ISPM Talks

Fernando is a new teacher in the ISPM programme and he brings from Spain

to the Netherlands a vast experience in the studies of sports within a context

of culture and media.

Social scientist and former American soccer player for the national team, Jules is one of the strongest voices raising the serious social issues associated with the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. With questions prepared by the ISPM students, Jules brought light to the important discussion of changes needed in the organization and hosting of sport mega-events.

An informal catching up with one of our first students in the programme, seeing what she has been up to since graduating and revisiting her experiences while studying at ISPM

Austrian professor Robert Kaspar is part of the ISPM programme since its conception in 2016. He brings to the class environment his experiences with international sporting events, from the Special Olympics to Olympic bids.

Lina Hallensleben is a 2nd year ISPM student. As part of Qualitative research assessment, she produced a podcast interviewing Paulina Fritz, founder of the Basketacademy. Paulina, an IOC Young Leader, has just finished her masters degree in Sport and Olympic Studies, in Japan, and is herself a game changer.

She played cricket internationally for the Netherlands, winning important titles. She started a women's team her university in South Africa, and a scholarship. After retiring as a player, Helmien suddenly found herself in academia. And lucky for us! Check out her journey in this episode.

Jake is part of the first cohort of students of ISPM. He graduated in 2020 and finished off his academic journey with us having his thesis chosen as the best within the Faculty. He worked on creating a customer journey for the Dutch basketball team Heroes Den Bosch.