Ryan Adams

Ryan Adams is a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty Of Life & Health Sciences, specializing in Sport and Exercise Sciences Research. His work focuses on the social realities of sports migration, particularly among Northern Irish soccer players, and explores themes of precarious careers and occupational immobility.

Research Interests

Adams' research delves into sport sociology, migration studies, and qualitative methodologies. He examines the challenges faced by athletes in globalized sports systems, including social inequality, career development, and the psychological impacts of unfulfilled aspirations.

Scientific Contributions

• 2024: Co-authored a chapter on migrant footballers' experiences in the Handbook on Sport and Migration.
• 2019: Published an open-access article analyzing career immobility in Northern Irish soccer migration.

His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to social inequality and qualitative research frameworks.