Dr Knott-Fayle received his MSc in Gender & International Relations and his PhD in Media and Communications in the UK. His theses centred on gender-diversity, inclusion, and discourses of discrimination, particularly in sporting contexts. Following his PhD, Dr Knott-Fayle worked at Leeds Becket University, UK, on projects exploring allyship, advocacy, sexuality, and masculinity in sports and physical activities. Building on this research history Dr Knott-Fayle is working on numerous projects at the Werklund School of Education exploring allyship, advocacy, and masculinity, with a focus on challenging homophobia, transphobia, and misogyny in pedagogical practices.