There is a month to go until September’s International Day of University Sport and European Week of Sport, continuing promotion of physical activity and healthy lifestyles. 

Celebrated annually on September 20, the International Day of University Sport (IDUS) is a platform to exchange ideas, good practices, challenges and opportunities within and through university sport worldwide. The #LetsIDUS initiative presents an opportunity to share knowledge on key issues relating to the development of sport and the University Sports Movement worldwide, to improve awareness of the importance of sport in educational institutions, and showcase the work of university sport bodies. Numerous activities both on and off university campuses across the globe are organised, showcasing the integral part sport plays in the life of a university student.

IDUS 2023 will be the eight year since the campaign kicked off. Last year, the International Day of University Sport set new participation records with over 3 million people from universities, institutions, cities and communities coming together to make IDUS a resounding success. Activities were organised across the globe in all five continents where more than 2000 events have been organised over the years.

For more information about the #LetsIDUS campaign, please visit https://fisu.net/fisu/about-fisu/international-day-of-university-sport.

Shortly after the culmination of IDUS 2023 celebrations, the ninth edition of the European Week of Sport (EWOS) and the #BeActive campaign, and the #HealthyLifestyle4All initiative, both introduced by the European Commission, will start. This year, the week will officially kick off in Valencia, Spain, promoting sports and physical education.

Last years edition of the EWOS saw 40 countries and regions, 43 partners, more than 13 million participants and 32 869 events.

Together with national coordinators and partner organisations, among them also EUSA as an official partner, the goal of the week-long #BeActive campaign, which takes place annually from 23-30 September, is to make Europe healthier, and promote healthy living across all sectors of society through several varying activities, demonstrations and festivals around the continent. The #HealthyLifestyle4All initiative incorporates physical activity, but also looks wider into the elements of healthy lifestyle, across all generations.

More information about the EU initiatives can be found at https://sport.ec.europa.eu/european-week-of sport and https://sport.ec.europa.eu/healthylifestyle4all.

European University Sports Association (EUSA) will celebrate the International Day of University Sport and the European Week of Sport this September with the European Universities Beach Sport Championships, and also with other activities with EUSA Headquarters in Ljubljana. We call and invite everyone - especially our members and partners to join us in celebrating, organising and/or attending activities!