As part of PE1.14 “International Sports Policy and Development Cooperation,” a “sports policy fair” covering various exciting topics will take place this coming Saturday, July 4, 2026. The topics will
How has media coverage changed? How has the politicization of the World Cup and the national soccer team evolved? The “quadriennial” event organized by Prof. Dr. Norbert Kersting of the Institute of P
Is taking part all that matters? – Does sports bring Europe together? Do recreational and competitive sports promote European integration and mutual understanding? In the wake of the Winter Olympics i
Whether on grass, gravel, or artificial turf, with sturdy metal goals or simply jumpers and bags laid down as goalposts—public neighbourhood football pitches (known in German as Bolzplätze ) are as di
During the semester break, Prof. Petry will be available on 28 July, 18 August, 1 September, 15 September and 29 September, from 3.30 pm to 5.00 pm on each occasion, either in person or via WebEx. Ple
Successful Symposium on Female Coaches at the Rhein Energie Stadium in Cologne On Thursday, July 2, 2026, there was an intensive exchange between academia, sports, and politics regarding the situation
Conference at the German Football Museum highlights the sport’s global challenges How political is football? This question was the focus of the conference ‘The 2026 FIFA World Cup and Politics’, which
Please make an appointment by email: s.pawlowski(at)dshs-koeln.de Appointments can be held in person (institute building II, room 313) or via WebEx on one of the following days: 28.07. 14:00-16:00 pm,