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SOPROS Conference, 25 April 2025, Zagreb, Croatia

“Athletes’ Social Protection in Europe: From National Practice to European Coordination?” In cooperation with the University of Rijeka (Faculty of Law) and under the auspices of the Croatian Ministry of Tourism and Sport, the Institute of European Sport Development will host the 2nd conference in this...

Sport for Social Cohesion - Theoretical and Practical Perspectives

What role does sport play in promoting social cohesion? Sport as a socio-political instrument - what works and what doesn't? Karen Petry and Louis Moustakas have just published these questions and much more online.

IESF Lecture Series on Global Sport Governance: 15 January 2025, 17:30 pm

Giovanni di Cola, as former director of the ILO (International Labour Organization), will give deeper insight into "Sporting Mega Events in a Changing Global Society" (lecture hall 3, GSU).

IESF Lecture Series on Global Sport Governance: 29 January 2025, 17:30 pm

Our second guest is Jens Sejer Andersen, Founder and Senior Adviser of Play the Game. He presents their latest initiative "ClearingSport. How can we put an end to corruption and crime in sport?" (lecture hall 3, GSU). Lecture post-poned to January!

IESF Lecture Series on Global Sport Governance: 11 December 2024, 17:30 pm

"Who is afraid of Imane Khalif?" Human rights defender in sport, Dr. Payoshni Mitra, will speak about gender, race, class & the convoluted politics of global sport. (Lect.hall 2, GSU)

IESF lecture series Global Sport Governance: 5 December 2024, 18:00 pm

Antoine Duval is researcher at the Asser Institute in The Hague, centre of expertise in the fields of public international law, private international law and European law.

Invitation to POLIS Workshop 2025 in Denmark

The international network POLIS (Polity, Politics, and Policies of promoting physical movement) invites to the next workshop at the Southern Denmark University in Odense on 4 February 2025.

Visiting the Unesco in Paris

The IESF visited the Ministerial and Partner Forum “Change the Game” in Paris.

Joint Study and Sports Day - 19 July 2024

Major Sporting Events from an Academic Perspective

GSU co-founder of S4D network

Dr. Karen Petry was elected as member of the steering committee of the new „Sport for Development (S4D) Network Germany e.V. “.

56th Sports Committee with Dr Karen Petry

Alongside representatives of the DLV, FIFA and GIZ, Karen Petry will discuss the topic of sport development on Wednesday, 3 July 2024, at 2:30 pm.

Hungarian Day of Football and Culture at the Düsseldorf "Stadium of Dreams"

On June 18, on the eve of the European Championship group match between Hungary and Germany, Prof. Mittag took part in Hungary Day at the "Stadium of Dreams".

The IESF in the Bundestag Sports Committee

During the 55th Sports Committee on 26.06.24 in the Bundestag, Prof. Mittag was one of the speakers on the topic of "Representation of German interests in world sports federations".

75 Years European Movement Germany

Prof. Mittag also contributed to the anniversary event of the EBD Berlin and the Federal Foreign Office on 13.6.24 in Berlin with a keynote speech on European history.

Gastvortrag "Sport und entwicklungspolitische Bildung im Inland", 11.06.2024

Dr. Malte Wulfinghoff, Fachpromotor in NRW für Sport & Globale Gerechtigkeit, Eine Welt Netz NRW, referiert am kommenden Dienstag ab 12.15 Uhr im Seminarraum 95, NaWiMedi.

The United Nations and UNESCO as Players - Symposium, 18.06.2024, Senatssaal

To which extent is the German sports policy prepared to get involved in UNESCO activities and thus assume responsibility in terms of international sports policy? These and other questions will be discussed with experts and representatives from politics, the DOSB and GIZ. Expert workshop held in English...

Die Fußball-Europameisterschaft 2024 in Deutschland, 6.-7. Juni, Münster

Die Akademie Franz Hitze Haus in Münster lädt ein zur Tagung mit der Überschrift "Sport und Politik". Prof. Dr. Mittag trägt u.a. als Vortragender zu der zweitägigen Veranstaltung bei.

"When Sport becomes political" - online event 4 June, 18.30 Uhr

Hosted by the NRW State Office, Prof. Dr. Mittag will take part in the expert panel on the topic of "Sports diplomacy in France and Germany". More information: shop.freiheit.org

Guest lecture 29.05.24 "empowered by 3x3"

The guest lecture presents the approach of the project "empowered by 3x3 - scaling up social impact in Europe" and its results. Lecture language is English. Time: 14-16 pm, location: Senatssaal IGII.

Sport und Demokratie – Gehört das zusammen?

Fachtagung „Sport und Demokratie“ der Bundeszentrale für politische Bildung, Deutsches Sport & Olympia Museum, Köln, 6. Mai 2024

Conference German Sport & Olympia Museum, Monday, 6.5.2024

In cooperation with the IESF, the Federal Agency for Civic Education (bpb) is devoting itself to the topic of "Sport and Democracy" and invites experts and interested parties to the German Sport & Olympia Museum for a stimulating exchange.

Sportsoziologie als Krisenwissenschaft, Darmstadt, 26.04.2024

Mit einem Vortrag zum Thema "Krisenmanagement durch Sportverbände" trug Prof. Mittag zur Jahrestagung der dvs-Sektion Sportsoziologie in Darmstadt bei.

Retrospective SOPROS Conference in Cologne

On the 8th of April, the SOPROS project team welcomed stakeholders from various countries and organizations to the first public conference titled "Athletes' Social Protection: Current Solutions and Future Needs".

For a strong and innovative S4D sector in Germany

As a member of the "Sport for Development Germany" initiative group, Karen Petry is working with leading institutions to strengthen the "Sport for Development" sector in Germany.

Jahrestagung Brauweiler Kreis 2024: „Geschichte des Sports in Nordrhein- Westfalen“, Brauweiler, 7. März 2024

"Etappen und Akteure der Sportentwicklung im Westen: Das Sportland NRW im Zeichen von Fußballprägung und der Idee der sportgerechten Stadt" lautete der Eröffnungsvortrag von Prof. Mittag in Brauweiler.

Kick-Off Meeting Erasmus+ PASS project

The new EU project "Policy Advocacy in Sport and Society” (PASS) was launched with the international project group at the GSU in Cologne.

BNE-Weiterbildung geht an den Start!

Das neue Selbstlerntool bietet praktische Tipps und fundiertes Hintergrundwissen, um Potenziale von Bewegung, Spiel und Sport zu erkennen und zu integrieren. Jetzt kostenlos anmelden!

POLIS - Polity, Politics and Policies of Sport

On 16.02.24 another workshop of our European network POLIS will take place in the Senate Hall.

Play the Game-Konferenz 2024 „Clearing sport, sparking change”, Trondheim, 5. Februar 2024

Die 13. Play the Game Konferenz fand diesmal mit der Überschrift "Clearing sport, sparking change" im norwegischen Trondheim statt. Prof. Mittag präsentierte das Thema "Ensuring social protection and granting fair employment relations: Offers and constraints from an athlete’s perspective".

SPOBIS Conference 2024, Hamburg 31. Januar 2024

Zu Gast als Keynote-Speaker bei der Sportbusiness Konferenz in Hamburg, Europas größtes Event zum Thema Sportbusiness.

History of Sport in North Rhine-Westphalia | 7-8 March 2024

The Annual Academic Conference of the Brauweiler Kreis e. V. in cooperation with the IESF will take place in the Deutsche Sport & Olympia Museum in Cologne.

Guest lecture about Sustainability at the UEFA EURO 2024

On 26.01.2024, 09:30 – 11:00 am, we welcome Nina Seibert from the Sustainability Department EURO 2024 GmbH in room SR 15 (LAA).

2nd Global Refugee Forum of the UNHCR in Geneva

Our institute took part and presented from 13-15 December under the heading "Breaking Barriers: Realizing the Potential of Sport for Inclusion and Protection".

Facettenreiche Diskussion zur Sportpolitik

Podiumsdiskussion mit dem Titel "Friedens-Spiele in Zeiten des Krieges – Die Olympischen Spiele in der sportpolitischen Falle?"

8th Sino-German Academic Forum on Sport Development

Friday, 1 December 2023, online. Zoom Meeting ID: 920 0975 6301 | Password: 788807

Expert*innenrunde beleuchtet sportpolitischen Wandel

Wissenschaftliches Symposium mit Expert*innen aus Politik, Verbandswesen und Wissenschaft

"Games for Peace in Times of War" - The Olympic Games in a sports policy trap?

Wednesday, 29.11.2023, 19:30 at the German Sport & Olympia Museum. Participation possible without registration.

Erfolgreiche Teilnahme am 28. TAFISA Weltkongress in Düsseldorf

Studierende des MA International Sport Development and Politics gewinnen eine Auszeichnung für ihre Forschungsideen.

12th Symposium Sport Politics on 24.11.2023

Competence shifts in the federal multi-level system? The Institute invites you to an expert workshop in the Senate Hall of IG II. Participation by registration only.

Was hat Sport mit Nachhaltigkeit zu tun?

Die Antwort gibt's im Workshop "Die globale Verantwortung des Sports im Kontext der UN-Ziele für nachhaltige Entwicklung" von Engagement Global am 17.11.2023 im SR 50 (IG II).

Neue Ausgabe der PolitikArena online

Die 24. PolitikArena enthält wieder spannende Inhalte rund um das Thema Sport, Politik und Wissenschaft.

Guest lecture by Dr. Pawel Zembura (University of Warschau)

"Sport Systems in Eastern Europe - Comparative Perspectives"

Thursday, 19.10.2023, 10.15 - 11.45 AM, lecture hall 3

The IESF is now live on LinkedIn!

Keep up to date on all activities of our Institute - follow us on linkedin.

16th ENSE Forum in Rome, 21-22 September 2023

The focus of this year's European Network of Sport Education (ENSE) forum will be "Sport education for Sustainable Development - the Euro-Med-Perspective".

Congratulations on the successful disputation!

On June 22, Louis Moustakas successfully defended his disputation "Together on the Field, United off of it? Defining, Mapping and Evaluating Sport and Social Cohesion Programs in Europe".

Positive effects of Sport and Development Cooperation

The Committee on Economic Cooperation and Development of the German Bundestag was dedicated to the topic "Sport and Development Cooperation".

"Moving the environment" workshop from 30.6.-02.07. - register now!

Together with Engagement Global gGmbH, we show how sport works as an educational tool for sustainable development.

Auf dem langen Weg zum Profisport

Buchvorstellung zum Frauenfußball von Berndt Keller: um 12:15 Uhr im NaWiMedi, SR 95.

IESF Guest Lectures - summer term 2023

"In the sign of Growing Conflicts? " is the headline of this term's Jean Monnet guest lectures. Join on Tuesdays, 12:15-13:45 Uhr in SR95.

26th International CESH conference | 04.-06.10.2023 | "People in Professional and Leisure Sports"

Registrations as participant still welcome!

„Nachhaltigkeit & Bildung für nachhaltige Entwicklung im Kinder- und Jugendsport“

Am 15. Februar startete ein neues Weiterbildungsangebot in Kooperation mit der Deutschen Sportjugend (dsj).

„Half-pro vs. full-pro“: What rights do athletes have?

In the article of FORSCHUNG AKTUELL, January 2023, we present our projects on social justice and good governance in sports.

Universitäre Weiterbildung: Globales Lernen im Sport

Am 5. Mai startet der Zertifikatsstudiengang in eine dritte Runde. Es sind noch Plätze frei!

Guest lecture by Prof. Dr. Marion Keim-Lees (University of the Western Cape, South Africa)

Thursday, 26 January, at 10:00 and 14:15 pm CET, we talk about the "sport system and sport politics in South Africa".

Not to miss: Friday, 20th of January, Guest Lecture by Nick Sore

As Senior Refugee Sports Coordinator at the UN Refugee Agency, we welcome Nick Sore at the GSU in Cologne.

19 January 2023: Review of the Qatar World Cup

We look back at the events during the controversial World Cup. Place: Senatssaal, Time: 10-11:30 a.m.

Doctoral colloquium, Saturday, 14.01.2023, 09:30 CET

At the GSU, building IG II, room Senatssaal or online via WebEx.

„Qatar after the WC?“ Panel discussion on 12.01.2023, 19:00 PM

An event organized by 1. FC Köln and the German Sport & Olympia Museum on the political and moral responsibility of sport.

The Many Faces of Sport and Sport Mega Events, 16.12.2022

The 7th Sino-German Symposium will take place on Friday from 7-13 am CET as online conference.

Guest Lecture Sport and World Politics | 13.12.2022 Senatssaal

Guest Speaker Jung-Woo Lee presents "Current Controversies and Challenges from an East Asian Perspective".

EMPLOYS - Multiplier Sport Event | Final Presentation in Brussels |06.12.2022

Final Conference in the European Commitee of the Regions. Registration & details: www.dshs-koeln.de/iesf/employs

Workshop 2.-3. Dezember: "Die globale Verantwortung des Sports"

Engagement Global gGmbH und das IESF diskutieren die Wirkung des Sports auf die UN-Ziele für globale Entwicklung (SDGs). Anmeldeschluss: 25. November.

Qatar Talks - Follow-Up of the Event

The controversial 2022 World Cup in Qatar - voices and opinions on the event on 27.10.2022 at the DSHS.

Spoho-Absolventin von 1962 als Zeitzeugin

Projektvorstellung ZEITZEUGENSport im Deutschen Sport & Olympia Museum mit spannenden Gästen und lebendigen Geschichten.

"Eine Runde mit Jürgen Mittag" im Wissenschaftspodcast der DSHS

Jürgen Mittag äußert sich in Folge 21 des Wissenschaftspodcast zum Thema Sportpolitik & Katar. Jetzt reinhören!

Doktorandenkolloquium am 22.10.2022 - onsite and online

Von 9.30 Uhr bis ca. 12.00 Uhr vor Ort im Senatssaal und online via WebEx.

Erlebte Geschichte - im Deutschen Sport & Olympia Museum am 21.10.2022

ZeitzeugInnen als historische Quelle des Sport in NRW, Fachveranstaltung und Öffentliches Podiumsgespräch mit prominenten Gästen aus Sport, Medien und Politik.

The employment conditions in sport

The IESF comments on the topic of sports promotion in Germany on Deutschlandfunk radio.

Latest edition of PolitikArena out now

The 21st edition of the PolitikArena is waiting to be downloaded!

Meeting of the Sport and Social Cohesion Lab in Olomouc

About the second international meeting of Sport and Social Cohesion Lab (SSCL) in the Czech Republic.

Sportpolitischer Talk an der Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz

Am Freitag, 1. Juli, spricht Prof. Mittag als Gast des Instituts für Sportwissenschaft in Mainz beim "Sportpolitischen Talk zur FIFA Fußball-Weltmeisterschaft in Katar 2022".

Panel Discussion on the Future of Academia in Sport for Development

A brief summary of the outcome at the EASS Conference & ISSA World Congress Sociology of Sport in Tubingen, June 2022.

Small Worlds of Football Workshop, 24 of June

In cooperation with the Institute for Sport and Sport Science in Freiburg, we take a scientific look at football as national sport.

Summer School 2022

The 5th Academic Summer School Program (ASSP) starting on 8th of August 2022 is waiting for your registration!

4th Multiplier Sport Event in Croatia

On May 13th, all partners of the EMPLOYS project met at the University of Rijeka.

14th of June 2022 in Berlin: Symposium Sport Politics

Democracy in Sports Associations - Participation of Associations in Transition.

New theme weeks „Sport. Global. Sustainable.“ start 24th May!

"The global Responsibility of Sport for Peace and Sustainable Development" is the title of the new event series of our cooperation with Engagement Global e.V.

Write your final assignment about "Sport in Luxemburg"

Are you still missing an exciting topic for your thesis? Then this might be something for you!

Combining Internship and Thesis at Jambo Bukoba e.V.!

Participate in our project in Tanzania!

Zertifikatsstudiengang Globales Lernen im Sport - noch bis 06.05.22 anmelden!

Am 26. Mai geht die Universitäre Weiterbildung zum Thema Sport als Instrument im Kontext globaler und sozialer Verantwortung in die zweite Runde!

EMPLOYS MSE3 - online conference on March 16th, 2022

3rd Multiplier Sport Event of the EMPLOYS project taking place in Edge Hill, UK, this Wednesday.

Olympia zwischen Propaganda und Boykott

Wie steht es wirklich um die olympischen Ideale bei den Winterspielen in Peking? Zu Gast bei alpha-demokratie ist Prof. Dr. Jürgen Mittag.

Multiplier Sport Event in Lisbon

"Understanding the employment relations of ahtletes in Olympic Sports in Europe" - 2nd EMPLOYS-Conference next Friday, 17.12.2021, at the Universidade Europeia Lisbon and online.

Sport Mega Events and Sustainability – The Winter Olympics and Paralympics 2022

6th Sino-German Academic Forum on Sport Development, online on December 21st, 2021.

Expertin für "Nachhaltigkeit im Kinder- und Jugendsport"

Bis Oktober 2024 ist Dr. Karen Petry Teil des Expert*innen-Pools der Deutschen Sportjugend (dsj).

ERASMUS+ Project SSCL meets in The Hague

In November, the international members of the EU-funded project "Sport and Social Cohesion Lab (SSCL)" met for the first time.

"Die Nacht von Sevilla '82" - Book launch

On 21.12.2021, we proudly present the latest publication written by Stephan Klemm in presence of the author.

Politik will im Sport stärker mitspielen

Sport im Ampel-Koalitionsvertrag - ein Interview des ZDF mit Prof. Dr. Mittag.

Wie Spitzensportler in Europa gefördert werden.

Ein Bericht des Deutschlandfunk über das europaweite Forschungsprojekt EMPLOYS.

Symposium Sportpolitik verschoben

Pandemiebedingt wird die Veranstaltung im Frühjahr 2022 stattfinden.

Guest Lectures by Dr. Ben Sanders and Dr. Marianne Meier

Sign up for free and join online on 12.11. and/or 19.11.2021.

Multiplier Sport Event on 22 October at the GSU Cologne

First MSE of the ERASMUS+ project EMPLOYS - presentation of an EU-wide study

Join us! Global Learning in Sports

Entry deadline: 01.10.21. Karen Petry explains on video why you should sign up.

Mapping sport and social cohesion in Europe

How sport and social cohesion programmes can be most effectively designed, delivered, and measured.

4th Summer School in progress

The Academic Summer School Program 2021 started on June 28, 2021, and lasts for 5 weeks.

Study "EU Sports Policy: Assessment and Possible Ways forward" now published

Successfully completed and accessible online!

More than just 1:0

"European Football Championship between Sports, Politics and Commerce" - join the online discussion by the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung on July, 8th, 2021.

Thematic weeks "Sport. Global. Sustainable."

Last online guest talk today, 13th July. Sustainable strategies in sports. Join us!

Trends in Leisure Sport in South Korea - Guest Speech on June, 1st, 2021

Join Joohyun Choi's online talk from 12:15-13:45 pm - register now!

Digital International Symposium on NADO Governance

Web Symposium on Anti-Doping-Governance: 18. - 19. May 2021 (14:00 - 16:30 MEZ).

Survey on sport and social cohesion

We need you! Share your experience at our online poll within the ERASMUS+ project "Sport and social cohesion lab (SSCL)".

Erzähl' von "deinem Bolzplatz"

Großes Befragungsprojekt des Instituts. Mach' mit!

Brexit - Auswirkungen auf den Sport

Prof. Dr. Jürgen Mittag als Sachverständiger im Landtag Nordrhein-Westfalen.

Fairer Handel im Sport

Eine multimediale Zusammenfassung des Workshops "Sport handelt Fair" via Scrollytelling.

Kick-Off "Sport and Social Cohesion Lab" (SSCL)

Pan-European project successfully started.

Recorded: EDU:PACT online conference "Educate and Integrate?!"

Listen to the recordings of the final conference from 02.03.2021.

Sport und Olympische Spiele im Zeichen der Krise?

Online-Vortrag von Prof. Dr. Gunter Gebauer (FU Berlin) am 03.02.2021 um 17:00 Uhr.

Zwei neue Dissertationen des IESF veröffentlicht

Promoviert: Dr. Jan Hangebrauck und Dr. Daniel Ziesche

Erasmus Project EMPLOYS launched

First online meeting with project staff from all over Europe.

Doing, Writing, Thinking Sport History

Summerschool in Lausanne Aug./Sep. 2021 - register now!

The applications for the 12th cycle of the UEFA Research Grant Programme are open!

Deadline for applications: 31.03.2021!

"Sportswashing" im internationalen Spitzensport - Fußball WM 2022 in Katar

Ein Interview des Kölner Stadt-Anzeigers mit Jürgen Mittag.

Sport als Motor der Persönlichkeitsentwicklung

Ein Interview mit dem Deutschlandfunk Kultur und Karen Petry.

GIZ-Projects extended by two years

The upcoming two years it's all about „Effect Measurement“ and „Capacity Development“.

Fairness in Sport - Fairness in Society?

Theme weeks "Sport. Global. Sustainable" from 19.11.2020.

He did it again! Louis Moustakas wins award for online teaching

Online M.A. DEV8 Seminar "Theories and Concepts of Sport and Development Cooperation".

Sport development and business in times of crisis

Virtual conference on 16.11.2020 with Huazhong University in Wuhan.

Project presentation in NRW Parliament Sports Committee

Presentation of our project "People in the Ruhr Sports Region".

EDU:Pact Handbook

A new guideline for successful intercultural sport education.

TAFISA - Female Leaders of Tomorrow

In co-operation with ENSE, we are partner of the TAFISA project „Female Leaders of Tomorrow“ (FLOT)

Annual Conference Media Sports and Sports Communication

23th - 25th of September 2020 in Bochum

1st prize in the Teaching Award 2020 - congratulations!

Louis Moustakas wins the teaching award for the M.A. DEV8 seminar "Examples Around the World".

More sustainability in sport

Learn more about our guest lectures in cooperation with Engagement Global held in June.

Apply now! M.A. International Sport Development and Politics

Apply now for the Master's Programme M.A. DEV - application deadline is 15th of July 2020!

Sport for Development Resource Toolkit

The toolkit provides detailed information about the "Sport for Development" (S4D) approach, its strategies and methods.

Sport in the context of international cooperation and development

Now available: Volume 1 (ed. Karen Petry) published on 30.03.2020 by Barbara Budrich.

Workshop Playing Fields at the German Footballmuseum in Dortmund

Workshop Bolzplatz (playing fields) at the German Footballmuseum on 6th of März 2020

POLIS-Workshop at German Sport University 6.-7. Feb. 2020

Title: Polity, Politics and Policies of Sport at the local level: Comparing European cities and municipalities

Symposium on Ruhr and NRW sports policy: Jan. 2020 in Bochum

The debate about the application for "Rhine-Ruhr City 2032" is currently leading to lively discussions about the importance of sport in the Ruhr area and in NRW. The symposium aims to reappraise the historical development of sport in this region.

Conference: Sino-European Perspectives on Urban Sport and Health Development

The Research Unit Sport Policy China-Europe of the Institute for European Sport Development and Leisure Research invites to its annual conference entitled " Sino-European Perspectives on Urban Sport and Health Development" on 19-20 December 2019.

Venue: Senatssaal, German Sports University Cologne

Guest Lecture Prof. Johan Lindholm, Umeå University, 11.12.2019

Prof. Lindholm, an expert in sports law at Umeå University in Sweden, will join us on Wednesday, the 11th of December, for a guest lecture, covering the jurisprudence and case-law of the supreme dispute resolution body in sport, CAS.

Guest Lecture with Paulina Tomczyk (EU Athletes)

The General Secretary of EU Athletes will visit us on the 27th November to talk about and to discuss chances and challenges of athlete representation on the European level.

Von globaler Ungleichheit zu Fairplay?

Spannende Podiumsdiskussion zur Nachhaltigkeit in der Produktion von Sportartikeln im Rahmen der Themenwochen Sport.Global.Nachhaltig.

Final report of ERASMUS+ Project "Player Agents" published

Der Abschlussbericht des ERASMUS+ Projektes "Promoting and Supporting Good Governance in the European Football Agents Industry" ist am 1.11.2019 in Manchester offiziell vorgestellt und veröffentlicht worden.

Registration for workshop "Spirit of Football"

For the third time, the Institute of European Sport Development and Leisure Studies organizes during the winter term 2019/2020 in cooperation with Engagement Global e.V., several events related to topics such as inequality and discrimination in sports media, the sustainable production of sports equipment...

Special interest weeks with Engagement Global in November 2019

Sport makes an important contribution to sustainable development in the sense of Agenda 2030. With the 17 goals for sustainable development, the member states of the United Nations committed themselves in 2015 to leave no one behind in their fight against poverty, discrimination and environmental...

15th Forum of the European Network of Sport Education at the University of Vienna: Sport, Education, Society, Links & Solution.

More than 100 participants and presenters from all over the world joined the 15th Forum of the European Network of Sport Education (ENSE) in Vienna, Austria, which was held during the European Week of Sport on the 26th and 27th of September 2019. Researchers, practitioners and students met at the...

Jean Monnet Report 2018/2019

The Jean Monnet Report 2018/2019 is online. The Institute of European Sport Development and Leisure Studies introduces the reader to the teaching and research activities as well as the additional activities and services carried out by the institute and the chair holder.

Office hours of Prof. Dr. Jürgen Mittag changed

With the start of the winter term 2019/20 the office hours of Prof. Dr. Jürgen Mittag have changed. The new starting will be on Wednesdays from 8.15am to 9.15am. Please note the change.

Next joint information meeting SEB12

The next joint information meetings for students who must take SEB 12 examinations take place on 2.10.2019 at 10.00 am.

PEAK - - Policy, Evidence and Knowledge in Coaching

Funded by the European Union ERASMUS+ programme, PEAK project brings together a unique consortium of expert partners including the International Council for Coaching Excellence (ICCE), German Sport University, European Elite Athletes Association, Finnish Olympic Committee, Sport Ireland Coaching, Swiss...

Guest lectures with Engagement Global and IESF

Engagement Global gGmbH and the Institute for European Sport Development and Leisure Studies organize a series of guest lectures from April 30th 2019 - June 18th 2019 under the title:

SPORT.GLOBAL.SUSTAINABLE.

Detailled information can be found here.

Guest lectures at IESF

The Institute for European Sport Development and Leisure Studies organizes the following guest lectures: Tuesday, 14.5.2019, Philippe Vonnard (Université de Lausanne) from 12.00 - 13.30pm in the Senatssaal and Thursday, 16.5.2019, André Gersmeier (Rheinflankel gGmbH) from 4.00 - 5.30pm in SR 50.

Jean Monnet Lectures on Sport Politics

Find the new guest lectures of the Jean Monnet Lectures on Sport Politics here.

Guest lectures at IESF

The Institute for European Sport Development and Leisure Studies organizes the following guest lectures: Tuesday, 30.4.2019, Manfred Belle (Eine Welt Netz NRW e.V.) from 12.00 - 13.30pm in the Senatssaal and Thursday, 2.5.2019, Jenny Hellmann and Lucas Milbert (Engagenment Global gGmbH) from 4.00 -...

PolitikArena 16 is online

The latest issue of the PolitikArena is online now.

IESF at BMI in Berlin

Following the invitation of the Federal Ministry of the Interior, Building and Home Affairs, Prof. Dr. Jürgen Mittag and Dr. (des) Ninja Putzmann travelled to Berlin on 7 February 2019 to discuss the results of the ERASMUS+ research project 'National Sports Governance Observer' with the representatives...

Registration Open for 15th ENSE Forum

The 15th ENSE Forum will be held at the University of Vienna’s Institute for Sport Science on the 26th and 27th of September 2019 under the theme Sport – Education – Society. Links and Solutions. Those interested in presenting at the Forum can submit their abstracts by June 15th to...

Facebook Page launched

The Institute of European Sport Development and Leisure Studies is happy to announce that in addition our current Website, we have launched a Facebook Page which will cover everything from our work here at the Institute, to the Master programme as well as current news from the world of sport politics,...

Summerschool courses for 2019 at University of Lausanne (UNIL)

The courses for summer- and winterschools at the University of Lausanne (UNIL) are online now.

In September, a summer school called "Doing, Writing, Thinking Sport History" takes place. Registration is open now until April, 30th 2019.

MSE "Player Agents" in Cologne: "Professional standards, licensing and qualification"

On Friday, 1st February 2019, the third multiplier event of the ERASMUS+ project "Promoting and Supporting Good Governance in the European Football Agents Industry" takes place at the German Sport University Cologne. Several experts of participating countries will meet at the Senate room in IG2 and...

New Book

On Wednesday, 30th January 2019, Prof. Dr. Timm Beichelt (Viadrina University) and Prof. Dr. Franz-Josef Brüggemeier (Freiburg University) will be guests at the German Sports University in Cologne. Prof. Dr. Timm Beichelt presents his book "Ersatzspielfelder: Zum Verhältnis von Fußball und Macht"...

9th Symposium on Sportpolitics: Disabled sports from a sports politics perspective:

On Dec. 7th, 2018, the 9th Symposium on sport politics takes place at the German Sport University. Following the symposium with four sections, a public panel discussion about "Conflicts of Disabled sports politics" will start at 7.30pm in Hö 2.

Erasmus+ Take it to the Street Workshop

Two students of the German Sport University took part in the validation workshop of 3x3 Basketball within the ERASMUS+ project "Take it to the street". The workshop took part from Nov. 2nd to 4th, 2018 in Aalborg/Denmark.

Final Report National Sports Governance Observer published

The final study of the ERASMUS+ project "National Sports Governance Observer" was published on 12.11.2018 during a workshop in Leuven. The project was coordinated by the Danish Institute for Sports Studies and carried out together with the project partners KU Leuven, Utrecht University, The University...

Education Programme „Sport for Development“ - Scholarships available

The education programme “Sport for Development” is entering another round: The seminar „Inclusive Development through Sport“, organized by the International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education (ICSSPE), will take place from 20.01. to 26.01.2019 in Rheinsberg (near Berlin). There are two...

Courses for winter term 2018/19

The courses of the IESF for the winter term 2018/19 are online.

Doctoral Scholarship at Johannes-Rau-Gesellschaft e.V.

The Johannes-Rau-Gesellschaft e.V. allocates a doctoral scholarship of 1450,- Euro monthly for a period of 2 years from October 1st 2016 onwards. The deadline for applications is August 6th, 2016.

IESF congratulates Dr. (des) Jan Hangebrauck

Dr. (des) Jan Hangebrauck passed sucessfully his disseration with the subject “No normal sport in an abnormal society.“ Wahrnehmungen und Wechselbeziehungen staatlichen und zivilgesellschaftlichen sportbezogenen Protests gegen das Apartheid-Regime in Südafrika zwischen 1956 und 1992“.

IESF congratulates Dr. (des) Diana Wendland

Dr. (des) Diana Wendland passed sucessfully her disseration with the subject "Der alternative Reiseführer: Formate, Visualisierungen, Narrationen. Eine mediengeschichtliche Untersuchung von Para- und Basistexten zwischen 1970 und 1985."

2. Summer School: Sport and Leisure Studies from a German and European Perspective – Theoretical and practical approaches

On July 16th 2018 the second chinese summer school at the Institute für European Sport Development and Leisure Studies starts under the title: "Sport and Leisure Studies from a German and European Perspective – Theoretical and practical approaches". Thirteen students from China will get an insight into...

Conference of young academics: reris

From July 14th-16th 2018 the Conference of the Réseau pour l’Etude des Relations Internationales Sportives (reris) takes place at the German Sport University Cologne in cooperation with the Institute of European Sport Development and Leisure Studies in the Senate Room in IG2.

Walter Tokarski erhält NRW-Sportplakette

The former rector of the German Sport University Cologne and professor of the Institute for European Sport Development and Leisure Studies Walter Tokarski has been awarded the sports badge of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia.

*** NEW *** Action weeks accompanying the Football World Cup: SPORT. GLOBAL. SUSTAINABLE.

During the action weeks accompanying the Football World Cup an EXTRA LECTURE will take place on Juyl 4th 2018 from 2.00 - 3.00pm in lecture hall 5 (HJZ). Bianca Qardokus (Representative for Sustainability at the DOSB) gives a lecture about "Nachhaltigkeit von Sportstätten".

Die Kraft des Sports

Die politische und gesellschaftliche Verantwortung von Sportverbänden und Sportgroßveranstaltungen im Rahmen der internationalen Politik stand im Zentrum einer Podiumsdiskussion, zu der Prof. Dr. Jürgen Mittag, Leiter des Instituts für Europäische Sportentwicklung und Freizeitforschung gemeinsam mit dem...

Action weeks accompanying the Football World Cup: SPORT. GLOBAL. SUSTAINABLE.

From June 15th to July 15th, coinciding with the Football World Cup in Russia, the GSU and Engagement Global are hosting "action" weeks about Sport and the Aims of the Agenda 2030 called: SPORT. GLOBAL. SUSTAINABLE. This "action" filled programme will include presentations, films, stadium tours and a...

European Development Days at 5.6. in Brüssel

At June, 5th 2018, the European Development Day takes place in Brussels. Dr. Karen Petry of the Institute of European Sportdevelopment and Leisure Studies will moderate a panel during the event.

Workshop: Sportevents und was sie für Menschenrechte und Zivilgesellschaft bedeuten

On Tuesday, May 22nd 2018, a workshop about "Sportevents und was sie für Menschenrechte und Zivilgesellschaft bedeuten" takes place at 7.00pm at the German Olympic Museum Cologne. Following a talk of Ronny Blaschke (Sport journalist), Andreas Luthe (Fußballprofi beim FC Augsburg und stellvertr....

Workshop: Fussball WM in Russland

On May 17th and 18th, 2018, the University of Münster and the Akademie Franz Hitze Haus (Catholic social academy) organise a workshop about the Football world cup in Russia. Prof. Dr. Jürgen Mittag will talk about "Die WM 2018, der Sport und die Menschenrechte - Sportgroßereignisse im Spannungsfeld von...

Guest lecture: Prof. Dr. Danyel Reiche

On Wednesday, May 16th 2018, Prof. Dr. Danyel Reiche (University of Beirut) will hold a guest lecture about "Small State, Big Politics: The FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar" at 12.30 in lecture hall 2.

Guest lecture: Dr. Jung Woo (Jay) Lee (Edinburgh)

On Wednesday, May 9ht 2018, Dr. Jung Woo (Jay) Lee from Edinburgh University will give a guest lecture about "East Asian Olympic dreams: 2018 Pyeongchang, 2020 Tokyo and 2022 Beijing" at 2.00pm in SR 14.

Guest lecture: Quentin Tonnerre (Lausanne)

On Wednesday, May 2nd, 2018 Quentin Tonnerre will give a guest lecture about

"A Hub for International Sport: Why most of the International Sports Federations in Switzerland (1915 - 2018)?" at 2.00 pm in SR 13.

Guest researcher at the IESF

During this summer term the IESF welcomes two guest researchers for a stay at the GSU. On April 15th, 2018 Quentin Tonnerre from the Université Lausanne started his 4 weeks stay in Cologne. On May 7th 2018 the IESF will greet Dr. Jung Woo (Jay) Lee from the University of Edinburgh.

Kick Off Meeting – “Intercultural Education through Physical Activity, Coaching and Training” (EDU-PACT)

The project “Intercultural Education through Physical Activity, Coaching and Training” (EDU-PACT) tackles intercultural challenges within most European countries resulting from consistent migration flow towards Europe. The project aims to improve quality of pre-service and in-service education...

Office hour during semester break 2017/2018

The office hours during semester break 2017/2018 can be found here.

Prof. Roger Levermore at GSU

On December 20th 2017 Prof. Roger Levermore of the HongKong Business School was at the German Sport University Cologne. For more information read here:

Kick-off meeting of Player Agents Workshop: Cologne, February, 2nd 2018:

In January 2018 the new project “EU Football Agents: Promoting and Supporting Good Governance in the European Football Agents Industry” starts. It is supported by the EU’s Erasmus+ Program (Collaborative Partnerships). The project is led by Edge Hill University (represented by Professor Richard Parrish)...

Book presentation "...und für die Ehre unserer Nationen" at 25.1.2018 in the Olympic Museum

On January 25th 2018 the book "...und für die Ehre unserer Nationen" will be officially presented by the author Karsten Lippmann. The book is based on the doctoral thesis Karsten Lippmann sucessfully passed at the IESF in 2017. The presentation starts at 4.00pm.

UEFA Research grant

The application for the UEFA research grant is open now until March 2018.

Guest lecture: Michel d’Hooghe (Bruges)

On Wednesday, 13th December 2017 at 4.00pm in lecture hall 3, Michel d'Hooghe (former member of FIFA executive commitee, now Bruges) will give a guest lecture about "FIFA and Football: a sportive, social, economic and medical event".

8th Symposium Sportpolitics

On December 1st and 2nd the 8th Symposium Sportpolitics took place at the German Sport University Cologne. Subject of this year's conference were "Working relations and representation in Sport".

Play the Game Conference in Eindhoven

Academics and students of the master programme International Development and Politics attended the 10th Play-the-Game Conference in Eindhoven. The conference took place on 26th-30th November 2017.

Podiumsdiskussion zum 25jährigen Jubiläum des IESF

"Arbeitsbeziehungen und Repräsentationen im Sport - Bestandsaufnahmen, Herausforderungen

und Handlungsempfehlungen", so lautet der Titel der Podiumsdiskussion, die am 1.12.2017 von 18.00-20.00 im Hörsaal 2 der Deutschen Sporthochschule stattfindet.

Engagement Weltweit - Commitment to one world - professional fair

On Saturday, 9th Dec 2017, the fair "ENGAGEMENT WELTWEIT 2017 - Commitment to one world" takes place in the Rhein-Sieg-Hallen in Siegburg from 10am to 4.30pm.

Conference „Challenge of Change“ in Jordan

Dr. Karen Petry attended the 2nd International Dead Sea Conference of Sport and Health Science from 1st-3rd. November 2017 in Jordan.

Guest lecture: Dr. Tim Jacobs (Mainz/Wiesbaden):

On Wednesday, 8th Nov 2017 at 4.00pm Dr Tim Jacobs (Mainz/Wiesbaden) gives a guest lecture about: "Klettern und Bouldern in der Stadt: Entwicklung und Chancen einer urbanen Sportart."

Guest lecture: Ayiera Nyanga and CARE Germany/Luxembourg

The Institute of European Sport Development and Leisure Studies together with CARE Germany/ Luxembourg organize a lecture/workshop on Monday, 9th of October 2017 from 10.00 – 12.00 (noon) at the German Sport University/ Senatssaal (IG II, Ground Floor).

Dr. Karen Petry wird ENSE-Präsidentin

Im Anschluss an die Generalversammlung des European Network of Sport Education (ENSE) in Aarhus/ Dänemark tritt Dr. Karen Petry ihre Amtszeit als ENSE-Präsidentin an.

IESF congratulates Dr. (des) Ninja Putzmann

Dr. (des.) Ninja Putzmann passed sucessfully her disseration with the subject „Das sportpolitische System Spaniens - Eine theoretisch-empirische Analsyse von Akteuren, Outputs und Entwicklungslinien“.

Timetables MA DEV for the winter term 2017/18 are online

The timetables MA DEV for the winter term 2017/18 are now available and online.

IESF congratulates Dr. (des) Gunnar Risse

Dr. (des.) Gunner Risse passed sucessfully his disseration with the subject „Funktionale Institutionen-Bildung in der Anti-Dopingpolitik der Bundesrepublik Deutschland: Akteureinflüsse, Akteurkonstellationen, Akteurinteraktionen“.

IESF congratulates Dr. (des) Daniel Ziesche

Dr. (des.) Daniel Ziesche passed sucessfully his disseration with the subject „At the Heart of their Communities? A Study on the Social, Cultural and Political Dimensions of Lower League Football Clubs in England and Germany”

Symposium: “Sport Development and Olympic Studies – Past, Present, Future”

On July 10th 2017, the Olympic Studies Centre of GSU hosts the symposium "Sport Development and Olympic Studies - Past, Present, Future" in collaboration with the IESF. The symposium starts at 9.00am in the Senate Rooml, IG II. The afternoon sessions take place at the Library Room.

Online-Application open now

The Online-Application for the Master programme International Sport Development and Politics is open until July 15th 2017.

Office Hour Prof. Mittag during summer break 2017

The office hour of Prof Mittag during summer break will take place at the following days:

Interesting events for HOMER students

Two interesting events for HOMER students are taking place in Cologne on June 7th and 23rd. More information is available here:

Workshop: Research Committee for SGO 2017, Cologne 30-31 May

The main aim of the ‘National Sports Governance Observer: Benchmarking sports governance across national boundaries’ is to assist and inspire national sports organisations to raise the quality of their governance practices. The project involves in the first instance the partners included in the Erasmus+...

Lebhafte Diskussionen über Demokratie in Europa

Die Besucher des Europatages an der Deutschen Sporthochschule erlebten am 10. Mai 2017 eine gleichermaßen tagesaktuelle wie grundsätzliche Debatte über Europas Gegenwart und Zukunft. Die Frage nach der Zukunft der Parteien in Europa oder Bewegungen wie der „Pulse of Europe“ wurde ebenso diskutiert wie...

Workshop Palestine

The Institute of European Sport Development & Leisure Studies held a fruitful workshop on Friday the 5th of May at the university headed by Dr. Karen Petry, Mr. Werner Schleicher (Sportamt) , PhD students, MA students from the International Sport Development & Politics program and four representatives...

Panel discussion Europawoche 2017

For the 2nd time a panel discussion during the Europwoche 2017 takes place at the GSU. This year's question is "At the aftermath of elections: political parties, cooperations and the future of democracy in Europe".

Master Info-day at May 6th, 2017

You are interested in studying in one of our nine Master's degrees? Then visit our Master's day where you can obtain detailed information about our consecutive Master's degree courses at GSU.

Vélomanie - Public lectures at Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf

The excitement before the start of the Tour de France in Düsseldorf is rising. A lecture series at the Heinrich-Heine-Universität opened on April 25th, 2017 with the reading of Prof. Dr. Jürgen Mittag of the GSU.

Students of GSU at FIFA Conference in Zurich

Dina Klingmann and Maximilian Seltmann participated at the FIFA Conference of the Schwabenakademie Irsee from 17th to 19th February 2017 in Zurich. The conference was entitled: "FOOTBALL AND NATION-BUILDING II: (South-)East-Europe and Overseas Countries".

Transparency Deutschland, Regionalgruppe Rheinland: Vom Sommermärchen 2006 zur EURO 2024

"Wie sich die (Sport-)Welt verändert – Vom Sommermärchen 2006 zur EURO 2024" erläutert Sylvia Schenk von Transparency Deutschland und gibt Einblick in die Anforderungen der Bewerbung für die Fußball-Europameisterschaft EURO 2024.

Ort: Mittwoch, 8.03.2017, um 18:30 Uhr im Hörsaal VIIa der Universität zu...

Deutschlandradio: Sport for Development

On 19th February 2017 the Deutschlandradio produced a radio show about Sport for Development. Dr. Karen Petry of the IESF was one of the invited experts. The radio show is now available as podcast and text.

Courses for Summer Term 2017

The courses of the IESF for the summer term 2017 are available now.

Guest lecture: Jeroen Scheerder (KU Leuven)

On Tuesday, 31st January 2017 Prof Dr. Jeroen Scheerder (KU Leuven) will give a guest lecture about “National sport authorities and national sport bodies: it takes two to tango”. The lecture takes place from 12.30 to 2.00pm in Hö 5 in the HJZ.

Guest lecture: Alexander Cardenas

On wednesday, 25th January 2017, Alexander Cardenas will give a guest lecture about: "Columbia, sport and peace building: some lessons and the way forward". The lecture is part of the Master Programme DEV and takes place from 2.30-4.00pm in SR 50.

Guest lecture: Axel Schäfer (MdB, stellvertretender Fraktionsvorsitzender)

On Tuesday, 20th December 2016, Axel Schäfer (MdB, stellv. Fraktionsvorsitzender) will give a guest lecture about "Aktuelle Herausforderungen nationaler und internationaler Sportpolitik aus Sicht des Dt. Bundestages". The lecture takes place from 12.00 - 2.30pm in Hö 5 at the HJZ.

ENSE and SPEACH: Bringing Health Enhancing Physical Activity (HEPA) into Sport

In February 2017, around 70 students from 6 European countries will come together and train the newly developed HEPA modules with teachers from 7 EU countries. These modules are part of the ‘Sport Physical Education and Coaching for Health’ (SPEACH) project, co-financed by the Erasmus+ Programme of the...

IESF verlängert mit der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) den Kooperationsvertrag bis 2018

Das IESF arbeitet bereits seit August 2013 unter der Leitung von Dr. Karen Petry am Drittmittelprojekt „Wissenschaftliche Begleitung des Sektorvorhabens Sport für Entwicklung“ mit der GIZ zusammen. Nunmehr wurde der Vertrag bis 31.12.2018 verlängert.

Guest Lecture: Fadi El Yamani (Global Training and Capacity Building Specialist, Right To Play) und Sven Schröder (Right To Play Germany)

On Tuesday, 22nd November 2016, Fadi El Yamani (Global Training and Capacity Building Specialist, Right To Play) and Sven Schröder (RtP Germany) will give a lecture about "Right To Play – Programs, Methods and Stakeholders". The lecture takes place from 12.00 - 2.30pm in Hö 5 at the HJZ.

Guest Lecture: Oscar Mwaanga (Southampton Solent University, UK & EduMove)

On Tuesday, 29th November 2016, Oscar Mwaanga (Southampton Solent University, UK & EduMove) will give a guest lecture about "From Physical Education (PE) to Physically Active Learning (PAL): Embracing the new Paradigm". The lecture takes place from 12.00 - 2.30pm in Hö 5 at the HJZ.

Guest lecture: Ben Weinberg (GIZ)

On Tuesday, 15th November 2016 Dr. Ben Weinberg of the GIZ in Bonn will give a guest lecture about "The Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development and the project "Sport for Development": Objectives and Perspectives". The lecture takes place from 12.00 - 2.30pm in Hö5 in the HJZ.

Guest lecture: Marion Keim and Cristo de Coning (University of the Western Cape, UWC, South Africa

On Tuesday, 8th. November 2016 Marion Keim and Cristo de Coning of the University of the Western Cape, will give a guest lecture about "Sport and Development Policy: economic benefits of sport in the Western Cape Province, South Africa". The lecture takes place from 12.30 to 2.00pm in Hö5 in the HJZ.

MA DEV: opening lecture postponed

The opening lecture for the new master program MA DEV which was planned for today, 3rd November 2016 has to be postponed. The new date will be announced as soon as possible.

9th ICSSPE Seminar" Communities and Crisis – Inclusive Development through Sport"

ICSSPE will host the 9th edition of “Communities and Crisis – Inclusive Development through Sport“ in Rheinsberg (near Berlin) , from 30th October until 5th November 2016.

Welcome Meeting Master-DEV at 13.10.2016

The Welcome Meeting for all students of the new Master-DEV starts on Thursday, 13th. Oct. 2016 at 3.00pm in the Senatssaal in IG2.

Study conference of Master-DEV on 12.10.2016

The new Master Program starts in the winter term 2016/17 opening with a study conference of the teaching staff. The conference takes place on 12th. Oct. 2016 in the Senatssaal.

Visiting EASA

Europa-Union Deutschland and the IESF visited EASA, the European Aviation Safety Agency in Cologne.

Office Hour Time between Terms

During the time between terms the office of the Institute of European Sport Development and Leisure Studies are as follows:

Monday to Thursday 9.00am to 12.30pm

The office is closed on Fridays.

Book presentation: Der Bürger und Gewerkschafter Ludwig Rosenberg

On Thursday, 1st. September 2016, Frank Ahland's book "Der Bürger und Gewerkschafter Ludwig Rosenberg (1903 bis 1977) will be officially presentated in the Bochum at the Haus der Geschichte des Ruhrgebietes. The presentation starts at 6.00pm, the entrance is free.

IESF coordinates delegation of trainer and officials from Taiwan in August 2016

A delegation of 15 officials and trainers from Taiwan visit from 31.7.-6.8.2016 the German Sport University for training as well as at the Landesleistungsstützpunkt Fencing in Solingen. The IESF coordinates the training.

Summer closure IESF

From Thursday, 28th July 2016 until Wednesday, 3rd August 2016 the office of the Institute of European Sport Development and Leisure Studies will be closed due to holiday.

"Experience Europe" at the German Sport University

50 pupils from school around Cologne "experienced Europe" at the German Sport University. During the meeting with "Bürger Europas e.V." they got an insight on Sport Politic of the European Union.

From Theory to Practice

The further education seminar, „Theory, Policy Framework and M & E in the Field of Sport and Development", took place for the first time between June 24th and 26th 2016. Featuring ten participants from Germany, Canada and Italy, they gained profound theoretical knowledge on good practices within the...

Students from Shanghai at GSU

16 Students of Shanghai Sport University (SUS) are visiting GSU for the first "Summer School on Leisure Sport, Tourism and Sport Studies in Germany"

New Master programmes at the German Sport University

Two new Master programmes will start at the German Sport University from Winter term 2016/17 onwards. The courses of the Master programme MA International Sport Development and Politics (M.A. DEV) will be taught by the staff of the Institute of European Sport Development and Leisure Studies, the...

Internship at IESF

The IESF offers at short notice a internship. Please send your application including letter of motivation and CV until June 6th, 2016 to m.biermann@dshs-koeln.de

Seminar: Theory, Policy Framework and M&E in the Field of Sport and Development

The seminar „Theory, Policy Framework and M&E in the Field of Sport and Development” takes place from June 24th to 26th at GSU Cologne.

Application deadline: 3rd June 2016

ENSE presents new website

The European Network of Sport Education (ENSE) is proud to launch its new website. Formerly known as the European Network of Sport Science, Education and Employment (ENSSEE), ENSE is an international non-profit organisation focused on sport science, education and employment.

Neue Bücher

Die von Prof. Dr. Werner Weidenfeld und Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Wessels herausgegebenen Standardwerke „Jahrbuch der Europäischen Integration“ und die 14. Auflage des IEP-Standardwerks „Europa von A bis Z“ sind soeben erschienen.

10th Kölner Abend der Sportwissenschaft

Prof. Dr. Jürgen Mittag will participate at the panel discussion about "Corruption in Sport - Is the Error part of the System?!" together with Prof. Dr. Volker Schürmann and Sylvia Schenk on 12th May 2016 at 7.00pm in Hörsaal 1.

PE European Sport Studies last courses this summer term

The PE 1.4. European Sport Studies takes place for the last time this summer term. There are some vacancies left.

New release: Ethics and Governance in Sport

"Ethics and Governance in Sport" ed. by Yves Vanden Auweele, Elaine Cook, Jim Parry is released by the Routledge Group. Dr. Karen Petry of the IESF contributed the introduction to chapter V "Re-conceptualizing 'sport for development'.

Certificate Sport-for-Development

The Further Education Programme Sport-for-Development offers a Seminar „Theory, Policy Framework and M&E in the Field of Sport and Development” on 24th-26th of June 2016. Registration deadline: 27th of May 2016.

Office Hours Prof. Mittag in 2016 until April

Due to the current sabbatical, only a limited number of office hours will be held. Please note the relevant dates.

Guest lecture: Stefan Scholl (Universität Siegen)

On Tuesday 26th January 2016 Stefan Scholl (Universität Siegen) will hold a lecture about: "Das Wissen der europäischen Sportvernetzung (1962-1991)" halten. The lecture takes place from 12.00 - 13.30pm at Hörsaal 5 (HJZ).

Guest Lecture: Daniel Duben (Mainz)

On Tuesday, 19th January 2016, Daniel Duben will hold a lecture about "'Nach HoGeSa ist vor HoGeSa' - Warum ein Gesamtkonzept für Strategien gegen Rechtsextremismus in Fussballstadien notwendig ist!" The lecture takes place in HS5 in the HJZ from 12.00am to 1.30pm.

Guest lecture: Johannes Curtius (DOSB)

On Tuesday, 12th January 2016, Johannes Curtius of DOSB will hold a lecture about "International projects of the German Olympic Sports Confederation". The lecture takes place in HS5 in the HJZ from 12.00am to 1.30pm.

Kathrin Schmid as „ASS Thesis 2015“ awarded

Kathrin Schmids bachelor paper "Linking Theory and Pracitice in the Area of "Sport for Development"" - written at the Institute of European Sport Development and Leisure Studies - was awarded by the ASS Alumni Sportökonomie & Sportmanagement.

Guest Lecture: Maren Kröger (UNHCR, Division of International Protection)

On Tuesday, 15th December. 2015, Maren Kröger of UNHCR, Division of International Protection, will hold a lecture about "Sport for developement and peace from the perspective of the United Nations". The lecture is in IG 2 in the Senatssaal from 12.00am to 1.30pm.

Guest Lecture: Dr. Marianne Meier (Internationale Föderation Terre des Hommes)

On Tuesday, 8th December 2015, Dr. Marianne Meier from Terre des Homme international will hold a lecture about "Mega Sportevents and Human Rights". The lecture is in IG 2 in the Senatssaal from 12.00am to 1.30pm.

Life is movement: the SPEACH Project.

The SPEACH Project aims to educate future sport professionals by developing ‘Health Enhancing Physical Activity’ (HEPA) modules that can be integrated in existing Physical Education Teaching Educations and Sport Coaching Educations.

UEFA Forschungsstipendien-Programm

Die Bewerbungsfrist für das UEFA Forschungsstipendien-Programm läuft bis 31.03.2016. Das Programm richtet sich an promovierte Doktoranden und Wissenschaftler, die sich mit dem europäischen Fussball befassen.

UEFA Research Grant Programme

The registration for the UEFA Resarch Grant Programme, supporting academic research in European football, is opened until 31st March 2016.

Guest lecture: Nico Schulenkorf (University of Technology Sydney)

On Tuesday, 3rd. Nov. 2015, Nico Schulenkorf of the University of Technology in Sydney will hold a lecture about "Sport for developement - a research summary". The lecture is in IG 2 in the Senatssaal from 12.00am to 2.00pm.

Guest lecture at University Cologne

Prof Dr Wilfried Loth will hold a lecture on the creation of the European Council on November 3rd, 2015. The event will take place in hall H113 of the “IBW”-building of the University of Cologne (Herbert-Lewin-Straße 2, 50931 Köln) at 5:45pm.

Office hours Prof. Mittag Winterterm 2015/16

Due to the sabbatical during winter term 2015/16, only a limited number of office hours will be held. Please note the relevant dates.

Dissertation colloquium at IESF

The next dissertation colloquium at the IESF takes place at 24th October 2015, 9.30am to 2.00pm at the Senatssaal in IG 2.

PhD-scholoarship 2017 at Johannes-Rau- Gesellschaft e.V.

The Johannes-Rau-Gesellschaft e.V. provides a PhD-scholarship about 1.250,- Euro monthly, starting at November 1st 2017.

Neue Publikation: Asia and the Future of Football

Ben Weinberg: Asia and the Future of Football. The Role of the Asian Football Confederation

New Publication: Asia and the Future of Football

Ben Weinberg: Asia and the Future of Football. The Role of the Asian Football Confederation

Gastvortrag: Martin Schulz, Präsident des Europäischen Parlaments

Öffentliche Vorlesung mit Martin Schulz, Präsident des Europäischen Parlaments, am Montag, 06.07.2015 um 10.00 Uhr in Hörsaal 1

Thema: Die Europäische Union als Wirtschafts- und Wertegemeinschaft: Chancen und Grenzen des Sports.

Doktorandenkolloquium

Das IESF lädt alle Interessierten am 04.07.2015 zum nächsten Doktorandenkolloquium.

Sprechzeiten für die vorlesungsfreie Zeit

Hier finden Sie die aktuellen Sprechzeiten für die vorlesungsfreie Zeit im Sommer 2015

Sport & EU Conference 2015 in Angers

10th Annual Sport & EU Conference

25/26 June 2015, ESSCA School of Management – Angers, France

Papers from IESF researchers: Ninja Putzmann, Till Müller-Schoell and Daniel Ziesche (IESF).

Gastvortrag: Dr. Harm Kaal (Uni Nijmegen)

Im Rahmen der PE European Sport Studies referiert Dr. Harm Kaal (Universiteit Nijmegen) über : Popular politics: the friendly match between sport and politics in the Netherlands, 1960-1980s.

Gastvortrag: Prof. Dr. Hartmut Marhold

Im Rahmen des EU-Projektes HOMER wird Prof. Dr. Marhold einen Vortrag zum Thema „Das war der Gipfel! EU-Gipfel seit Nizza und die Alternativen für Europa“ an der Universität zu Köln halten.

IESF ist Partner der Ruhr Games

Ruhr Games 3.-6.6.2015

Auf dem Sportplatz der Gesamtschule "Berger Feld" in Gelsenkirchen

ENSSEE Forum 2015 Rome: - Abstract Submission & Registration now open

ENSSEE Biennial Forum on Sport Education

Rome, 9-11 September 2015 Abstract Submission & Registration now open until May, 30th 2015

enssee2015rome.it

Podiumsdiskussion in der Europawoche

Im Rahmen der Europawoche findet am Dienstag, 5. Mai 2015 (17.30-19.30 Uhr) eine Podiumsdiskussion zum Thema "Sport und Entwicklungspolitik" in Hörsaal 2 statt.

PolitikArena 09/2015

Die neueste Ausgabe des Newsletters finde Sie hier.

Gastvortrag: Michael Reiter (Wien)

Im Rahmen der Jean Monnet Lecture on Sport Politics referiert Michael Reiter, M.A. (Wien) zum Thema: Human Rights in Sport - Sport as a Human Right?

Gastvortrag: Gunnar Risse (Münster)

Im Rahmen der Jean Monnet Lecture on Sport Politics referiert Gunnar Risse, M.A. (Münster) zum Thema: Antidoping-Politik in Deutschland

Gastvortrag: Marianne Meier (TdH international)

Im Rahmen der Jean Monnet Lecture on Sport Politics referiert Marianne Meier (Terre des Hommes international) zum Thema: Sportgroßveranstaltungen und Kinderrechte

Im Wandel: Sport der Medialen Moderne

Am 20./21. November 2014 findet die Abschlusstagung des DSHS-Forschungsschwerpunktes "Sport der Medialen Moderne" statt.

Gastvortrag: Stefan Zwicker (Bonn)

Im Rahmen der Jean Monnet Lecture on Sport Politics referiert PD Dr. Stefan Zwicker (Bonn) zum Thema: Die politische Rolle des Sports im Protektorat Böhmen und Mähren und in der Tschechoslowakai (1939-1989)

Gastvortrag: Philipp Vonnard (Lausanne/Köln)

Im Rahmen der Jean Monnet Lecture on Sport Politics referiert Philipp Vonnard, M.A. (Lausanne/Köln) am 11.11.2014 zum Thema: "The only European organization!" Some reflections about the construction of UEFA 1950-1961

Sport als Motor der Gesundheitspolitik? Zugänge, Akteure, Konfliktfelder

Im Rahmen des 7. Internationalen Hamburger Sport-Kongresses richtet die Deutsche Sporthochschule Köln das 6. Symposium Sportpolitik aus.

Praktika im Bereich Sport und Entwicklungszusammenarbeit

Im Bereich Sport und Entwicklungszusammenarbeit sind Praktika zu vergeben.

Trauer um Prof. Patrick Duffy

Prof. Patrick Duffy ist am 10.08.2014 nach schwerer Krankheit verstorben.