Jack is a lecturer in sport development and management with a specialization in international business and the globalization of sport. Jack arrived at Edge hill in June 2017 after completing his PHD in Sport and Integration focusing on the Pacific Islands while at the University of Technology, Sydney. Jack has had 8 years experience working in the sport for development and peace field and has managed, coordinated and researched such projects in Israel/Palestine, South Africa, West Africa, Jordan, Northern Ireland and Fiji. Jack's research interests continue to be based on the role that sport plays in both uniting and dividing people and groups. This stems from a childhood in divided Northern Ireland, a lifelong love of football and later a degree in international politics and a masters in ethnic conflict. Away from academia, Jack has also worked at the British Council coordinating international business and educational partnerships centered around the London 2012 Olympics. Jack is a firm believer in the scholar/practitioner link and is forever on the look out for opportunities to forge these links where needed. Evidenced in his recent work with refugees in Liverpool and his ongoing relationship with the Fijian Rugby Union.