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Professor Greg Ryan is a distinguished academic at Lincoln University, New Zealand, where he serves as Professor in the Department of Tourism, Sport & Society within the Faculty of Environment, Society and Design. He has held significant leadership roles including Dean of the Faculty (2010-2018) and currently serves as Proctor (2019-present). Internationally recognized, he is the Managing Editor of The International Journal of the History of Sport (2021-present).
His academic credentials include a PhD, MA, and BA, all from the University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand.
Professor Ryan is a leading scholar in sports history and the social history of alcohol in New Zealand. His research challenges conventional historiographical approaches by emphasizing nuanced understanding and international contexts. He is particularly recognized for advancing sports history in New Zealand and developing expertise in alcohol history. His work is grounded in substantial archival research both in New Zealand and overseas, complemented by deep engagement with comparative historiography.
His extensive publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on New Zealand's sporting culture, with particular attention to rugby, cricket, and the intersections of sport with national identity, race relations, and historical events. He has also made significant contributions to the history of beer and brewing in New Zealand, publishing a major work on the subject in late 2023.
His scientific recognition includes:
- Winner, Australian Society for Sports History Book Award (2019)
- Highly Commended, New Zealand Heritage Book and Writing Awards (2018)
- Fellow of the Australian Society for Sports History (2019)
Professor Ryan has supervised numerous postgraduate students on diverse topics including family and sport socialization, settler colonialism, New Zealand political history, and international sports tourism. His collaborative work extends to media engagement, including contributions to the TV documentary Making New Zealand. He maintains active professional memberships in the Australian Society for Sports History, British Society of Sports History, and New Zealand Historical Association, and serves on multiple editorial boards.
