Research output per year
Research output per year
Personal profile
Biography
My research focused on sport ecology and sustainability with emphasis on the impact of climate change on sport, sport governance, institutional behaviors, and stakeholders. Contexts for my research have included the Olympic Games, FIFA Men's and Women's World Cups, and venue management.
I maintain active memberships in the Sport Ecology Group, North American Society for Sport Management, and the European Assoication for Sport Management.
Education/Academic qualification
Sport and Entertainment Management, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of South Carolina
Award Date: 15 Aug 2019
Sport Management and Policy, Master in Science, University of Georgia
Award Date: 5 Aug 2016
Environmental Ethics and Policy, Bachelor of Arts, University of Portland
Award Date: 4 May 2014
College Research Themes
- Energy & Sustainability
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Who champions environmental sustainability? A stakeholders analysis of public assembly venues
Ross, W. J., Murfree, J. R. & Wang, Z., 2 Oct 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: International Journal of Event and Festival Management.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A roundtable discussion on the politics of EURO 2024: A collective commentary
Lee Ludvigsen, J. A., Tsoukala, A., Byrne, S., Rookwood, J. & Ross, W. J., 23 Jul 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Soccer and Society. p. 1-11 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › peer-review
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Racing with a purpose: Sustainability in Formula E
Ross, W. J., Pfahl, M. & Trendafilova, S., 21 Feb 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Communication and Sport (C&S). p. 1-26 26 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Global dark market brands: The curious case of Mission Winnow in motorsport
Ross, W. J., 10 Nov 2023, Digital Marketing in Sports: Global Perspectives. Zhang, J. J. & Mastromartino, B. (eds.). 1st ed. London: Routledge, 12 p. (World Association for Sport Management Series).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Racing with a purpose: Sustainability in Formula E
Ross, W. J., Pfahl, M. & Trendafilova, S., 13 Sept 2023.Research output: Contribution to conference › Other › peer-review
Activities
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Sport and climate change: What can we expect?
Walker Ross (Advisor)
11 Jul 2024 → 12 Jul 2024Activity: Consultancy types › Providing oral or written evidence for non-academic board, committee, working group or advisory panel
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Sustainability Huddle:
Matthew Campelli (Host), Walker Ross (Invited speaker), Josephine Gunilla Sofia Traberg (Invited speaker) & Ugo Arbieu (Invited speaker)
26 Apr 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Public Engagement – Public lecture/debate/seminar
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How the ecology of sport impacts the front office
Walker Ross (Invited speaker)
27 Mar 2024Activity: Academic talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Sport Positive Summit
Walker Ross (Invited speaker) & Madeleine Orr (Invited speaker)
4 Oct 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Public Engagement – Public lecture/debate/seminar
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7th Commonwealth Debate on Sport
Walker Ross (Invited speaker)
4 Apr 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Public Engagement – Public lecture/debate/seminar
Prizes
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Best Conference Reviewer
Ross, Walker (Recipient), 15 Sept 2023
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Sport & Impact’s 2024 Purpose-Driven Worldwide People Listing
Ross, Walker (Recipient), 24 Jun 2024
Prize: National/international honour
Press/Media
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The "greenest" carbon footprint of the Olympic Games in Paris is half that of the London Olympics
28/07/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
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How sustainable will the Olympic Games in Paris be?
24/07/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Paris 2024 wants to show that the Games can become ecological events
16/06/24 → 19/06/24
3 Media contributions
Press/Media: Research
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Less meat on menus and fewer new venues: how the Olympics is trying to go green
16/06/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Sustainability Report Research Review (Volume 2)
8/04/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities