New Research: How Does the Public Perceive the Problem? The Online Harassment of Women in Sport Using data from a national survey of 1,912 U.S. adults, this study by DSES' @staceypope.bsky.social et al. finds widespread concern about increasing levels of online harassment. doi.org/10.1177/2167...

The second speaker at St. Chad's College's #OutsidetheBox was @dusportexsci.bsky.social's @staceypope.bsky.social, who laid out how academic research is helping to change how female fans are treated at football games and events with the hope of addressing sexism and football.

"You can be the thickest bloke and you still think you know more about football than a woman" - Exhibition on female football fans’ experiences @staceypope.bsky.social share.google/aZAtoeAC40Xa...

‘I could wipe the floor with you, man’: the exhibition on female football fans’ experiences

Prof Stacey Pope’s showcase highlights how women have always been required to defend and justify their fandom

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Research by @staceypope.bsky.social et al. conceptualizes men’s football clubs as an “extremely gendered” organisational form. Tracing women’s leadership trajectories over 3 decades, they show how clubs maintain masculine dominance by women having peripheral roles. Article: doi.org/10.1177/0891...

A recent BBC report shows sexism in football is an ongoing issue. A new pop-up and online exhibition by @staceypope.bsky.social shines a light on the untold experiences of female fans — and challenges the idea that greater access has led to true equality. www.durham.ac.uk/research/cur...

Just published! The Untold Stories of Women Football Fans: Celebrating Memories, Calling Out Prejudice for @theconversation.com theconversation.com/the-untold-s...

The Untold Stories of Women Football Fans: celebrating memories, calling out prejudice

This new exhibition showcases enduring memories and tackles challenges facing female football fans in the UK.

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🎉 Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences ranked in the Top 100 sport-related departments in world. 🎉 We have been ranked in the Top 100 in the prestigious QS World University Rankings by Subject. We have continued this top 100 position since 2020. More here: www.durham.ac.uk/departments/...

'Sexism in football - a problem that isn't going away', covered by BBC Sport including an interview with @staceypope.bsky.social as a leading expert on female football fans and gender inequality in sport. Take a look at the full BBC Sport piece: www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

Co‑production has huge potential to reshape sport, exercise, & health research. @brettsmithprof.bsky.social et al. tackles the gap in practical resources; clarifying concepts, challenges and highlighting why qualitative expertise is essential for doing co‑production well: doi.org/10.1080/2159...

⚽Sexism in football, a problem that isn't going away!⚽ DSES' Professor @staceypope.bsky.social, a leading expert on women football fans was recently part of a BBC interview on the topic. To read/listen to the BBC interview please follow this link: www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

Sexism in football - a problem that isn't going away

BBC Sport speaks to fans, the police and others to examine how common sexism is in football, why it happens, and what can be done.

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In this collaborative article, led by Prof. Gavin Andrews (McMaster University) with DSES' @cassie-phoenix.bsky.social and Dr Meridith Griffin (McMaster Uni) they explore speed as a key process in shaping space; its materiality's, textures and unfolding rhythms. More here: doi.org/10.1177/2634...

New article led by Adam Gemar, with @rachelallison.bsky.social and DSES' Prof. @staceypope.bsky.social on Gender Essentialism and U.S. Attitudes Towards the Media Coverage of Women’s Sport is now published in the Communication & Sport journal accessible here: journals.sagepub.com/toc/coma/14/2

A super exciting trip at Malang University in Indonesia begins! Day 1 with the International Office Team to discuss research collaborations, MSc and PhD's and more! Terima kasih @krahayuni.bsky.social @dusportexsci.bsky.social @durham.ac.uk @durhamimh.bsky.social

What does it mean to work in a job where strangers know your history, your stats and your face? This study published by DSES' Martin Roderick and @hesterhhb.bsky.social dives into how UK athletes balance public life and personal privacy. More insights can be read here: doi.org/10.1080/2159...

New Publication with Zhuotong Wu: Women Football Fans in China: A Call to Action for Expanding Global Understandings of Gender, Football and Fandom, published in Football Studies, currently available open access here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Women football fans in China: A call to action for expanding global understandings of gender, football and fandom

In recent years, women’s participation in football fandom has attracted growing scholarly attention, reflecting broader debates about gender, cultural…

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We are The Times and The Sunday Times University of the Year 2026 and ranked third overall in its Good University Guide. Congratulations to our global university community on this success. 🎉 Read more: brnw.ch/21wVU4Q

With all eyes on women’s football, and the England team as European champions ⚽🏆, the players are often held up as role models. ‪@staceypope.bsky.social ‪@dusportexsci.bsky.social asks if the pressure is greater on women than men to inspire the next generation. www.durham.ac.uk/research/cur...

Women football players as role models – an uneven playing field? - Durham University

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Women football players and fans have built a culture of inclusive spaces and down-to-earth athletes. As the sport ramps up, can we maintain what makes it special? @dusportexsci.bsky.social community.thefemalelead.com/p/womens-spo...

Women’s sport is exploding. Can it hold onto the fan magic that grew it?

Players and fans have built a culture of inclusive spaces, down-to-earth athletes, and a place where supporters feel seen.

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🎧 New pod drop! We chat to @staceypope.bsky.social @durham-university.bsky.social, expert on women, football & inequality. ⚽️ Women’s fandom 🏛️ Research, policy 📚 Feminism in sport research 🎙️ spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/LvAmQTnMbVb #womeninsport #feministresearch #footballfans #sportpolicy #podcast

Just finished a blog on the rivalry between England and Italy in women's football and now ready for a rest! Should be out next week, but here is bit of the unused research - a lovely spread from the programme for the 1985 Mundialito, with lots of great photos of the Azzurri.

We're hiring! 2 year Career Development Fellowship in Sport and Exercise Sciences at Durham University. Closes 29 July. Please share. durham.taleo.net/careersectio...

A two-day workshop on Qualitative Research was held at University of KwaZulu-Natal and led by DSES' Brett Smith. We hope everyone enjoyed the workshop and Brett's presentation.

New interview for BBC News looking at fan rivalry and camaraderie in men's and women's football: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... @dusportexsci.bsky.social

Euro 2025 Wales v England: Why some fans are supporting both sides

Gareth Bale once described England as Wales' enemy, but some fans are supporting both at Euro 2025.

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The UEFA Women’s Euros is in full swing, but a recent YouGov survey showed that interest in women’s football still lags well behind the men’s game. What does this mean in terms of gender equality in the sport? DSES' Professor @staceypope.bsky.social, explains here: www.durham.ac.uk/research/cur...

UEFA Women’s Euros: Media coverage and gender equality - Durham University

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Summer is here and this is our last newsletter for this academic year! This issue includes some insight into the brilliant work of some of our departmental colleagues Martin Roderick, Hester Hockin-Boyers, Jennifer Airlie and other colleagues. Available here: sway.cloud.microsoft/CDbgqDpXwhZo...

July Sport and Exercise Sciences @ Durham Research Newsletter

Welcome to the July 2025 issue of the Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences (DSES) research newsletter.

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Some thoughts on the UEFA Women's Euros, media coverage and gender equality ⚽ 🏆 @dusportexsci.bsky.social

UEFA Women’s Euros: Media coverage and gender equality - Durham University

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At the University of Kwazula-Natal in South Africa giving talks - great to be back with old friends, meet new colleagues, and learn more. Thanks too for the Honorary Prof! @dusportexsci.bsky.social @durham-university.bsky.social @durhamimh.bsky.social

In Seoul for the @issa1965.bsky.social conference! Looking forward to meeting lots of great scholars and hearing about new sport research.

We’re thrilled to announce @carodr.bsky.social and colleagues JASPA project has been shortlisted in the @fuseonline.bsky.social #FuseAwards25 for Excellence in Public Involvement and Engagement🎉🏆 It’s fantastic for it to be recognised, congratulation to all!

Great event attending the Breaking Barriers conference and thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to keynote on my experiences of doing feminist work and public sociology through public engagement and policy work ⚽️@dusportexsci.bsky.social @richmondunildn.bsky.social