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FISU staff invited to FOSPO by future CEO Matthias Remund

Switzerland 19 July 2024

During the International University Sports Federation’s summer activity, the staff visited Switzerland’s Federal Office of Sports headquarters in Magglingen, including it’s brand new “Place des Mélèzes” building, before making the most of sporting infrastructures. As announced, FISU’s Secretary General and CEO Eric Saintrond will step down on 1 December after more than 40 years spent […]

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EHL Lausanne receives FISU Healthy Campus Platinum Certification

Switzerland 14 June 2024

Hospitality Business School – Lausanne (EHL), widely regarded as one of the best hospitality management higher education institutions globally, held a ceremony to celebrate the school’s successful fulfillment of 98 out of 100 criteria set by the Healthy Campus Program. The ceremony took place on 10 June in one of the school’s beautiful outdoor spaces […]

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FISU secures live coverage on Eurosport for its flagship World University Games

Summer Games 18 April 2024

The International University Sports Federation (FISU) has secured a live coverage agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery that will see its flagship events broadcast live across 60 international markets in Europe and Asia on Eurosport with streaming on discovery+ and Max*. The deal includes live action from the 2025 Winter World University Games taking place in […]

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FISU and Bornan Sports Technology boost their digital transformation with a long-term partnership

Switzerland 21 March 2024

The International University Sports Federation and Bornan Sports Technology have signed a long-term partnership to deliver a world class digital transformation to university sports. The aim of this strategic partnership is to enhance the management of resources for organizing global university sporting events by utilizing advanced and cutting-edge technology, which will benefit the whole FISU […]

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Matthias Remund to replace Eric Saintrond as FISU Secretary General

Switzerland 18 March 2024

The current director of FOSPO, Switzerland’s highest sport authority, will join the International University Sports Federation at the beginning of 2025. He will be working with two Deputy Secretaries General, Paulo Ferreira and Fernando Parente, who are at present General Director and Director of Development at FISU. After over 40 years at the International University […]