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UK funding (£82,583): Beautiful Games: An interactive exhibition on the science and engineering of sport Ukri1 May 2010 UK Research and Innovation, United Kingdom
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Beautiful Games: An interactive exhibition on the science and engineering of sport
| Abstract | The development of sport has always been, and continues to be, inextricably linked to the equipment being used by its enthusiasts. Engineers have shaped the sporting world, from tennis rackets to bicycles, football boots to pole vaults, the engineer has played a critical role pushing the boundaries of athletic performance and allowing mass participation. Engineers sit at the forefront of modern sport; ever searching for a technological advantage to increase performance, enhance enjoyment, or reduce the risk of injury. This activity is by no means free of criticism, and many people have strong views on the role of the sports engineer, and whether technology is improving sport at all.This public engagement project concerns the development of an interactive exhibition that will explore the role of science and engineering in sport. The exhibition, 'Beautiful Games' will be developed in partnership with Museums Sheffield and will open for a nine month period at the Western Park Museum in 2011. Beautiful Games will subsequently move to the V&A Museum of Childhood in 2012. The exhibition will explore the science and ethics of human enhancement technologies and will be designed to work on different levels of intellectual engagement for a mixed audience. The exhibition will use innovative methods to capture visitor feedback and to facilitate a dialog about future of technology in sport. |
| Category | Research Grant |
| Reference | EP/H047328/1 |
| Status | Closed |
| Funded period start | 01/05/2010 |
| Funded period end | 30/11/2011 |
| Funded value | £82,583.00 |
| Source | https://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=EP%2FH047328%2F1 |
Participating Organisations
| Sheffield Hallam University | |
| Sheffield Galleries and Museum Trust |
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