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Dr. Katie Liston is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Sport, Ulster University, and a senior researcher in the Sport and Exercise Sciences Research Institute. She holds a PhD in Sociology from University College Dublin and has been active in higher education since 1998. Her work bridges academia and public engagement, including frequent media commentary on sport-identity dynamics (gender, nationalism, injury) and directorship of Inspire Education, a leading Irish educational organization.
Research Focus: Dr. Liston specializes in the sociology of sport, with emphasis on:
- Gender and national identity in sports
- Discourse analysis of sports media
- Concussion and injury in athletic contexts
- Online abuse and social dynamics in sports communities
Awards & Honors:
- Gale/Cengage PROSE Award (2020)
- Learning and Teaching Awards (2024)
- Nomination for 50 Women of Influence in Irish Sport (2024)
Leadership: She co-chairs the míde All-Island Research Consortium for Women in Sport, Exercise and Health and serves as External Examiner for the University of Stirling (2022-2026).
