Seth Perkin

Dr Seth Perkin is a Lecturer at the Business School of Manchester Metropolitan University, specializing in the Sociology of Sport. His research critically examines the intersection of disability studies and international relations within global sports governance.

• Current affiliation: Department of Economics, Policy and International Business, Manchester Metropolitan University (2019–Present)
• Previous roles: Tutor at Manchester Metropolitan (2018–2019), Lecturer at Nottingham Trent University (2017–2018), University Teacher at Loughborough (2015–2018), Visiting Lecturer at St Mary’s University (2014)

Seth’s work focuses on non-Western contexts, particularly the United Arab Emirates and Qatar, analyzing how states use sport for political, economic, and cultural leverage. He explores disability representation in Gulf sports policies and critiques global power dynamics in organizations like the International Paralympic Committee.

His recent publications address sports diplomacy (e.g., UAE-Qatar-GCC relations), corporate social responsibility in sports inclusion programs, and legacy planning in major sporting events. He is co-author of the forthcoming book Big Games: Small State Politics and Global Sport (Palgrave, 2024).

Seth contributes to the Innovation and Teaching Excellence Learning Lab and serves as a motorcycle Speedway referee for the Speedway Control Bureau, being its youngest panel member.