SIRC staff
Richard Coleman
Principal researcher, BA (Hons), MSc, PGCHE
Phone 0114 225 5924
E-mail r.j.coleman@shu.ac.uk
Richard is an expert in the economics of sports events and has worked extensively for UK Sport and other partners on the eventIMPACTS.com project. Recent economic impact studies include the London Marathon, Wimbledon, Open Golf and Tour de France.
Richard specialises in the design of research methodologies using both quantitative and qualitative techniques as well as online data capture.
Research interests and expertise
- Expert in the economics of sport and major events
- Impact assessment of major events, festivals and venues
- Volunteering expert
- Online survey design and management
Work areas and key skills
- Evaluation of major sporting events relative to their economic impact and place marketing value for the host area
- Economic forecasting
- Developing event impacts toolkit and framework
- Expert in survey design
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