The IN-FORMS project partners met in Rio Maior, Portugal, on 28 and 29 April 2026, hosted by the Escola Superior de Desporto de Rio Maior (ESDRM). The meeting brought together partners from across Europe as the project moves towards the publication of new practical...
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Global survey launched to identify the priority training needs in Sport for Development
The SKILLS4CHANGE project has launched a global online survey to identify the priority training needs of people working in Sport for Development, a rapidly growing field which uses the power of sport to deliver positive change for disadvantaged individuals, families...
TechSportKit project launches in Paris to support digital skills development in sport
The TechSportKit - "Technological Support Kit for Sport Actors" project officially launched with a kick-off meeting in Paris on 18-19 March, bringing together partners from across Europe to begin a three-year collaboration focused on digital skills development in the...
SKILLS4CHANGE Project Launches with Partner Meeting in Malta
The EU funded SKILLS4CHANGE project held its first Full Partner Meeting on the 17 and 18 March 2026 in Malta. Hosted by SportMalta, Project Coordinator, the meeting brought together partners from across Europe to build relationships, agree the ambitious work...
EOSE supported World Rugby with education and development of global rugby workforce
Across a two-year period covering 2024 and 2025 EOSE has been delighted to work with World Rugby to support the education and development of coaches, match officials, and those who deliver pitch side medical care to players. This consultancy project, carried out...
Spanish delegation presents sport employment data at international policy forum in Urugay
Javier Pérez, professor at Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM; EOSE member in Spain), together with Belén Lara, Head of International Relations at the Spanish National Sports Council, and Alberto Jofre, former Managing Director of the Spanish Paralympic Committee,...
Norwegian School of Sport Sciences (NIH) joins EOSE
EOSE is pleased to welcome the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences (NIH) as a new member of the network! Aage Radmann, Rector of NIH, commented:The Norwegian School of Sport Sciences (NIH), a leading institution dedicated to advancing knowledge, education, and...
Building a more professional sport workforce: IN-FORMS policy recommendations to strengthen sport employment in Europe
The IN-FORMS partnership has released its Policy Recommendation Paper, Building a More Professional Sport Workforce – New Approaches to Sport Employment, now available in 10 languages. The paper presents a structured set of evidence-based recommendations to improve...
European Survey Launched to Strengthen Recruitment and Retention of Young Sport Officials
The REFS project has launched a European online survey exploring the motivations, experiences and retention of young sport officials aged 14–20. The initiative seeks contributions from all those involved in officiating roles (referees, umpires, judges etc.) across all...
GLDF4CleanSport anti-doping project successfully concluded – all outputs available
Doping poses a fundamental threat to the integrity and values of sport. Behind every anti-doping rule, test or compliance decision are practitioners working across a wide range of organisations, sports and competition levels. Their work is complex, often unseen, and...









