Guest Lecture by Professor Jonathan Sullivan: 'China's Engagement with the Global Game'

Dr Jonathan Sullivan sits with Soccermadboffin Dr Alex G. Gillett. 

(Photo credit: Prof Neil Lunt)

On Wednesday 12th October, the University of York School for Business & Society proudly hosted Professor of Political Science Jonathan Sullivan, from Nottingham University.

The event was a lecture on 'China's Engagement with the Global Game', the department's prestigious Social Policy East Asia Exchange Workshop series.

We have previously reported on Jonathan's China Soccer Observatory which he leads alongside Professor Simon Chadwick. 

The guest lecture highlighted Chinese government policy towards developing football domestically and in the international arena. The talk, which lasted for around an hour, was followed by some excellent questions and discussion from staff and students, which Professor Sullivan answered in great detail.

The event was organised and attended by several of York's experts in social policy including Professor Neil Lunt, Professor John Hudson, and Dr Sabrina Chai, amongst others. Special thanks also to Eric Swales who also helped to organise and to promote the event.

We look forward to hearing more from Jonathan in future.