Monash University experts are able to discuss a number of topics relating to the FIFA Women’s World Cup, which begins on 20 July 2023
Professor Robert Brooks, Professor of Econometrics and Business Statistics, Monash Business School
Contact details: +61 400 837 287 or media@monash.edu
Read more of Professor Brooks’ commentary at Monash Lens
- Economic impact of the Women’s World Cup on Australia, New Zealand and the world economy
The below can be attributed to Professor Brooks:
“Major international sporting events such as the Olympics and World Cup may bring a number of economic benefits. Capturing benefits depends on the extent to which existing infrastructure can be used and upgraded, or rejuvenated as in the case of the Barcelona Olympic Games.
“The Women's World Cup, by use of existing infrastructure and the strong participation in the sport, provides a good opportunity to capture benefits. The unique features of twin hosts (Australia and New Zealand) creates further opportunities for leverage.”
Nadia Bevan, PhD candidate, Faculty of Arts
Contact details: +61 3 9903 4840 or Nadia.bevan@monash.edu
Read more of Nadia’s commentary at Monash Lens
- How can we create sustainable participation for girls and women’s football?
- Accessing space to play is the main challenge for a women’s football team with there being limited competition options
- The structures and facilities within grassroots football to support a significant growth in participation is currently not available
- Women and girls will continue to have to fight for spaces and opportunities to play
- Current structures, supports and systems need to be redistributed, which means investing in both human and structural resources
Ruth Jeanes, Professor, Faculty of Education
Contact details: +61 3 9903 4840 or ruth.jeanes@monash.edu
Read more of Associate Professor Jeanes’ commentary at Monash Lens
- Gender equity and sport
- Addressing inequities and discrimination in community sport and within coaching and leadership
Aishwarya Ravi, PhD Candidate, Faculty of Education
Contact details: +61 3 9903 4840 or aish.ravi@monash.edu
Read more of Aishwarya’s commentary at Monash Lens
- Exploring the lived experiences of women coaches in Football (soccer) in Australia
- Challenges for coach progression within coach education, community and elite level environments
- Gender equity, community sport, coaching and leadership
Dr Tom Heenan, Lecturer, Sport and Australian Studies in the Monash Intercultural Lab, Faculty of Arts
Contact: +61 439 047 118 or tom.heenan@monash.edu
Read more of Dr Heenan’s commentary at Monash Lens
- Will the FIFA Women's World Cup be a catalyst to encourage more girls and women into soccer?
- How will the World Cup affect soccer in Australia and women's sport generally?
- Are the Matildas the best and most popular Australian sports team?
- Are more people watching women’s sport now more than ever?
- The politics behind the FIFA Women's World Cup?
Dr Lucas Moreira dos Anjos Santos, Lecturer, Monash Intercultural Lab, Faculty of Arts
Contact: +61 3 9903 4840 or Lucas.Santos@monash.edu
- Why does the World Cup have a lesser profile than other football codes?
- The lack of media coverage of the women's world cup compared to other sports
- Inclusive leadership in sports and how the women's world cup can drive this agenda
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