At the time of the Beijing Olympics a lot of publicity was given to Michael Phelps’s astonishing intake of food, which came to over 10,000 calories per day, most of them in the form of carbohydrates.
Tied up in Knots: Brand Protection and Ambush Marketing
The attempt of a Dutch brewery to grab the spotlight at the FIFA World Cup by dressing a group of young women in its promotional outfits must have sent shivers down the spine of the IOC, and one can see why.
The attempt of a Dutch brewery to grab the spotlight at the FIFA World Cup by dressing a group of young women in its promotional outfits must have sent shivers down the spine of the IOC, and one can see why.
The Good Old Days
I’ve just finished reading Janie Hampton’s fascinating book ‘The Austerity Olympics’ which describes the events surrounding the London Games of 1948.
I’ve just finished reading Janie Hampton’s fascinating book ‘The Austerity Olympics’ which describes the events surrounding the London Games of 1948.
Recognition at Last
I’m absolutely certain that one of the results of London 2012 will be that sports which have not been seen as mainstream or ‘interesting’ by the Press will become enormously popular in the UK as a result of their exposure at the Games.
I’m absolutely certain that one of the results of London 2012 will be that sports which have not been seen as mainstream or ‘interesting’ by the Press will become enormously popular in the UK as a result of their exposure at the Games.
Making the Paralympics Visible
I saw some of the beijing paralympics coverage on terrestrial TV, I wasn’t aware, at the time, of the existence of an alternative source of coverage, or much about the range of international sporting events for disabled people that take place throughout each year, many of which are also publicised on the website.
I saw some of the beijing paralympics coverage on terrestrial TV, I wasn’t aware, at the time, of the existence of an alternative source of coverage, or much about the range of international sporting events for disabled people that take place throughout each year, many of which are also publicised on the website.
Sport and Peace
The concept of a truce brokered by sport is something which is resonating more and more with modern commentators.
The concept of a truce brokered by sport is something which is resonating more and more with modern commentators.
Volunteering
What is striking about Brettell’s article is the emphasis he puts on the importance of how the Sydney volunteers were trained, and treated. People were forbidden to characterise themselves as ‘only’ a volunteer, and it was made clear to them how much their contributions were valued. It all came down to ‘respect’ seemingly.
What is striking about Brettell’s article is the emphasis he puts on the importance of how the Sydney volunteers were trained, and treated. People were forbidden to characterise themselves as ‘only’ a volunteer, and it was made clear to them how much their contributions were valued. It all came down to ‘respect’ seemingly.
Capturing the Olympics
The London 2012 Olympics ought to be the best documented (and most efficiently archived) Olympic Games ever, so that future researchers have as comprehensive a record of the Games as they can possibly have.
The London 2012 Olympics ought to be the best documented (and most efficiently archived) Olympic Games ever, so that future researchers have as comprehensive a record of the Games as they can possibly have.
Elites and ‘Grassroots’
I'm writing on the day after the London Marathon and thinking about the great ethos of endurance running where amateurs are allowed to race with elites.
I’m writing on the day after the London Marathon and thinking about the great ethos of endurance running where amateurs are allowed to race with elites.
What’s Next for Olympic Sports?
There was a wonderful picture in the Times on Monday of Paul Collingwood celebrating England’s win over Australia for the World Twenty20 cricket trophy, and naturally I immediately thought what a pity it was that cricket hadn’t made it into the Olympic Games pantheon.
There was a wonderful picture in the Times on Monday of Paul Collingwood celebrating England’s win over Australia for the World Twenty20 cricket trophy, and naturally I immediately thought what a pity it was that cricket hadn’t made it into the Olympic Games pantheon.
Spare Rib Archive – Possible Suspension of Access
Polly Russell explains why the Spare Rib resource may be suspended in the event of a ‘no deal’ withdrawal from the EU
Polly Russell explains why the Spare Rib resource may be suspended in the event of a ‘no deal’ withdrawal from the EU
Two New PhD Opportunities for Web Comics
We're really excited to announce two new Collaborative Doctoral Awards for research into web comics, funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council.
We’re really excited to announce two new Collaborative Doctoral Awards for research into web comics, funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council.
Archiving Activism: The Animal Guide
Catherine Oliver writes about the online collection she has curated which explores Animal Rights Activism
Catherine Oliver writes about the online collection she has curated which explores Animal Rights Activism
Meet the New British Sociological Association Fellow at the British Library
I am the new British Sociological Association’s (BSA) Postdoctoral Fellow at the British Library.
I am the new British Sociological Association’s (BSA) Postdoctoral Fellow at the British Library.
Spare Rib Archive – Possible Suspension of Access Update
In February 2019 the British Library determined that if the UK leaves the European Union (EU) without a deal it will be necessary to remove from access the full run of digitised Spare Rib magazines hosted on the Jisc Journals platform.
In February 2019 the British Library determined that if the UK leaves the European Union (EU) without a deal it will be necessary to remove from access the full run of digitised Spare Rib magazines hosted on the Jisc Journals platform.
A Social Scientist’s Experience of Navigating the British Library’s Collections
The British Library has approximately 170 million items, which include books, academic journals, government records, personal correspondence, oral histories, newspapers, stam
The British Library has approximately 170 million items, which include books, academic journals, government records, personal correspondence, oral histories, newspapers, stam