Professor in History, GCU. Research: sports & gender history, heritage &volunteering.https://bsky.app/profile/fionaskillen.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/fionaskillen.bsky.social/post/3mnmbqkucg22xGreat to join Matthew Wright on LBC radio this morning discussing women’s cycling, its remarkable history & progress, and the sexism that still exists around the sport. Thanks to Matthew and the team for having me on. 🚴‍♀️ #WomensCycling #WomenInSport06 Jun 2026 08:54 +0000at://did:plc:kwj3awsisiwctcvhyb7w6d7p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnmbqkucg22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/fionaskillen.bsky.social/post/3lyl23a3grk2aProud to finally hold this book in my hand. It’s taken a lot of blood, sweat and tears but it’s all worth it. Thanks to all the contributors and to my co-editors @HBee2015 and @GaryJamesWriter Can’t wait to see it officially launched next week! #SportHistory11 Sep 2025 15:15 +0000at://did:plc:kwj3awsisiwctcvhyb7w6d7p/app.bsky.feed.post/3lyl23a3grk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/fionaskillen.bsky.social/post/3lxctomqd422qThis is exciting! And of interest to @bssh.bsky.social [contains quote post or other embedded content]26 Aug 2025 15:34 +0000at://did:plc:kwj3awsisiwctcvhyb7w6d7p/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxctomqd422qhttps://bsky.app/profile/fionaskillen.bsky.social/post/3lqwnr6a3ec2pWomen's Sport and Art panel with Olympic Gold Winner Rhona Howie, Imogen Gibbon Chief Curator of Portraiture and myself. Where: The National Galleries of Scotland, The Mound, Edinburgh, EH2 2EL When: Tuesday 24 June 2025, 12.45–1.30pm (in person & online) https://www.nationalgalleries.org/event/women-in-sport-rhona-howie-in-person06 Jun 2025 10:45 +0000at://did:plc:kwj3awsisiwctcvhyb7w6d7p/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqwnr6a3ec2phttps://bsky.app/profile/fionaskillen.bsky.social/post/3loipi3qgi227Can you help us (Karen Fraser, Andy Mitchell, myself & SFA) trace these women so we can help them be awarded caps for playing for Scotland? More info in this article https://theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2025/05/trailblazer-initiative-to-honour-international-players-who-did-not-get-official-caps/06 May 2025 10:48 +0000at://did:plc:kwj3awsisiwctcvhyb7w6d7p/app.bsky.feed.post/3loipi3qgi227https://bsky.app/profile/fionaskillen.bsky.social/post/3llz63nihw22nIn an infringement of copyright & total disregard for my livelihood, many of my academic publications have been taken without my consent to train AI. I stand with the @Soc_of_Authors Action. Pls sign & share this petition to protect authors' rights: https://www.change.org/p/protect-authors-livelihoods-from-the-unlicensed-use-of-their-work-in-ai-training04 Apr 2025 19:37 +0000at://did:plc:kwj3awsisiwctcvhyb7w6d7p/app.bsky.feed.post/3llz63nihw22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/fionaskillen.bsky.social/post/3llrfdzjhxc2rFantastic to have @DrMailley in at @SocialscienceG to present on her research into the history of skating in Scotland and also the 1938 Empire Exhibition to students on my sport and leisure history module. Rich lectures which stimulated great questions from students.01 Apr 2025 17:25 +0000at://did:plc:kwj3awsisiwctcvhyb7w6d7p/app.bsky.feed.post/3llrfdzjhxc2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/fionaskillen.bsky.social/post/3llrd4xfnpk2mGreat to have been at the @natlibscot.bsky.social last Thursday evening to hear @Imogen_Gibbon & Rachel Beattie talking about women’s sport in the collections of National Library of Scotland & National Galleries of Scotland. Fascinating insights and some great discussion.01 Apr 2025 16:46 +0000at://did:plc:kwj3awsisiwctcvhyb7w6d7p/app.bsky.feed.post/3llrd4xfnpk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/fionaskillen.bsky.social/post/3lkqbp2nqrs2nhttps://bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c70el9el7x9o It was during a Lionesses training camp that Bronze learned she had ADHD and autism. Bronze says that "a diagnosis is not going to change who you are, but understanding who you are is such a good thing".19 Mar 2025 13:22 +0000at://did:plc:kwj3awsisiwctcvhyb7w6d7p/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkqbp2nqrs2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/fionaskillen.bsky.social/post/3lk6tgqmomc2eGreat session this morning @GCUArchives for my Sport and Leisure History Module. We looked at archive items from the 1920s & 30s and students brought in items which represented their hobbies and discussed the similarities. Always a brilliant and enjoyable session.12 Mar 2025 14:52 +0000at://did:plc:kwj3awsisiwctcvhyb7w6d7p/app.bsky.feed.post/3lk6tgqmomc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/fionaskillen.bsky.social/post/3lk2hlnwrrs2bFantastic event on Friday for IWD at Hearts FC as part of their 150th celebration. The Wikieditathon focused on women’s football - exploring history and learning new skills so volunteers could edit and add these important stories to Wikipedia. Loved sharing my research with this group.10 Mar 2025 21:09 +0000at://did:plc:kwj3awsisiwctcvhyb7w6d7p/app.bsky.feed.post/3lk2hlnwrrs2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/fionaskillen.bsky.social/post/3ljnud34rnk2iHome Nations to make joint bid to host 2035 Women's World Cup https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cnvz7ypl5e2o05 Mar 2025 20:52 +0000at://did:plc:kwj3awsisiwctcvhyb7w6d7p/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljnud34rnk2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/fionaskillen.bsky.social/post/3lgpw3gg3ks2jWe are having an event at Tynecastle to promote our book A Most Unsuitable Game on 19th Feb 6.30-8pm. There will be much poetry and chat about the beautiful game. Would be great to see you there if you can make it. Book your free ticket below 👇 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-most-unsuitable-game-a-celebration-of-womens-football-tickets-1214194561619?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&keep_tld=127 Jan 2025 12:13 +0000at://did:plc:kwj3awsisiwctcvhyb7w6d7p/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgpw3gg3ks2j