Ryan Brown

Sports Researcher

[Observatory for Sport in Scotland @ObsSportScot]

Great start to latest OSS research into impact of sport on physical & mental health & wellbeing in older people with fantastic @SMN_Scotland REPLAY club @kirkcaldyrugby. Looking forward to seeing the fun develop in coming months. Thanks to Sporting Memories staff and club members

[Observatory for Sport in Scotland @ObsSportScot]

Busy week with stakeholders discussing research already. Thanks @RCPEdin, Karin @ScottishGolf, @dataforchildren & @Jimmypaul90 @weallscotland for time - looking forward to working with you in mths ahead. Tomorrow, sport for older people @SMN_Scotland in Kirkcaldy. #SportForAll

[Andrew Woodroffe @andrewwoodroffe]

Bloody brilliant what a swim from the boys but huge shoutout to @CraigBMcNally finally a commenwealth medalist! Has been plugging away for years and never gives up when you against it. You legend!

[Observatory for Sport in Scotland @ObsSportScot]

MSPs have backed the OSS (and many others') calls for a new national strategy with measurable goals to help ALL children access sport & PA. Great to see @ScotParl recognising value of sport to physical & mental health & wellbeing. Now to act. Full story👇https://t.co/i1J6pQ80EM

[Observatory for Sport in Scotland @ObsSportScot]

Looking forward to first Disability & Sport forum tonight (6pm) investigating barriers to activity for those of us with physical, sensory or intellectual disability. Project led by @UniWestScotland - forums over next 3wks. Sign up and share YOUR views: https://t.co/JFpbMex2rR

[Observatory for Sport in Scotland @ObsSportScot]

Understanding Disability Sport in Scotland Research Focus Groups - Please sign up to our focus groups investigating the barriers to disability sport activity in Scotland. Have you faced any barriers to being involved in sport? @UniWestScotland @SDS_sport https://t.co/iHAWzAkFtb

[Observatory for Sport in Scotland @ObsSportScot]

Last day for past and present Team Scotland athletes to complete the annual athlete survey - use the link below to give your thoughts on #TeamScotland activity, support, and the preparation for @birminghamcg22.

[Observatory for Sport in Scotland @ObsSportScot]

Great to see children back in curr & ex-curr sport after pandemic challenge. Why? It boosts fun, health AND attainment, particularly in maths & science - latest research.
@STEMscotland
@ScotGovEdu
@S_A_Somerville
https://t.co/4hb6nZZMVM

[Observatory for Sport in Scotland @ObsSportScot]

Former Scottish athletes are helping @Team_Scotland to get prep spot-on for @birminghamcg22 with insight to what is right & wrong in athlete support. If you have represented Scotland, we want to hear from you in independent & anonymised survey. https://t.co/7ofL8cnBZA

[Observatory for Sport in Scotland @ObsSportScot]

Great to be back together as an OSS board in person for first time in 2 yrs, hosted by wonderful Linlithgow Burgh Halls. Looking forward to shaping next 3yrs strategy with help from external partners @RandA @dataforchildren @LoveWestLothian #SportForAll

[Scottish Rugby @Scotlandteam]

Full-Time | What a win!!

Scotland get their 2022 Guinness Six Nations campaign off to a perfect start🙌

#SCOvENG | #AsOne

[Observatory for Sport in Scotland @ObsSportScot]

Seeking views of people aged 12 & over with any physical, sensory & learning disability on barriers to any sport activity. What stops you taking part? Parents can help with survey as we identify challenges & how to overcome them.👇 #SportForAll #SportForFun #SportForLife

[Dr Paula Murray @DrPaula_Murray]

Thank you to @CommLeisureUK for organising the workshop. Great to be able to share the findings of @ObsSportScot Women in Leadership with @_RB98. Interesting findings shared by @womeninsport, @UKactive and @thisgirlcan.Research which can help guide practice in sport is essential.

[Observatory for Sport in Scotland @ObsSportScot]

Our researchers are excited to have the opportunity to present our recent Women in Leadership Roles in Scottish Sport research again, thank you @CommLeisureUK - if you missed it find it here - https://t.co/Ul2R6BVsf1

[Observatory for Sport in Scotland @ObsSportScot]

'How much does sport cost you, your children or your club?' OSS contributes to BBC debate as costs rise - good Q posed by @KevinKyle1981. @ActiveScotGov & @sportscotland have made Active Schools activity free - is that helping? Share your experiences👇https://t.co/h9dl2S9F7e

[Scotland on Sunday @scotonsunday]

"If true that ‘you can only be what you can see’, improving gender diversity in sport leadership would appear to be a good move to encourage more girls and women into sport." @ObsSportScot #WomenAndGirlsSportsWeek

https://t.co/CjCqw4Wnws

[Scott Hollinshead @SSS_ScottH]

Thank you for all your continued support everyone and we hope you had a great evening on the #Change table @ObsSportScot @AlexanderCommu3 @playcamuk. Same again next year? #SameTeam #Dundee #GalaDinner

[Ryan Brown @_RB98]

Very excited to have finished and published my first research paper for @ObsSportScot in partnership with @ScotWomenSport. Thank you to @DrPaula_Murray for invaluable assistance.

Read the full report here - https://t.co/uFQ4809STL

[Observatory for Sport in Scotland @ObsSportScot]

Gender diversity in sport leadership improving but still 25-year wait if women are to equal men in top Scottish roles at current pace. Full report by Ryan Brown @_RB98 & @DrPaula_Murray, aided by @fbd_research @JackTempleton3 & Jamie Mack👇Thoughts?https://t.co/g9LxMJk2QV

[Observatory for Sport in Scotland @ObsSportScot]

OSS Ambassador Kathleen Dawson @Dawson_Kathleen visited our research partner @streetsoccerSCO to see the 'Change Centre' in Dundee yesterday, and spoke about her experiences in her career and at the recent Olympics with the women's #Street45 programme #SheCanSheWill #SameTeam

[Observatory for Sport in Scotland @ObsSportScot]

We are delighted to celebrate Women and Girls in Sport Week - crucial time to highlight the fun and opportunities sport can bring as we recover from the pandemic. Watch out for latest OSS research this week on Women in Leadership in Scottish Sport... #SportForAll #SheCanSheWill