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University sport in the time of COVID a timely topic during the FISU World Forum

World Forum 13 August 2020

Overcoming challenges reverberated throughout the panelist presentations and roundtable discussions during day two of the three-day FISU World Forum When a pandemic hits, the impact reverberates across society. That’s a given.   We’ve spent months at home, many of us trying to do our jobs and keep up with our schoolwork remotely, sitting for hours […]

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2020 FISU World Forum goes live as attendees join in from around the world

World Forum 12 August 2020

The university sports community once again showed its resilience as the FISU World Forum kicked off remotely today as the local organisers staged the base of their operations in Budapest – the original host city of the event – with attendees and presenters joining in online from around the world.   With the University of […]

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Deadline for registrations to the 2020 FISU World Forum closes in!

World Forum 28 July 2020

The deadline for registrations for the 2020 FISU World Forum is nearing and National University Sports Federations (NUSFs) are urged to register their participants before 31 July 2020, so that they don’t miss out on the opportunity of participating in the first ever fully online FISU World Forum.   Cultural programme ‘Pavilion of Dreams’ at […]

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An interview with FISU Education Committee Chair Dr. Verena Burk

World Forum 21 July 2020

With just over three weeks to go for the 2020 FISU World Forum, all eyes are on the preparations for this first ever digital edition. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s edition be the first online one and it will be held from 12-14 August 2020. Having to change all operational plans in the […]

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Meeting gymnastics idol Svetlana Khorkina at the FISU Forum

World Forum 14 August 2018

Two-time Olympic champion Svetlana Khorkina gave a talk on Dual Career at the FISU Forum 2018The FISU Forum is the place where international student sport intelligentsia gathers. It’s the go-to place for athletes and officials meet scientists and experts to discuss, debate and collaborate on topics like dual career, gender equality and innovative leadership. For French […]

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Farewell, Krasnoyarsk - but not for long

World Forum 11 August 2018

The FISU Forum Closing Ceremony was framed by cultural performancesKRASNOYARSK, RUSSIAN FEDERATION – In the end, everyone was waving goodbye. Goodbye to new friends made in the heart of Siberia. Goodbye to hundreds of volunteers who dedicated themselves to putting their city in great spotlight. Goodbye to international university sports representatives from all around the […]

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Krasnoyarsk meets the world at FISU Forum Fair

World Forum 10 August 2018

The loveable Winter Universiade mascot U-Laika posing for photos with Forum participants KRASNOYARSK, RUSSIAN FEDERATION – Combine an enthusiastic singing and dancing performance from Israel with the taste of Australia’s favorite sandwich spread, a Muaythai show fight and British Universities & Colleges Sport University representatives putting fancy stickers on everyone that passes by their booth. […]

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Sports values, development discussions and curling practice highlight Day 3 at FISU Forum

World Forum 9 August 2018

A curling volunteer demonstrating how to throw a stone during the evening activity at the FISU Forum, an educational event that takes place in the upcoming Winter Universiade 2019 host city of Krasnoyarsk KRASNOYARSK, RUSSIAN FEDERATION – The FISU Forum is a vivid place with a lot of positive noise. There’s a constant hence familiar […]