“It was an incredible opportunity to receive the emma Summer School Grant and attend the School in Bournemouth. It gave me the opportunity to present my research and gain insight from my peers and other professors in the industry – something that is invaluable. Equally, hearing from other researchers in the area and learning about funding and publications will undoubtedly assist me greatly in the future. The School was exceptionally well organised, in a beautiful location and has allowed me to network with my peers. Without doubt, this grant and the emma Doctoral Summer School has already proven to be beneficial.”
Samuel Tickell is undertaking his PhD in the Research Group for Media, Innovation and Communication Technologies (MICT) at the University of Ghent in Belgium. He has worked in public relations and motorsport communications for more than 10 years in Australia before moving to Belgium. His research interest in motorsport broadcasting and fan engagement comes after working as media on motorsport events including Formula 1, the World Rally Championship and World Endurance Championship. Moving into research, the emma Doctoral Summer School Grant helped him to develop as a researcher and improve his research project which is looking into the move OTT for the World Rally Championship and fan behaviour.