International Sociology of Sport Association
LightNews LightNews
banner
issa1965.bsky.social
International Sociology of Sport Association
@issa1965.bsky.social
200 followers 110 following 59 posts
International membership organisation representing the interests of sport sociologists wherever they are. We have a journal, the International Review for the Sociology of Sport, an e-bulletin and we organise great conferences. www.issa1965.org
Posts Replies Media Videos
issa1965.bsky.social
The latest and second ISSA bulletin of 2025 is now available to read here www.issa1965.org/news/

To get the best reading experience, you can expand the screen in which the bulletin appears by tapping on the wee square with the 4 divergent arrows.

Happy reading!
News - ISSA
www.issa1965.org
December 2, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Reposted by International Sociology of Sport Association
isa-sociology.org
6th ISA Council of National Associations Conference: Building Resilient Sociologies: Voices, Visions, and Ventures

December 17 to 20, 2025
📍 FLAME University, Pune, India

The ISA announces the 2025 Conference for the Council of National Associations (CNA) representatives.
December 2, 2025 at 7:44 PM
issa1965.bsky.social
Announcements for two scholarships funded jointly by the Université de Lyon and the China Scholarship Council are available on our website www.issa1965.org/news/

The deadline for applications is 30th January 2026.
News - ISSA
www.issa1965.org
December 2, 2025 at 1:58 PM
issa1965.bsky.social
Congrès de l'AFRAPS à Toulouse -

Le congrès « Les enjeux des Jeux » se tiendra du 8 au 11 décembre 2025 à l’Université de Toulouse.

Le programme accessible via ce lien : lnkd.in/eUXXsvVV
November 20, 2025 at 10:52 AM
issa1965.bsky.social
biennale-afraps.sciencesconf.org
November 18, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Reposted by International Sociology of Sport Association
isa-sociology.org
On the topic of the newly launched ISA Thematic Group 'Conflict Transformations and Peacebuilding' (TG02), enjoy your #OpenAccess in November:

Catherine Goetze, The Distinction of Peace: A Social Analysis of Peacebuilding

🖋️ by Michael D Royster (Prairie View A&M University, USA)
November 18, 2025 at 7:09 AM
issa1965.bsky.social
Check our Linkedin page for details on how to apply www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... and to apply please contact Sun-Yong Kwon here www.issa1965.org/contact/. Select I'd like to contact a specific person and from the drop down list select Vice-President Conferences
November 18, 2025 at 10:21 AM
issa1965.bsky.social
Abstract submission for EASS/ISSA2026 is now open. Access conference website via www.issa1965.org/events
October 28, 2025 at 7:06 PM
issa1965.bsky.social
The application phase for the latest South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership (SCDTP) is open in the field of the social sciences of sport and leisure at the Univ of Chichester

More details about this fully-funded opportunity: southcoastdtp.ac.uk
Closing date: Friday 05 December 2025
Welcome to the South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership
An exciting collaboration between the Universities of Southampton, Brighton and Portsmouth, the South Coast DTP aims to deliver the latest developments in training in research methods and skills to pr...
southcoastdtp.ac.uk
October 22, 2025 at 3:18 PM
issa1965.bsky.social
Some news from ISA RN28

www.bilgi.edu.tr/en/academic/...
October 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
issa1965.bsky.social
Hot off the press! ISSA-EASS 2026 Congress has a website and abstract submission opening soon.

www.jyu.fi/en/events/re...
Responsibilities and responses of sport in contemporary society 2026
Conference hosted jointly by EASS & ISSA 2026 European Association for Sociology of Sport & International Sociology of Sport Association
www.jyu.fi
October 21, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Reposted by International Sociology of Sport Association
wid.world
Don't miss tomorrow's event with @thomaspiketty.bsky.social on global #inequality including preliminary results from the #GlobalJusticeProject.

📍In-person and online public event

🎟️ Registration www.lse.ac.uk/events/globa...
@lsepress.bsky.social
Thomas Piketty on global inequality | LSE Events
3.30pm Fri 19 Sept | Thomas Piketty | Ticket Required | Free public event at LSE
www.lse.ac.uk
September 18, 2025 at 10:28 AM
issa1965.bsky.social
ISSA's latest bulletin is now available to read on our website www.issa1965.org/news/news-it...

Happy reading!
Bulletin 2025 No 1 - ISSA
ISSA BULLETIN 2025 No 1
www.issa1965.org
September 19, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Reposted by International Sociology of Sport Association
agingbiology.bsky.social
Menopausal status, transition, and age at menopause with accelerated biological aging across multiple organ systems: findings from two cohort studies
bmcmedicine.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
Menopausal status, transition, and age at menopause with accelerated biological aging across multiple organ systems: findings from two cohort studies - BMC Medicine
Background Biological aging is a heterogeneous process that varies across organs and systems. The dynamic hormonal changes during the menopausal transition may have profound and organ-specific impacts...
bmcmedicine.biomedcentral.com
September 3, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Reposted by International Sociology of Sport Association
isa-sociology.org
ISA RC 47 “Social classes and social movements” invites:

🎙️ Lectio Magistralis by Geoffrey Pleyers, ISA President
“Social change is never linear. Social movements in polarized times”
🗓️ 9 September 2025
📍 University Guglielmo Marconi, Via Plinio 44, Rome & online
🔗 usgm.link/socialchange
Social change is never lineal. Social movements in polarized times
Lezione del Prof. Ceoff rey Pleyers Social change is never lineal. Social movements in polarized times - Sito internet: https://www.unimarconi.it Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unimarconi/ Instagr...
usgm.link
September 3, 2025 at 8:20 AM
issa1965.bsky.social
A fantastic opportunity for a PhD studentship is available at the EDGE Sport and Physical Activity Lab, University of Manitoba, Canada, on ACL injuries in adolescent girls. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

www.issa1965.org/news/news-it...
PhD Position, U of Manitoba, Applications accepted until position filled - ISSA
A 4-year, fully-funded PhD position is available at the EDGE in Sport & Physical Activity Lab at the University of Manitoba, on the theme of Gendered
www.issa1965.org
July 30, 2025 at 5:28 PM
issa1965.bsky.social
Postdoctoral researcher in sports medicine and health science, to develop, implement and evaluate the impact of an educational intervention designed to raise awareness and improve digital resilience among student-athletes.
Deadline: 08/09/2025
More details here: www.issa1965.org/news/news-it...
Postdoc position, LIROMS, Luxembourg, Deadline: 08/09/2025 - ISSA
Project background: Screens and social media are omnipresent in the lives of young people, including athletes. While digital platforms offer opportunities for
www.issa1965.org
July 30, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Reposted by International Sociology of Sport Association
isa-sociology.org
#GlobalDialogue #Polish

globaldialogue.isa-sociology.org/uploads/imge...
July 30, 2025 at 7:09 AM
issa1965.bsky.social
Invitation from ISA's Executive Secretary to complete the global survey on participation in research organisations: how scientists participate in these organizations

council.science/news/global-...
Deadline: 5th August 2025
Share your experience: Global survey on participation in scientific organizations | deadline 5 August - International Science Council
This international survey explores how scientists engage in scientific organizations — including access, roles, leadership pathways, perceived benefits and barriers, organizational culture, inclusion,...
council.science
July 30, 2025 at 8:46 AM
issa1965.bsky.social
A new postdoc position at LIROMS, Luxembourg. Check out all details on our website and apply soon! www.issa1965.org/news/news-it...
Postdoc position, LIROMS, Luxembourg, Deadline: 18/08/2025 - ISSA
Using a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods, the project will provide an overview of the country’s current strengths and weaknesses, enable
www.issa1965.org
July 30, 2025 at 8:18 AM
issa1965.bsky.social
Day 3 of #ISSA2025Seoul with our second panel on the Re-problematizing Empowerment and Gender Dynamics in Sport, chaired by Euna Koh, with Toni Bruce, Emma Pullen, Richard Pringle and Ying Chiang
July 10, 2025 at 2:27 AM
issa1965.bsky.social
#ISSA2025Seoul ISSA’s AGM has started with a show of thanks to the wonderful Local Organising Committee at @SNU
July 9, 2025 at 8:25 AM
issa1965.bsky.social
Day 2 of #ISSA2025Seoul our first panel session on sustainability, communication, mobility justice and climate action in the sociology of sport. The case of bicycle projects in Uganda, Nicaragua and Toronto
July 9, 2025 at 5:32 AM
issa1965.bsky.social
@ISSA2025Seoul ready to start!
July 8, 2025 at 3:19 AM
issa1965.bsky.social
A new announcement about a PhD Course at Nord Universiteit, Bodo, Norway:
Sport, Innovation and Social Change
PhD Course | Nord University, Bode | November 17-21, 2025

More details on our website: www.issa1965.org/news/
News - ISSA
www.issa1965.org
July 1, 2025 at 9:58 AM