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Brasilia showcased combat sports at their very best

Championships 8 June 2026

Five continents represented, five disciplines on the programme and dozens of beautiful medals awarded to so many inspirational student-athletes. Look back on a thrilling event. The combat sports fans were spoilt for choice last week with the best student-athletes in the world competing in ju-jitsu, karate, muaythai, wrestling and wushu right in Brazilia. Did you […]

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The futsal group draw results are in!

Championships 2 June 2026

The competition draw for the upcoming Warsaw 2026 FISU World University Championship Futsal has just taken place. Find out the composition of the six groups that will compete from 1-7 July in Poland. All 18 participating countries will be pleased to find out the results of the group draws for the upcoming Warsaw 2026 FISU World […]

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"Taking a lot of the pressure off the athlete is a massive help!"

Championships 27 April 2026

Meet Arie Rasmussen-Magasiva. He is a rower and Bachelor of Commerce and Global Studies Conjoint at the FISU Healthy Campus Member University of Auckland (UOA). He represented New Zealand at the last Rhine-Ruhr 2025 FISU World University Games in Germany. He talks about his dual career and the unique approach he has found au UOA. […]

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"Growth comes from stepping into uncertainty"

FISU Oceania 16 April 2026

Meet Jordan Townsend. She is the High Performance Support Programme Coordinator at the University of Auckland (UOA). She acts as the crucial link between student-athletes and their teachers, allowing a tailor-made path for each one of them. Welcome to the second part of a three-article series on “Dual Career at UOA”. Her smile, warmth and […]

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Come and visit Hiwa, where students and athletes train alongside fellow Aucklanders

FISU Oceania 10 April 2026

FISU Healthy Campus Member, the University of Auckland (UOA) boasts a superb recreation centre that showcases the importance of health, wellbeing and inclusion at its best. Welcome to the first part of a three-article series on “Dual Career at UOA”. In the middle of New Zealand’s busiest town, under the same roof – on top […]

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Meet five truly inspirational women from the university sports movement

AUSF 7 March 2026

Five continents, five different but essential roles in the university sports movement. Meet Le, Jordan, Veronika, Krista and Nomsa, inspiring women who should be celebrated all year round. Today, on 8 March 2026, the International Women’s Day is celebrating it’s 115 years of existence. And This year’s theme is ‘Give To Gain’. So as much […]

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FISU Oceania prioritises "realistic, sustainable and achievable" activities

American Samoa 22 November 2025

FISU Oceania held its General Assembly on Wednesday 19 November. An important milestone in the Federation’s year, it provided an opportunity for members to be updated not only on the years activities, but also on the future strategy of the Federation.  In keeping with FISU Oceania’s sustainability strategy, the General Assembly was held online. It was […]

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New Zealand universities explore FISU Healthy Campus Programme

New Zealand 5 November 2025

Representatives from five New Zealand universities came together in Auckland to participate in a FISU Healthy Campus workshop, facilitated by FISU Executive Committee Member Martin Doulton. Attendees from Auckland University of Technology, the University of Auckland, Lincoln University, University of Waikato, and Victoria University of Wellington, as well as University and Tertiary Sport New Zealand […]