Ulster University has secured £58,000 in funding to explore the tradition of the sport in the town.
Tony Hawk was speaking at a conference in San Diego in April when he back the calls for the Portrush skateparkHe will also work with others to develop an understanding of the value of skaters in Portrush as a creative community, and use the video archive of Mr Browne.
Local skateboarders will then be invited to view the video material before "reimagining their creative practice" in key locations across Portrush. A public screening of the videos will take place at the Playhouse Cinema in Portrush on 29 September, as part of the Swell Community Festival.Executive chairman of AHRC, Prof Christopher Smith said everyone should have the opportunity to engage in this type of research no matter their location, means or background.
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