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Alan Bairner is a Professor of Sport and Social Theory at Loughborough University, where he has been since 2013. Previously, he held the same title at the University of Ulster for 25 years. His expertise spans sport nationalism, globalization, and social theory. He leads modules including PSB015 and PSC023, focusing on ideologies, celebrity, and place in sport.
- Education: MA (Hons) in Politics from the University of Edinburgh, PGCE in History/Modern Studies from Moray House College, and a PhD from the University of Hull.
- Academic Roles: Past President of Loughborough UCU branch; co-author of seminal works like Sport, Sectarianism and Society in a Divided Ireland and editor of Routledge Handbook of Sport and Politics.
His research explores sport in divided societies, nationalism, and cultural identity. Notable studies include Chinese football fandom, global wushu strategies, and the role of sport in postcolonial contexts. He is affiliated with the Edinburgh Critical Studies of Sport group and has contributed to policy debates on sport governance and anti-doping compliance.
Bairner’s work critically examines sport’s intersections with politics, identity, and globalization, emphasizing its role in shaping and reflecting societal structures.
