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Adam Talbot

Dr

 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5470-1780

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PhD projects

Projects available related to sport mega-events, protest and human rights

20152026

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Personal profile

Area of academic expertise - outline

I am interested in the impacts of major events on host communities, particularly focussing on the harms perpetrated by events, particularly sport mega-events like the Olympic Games. I am interested in the negative impact on local communities and how these are contested and resisted.

Current research activities

I am currently developing research projects exploring transnational resistance to the Olympic Games and the human rights impacts of mega-events.

Current teaching activities and interests

I teach across postgraduate and undergraduate event courses, covering topics such as event policy, critical event studies and research methods

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  1. SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
    SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
  2. SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
    SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
  3. SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
    SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
  4. SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals
    SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals

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