Institute of European Sport Development and Leisure Studies

🚀We are now accepting applications from non-EU students for our English-language Master of Arts in International Sport Development and Politics at Deutsche Sporthochschule Köln!

If you are interested in sport and its relationships with politics, history, sociology, economics, and law, then MA DEV is the right programme for you!

📅Applications will be accepted until May 31, 2024!

Don’t miss your chance to become part of the international class starting in October!

All information here ➡️ https://www.dshs-koeln.de/studium/studienangebot/master/ma-international-sport-development-and-politics/?fbclid=IwAR3Y_BSVP-a79kRQLoLtdePN7YCieEdIRu57sTIuBkRHcqY5OXbX7T4TQmw

Direct link to the application ➡️ https://www.dshs-koeln.de/studium/studienangebot/master/ma-international-sport-development-and-politics/application/?fbclid=IwAR3E4wAFwkJfvPSYUMEYTi6Yt6uv-Tir4nIRMEOLzhgtMLcQAC33QfgZcAI

The SOPROS project team extends an invitation to athletes, stakeholder representatives, academics and everyone interested in Olympic elite sport to attend the first public conference of the project.

The event titled "Athletes' Social Protection: Current Solutions and Future Needs" will bring together experts and stakeholders from sport governance, politics and academia at the German Sport University Cologne, on Monday, April 8, 2024.

The project team is proud to present its Self-Assessment Tools for athletes and stakeholders which aim to systematically assess the current status quo of national policies protecting athletes in Olympic sports against social risks. Current research highlights that different countries have developed various measures and solutions to ensure the social protection of elite athletes. Still, gaps may prevail in important fields, like maternity protection or old-age benefits. The aim of the conference is to learn about the different approaches existing in European countries and to discuss the future needs for a holistic approach to athletes' social protection.

Invited panelists include, at a national level, representatives of National Olympic Committees, National Federations, Ministries and public agencies in charge of elite sport policy, the military forces administering elite sport programmes as well as Athlete Associations. Invited organisations at the European and international level include the International Labour Organization, the International Olympic Committee, the European Olympic Committees Athletes' Commission and EU Athletes.

Participation in the conference is available in-person and online.

More details about the conference, as well as registration information, can be found here: https://www.dshs-koeln.de/en/institute-of-european-sport-development-and-leisure-studies/research-projects/ongoing-projects/sopros/

Die aktuelle PolitikArena ist jetzt verfügbar!

Die neueste Ausgabe unseres Newsletters zur Sportpolitik deckt ein breites Spektrum an Themen ab, darunter Meinungsbeiträge, eine Buchbesprechung, Berichte über laufende Projekte und einen Rückblick auf die Sommerschule. Schließlich informieren wir über frühere und kommende Symposien, Lehrveranstaltungen und Konferenzen.

Diese und frühere Ausgaben der PolitikArena finden Sie hier:

Newsletter PolitikArena Unser Informationsdienst zur Sportpolitik verbindet Elemente aus Newsletter, Mitteilungsblatt und Magazin und zeigt – mit besonderem Blick auf die Aktivitäten des IESF – sowohl sportpolitische, als auch sportpolitikwissenschaftliche Perspektiven auf. Neben Rezensionen relevanter Neuerscheinu...

What are the Global Refugee Forum and the Sport for Refugees Coalition? How can you get involved? Find out during the 23-27 October Week of Action!

UNHCR and the Sport for Refugees Coalition, in partnership with The International Platform on Sport and Development, have hosted a Week of Action on Sport and Refugees annually since 2020. The 2023 edition will champion the role of sport in improving the lives of refugees, in particular through greater inclusion and protection from harm, abuse and neglect.

At the forefront of current efforts is the Global Refugee Forum, which will take place in Geneva, Switzerland, in December 2023. A diverse group of stakeholders, including states, humanitarian, development, faith, sport, youth and other actors will share expertise and knowledge, and pledge to further share responsibility to support refugees and the communities that host them.

This year's Week of Action will focus on the role of sport at the Global Refugee Forum, in particular the Joint Pledge on Sport for Inclusion and Protection, underlining the key role sport can play in support of the UN Member State-mandated international framework for solving the refugee crisis, the Global Compact on Refugees.

The Joint Pledge on Sport for Inclusion and Protection represents a refreshed perspective on the different ways in which sport can contribute to improved lives for refugees and the communities that so generously host them. The pledge presents a shared conviction that sport is, and can make further substantial contributions to better futures for some of the most marginalized people on Earth, and is developed through the efforts of a multi-stakeholder reference group, which includes Deputy Head of the Institute, Karen Petry!

To learn more about the Week of Action, register for events, and find out other ways you can take part, follow this link➡https://www.sportanddev.org/latest/news/week-action-sport-and-refugees-taking-action-inclusion-and-protection?mc_cid=37e957efaf

📢CALL FOR ARTICLES: Participatory approaches in sport for development

The Erasmus+ Sport for Social Cohesion Lab (SSCL) project has worked to support the implementation of a highly-participatory Living Lab approach within five sport for social cohesion programmes in four different European countries, and the insights, learning and tools from the project are shared on the project page, as well as in a related toolkit.

However, this particular approach is hardly the final word! The SSCL project team therefore invites organisations, practitioners and academics to share their experiences and insights on adopting participatory approaches (e.g. participatory action research, co-production, Living Labs) within their programmes.

Articles should be 500-1,000 words long, and the deadline for submission is 15 November 2023.

Check out the page on The International Platform on Sport and Development website for more information and details:

Call for articles: Participatory approaches in sport for development We are calling on organisations, practitioners and academics to share their experiences and insights on adopting participatory approaches (e.g. participatory action research, co-production, Living Labs) within their programmes. Deadline 15 November 2023.

Last week, the Institute of European Sport Development and Leisure Studies hosted the 26th annual conference of the European Committee for Sports History (CESH). This three-day event featured not only a wide range of interesting and informative workshops and discussions, but also activities beyond an academic setting, such as a tour of the German Olympic Sport Museum and a basketball game with MA DEV students.

We hope all attendees enjoyed their time in Cologne, and we are already looking forward to next year's conference!

In July 2020, the first ever free massive open online course (MOOC) focused on Sport for Sustainable Development was launched on the FutureLearn platform. A collaboration between the The International Platform on Sport and Development, the Australian Government, and the Commonwealth Secretariat, this English-language course attracted more than 6,350 learners from 185 countries.

This success spurred the creation of a French-language course, which the project team hopes will be just as successful and improve equity and access to information and resources.

The course begins on October 16, 2023, and registration has been possible since October 2. The eight-week course is designed to help individuals and organisations harness the potential of sport in their work, including contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and other priorities.

More details about the course, as well as registration information, can be found here: https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/sport-for-sustainable-development-french/2

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En juillet 2020, le tout premier cours en ligne ouvert et massif (MOOC) gratuit consacré au sport pour le développement a été lancé sur la plateforme FutureLearn. Fruit d'une collaboration entre la plateforme internationale sur le sport et le développement, le gouvernement australien et le Secrétariat du Commonwealth, ce premier cours en anglais a attiré plus de 6 350 participants de 185 pays.

Ce succès a incité à la création d'un cours en français, dont l'équipe du projet espère qu'il connaîtra le même succès et qu'il améliorera l'équité et l'accès à l'information et aux ressources.

Le cours commence le 16 octobre 2023 et les inscriptions sont possibles depuis le 2 octobre. Le cours de huit semaines est conçu pour aider les individus et les organisations à exploiter le potentiel du sport pour contribuer aux objectifs de développement durable (ODD)

Plus de détails sur le cours, ainsi que des informations sur l'inscription, sont disponibles ici : https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/sport-for-sustainable-development-french/2

➡Now Available: Tools and Resources developed by the Sport and Social Cohesion Lab (SSCL) Erasmus+ project!

Following a Living Lab approach, the SSCL project aims to increase social cohesion in diverse, vulnerable, urban neighborhoods and support practitioners in delivering high-quality sport for social cohesion programs. While the project focuses on social cohesion, the Living Lab approach can be applied and adapted to a range of social issues, and the tools and resources generated by the project can be used by organizations across the sector.

For more information about the SSCL project, the Living Lab approach, and the available resources and tools, check out The International Platform on Sport and Development's website:

Co-creation in sport for development: The Living Lab approach | sportanddev Policymakers, researchers and NGOs often emphasise the importance of inclusive, participatory programming. Project participants, local communities and other stakeholders should be involved in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of activities. This will ensure projects meet the need...

📅UPCOMING EVENT!

The Deutsche Sporthochschule Köln will host the 26th annual conference of the European Committee for Sports History (CESH) from October 4th to 6th.

Jointly organized by the Institute of European Sport Development and Leisure Studies and the Institute of Sport History, the conference is centered around the theme "People in Professional and Leisure Sports - the Passion for Sport in view of Changing Life and Career Paths in Sports History."

The 2023 CESH conference features a robust selection of keynote speeches, workshops, and discussion sessions, and is sure to interest anyone not only in the area of sport history, but those in the fields of politics, sociology, psychology, performance, development and management, and physical education as well.

Check out the attached program flyer for more info⬇

Interested in attending? Register here: https://www.dshs-koeln.de/en/institute-of-european-sport-development-and-leisure-studies/conferences-congresses/current-conferences/cesh-conference-2023-4-6102023/registration/

📅SAVE THE DATE!

The Empowered by 3x3 (EB3X3) ERASMUS+ project is hosting an exclusive session about "Scaling Up The Power of 3X3" on October 6th, during the FIBA3x3 Basketball World Tour in Amsterdam.

In an interactive workshop, the EB3X3 project team will present how they work with partners to bring social change through 3X3 to cities around the globe, as well as share their insights on how they adapt to the local context and create opportunities for young people.

📝Link to pre-register: https://www.3x3unites.com/activiteit/pre-registration-for-friday-morning-6th-of-october-2023-exclusive-session-on-scaling-up-the-power-of-3x3-.htm

❓Link for more info about the EB3X3 project: https://www.3x3unites.com/show-articles/empowered-by-3x3-scaling-up-social-impact-in-europe.htm

Have you heard about the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH's new Global Sport for Development Community? This new online platform is free to join and offers a wide range of content developed in collaboration with the Deutsche Sporthochschule Köln and CRISP - Conflict Simulation, including web-based training courses, workshops, e-learning material, and interactive modules. You can actively engage in discussions, join interest groups, and participate in virtual events, connecting with fellow S4D practitioners from diverse backgrounds!

Check out the Global S4D Community website for more information about registration and upcoming seminars:

Learning Lab - Sport for Development Do you want to learn more about specific topics linked to sports? Do you want to know more about M&E and how you can implement it in your daily work? Do you want to get more insights in events and trainings offered in our partner countries?

Zertifikatsstudiengang "Globales Lernen im Sport"

Der berufsbegleitende Zertifikatsstudiengang „Globales Lernen im Sport“ geht in die nächste Runde. Bist du dabei?

Im Kontext globaler und sozialer Verantwortung spielt Sport als Instrument zur Vermittlung von Nachhaltigkeitsthemen eine zentrale Rolle. Im Rahmen von zwei Präsenz-Modulen an der Deutsche Sporthochschule Köln werden Theorie und Praxis beleuchtet, globale und regionale Zusammenhänge verknüpft und methodische Ansätze und Inhalte vermittelt. Die Einheiten werden von erfahrenen Berufspraktiker*innen unserer Partnerorganisationen vermittelt. Zusätzlich werden die Module durch ein selbst organisiertes Praktikum ergänzt.

Termine:
Modul 1: "Die globale Verantwortung des Sports im Kontext der UN Ziele für nachhaltige Entwicklung" (20.-22. Oktober 2023)

Modul 2: "Sportpraktische Ansätze: Planung, Durchführung & Reflexion" (17.-19. November 2023)

Anmeldung:
Die Anmeldung für den Zertifikatsstudiengang erfolgt über die Universitäre Weiterbildung: https://weiterbildung.dshs-koeln.de/details.jsp?id=2942&type=zert&kurs=Globales-Lernen-im-Sport

Für diejenigen, die nicht die universitäre Weiterbildung belegen wollen, besteht die Möglichkeit nur am Modul 1 kostenlos teilzunehmen. Die Anmeldung für diese Option erfolgt über die Mail: [email protected].

Anmeldeschluss ist der 10. Oktober 2023!

Weitere Infos zu den Inhalten, Gebühren, etc. gibt es hier: https://weiterbildung.dshs-koeln.de/details.jsp?id=2942&type=zert&kurs=Globales-Lernen-im-Sport

Wir freuen uns auf eine spannende Weiterbildung!