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...
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...
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...
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...
Earlier this year, we published the 2024 Sport Employment Statistics in Europe: Research Report and the 2024 EU Fact Sheet which highlight the size and characteristics of the sport workforce across the whole of Europe, collated from official statistics. We are pleased...
The General Assembly in Malta validated the EOSE Executive Board which will lead the organisation into 2026. Three Board Members were unanimously reappointed for a two-year mandate by the EOSE membership. 2026 will be a key year as we develop a new Strategic Action...
The annual Erasmus+ Sport Info Day once again marked a key moment in the December calendar. The event provided updates on EU sport policy priorities, the latest Erasmus+ Sport calls for proposals, KA1 mobility opportunities for sport staff, and practical guidance on...
EOSE has joined 116 European organisations in signing a Joint Statement calling for stronger recognition of sport and physical activity within Erasmus+ and a dedicated budget in the next Multiannual Financial Framework (2028–2034). The statement underlines the role of...
From the 17 to 19 November EOSE members gathered for the EOSE General Assembly and Annual Members’ Seminar 2025 on the mediterranean island of Malta. The event brought together 49 participants from 25 countries, expertly organised by the host, SportMalta. This key...
The REFS project is an ambitious three-year Erasmus+ Sport initiative designed to transform the engagement of young people in sport officiating across Europe. The third full partner meeting took place in Paris, France, on 29th and 30th October 2025 at the iconic...
