Mike is a Lecturer in Sport Management within the Sport Policy Unit at MMU. He is currently writing his PhD thesis, which explores the concept of esport (professional gaming) and how our understanding of ‘sport’ is changing in an increasingly digital world. His primary interests across the Unit are global sport cultures, mega-events, and ethical governance. Aside from his academic pursuits, he has completed several marathons, enjoys playing badminton, and is a PADI Advanced Open Water-qualified scuba diver.

Internal Roles

Unit Leader: Developing Professional Skills, Global Sports Events

Unit Tutor: Advanced Professional Skills, Sports Events

Year Tutor: BSc Sports Business Management and BSc Sports Marketing Management (Level 6)

Personal Tutor: Level 4 & 5 Sports Business Management

Supervision: Level 6 & 7 Independent Projects (Dissertations)

Education

PhD, Edge Hill University, 2021 - Present

MSc Sport Policy, Management & International Development, University of Edinburgh, 2017 - 2018

BSc (Hons) Sport & Physical Education, Liverpool Hope University, 2014 - 2017

Conferences/Presentations

Griffiths, M. 2023. Esport: Human After All. 50th International Association for the Philosophy of Sport Conference. Split, Croatia. 19-22 September.

Griffiths, M. 2023. Esports, Play, and Games. 14th Political Studies Association’s Sport & Politics Specialist Group Conference. Manchester, UK. 23-24 March [Awarded ‘Best PGR Presentation’].