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Professor Leanne Norman

Professor Leanne Norman

Professor of Women in Sport

Areas of expertise

Women in sport, gender equity and inclusion, sport coaching and leadership, sport organisational culture and change, sport governance, equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI), coaching sociology, qualitative and feminist research.

Profile

Professor Leanne Norris is the Academic Lead for the Women in Sport Research and Innovation Hub and conducts research focused on advancing understanding of gender equity, diversity and inclusion within sport, particularly within coaching and leadership.

She provides expert commentary on woman’s experiences of sport and coaching, the influence of organisational culture on equity and inclusion, and how gender intersects with other aspects of identity to shape experiences of sport. Leanne has also led and advised on major research projects for organisations including Sport England, UK Sport, UEFA, World Rugby and the International Olympic Committee.

She is a regular contributor of expert commentary on gender equity, leadership and sport workforces to national and international media.

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Please call the press office on +44 (0)1509 222224 to arrange an interview with Professor Leanne Norman.

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