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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.

A few disappointing matches? Quicky firing football coaches 'makes no sense at all'

Professor Jan van Ours tells why
Voetbal in een voetbalstadion.

How to win a Scorito pool?

Michel van de Velden explains
EURO 2024 trophy

What are the ongoing challenges of diversity in football?

Jacco van Sterkenburg talks about it
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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

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

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

Studying and elite sports

  • Elite sports and university education

    Erasmus University Rotterdam believes it is important that students are able to participate in elite sports activities.

  • A kind of Mother Teresa

    Interview with sports coordinator Rebekka de Kogel - Kadijk: "I understand that not everything is possible, but how cool is it that a top athlete can also get a
    • Tuesday 17 Jan 2023
    • General
    Rebekka Kadijk

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

Read more about the latest addition to Campus Woudestein

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