The three-day conference will bring together researchers to explore the history of women in skiing and winter sports from an international and socio-cultural perspective.

Exploring Women’s Contributions to Skiing

Women have participated in skiing since its development as a modern activity in the late nineteenth century. Historical sources even document women taking part in ski jumping in Norway during this period. However, the contributions of women to the development of skiing, as well as the biographies and experiences of female skiers, have received comparatively limited attention within research on skiing history and its socio-cultural development. Only more recently has greater academic attention been given to women’s roles within the history of the sport. The conference aims to contribute to this growing field of research by examining women and skiing across different historical periods and national contexts.

A Broader Perspective on Gender and Winter Sport

While women and skiing will form the central focus, the conference also welcomes contributions addressing broader questions of gender in skiing, including masculinities and transgender perspectives. Submissions relating more generally to the history of skiing and winter sports are also encouraged, allowing for a broad and interdisciplinary discussion of the social and cultural development of winter sport. The conference is supported by the Transnational Working Group for the Study of Gender and Sport.

Call for Abstracts

Researchers interested in contributing to the conference are invited to submit an abstract of no more than 250 words.

Abstract submission deadline: 15 November 2026
Conference dates: 23–25 February 2027
Venue: Dalarna University, Campus Falun, Sweden
Participation fee: €85, including coffee breaks and lunches

Abstracts should be submitted to:

Marit Stub Nybelius: mny@du.se
Prof. Dr. Annette R. Hofmann: nettehof@web.de

The organising committee consists of Marit Stub Nybelius and ICSSPE President Prof. Dr Annette R. Hofmann. The scientific committee includes Daniel Alsarve, Isak Lidström, Susan Bandy and Christof Thöny. Researchers working in sport history, gender studies, sociology, cultural studies, and related fields are encouraged to contribute to this international exchange on the history and development of skiing and winter sport.

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Organised by the Bharat Centre of Olympic Research & Education (BCORE), the conference will take place under the theme:

“The Athlete at the Heart: A Value-Driven Olympic Ecosystem”

The conference will bring together research, practice and lived experience to explore how the sporting ecosystem can place athletes, their rights and their well-being at the centre of its development.

A Value-Driven Olympic Ecosystem

The conference aims to promote Olympic values and ethics while encouraging interdisciplinary research across areas such as safe sport, athlete welfare and performance.

Another key focus will be athlete representation and empowerment, particularly for young athletes, women and para-athletes.

The event will also bring together stakeholders from across the sporting ecosystem, including researchers, coaches, physical education teachers, administrators and organisations. Discussions will focus on areas such as governance, safeguarding and the development of athlete-centred sporting environments.

Three Days of Discussion and Research

Each day of the conference will focus on a different aspect of the sporting ecosystem.

Day 1 – Athletes and Sports Performance will address topics including safe sport, athlete safeguarding, athlete rights and representation, women and young athletes, inclusion and high-performance environments.

Day 2 – Coaches and the High-Performance Environment will explore safeguarding for coaches and support staff, ethics and values in coaching, mental health and decision-making. The programme will also include research presentations and sessions involving Asian National Olympic Academies and Olympic Studies and Research Centres.

Day 3 – Organisations, Governance and Policy will focus on safe and inclusive governance, integrity in sport, anti-doping, ethical leadership and research-based solutions.

Call for Papers

BCORE invites researchers to submit papers for presentation at the conference.

Important submission dates include:

• Abstract submission deadline: 30 November 2026
• Notification of acceptance: Within 15 working days of abstract submission
• Full paper submission deadline: 31 December 2026

Submission email: olyresearchacademy.submissions@rru.ac.in

For queries: olyresearchacademy.registration@rru.ac.in

Call for Stories

Alongside academic papers, the conference also includes a Call for Stories.

Practitioners, coaches and athletes with experiences or insights related to safe sport are encouraged to contribute. Selected stories will be presented to conference participants, featured on BCORE platforms and included in the conference proceedings with research support from BCORE.

This initiative provides an opportunity for practical and lived experiences to contribute alongside the formal academic programme.

Researchers, practitioners, coaches and other members of the sport and Olympic community are encouraged to participate in the conference and contribute to discussions on developing a safer, more inclusive and value-driven sporting ecosystem.

For further information and registration, visit the BCORE conference registration page.

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The conference invites scholars and researchers to submit academic work exploring sociocultural issues in sport and the Olympic Movement.

Dr Jaime Schultz of The Pennsylvania State University will participate as the conference keynote speaker.

Research Topics

The CSSOR Programme Committee welcomes research addressing a broad range of sport studies topics. These include:

• Race
• Gender
• Politics
• Legacy
• Youth
• Disability
• The Olympic Movement
• Broader sociocultural issues within sport

Researchers working across a wide range of academic disciplines are encouraged to participate. Relevant areas include history, philosophy, management, communication, languages, literature, visual and performing arts, anthropology, sociology, cultural studies, economics, marketing and law.

Proposal Formats

Researchers can submit proposals in two formats.

Individual papers will receive a 15-minute presentation slot. The Programme Committee will place accepted papers into appropriate thematic sessions.

Complete thematic sessions may also be proposed. These typically consist of three 15-minute presentations, followed by commentary and discussion. Sessions containing four thematically connected papers may also be submitted.

The organisers particularly encourage proposals for complete thematic sessions.

Abstract Submission

Abstracts for individual papers should be no more than 500 words. Submissions should describe the focus of the paper and include relevant methodology or evidence, where applicable.

Authors should also provide several keywords, their institutional affiliation, and contact details.

The submission deadline for all presentation proposals is 1 December 2026.

Authors will be informed about the potential inclusion of their papers in the conference programme in mid-December. Submissions will be assessed based on their academic merit, contribution to the field, relevance to the overall programme, and available space.

Proposals should be submitted to: trider@fullerton.edu

Please note that submitting an abstract indicates an intention to register for the conference and to be available to present on either day of the event.

For further information about the conference, registration, accommodation, and venue, please visit the CSSOR website.

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Held in connection with the Chungcheong 2027 FISU World University Games, the conference will bring together researchers, students, sport professionals and representatives of the international university sport community.

The event will provide a platform for research, academic exchange and discussion on the future of university sport.

Shaping the Future of University Sport

The main theme of the conference is:

“Shaping the Future of University Sport through Education, Sustainability, and Innovation”

The conference will explore three main subthemes:

• Empowering Student-Athletes: Education as a Catalyst for Leadership and Excellence
• Advancing Student and Athlete Well-being: Building Supportive and Sustainable Environments
• Innovating for Change: Technology, Industry and New Approaches Transforming University Sport

Through these areas, the conference aims to explore how education, sustainable practices and innovation can contribute to the continued development of university sport.

Call for Abstracts

Researchers and other members of the university sport community are invited to contribute to the conference programme by submitting their work.

Key dates include:

• Abstract submission: 20 July–1 December 2026
• Notification of abstract review results: 14 February 2027
• Early registration: 15 February–30 April 2027
• General registration: 1 May–15 June 2027
• Conference: 3–5 August 2027

The FISU World Conference promotes scientific exchange on university sport among researchers, students, sport organisations and other stakeholders. The programme traditionally combines academic research with opportunities for international dialogue and knowledge exchange.

Researchers and practitioners interested in contributing to discussions on the future of university sport are encouraged to submit an abstract before the deadline.

For further information and abstract submission, visit the official Chungcheong 2027 FISU World Conference website.

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Published in the year of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games and four years ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Handbook will provide a timely interdisciplinary resource examining the changing relationship between global sport events, society, policy, place and the environment.

Bringing together approximately 30 chapters from across a range of disciplines, Olympic Transformations aims to combine research excellence with practical relevance. Contributions will explore issues at the forefront of Olympic studies while considering how research can inform policy, planning and practice surrounding major international sporting events.

The editors seek to produce a comprehensive Handbook that is broad in coverage, timely in scope and critical in insight. Contributions should demonstrate originality and clear relevance to academic, practitioner and stakeholder audiences.

Call for Chapters

Researchers are invited to submit expressions of interest proposing a chapter for consideration in the Handbook. The open call follows the confirmation of a number of specifically invited chapters and is intended to provide researchers from the wider academic community with an opportunity to contribute to the publication.

While proposals addressing the wider themes of the Handbook are welcomed, the editors particularly encourage expressions of interest in the following areas:

Enabling sport, performance, health and inclusion

• Athlete talent search and identification
• Performance and technology innovation

Connecting people and place

• The Olympic Truce: envisioning a peaceful society in a troubled world
• Politicisation of Olympic bidding
• Sportswashing and human rights

A better future for our environment

• Olympic Games and climate change action
• Transforming urban infrastructure
• Olympic transformation: from sustainability to regeneration

Expression of interest requirements

Expressions of interest should include:

• Proposed chapter title
• Abstract of 250–300 words
• Name, institutional affiliation and contact information of the author or authors

Submission deadline: Tuesday, 18 August 2026

For further information or enquiries, please reach out directly to Griffith University at olympic_transformations@griffith.edu.au

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