Kola Adeosun

Kola Adeosun is a Senior Lecturer in Sport and Health at Solent University, serving as Deputy Head (Research and Knowledge Exchange) for the Solent Identities and Inequalities research group. His academic affiliations include membership in the Sport and Health Research Group and Football Science and Performance Research Group.

Education:

• PhD (2017–2022): Phenomenographic Analysis of Freirean Principles in Sport-for-Development and Peace
• Master's (2013–2015): Conceptualising Development Discourse in Sport-for-Development
• Bachelor's (2008–2011): Unspecified field

Research focuses on intersections of race, migration, and education in sport contexts. Key themes include racism in sports governance, social movements, and the pedagogical dimensions of sport initiatives. His work critically examines mega-events, refugee integration, and cultural expressions through sport.

Research outputs span articles and presentations addressing geopolitical conflicts in sports, post-truth narratives, and sociocultural dynamics of sport practices. His recent work analyzes athlete experiences during the 2024 Olympics amidst the Ukraine-Russia conflict and the cultural significance of 'sweats' in Caribbean communities.

No scientific awards are explicitly listed. He is currently accepting PhD students and has participated in multiple international conferences, including the World Congress of Sociology of Sport and the International Institute for Critical Pedagogy.

Led research groups emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to sport's societal role, with ongoing projects exploring sport's impact on identity, migration, and public diplomacy.