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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 […]

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Get ready for the men's quarter finals with teams from all five continents!

World Cups 23 September 2025

University of Granada (ESP), University of Auckland (NZL), State University of Trade and Economics(UKR), Kyungil University (KOR), University for Development Studies (GHA), Paulista University (BRA), Chouaib Doukkali University (MAR) and University of Split (CRO) carry on their road towards the final in China. All teams enjoyed a rest day filled with local cultural activities on […]

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Dalian 2025 FISU University World Cup Football ready for kick off!

World Cups 16 September 2025

More than 280 university student volunteers and the players making up the 23 teams from 15 countries are all excited to get started. The event takes place from 17 to 28 September and can be followed on FISU.tv The first FISU event opposing university teams of 2025 is about, the Dalian 2025 FISU University World […]