Creative, Connected Communities of/in/with Leisure: Theoretical & Methodological Advances"
1st Call for Abstracts = October 1
Schedule on the LSA Website: leisurestudies.org/lsa2026
Start Writing!
@Brunel University London [30 JUNE-JULY 3]
"Creative, Connected Communities of/in/with Leisure: Theoretical & Methodological Advances"
1st Call for Abstracts = October 1
Schedule on the LSA Website: leisurestudies.org/lsa2026
Start Writing!
September 18, 2025 at 6:23 AM
[!!!] LSA Conference 2026 [!!!]
@Brunel University London [30 JUNE-JULY 3]
"Creative, Connected Communities of/in/with Leisure: Theoretical & Methodological Advances"
1st Call for Abstracts = October 1
Schedule on the LSA Website: leisurestudies.org/lsa2026
Start Writing!
@Brunel University London [30 JUNE-JULY 3]
"Creative, Connected Communities of/in/with Leisure: Theoretical & Methodological Advances"
1st Call for Abstracts = October 1
Schedule on the LSA Website: leisurestudies.org/lsa2026
Start Writing!
Discover!
Leisure Studies Journal (the journal of the Leisure Studies Association) has an expanding resource of open access articles.
Find it here!
www.tandfonline.com/journals/rls...
Leisure Studies Journal (the journal of the Leisure Studies Association) has an expanding resource of open access articles.
Find it here!
www.tandfonline.com/journals/rls...
September 4, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Discover!
Leisure Studies Journal (the journal of the Leisure Studies Association) has an expanding resource of open access articles.
Find it here!
www.tandfonline.com/journals/rls...
Leisure Studies Journal (the journal of the Leisure Studies Association) has an expanding resource of open access articles.
Find it here!
www.tandfonline.com/journals/rls...
Join us!
Membership rates (£33 for full membership, £18 for students, non-waged, and retired members)
Read about membership benefits on the LSA website:
leisurestudies.org/events/membe...
Membership rates (£33 for full membership, £18 for students, non-waged, and retired members)
Read about membership benefits on the LSA website:
leisurestudies.org/events/membe...
August 13, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Join us!
Membership rates (£33 for full membership, £18 for students, non-waged, and retired members)
Read about membership benefits on the LSA website:
leisurestudies.org/events/membe...
Membership rates (£33 for full membership, £18 for students, non-waged, and retired members)
Read about membership benefits on the LSA website:
leisurestudies.org/events/membe...
Introducing! The Crittenden Pilgrimage Bursary
This bursary will provide financial support for those undertaking human-powered pilgrimages — whether walking, cycling, paddling, wheelchairing, and more.
Find out more on the LSA website: leisurestudies.org/news/the-cri...
This bursary will provide financial support for those undertaking human-powered pilgrimages — whether walking, cycling, paddling, wheelchairing, and more.
Find out more on the LSA website: leisurestudies.org/news/the-cri...
August 11, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Introducing! The Crittenden Pilgrimage Bursary
This bursary will provide financial support for those undertaking human-powered pilgrimages — whether walking, cycling, paddling, wheelchairing, and more.
Find out more on the LSA website: leisurestudies.org/news/the-cri...
This bursary will provide financial support for those undertaking human-powered pilgrimages — whether walking, cycling, paddling, wheelchairing, and more.
Find out more on the LSA website: leisurestudies.org/news/the-cri...
Reminder! --> 24 July: Webinar
'The Event Troubleshooter: the new educational board game for Event, Tourism'
This project is funded by the Leisure Studies Association and Oxford Brookes University.
Registration: Free
Full details + Registration:
leisurestudies.org/news/the-eve...
'The Event Troubleshooter: the new educational board game for Event, Tourism'
This project is funded by the Leisure Studies Association and Oxford Brookes University.
Registration: Free
Full details + Registration:
leisurestudies.org/news/the-eve...
July 21, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Reminder! --> 24 July: Webinar
'The Event Troubleshooter: the new educational board game for Event, Tourism'
This project is funded by the Leisure Studies Association and Oxford Brookes University.
Registration: Free
Full details + Registration:
leisurestudies.org/news/the-eve...
'The Event Troubleshooter: the new educational board game for Event, Tourism'
This project is funded by the Leisure Studies Association and Oxford Brookes University.
Registration: Free
Full details + Registration:
leisurestudies.org/news/the-eve...
New LSA Executive Members:
A warm welcome to...
---Adam Talbot (Research and Enterprise Officer): [UWS]
---Adele Doran (Membership Officer): [Sheffield Hallam]
---Ioana Cerasella Chis (Ordinary Member): [University of Birmingham]
---Alberto Amore (Ordinary Member): [University of Oulu]
A warm welcome to...
---Adam Talbot (Research and Enterprise Officer): [UWS]
---Adele Doran (Membership Officer): [Sheffield Hallam]
---Ioana Cerasella Chis (Ordinary Member): [University of Birmingham]
---Alberto Amore (Ordinary Member): [University of Oulu]
July 20, 2025 at 11:50 PM
New LSA Executive Members:
A warm welcome to...
---Adam Talbot (Research and Enterprise Officer): [UWS]
---Adele Doran (Membership Officer): [Sheffield Hallam]
---Ioana Cerasella Chis (Ordinary Member): [University of Birmingham]
---Alberto Amore (Ordinary Member): [University of Oulu]
A warm welcome to...
---Adam Talbot (Research and Enterprise Officer): [UWS]
---Adele Doran (Membership Officer): [Sheffield Hallam]
---Ioana Cerasella Chis (Ordinary Member): [University of Birmingham]
---Alberto Amore (Ordinary Member): [University of Oulu]
LSA Book Prize 2025: Winners!
Living with the Party: How Leisure Shaped a New China
————[by Yifan Shi]
City of Hip Hop: New York City, The Bronx, and a Peace Meeting
————[by Rob Swift & Rasul A. Mowatt]
Read all about it on the LSA website: leisurestudies.org/bookprize2025/
Congratulations!
Living with the Party: How Leisure Shaped a New China
————[by Yifan Shi]
City of Hip Hop: New York City, The Bronx, and a Peace Meeting
————[by Rob Swift & Rasul A. Mowatt]
Read all about it on the LSA website: leisurestudies.org/bookprize2025/
Congratulations!
July 17, 2025 at 5:55 AM
LSA Book Prize 2025: Winners!
Living with the Party: How Leisure Shaped a New China
————[by Yifan Shi]
City of Hip Hop: New York City, The Bronx, and a Peace Meeting
————[by Rob Swift & Rasul A. Mowatt]
Read all about it on the LSA website: leisurestudies.org/bookprize2025/
Congratulations!
Living with the Party: How Leisure Shaped a New China
————[by Yifan Shi]
City of Hip Hop: New York City, The Bronx, and a Peace Meeting
————[by Rob Swift & Rasul A. Mowatt]
Read all about it on the LSA website: leisurestudies.org/bookprize2025/
Congratulations!
Upcoming Webinar--> 24 July
'The Event Troubleshooter: the new educational board game for Event, Tourism'
This project is funded by the Leisure Studies Association and Oxford Brookes University.
Registration: Free
Full details + Registration on the LSA website:
leisurestudies.org/news/the-eve...
'The Event Troubleshooter: the new educational board game for Event, Tourism'
This project is funded by the Leisure Studies Association and Oxford Brookes University.
Registration: Free
Full details + Registration on the LSA website:
leisurestudies.org/news/the-eve...
July 16, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Upcoming Webinar--> 24 July
'The Event Troubleshooter: the new educational board game for Event, Tourism'
This project is funded by the Leisure Studies Association and Oxford Brookes University.
Registration: Free
Full details + Registration on the LSA website:
leisurestudies.org/news/the-eve...
'The Event Troubleshooter: the new educational board game for Event, Tourism'
This project is funded by the Leisure Studies Association and Oxford Brookes University.
Registration: Free
Full details + Registration on the LSA website:
leisurestudies.org/news/the-eve...
Ready for LSA Conference 2025?
Read all about the presentations by downloading the book of abstracts here: ray.yorksj.ac.uk/id/eprint/12....
Stay tuned for a detailed conference schedule--coming soon!
Read all about the presentations by downloading the book of abstracts here: ray.yorksj.ac.uk/id/eprint/12....
Stay tuned for a detailed conference schedule--coming soon!
June 27, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Ready for LSA Conference 2025?
Read all about the presentations by downloading the book of abstracts here: ray.yorksj.ac.uk/id/eprint/12....
Stay tuned for a detailed conference schedule--coming soon!
Read all about the presentations by downloading the book of abstracts here: ray.yorksj.ac.uk/id/eprint/12....
Stay tuned for a detailed conference schedule--coming soon!
...1 Week to Deadline! [June 30]
Apply --> LSA Research, Enterprise and Education Development Fund [up to £5000]
GOAL: to provide a source of funding to promote both the LSA, and the study of Leisure more broadly.
Full details on the LSA website:
leisurestudies.org/news/the-lsa...
Apply --> LSA Research, Enterprise and Education Development Fund [up to £5000]
GOAL: to provide a source of funding to promote both the LSA, and the study of Leisure more broadly.
Full details on the LSA website:
leisurestudies.org/news/the-lsa...
June 23, 2025 at 12:39 AM
...1 Week to Deadline! [June 30]
Apply --> LSA Research, Enterprise and Education Development Fund [up to £5000]
GOAL: to provide a source of funding to promote both the LSA, and the study of Leisure more broadly.
Full details on the LSA website:
leisurestudies.org/news/the-lsa...
Apply --> LSA Research, Enterprise and Education Development Fund [up to £5000]
GOAL: to provide a source of funding to promote both the LSA, and the study of Leisure more broadly.
Full details on the LSA website:
leisurestudies.org/news/the-lsa...
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LSA Conference + 50th LSA Anniversary is almost here!
Don't forget: 23 June 2025 --> Conference registration closes
LSA Conference + 50th LSA Anniversary is almost here!
Don't forget: 23 June 2025 --> Conference registration closes
June 20, 2025 at 2:59 AM
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LSA Conference + 50th LSA Anniversary is almost here!
Don't forget: 23 June 2025 --> Conference registration closes
LSA Conference + 50th LSA Anniversary is almost here!
Don't forget: 23 June 2025 --> Conference registration closes
Trouble renewing or signing up for membership?
Contact us: digicoms@leisurestudies.org
We'll reset your password or account as needed. Also let us know of any other access issues.
Contact us: digicoms@leisurestudies.org
We'll reset your password or account as needed. Also let us know of any other access issues.
June 16, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Trouble renewing or signing up for membership?
Contact us: digicoms@leisurestudies.org
We'll reset your password or account as needed. Also let us know of any other access issues.
Contact us: digicoms@leisurestudies.org
We'll reset your password or account as needed. Also let us know of any other access issues.
***50 Years of the LSA***
Send thoughts and reflections on your memories of membership, involvement, and conference adventures to:
digicoms@leisurestudies.org
We will share memories on the LSA website and socials as we prepare for our next adventure in York for LSA Conference 2025!
Send thoughts and reflections on your memories of membership, involvement, and conference adventures to:
digicoms@leisurestudies.org
We will share memories on the LSA website and socials as we prepare for our next adventure in York for LSA Conference 2025!
June 11, 2025 at 1:25 AM
***50 Years of the LSA***
Send thoughts and reflections on your memories of membership, involvement, and conference adventures to:
digicoms@leisurestudies.org
We will share memories on the LSA website and socials as we prepare for our next adventure in York for LSA Conference 2025!
Send thoughts and reflections on your memories of membership, involvement, and conference adventures to:
digicoms@leisurestudies.org
We will share memories on the LSA website and socials as we prepare for our next adventure in York for LSA Conference 2025!
[!!!] Deadline June 30 [!!!] --> Call for Applications!
The LSA Research, Enterprise and Education Development Fund... a source of funding to promote both the LSA, and the study of Leisure more broadly.
Learn more on the LSA website and access the application form here: tinyurl.com/5cp38pz6
The LSA Research, Enterprise and Education Development Fund... a source of funding to promote both the LSA, and the study of Leisure more broadly.
Learn more on the LSA website and access the application form here: tinyurl.com/5cp38pz6
June 10, 2025 at 5:25 AM
[!!!] Deadline June 30 [!!!] --> Call for Applications!
The LSA Research, Enterprise and Education Development Fund... a source of funding to promote both the LSA, and the study of Leisure more broadly.
Learn more on the LSA website and access the application form here: tinyurl.com/5cp38pz6
The LSA Research, Enterprise and Education Development Fund... a source of funding to promote both the LSA, and the study of Leisure more broadly.
Learn more on the LSA website and access the application form here: tinyurl.com/5cp38pz6
!!! Nominate by June 10 --> LSA Executive Committee
Roles include: Membership Officer, Research and Enterprise Officer + Ordinary members.
Find all the details on the LSA website:
leisurestudies.org/news/electio...
Roles include: Membership Officer, Research and Enterprise Officer + Ordinary members.
Find all the details on the LSA website:
leisurestudies.org/news/electio...
June 8, 2025 at 11:47 PM
!!! Nominate by June 10 --> LSA Executive Committee
Roles include: Membership Officer, Research and Enterprise Officer + Ordinary members.
Find all the details on the LSA website:
leisurestudies.org/news/electio...
Roles include: Membership Officer, Research and Enterprise Officer + Ordinary members.
Find all the details on the LSA website:
leisurestudies.org/news/electio...
Out now!
Leisure Reflections #68 by Robert A. Stebbins:
"Clarification of Commitment vis-à-vis the six Qualities of Serious Leisure"
Read on the LSA Website:
leisurestudies.org/news/leisure...
Leisure Reflections #68 by Robert A. Stebbins:
"Clarification of Commitment vis-à-vis the six Qualities of Serious Leisure"
Read on the LSA Website:
leisurestudies.org/news/leisure...
June 6, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Out now!
Leisure Reflections #68 by Robert A. Stebbins:
"Clarification of Commitment vis-à-vis the six Qualities of Serious Leisure"
Read on the LSA Website:
leisurestudies.org/news/leisure...
Leisure Reflections #68 by Robert A. Stebbins:
"Clarification of Commitment vis-à-vis the six Qualities of Serious Leisure"
Read on the LSA Website:
leisurestudies.org/news/leisure...
Nominations!
Elections to LSA Executive [2025]
Nominations are invited for several roles on the LSA Executive Committee. The Executive is voluntarily run and is responsible for the day-to-day activities of the Association.
Read full details on the LSA website: leisurestudies.org/news/electio...
Elections to LSA Executive [2025]
Nominations are invited for several roles on the LSA Executive Committee. The Executive is voluntarily run and is responsible for the day-to-day activities of the Association.
Read full details on the LSA website: leisurestudies.org/news/electio...
May 20, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Nominations!
Elections to LSA Executive [2025]
Nominations are invited for several roles on the LSA Executive Committee. The Executive is voluntarily run and is responsible for the day-to-day activities of the Association.
Read full details on the LSA website: leisurestudies.org/news/electio...
Elections to LSA Executive [2025]
Nominations are invited for several roles on the LSA Executive Committee. The Executive is voluntarily run and is responsible for the day-to-day activities of the Association.
Read full details on the LSA website: leisurestudies.org/news/electio...
'The welcome in the context of dementia'
Read the latest on the work by LSA member Dr Chris Russell---built in partnership with the Leisure Studies Association and Active Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Visit the LSA website: leisurestudies.org/news/the-wel...
Read the latest on the work by LSA member Dr Chris Russell---built in partnership with the Leisure Studies Association and Active Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Visit the LSA website: leisurestudies.org/news/the-wel...
May 19, 2025 at 9:45 PM
'The welcome in the context of dementia'
Read the latest on the work by LSA member Dr Chris Russell---built in partnership with the Leisure Studies Association and Active Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Visit the LSA website: leisurestudies.org/news/the-wel...
Read the latest on the work by LSA member Dr Chris Russell---built in partnership with the Leisure Studies Association and Active Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Visit the LSA website: leisurestudies.org/news/the-wel...
Call for Applications!
The LSA Research, Enterprise and Education Development Fund... a source of funding to promote both the Leisure Studies Association, and the study of Leisure more broadly.
Learn more on the LSA website and access the application form here: leisurestudies.org/news/the-lsa...
The LSA Research, Enterprise and Education Development Fund... a source of funding to promote both the Leisure Studies Association, and the study of Leisure more broadly.
Learn more on the LSA website and access the application form here: leisurestudies.org/news/the-lsa...
May 19, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Call for Applications!
The LSA Research, Enterprise and Education Development Fund... a source of funding to promote both the Leisure Studies Association, and the study of Leisure more broadly.
Learn more on the LSA website and access the application form here: leisurestudies.org/news/the-lsa...
The LSA Research, Enterprise and Education Development Fund... a source of funding to promote both the Leisure Studies Association, and the study of Leisure more broadly.
Learn more on the LSA website and access the application form here: leisurestudies.org/news/the-lsa...
Upcoming!
3rd Symposium: More than just a number: Re-Humanizing the Tourism Academy
Sunday, 6 July + Monday, 7 July 2025
Location: York St John Creative Centre, York St John University and online
Full details on the LSA website: tinyurl.com/nszwuwfw
3rd Symposium: More than just a number: Re-Humanizing the Tourism Academy
Sunday, 6 July + Monday, 7 July 2025
Location: York St John Creative Centre, York St John University and online
Full details on the LSA website: tinyurl.com/nszwuwfw
May 14, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Upcoming!
3rd Symposium: More than just a number: Re-Humanizing the Tourism Academy
Sunday, 6 July + Monday, 7 July 2025
Location: York St John Creative Centre, York St John University and online
Full details on the LSA website: tinyurl.com/nszwuwfw
3rd Symposium: More than just a number: Re-Humanizing the Tourism Academy
Sunday, 6 July + Monday, 7 July 2025
Location: York St John Creative Centre, York St John University and online
Full details on the LSA website: tinyurl.com/nszwuwfw
Member benefits!
Access the LSA Jiscmail listserv which distributes news and updates from across the world of leisure studies.
Learn more on the LSA website: leisurestudies.org
Access the LSA Jiscmail listserv which distributes news and updates from across the world of leisure studies.
Learn more on the LSA website: leisurestudies.org
April 14, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Member benefits!
Access the LSA Jiscmail listserv which distributes news and updates from across the world of leisure studies.
Learn more on the LSA website: leisurestudies.org
Access the LSA Jiscmail listserv which distributes news and updates from across the world of leisure studies.
Learn more on the LSA website: leisurestudies.org
Upcoming!
Championing Physical Activity for People Affected by Dementia (CPA) Spring 2025
Participants will have the opportunity to hear from experts in the dementia, leisure and physical activity fields, and from the those with lived experience of dementia.
Read more: leisurestudies.org/news/
Championing Physical Activity for People Affected by Dementia (CPA) Spring 2025
Participants will have the opportunity to hear from experts in the dementia, leisure and physical activity fields, and from the those with lived experience of dementia.
Read more: leisurestudies.org/news/
April 10, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Upcoming!
Championing Physical Activity for People Affected by Dementia (CPA) Spring 2025
Participants will have the opportunity to hear from experts in the dementia, leisure and physical activity fields, and from the those with lived experience of dementia.
Read more: leisurestudies.org/news/
Championing Physical Activity for People Affected by Dementia (CPA) Spring 2025
Participants will have the opportunity to hear from experts in the dementia, leisure and physical activity fields, and from the those with lived experience of dementia.
Read more: leisurestudies.org/news/
50 Years of the LSA!
The LSA was founded in 1975 in response to the wave of interest in leisure by an independent body of planners, researchers, policy-makers, and practitioners addressing leisure issues for a broad range of academic disciplines and in industry, commerce and government.
The LSA was founded in 1975 in response to the wave of interest in leisure by an independent body of planners, researchers, policy-makers, and practitioners addressing leisure issues for a broad range of academic disciplines and in industry, commerce and government.
February 27, 2025 at 1:19 AM
50 Years of the LSA!
The LSA was founded in 1975 in response to the wave of interest in leisure by an independent body of planners, researchers, policy-makers, and practitioners addressing leisure issues for a broad range of academic disciplines and in industry, commerce and government.
The LSA was founded in 1975 in response to the wave of interest in leisure by an independent body of planners, researchers, policy-makers, and practitioners addressing leisure issues for a broad range of academic disciplines and in industry, commerce and government.
Event update! Our very own student representative Tom Critchley will be representing the LSA.
February 19, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Event update! Our very own student representative Tom Critchley will be representing the LSA.