Sport Futures Impact Network (SFIN) is an interdisciplinary research network that aims to undertake impactful research to (re)imagine the future of the sport industry and its impact on society.
SFIN aims to undertake impactful research at the intersection of sport business, technology, and society.
The following themes reflect areas of expertise across the network.
Management and marketing of sport from fan development, sport product development, sport governance and identifying the unique aspects of the sport industry.
Impact of sport on society including legacy of sport events, sport participation, spot for development and sport CSR
Development and adoption of sport technology and innovations
New sport categories such as competitive gaming and covering all aspects from game development, athlete management, fan development and marketing
Business of Sport
Professor Heath McDonald / Dr Leah Li
Sport in Society
Professor Emma Sherry / Daniel Rayne
E-Sports
Dr. Emma Witkowski
SFIN provides a network for researchers and HDR students undertaking research in the sport context to share ideas, develop collaborations, engage with industry partners and events, and share research methods and knowledge translation activities for both academic and sport industry audiences.
To join please email: efm.execsupport@rmit.edu.au
SFIN is supported by the following Enabling Impact Platforms:
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| Social Change | Focuses on transformative research in the areas of digital society, quality of life, global mobility and research practice for social change. |
| Urban Futures | Researching how cities can be more resilient, sustainable and regenerative. |
| Global Business Innovation | Working with researchers around the world to unlock the value and impact of innovation. |
EIPs enable economic, environmental, societal, health and cultural impact with government, business and the community through research and innovation.
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RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.
Acknowledgement of Country
RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.
