Launch of Liverpool Centre for Olympic Research on Inclusion

LJMU is the first Olympic Research Centre to focus on inclusion

LJMU has launched the Liverpool Centre for Olympic Research on Inclusion (LCORI) this July ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics.

The Olympic Research Centre in Liverpool is the first to focus exclusively on inclusion and joins a network of Olympic Study Centres across the globe. 

About the Liverpool Centre for Olympic Research on Inclusion

The centre’s vision is to create a global community in which everyone is included and able to participate in society, regardless of their ability, gender, ethnicity or socio-economic background, and where change is encouraged and celebrated to deliver this inclusive global community. Its purpose will be to advance knowledge and practice related to inclusion and participation for all in events and the impact this may have on society. 

Following the launch, academic members from across LJMU’s Liverpool Business School, School of Sport and Exercise Sciences and Public Health Institute will work with global partners to deliver real-life impact on projects that focus on The Olympic Games, sport and inclusion.  

Dr Marcus Hansen, Director of the LCORI said: 

"The launch of the Liverpool Centre for Olympic Research on Inclusion marks a significant milestone in our collective journey towards a more inclusive society. It’s an exciting time for LJMU and everyone involved in our local and global community.

"LCORI is essentially a network for likeminded individuals, be that academics or not, with an interest in critically addressing the exclusionary nature of society. We seek to collaborate with and to educate key stakeholders and raise awareness of the value of inclusion of marginalised members of society through sporting events and the Olympics.

"Today, so many people, of different demographics, backgrounds etc, feel excluded from society, for various reasons. Or feel they are unable to participate in society at an equal footing as others.  

"As such it gives us a huge remit to try and address these challenges in society. Whether that’s through educating our students, who represent the future, or working with industry, third sector and so on. And what’s been really impressive is that whilst introducing LCORI to colleagues and industry, inclusion is a focus area that so many are interested in addressing."

Find out more about the Liverpool Centre for Olympic Research on Inclusion

You can find out more about the Liverpool Centre for Olympic Research on Inclusion (LCORI) including more information about the aims of the centre, its partners, postgraduate research opportunities, plus how to get involved on the LCORI webpages.  

The background to Olympic Research Centres

There are over 70 Olympic Research Centres across the globe which form part of the Olympic Studies Centre, who support the work of the Olympic Movement but also foster Olympic education, teaching and research among professors, researchers and students. 

These unique resources cover all the key themes related to the Olympic Games and the Olympic Movement and their place within society. 

Paris 2024 Olympics

The next summer Olympic Games begin Friday 26 July 2024 in Paris, France. The major international multi-sport event will see talented athletes from 206 nations compete for gold, silver and bronze medals over a two-week period.