Sport & Society

From sports philosophy to sports economics

Experts of Erasmus University Rotterdam conduct a lot of research on sports: from national identity to sports philosophy and from the economic impact of organising a big tournament to diversity and inclusion at those same tournaments. Our scientists are regularly in the news.

Sport holds a magnifying glass for society.

Portait photo of sports philosopher Sandra Meeuwsen (ESPHIL).

EUR student Selma Konijn is participating in the Olympic Games in Paris

Athlete and EUR student Selma Konijn in her outfit for the 2024 Olympic Games.

What are the ongoing challenges of diversity in football?

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Our experts

Palesa Mashigo

Palesa Mashigo

Football is not only a powerful force, it is also a reflection of society and how society can be better.
PhD onderzoeker Palesa Mashigo
Football is not only a powerful force, it is also a reflection of society and how society can be better.
PhD onderzoeker Palesa Mashigo

Jacco van Sterkenburg

Prof.dr. Jacco van Sterkenburg - racism and diversity combined with sport

I think it is important to study discrimination in all areas, but football is very visible. Football can set an example and convey positive messages.
Portrait picture of Jacco van Sterkenburg
I think it is important to study discrimination in all areas, but football is very visible. Football can set an example and convey positive messages.
Portrait picture of Jacco van Sterkenburg

Elite sports and university education

Erasmus University Rotterdam believes it is important that students can play sports at a high level.

A kind of Mother Teresa

An interview with sports coordinator Rebekka de Kogel-Kadijk.

Rebekka Kadijk

Studying and elite sports

From two-storey car park to state-of-the-art sports complex: Sports Building is up and running

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