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"The ownership of a healthy campus is everyone's responsibility"

World Forum 23 August 2026

As Director of Sport and Physical Activity at Trinity College Dublin and Vice Chair of the FISU Gender Equality Committee, Michelle Tanner believes lasting change begins with a shared institutional commitment — and a collective movement to make healthy campuses everyone’s responsibility. Michelle Tanner is Director of Sport and Physical Activity at Trinity College Dublin, […]

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"Create environments where talented young people can thrive as whole people"

World Forum 22 August 2026

Supporting student-athletes is about much more than balancing sport and education. According to keynote speaker Lukas Linnér, universities play a vital role in creating environments where students can thrive academically, athletically and personally. Lukas Linnér is a senior lecturer at Halmstad University and a researcher specialising in sport psychology and athlete development. His research focuses […]

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"Student sport contributes to developing future leaders in society"

World Forum 21 August 2026

Student sport does more than promote health and wellbeing – it also helps shape tomorrow’s leaders. Keynote speaker Johanna S:t Clair Renard will explore how university sport can strengthen individuals, universities and destinations through strong leadership and good governance. Johanna S:t Clair Renard is a strategic leader working at the intersection of leadership, governance and […]

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"University sport is about more than sport"

World Forum 20 August 2026

University sport should no longer be viewed simply as a way to keep students active. According to keynote speaker Hans Westerbeek, it is essential for students’ cognitive resilience, mental health and academic success. At the FISU World Forum 2026 in Östersund, he will challenge universities to rethink the role of sport in higher education. Hans […]

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"Supporting dual careers starts with caring environments"

World Forum 19 August 2026

According to keynote speaker Miquel Torregrossa-Álvarez, universities need to create caring environments that promote both academic success and mental wellbeing. At the FISU World Forum 2026 in Östersund, he will share how universities and sport organisations can work together to make that happen. Miquel Torregrossa-Álvarez is Professor of Sport Psychology at the Universitat Autònoma de […]

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"Our studies are like our fourth sport!"

Championships 9 August 2026

University triathletes switch as easily from their computers to their running shoes as from swimming to cycling. And in Nyon, the Germans do it a little better than the rest, claiming the world titles in both men’s sprint and team relay. Hungary’s Dominika Peszleg won the women’s gold. The lakeside of Nyon was buzzing with […]

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All set to dive, pedal and run towards world university triathlon titles

Championships 6 August 2026

Over 130 student-athletes from 32 countries and regions representing all five continents will compete over two days on 8-9 August in the beautiful Swiss scenery. Who better than the Organising Committee President, Yannick Grivel to introduce the event? “This Championship is hosted within the Nyon Triathlon, which celebrates its 37th edition this year. Welcoming over […]

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Spain put its stamp on this thrilling first edition

Championships 12 July 2026

With five medals out of nine, the host nation proved that Spain really is one of the homes of the sport. Italy and France shared the remaining spots on the podiums in Málaga. History was written in the heated atmosphere of the padel club in Málaga where the very first FISU World University Championship of […]