There are a number of existing reports regarding worker’s rights during the process of developing the Olympic sites. Some of these reports are below. This might be something that also links to the Games Makers, the 70,000 strong voluntary forces … Continue reading →
This morning a Social Media Week, London event looking at the social media around the Olympic games called “#socialympics” was stirring a lot of interest on twitter relating to discussions of big data, history of new media and mega events … Continue reading →
The Olympic Games are awarded by the International Olympic Committee seven years before delivery after an intense bidding process between other candidate cities (something that I will be writing about further in the coming weeks). When the rights to host … Continue reading →
Dispatches’ fascinating investigation into how Olympic tickets have been allocated is airing right now. You can watch the trailer here, with on-demand to appear later. Essential watching.
Thanks to Tony Hirst for pointing that the Department of Culture, Media and Sport have some core data available on culture and sport in England. It is available national and regionally and ranges from investment, education, tourism, health and so … Continue reading →