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Christopher Brown serves as a Senior Lecturer in Sports Development at the University of Hertfordshire within the School of Life and Medical Sciences and Department of Psychology, Sport and Geography. His research critically examines disability sport, Paralympic legacies (particularly London 2012), and experiences of disabled sports fans, with significant media engagement including BBC World News and France 24 during the Paris 2024 Paralympics.
His academic credentials include:
- PhD in 'I still think we've got mountains to climb': Evaluating grassroots sport participation legacy of London 2012 Paralympic Games for disabled people in England (University of Kent, awarded 2019)
- MSc in Sports Management (University of Stirling, 2011)
- BA (Hons) in Leisure Marketing (Bournemouth University, 2011)
Dr. Brown's research synthesizes critical legacy evaluation with practical public engagement. His work consistently challenges assumptions about Paralympic impacts on disabled participation while exploring pathways for meaningful inclusion through voluntary sports clubs and policy frameworks. The London 2012 Games serve as a recurring analytical anchor across his publications.
His 17 publications (2016-2025) reveal evolving focus from legacy assessment (2016-2020) toward critical policy analysis (2021-2025), with recent work examining pandemic impacts on sport management and advancing theoretical frameworks for inclusion. The 2025 critical review represents his most comprehensive legacy analysis to date.
Scientific recognition includes:
- 3rd place in Best Equality and Social Impact category at the 2023 Sports Podcast Awards
He leads the active 'Disability Sport Info' project (since 2021), securing dedicated funding for this public engagement initiative. Prior to academia, he gained practical experience through roles and volunteering with national sport governing bodies, informing his applied research approach.
As founder of Disability Sport Info, he directs podcast production, public outreach, and live recordings, creating accessible platforms for disability sport discourse that bridge academic research and community engagement.
