Biography
Jan Andre Lee Ludvigsen completed his BA (Hons) Sociology at Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU, 2013-16), before he obtained his Master of Arts in International Relations & Security at the University of Liverpool in December 2017. In January 2018, he was awarded a full three-year PhD scholarship at LJMU. Since May 2019, Jan has also worked as a research assistant on sociology of sports projects in in the Sociology department.
Jan’s current research focuses on sport mega-events (SMEs) and security. Here, he combines his background from political science and sociology, and he addresses the upcoming UEFA European Championship in football in 2020, which for the first time ever will take place across 12 different European countries in a “pan-European” celebration. In his research, Jan is particularly concerned with spectators’ perceptions of – and responses to - the contested concepts of ‘safety’ and ‘security’, in an era wherein SMEs constitute securitized spaces, and thus have diverse socio-spatial effects. He is also interested in the the wider security and monitoring arrangements in the English Premier League, and more broadly, the English Premier League as a globalized football league and institution, and the ramifications of this, both locally and globally, for the game’s supporters, match-day experiences/atmospheres and business practices (e.g. club ownerships).
Jan's research has been frequently published in different internationally recognised journals. He also serves a number of editorial positions, including Assistant Editor for Managing Sport & Leisure. In 2018, he was selected as journal 'Soccer & Society's' most 'Promising Contributor' and invited as speaker to the University of Oxford (UK), to deliver a presentation of one of his papers (in June 2018) at Sport in Society’s 20th anniversary conference. Previously, he has also been awarded the ‘Vice-Chancellor’s International Attainment Scholarship’ (University of Liverpool, in February 2017) for his academic performances and efforts.
Since 2018 Jan has taught on the following modules across the Faculty:
L3: Investigating Liverpool, Key Study Skills
L4: Identities & Studying Sociology, Sociological Imaginations, Global Issues & Society, Inside the Criminal Justice System
L6: International Fieldwork in Sociology, Sport, Crime & Politics (Module lead)
Languages
Bokmål Norwegian; Norwegian Bokmål
English
German
Swedish
Danish
Norwegian Nynorsk; Nynorsk Norwegian
Degrees
2017, University of Liverpool, UK, Master of Arts International Relations & Security (Distinction)
2016, Liverpool John Moores University, UK, BA (Hons) Sociology (First Class)
Academic appointments
Research Assistant, Sociology, Liverpool John Moores University, 2019 - 2019
Guest Researcher, University of South-Eastern Norway, 2019 - 2020
Sessional Lecturer, Liverpool John Moores University, 2018 - present
Publications
Highlighted publications
Ludvigsen JA. 2019. ‘Safety first’: towards a security legacy and fan-oriented research agenda in the English Premier League Sport in Society, :1-22 DOI
Lee Ludvigsen JA. 2018. Sport mega-events and security: the 2018 World Cup as an extraordinarily securitized event Soccer & Society, 19 :1058-1071 DOI
Ludvigsen JAL. Sport Mega-Events and Security: the 2018 World Cup as an extraordinary securitized event Soccer and Society,
Journal article
Ludvigsen J, Hayton J. 2020. Toward COVID-19 secure events: considerations for organizing the safe resumption of major sporting events Managing Sport and Leisure, :1-11 DOI
Ludvigsen J. 2020. The ‘troika of security’: merging retrospective and futuristic ‘risk’ and ‘security’ assessments before Euro 2020 Leisure Studies, :1-15 DOI
Ludvigsen J. 2020. ‘The more, the merrier?’ Euro 2020, transnational collaboration, opportunities and challenges Leisure / Loisir, :1-24 DOI
Ludvigsen J. 2020. The Premier League-Globalization nexus: notes on current trends, pressing issues and inter-linked "-ization" processes Managing Sport and Leisure, 25 :37-51 DOI
Ludvigsen J. 2019. Between security and festivity: The case of fan zones International Review for the Sociology of Sport, :1-19 DOI Author Url
Ludvigsen JAL. 2019. Lessons learned and tables turned: '(in)security' and media representations in the 2018 World Cup Soccer and Society, 20 :986-999 DOI
Ludvigsen J, Millward P. 2019. A Security Theatre of Dreams: supporters’ responses to ‘safety’ and ‘security’ following the Old Trafford ‘fake bomb’ evacuation Journal of Sport and Social Issues, DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Ludvigsen JA. 2019. “Continent-wide” sports spectacles: The “multiple host format” of Euro 2020 and United 2026 and its implications Journal of Convention & Event Tourism, 20 :163-181 DOI
Ludvigsen JA. 2019. ‘Safety first’: towards a security legacy and fan-oriented research agenda in the English Premier League Sport in Society, :1-22 DOI
Lee Ludvigsen JA. 2018. Sport mega-events and security: the 2018 World Cup as an extraordinarily securitized event Soccer & Society, 19 :1058-1071 DOI
Lee Ludvigsen JA. 2018. Transnational fan reactions to transnational trends: Norwegian Liverpool supporters, ‘authenticity’ and ‘filthy-rich’ club owners Soccer & Society, 19 :872-890 DOI
Lee Ludvigsen JA. 2017. ‘Foreign ownerships’ in the Premier League: examining local Liverpool fans’ perceptions of Fenway Sports Group Soccer & Society, :1-24 DOI
Ludvigsen JAL. Sport Mega-Events and Security: the 2018 World Cup as an extraordinary securitized event Soccer and Society,
Chapters
Millward P, Ludvigsen J. 2019. Global Elites and Sports Ownership: Emerging Economies 'Foreign' Owners and New Strategies Maguire J. The Business and Culture of Sports 4 Volume Set :167-180 MacMillan Reference Library 9780028664989
Internet publication
Ludvigsen JAL. The curious case of Policing in the ‘Prem’ Author Url
Ludvigsen JAL. "A ‘Euro for Europe’ and ‘United 2026’: reflections on the new multiple hosts format" Author Url
Conference publication
Ludvigsen JAL. Presentation of paper: “The 2018 World Cup as an extraordinarily securitized event” Moments, Metaphors, Memories: Defining Events in the History of Soccer
Ludvigsen JAL. "Spectacular Security"? securitisation processes in the twenty-first century English Premier League Challenging the Narrative
Petersen-Wagner R, Ludvigsen J. VAR (video-assistant-referee) as Neo-Colonialism? Boundaries, Barriers, and (Multiple) Belongings Through Sport, ESA
Engagement & Impact
Other invited event:
Football Collective Sessions: Jan Ludvigsen talks about his research on EURO 2020 and security with Dan Parnell, UK, Talk / session available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMFM2epRFNA&t=432s. 2020
Research Seminar: Perspectives in International Relations - 'Sport and Security', Liverpool, The Euro 2020’s multiple host format and (in)security. 2019
Guest lecture, Liverpool Business School, Guest lecture in BA Event Management L4 on sport mega-events, risk-management.. 2019
Moments, Metaphors and Memories: Defining Events in the History of Soccer, University of Oxford, Rhodes House, Invited to present a paper on sport mega-events, 'safety' and 'security' on a conference that coincided with the 2018 FIFA World Cup.. 2018
Media Coverage:
TV interview with Radio Television Suisse (Switzerland) about Liverpool FC's history, politics and identity. 2020
Media interview (Urheilulehti, Finnish media) on football rivalries and derby games. 2019
Fellowships:
Associate Fellowship, Higher Education Academy. 2020
Award:
"Most Promising Young Contributor", Soccer & Society (Journal). 2018
Vice-Chancellor's International Attainment Scholarship (PGR), University of Liverpool, https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/study/international/tuition-fees-and-scholarships/undergraduate/vice-chancellors-int/. 2017
Other Professional Activity:
Assistant Editor, Managing Sport & Leisure (journal).
Editorial Board member (Soccer & Society).
Reviewer for Sport in Society.
Membership of professional bodies:
Member, The Football Collective.