The UAB/CEO centre is devoted to the research, documentation, education and dissemination of information on Olympism and sport. CEO-UAB: 20 Years.
The CEO-UAB was created with the goal of researching, documenting, training and disseminating information on Olympism and sport. The Olympic Studies Centre has actively promoted and participated as a key partner in the research, pedagogical techniques and in knowledge transfer projects on a international platform. Research activities
• Research projects undertaken by the CEO-UAB cover a number of
22/05/2026
See our director in the classroom 📚
Prof. Emilio Fernández Peña teaches the Master in Sports Management and International Relations at Universidad San Buenaventura, Cali, Colombia, bringing Olympic expertise and international perspective to the next generation of sports leaders.
18/05/2026
From Olympic Studies Centre Barcelona, our research keeps moving across borders.
This month, our researchers will take part in national and international spaces for dialogue and collaboration, contributing to conversations on sport, gender, communication, and Olympic values.
Taking Olympic research further, one stop at a time. Follow our journey!
04/05/2026
Meet our Erasmus exchange student and communication intern Júlia Chaves.
Júlia is a Master’s student in Olympic Studies at the International Olympic Academy with a background in Physical Education. Based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, her passion for the Olympic Movement began when she was young, playing volleyball and discovering how sport could develop people both athletically and personally.
This interest deepened during university as she coached and explored different areas, witnessing firsthand how sport creates opportunities for growth and inclusion.
During her Master’s at the International Olympic Academy and especially after volunteering at the Winter Olympic Games, Júlia understood the real impact of Olympic values. Working with the Olympic Family showed her that sport can genuinely change lives and bring people together. With extensive experience in sports coaching, event management, and international teamwork, she is committed to building a career around the Olympic Movement—promoting these values and helping people unlock their potential through sport, using it as a tool for education and social development.
Currently, she is doing her exchange program helping the Olympic Study Center Barcelona develop its social media presence and communication strategies.
01/05/2026
29/04/2026
What an incredible two days at the International Olympic Academy! 🎥📡
Our director, Emilio Fernández Peña, recently taught an intensive class on Olympic Communication with 26 international Master’s students in Olympic Studies at the , University of the Peloponnese.
From understanding global media systems and the art of television production, to engaging audiences and mastering social media strategy, Prof Peña shared his expertise across the full spectrum of Olympic communications. The energy and curiosity in the room was inspiring, with students from around the world eager to shape the future of Olympic media.
22/04/2026
From Barcelona to Alabama 🌍
Our director, Emilio Fernández Peña, represented the Olympic Studies Centre Barcelona at the Sports & Technology Panel, where leading experts explored how innovation is reshaping the way fans experience sport.
From streaming platforms to immersive broadcasts and emerging digital viewing technologies, the conversation highlighted how sport continues to evolve beyond the field of play.
A great opportunity to exchange ideas, connect with global perspectives, and reflect on the future of sport and its audiences.
16/04/2026
Where will we be this month?
From Olympic Studies Centre Barcelona, we continue connecting Olympic research with the world 🌍
This month, our activities take us beyond Barcelona, engaging with international networks, sharing knowledge, and contributing to global conversations on sport and Olympism.
Stay tuned to follow our journey ✈️
| Lunes | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Martes | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Miércoles | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Jueves | 09:00 - 06:00 |
| Viernes | 09:00 - 18:00 |