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Biography
Connor is a PhD researcher in the School of Sport. Connor graduated from Southampton Solent University with a First-Class Honours degree in (BA) Football Studies, before obtaining a Distinction from his Master of Arts in Culture, Society and Globalisation at the University of York. Connor was awarded a full three-year PhD scholarship at Ulster University.
Connor's PhD research focuses on disability activism, social inclusion and football fandom. His research interests include the sociology of sport; social inequalities; social inclusion; football; fandom; identity; social media; and qualitative research methods.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Master, MA Culture, Society and Globalisation, University of York
2018 → 2019
Award Date: 30 Sept 2019
Bachelor, BA (Hons) Football Studies, Southampton Solent University, UK
2015 → 2018
Award Date: 22 Aug 2018
Keywords
- H Social Sciences (General)
- Qualitative methods
- HM Sociology
- Sport
- Football
- Fans
- Social inclusion
- Social Inequalities
- Social justice
- Disability
- Social Media
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‘Will it ever be completely safe to be in a crowd again?’: The return of disabled supporters to football stadiums during COVID-19
Penfold, C. & Kitchin, P. J., 26 Nov 2020, (Published online) In: Managing Sport and Leisure. p. 1-10 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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‘We Suffer Things That Just Wouldn’t Happen To Non-disabled Fans’: Barriers To Inclusion In Football Fandom For Disabled People
Penfold, C., Penfold, C., Kitchin, P. J. & Darby, P., 1 Oct 2023, (Published online) EASM 2023 CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS BOOK OF ABSTRACTS: 31st European Association for Sport Management Conference. 1 ed. Vol. 1. p. 42-43 2 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Kicking It Out? Football Fans’ Views of Anti-Racism Initiatives in English Football
Penfold, C. & Cleland, J., 13 Dec 2021, (Published online) In: Journal of Sport and Social Issues. 0, 0, p. 1-23Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile7 Citations (Scopus)1162 Downloads (Pure)
Prizes
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Best Paper at the Sport and Discrimination Conference 2019
Penfold, Connor (Recipient), 4 Sept 2019
Prize
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The Future of Football: Mapping Progress and Alternatives Conference
Connor Penfold (Speaker)
29 Jun 2022Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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5th Annual Sport & Discrimination Conference
Connor Penfold (Speaker)
22 Jun 2022Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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QRSE ECR and Student Conference 2021
Connor Penfold (Speaker)
8 Apr 2021Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Football in Lockdown: Power in Unity Conference 2020
Connor Penfold (Speaker)
12 May 2020Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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BSA Sports Study Group Postgraduate Research Conference 2019
Connor Penfold (Speaker)
5 Sept 2019Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
Press/Media
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The needs of disabled fans must not be ignored when sports stadiums reopen to spectators
Connor Penfold, Paul James Kitchin & Paul Darby
7/04/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment