EUSA
—- The Executive Committee of the European University Sports Association (EUSA) met in Lausanne, Switzerland, on October 23-24, 2026, for its second in-person meeting of the year.
The meeting addressed key organisational matters, ongoing projects, international cooperation and preparations for upcoming European university sports events.
The meeting was hosted by Swiss University Sports at the FISU Headquarters in Lausanne, where the EUSA Executive Committee Members and EUSA Office Staff were welcomed by FISU President Leonz Eder and Secretary General Matthias Remund on the first day of the meetings, and by Raeto Raffainer, CEO of Swiss University Sports, who joined the meetings for both days.
The venue reflected the close cooperation among the three organisations, and their shared commitment to the development of university sport. EUSA expressed its appreciation to Swiss University Sports and FISU for their hospitality.
Present on the first day of the Executive Committee Meeting were also Marzel Wyden, EUSA Legal Advisor, and Mutlu Turkmen, EUSA Rectors Council Chair, during the second day.
The two-day meeting followed a comprehensive agenda, beginning with general matters, including the approval of the agenda and the minutes of previous Executive Committee meetings.
The Executive Committee Meeting started with President Haris Pavletic presenting the President’s Report, followed by Secretary General Matjaz Pecovnik, who presented the EUSA Office Report and updates on the event calendar. Financial matters were presented by EUSA Treasurer Francis Cirianni, including the provisional budget for 2026 and the Development and Solidarity Fund.
The Committee also reviewed EUSA’s educational and social events, including the final report of the EUSA Forum and Awards Ceremony 2026 and preparations for the 2027 Forum and Awards Gala. The respective updates, including matters related to the 2026 Awards, were presented by Secretary General Matjaz Pecovnik. The agenda also covered the calendar of future Executive Committee meetings and the dates of the EUSA General Assembly 2027.
Updates on European Union-funded projects were presented by EUSA Projects and Policy Director Andrej Pisl, providing an overview of ongoing activities and developments.
International cooperation was also addressed through activity reports from EUSA Member organisations, applications and reports concerning Associated Members, and updates on cooperation with partner federations, which were presented by both EUSA President Haris Pavetic and Secretary General Matjaz Pecovnik. The meeting also covered the approval of new Associated Members and discussions on partnerships currently in development, as well as updates on ongoing cooperation initiatives.
Internal matters focused on the work of EUSA Commissions and Working Groups for the 2026-2029 mandate, with Liam Smith, Director of Sports Events, presenting updates on reports, nominations and terms of reference.
A significant part of the meetings was dedicated to EUSA’s sporting programme. EUSA Director Sports Events, Liam Smith, presented updates on the European Universities Championships, including the final reports of the 2026 editions in Rowing and Combat Sports, preparations for the 2027 Championships and the attribution of the 2029 editions.
Preparations for future European Universities Games were also discussed. The Committee reviewed the Office Report on the European Universities Games 2026 in Salerno, progress reports for the 2028 Winter and Summer editions, and the report and evaluation concerning the 2032 Games and its bidding cities, with updates presented by Liam Smith.
Further discussions covered EUSA sport events, including annual statistics, sanctions and incidents. The agenda also included updates from the European Students Run, EUSA Endorsed events and the FISU World Cup, reflecting the broad scope of EUSA’s activities beyond its main championship programme.
Moreover, on the night of October 23, EUSA Executive Committee Members and EUSA Office Staff attended the Swiss Students Sports Awards 2026.
Through these discussions, the Executive Committee reviewed ongoing activities and addressed key organisational and sporting priorities, contributing to the continued development of EUSA and European university sport.
| EUSA at the ceremonial opening of the new academic year 2026-2027 02 October 2026 | ||
| | As is tradition, EUSA took part in the annual Pozdrav Brucem Festival organised by the University of Ljubljana to mark the start of the new academic year. | |
| EUSA Audit Meeting 2026 held in Rome 05 October 2026 | ||
| | On Saturday, October 3, 2026, the EUSA Audit Meeting was held in Rome, bringing together EUSA President Haris Pavletic, EUSA Secretary General Matjaz Pecovnik, Treasurer Francis Cirianni, and Auditors Hovhannes Gabrielyan and Liviu Marian Matac. | |
| Cycle2Connect partners meeting held online 05 October 2026 | ||
| | Partners of the Cycle2Connect project, co-funded by the European Union, gathered virtually on October 1 for the project’s second partnership meeting, bringing together organisations from across Europe to review the progress of the project, assess the current use of the Cycle2Connect mobile application and coordinate the next stages of implementation. | |
| Invitation to the 29th Student Christmas Tournament 07 October 2026 | ||
| | The Dubrovnik Academic Sports Association is preparing to welcome university students from across the region and beyond for the 29th International Student Christmas Tournament, taking place from 17 to 20 December 2026 in Dubrovnik, Croatia. | |
| EUSA confirms new Technical Commission 08 October 2026 | ||
| | The EUSA Executive Committee (EC) has confirmed the new composition of the Technical Commission for the next four years, ensuring continued technical expertise and oversight across EUSA’s sporting events. | |
| EUSA hosts a meeting on university sport and physical literacy 08 October 2026 | ||
| | On October 7, the European University Sports Association (EUSA) welcomed representatives of Toulouse Universities Club (TUC) and Canadian NGO Sport for Life to its offices in Ljubljana, during their visit to Slovenia. | |
| 2026 EAS Conference and General Assembly held in Oulu 09 October 2026 | ||
| | Between October 5 and 7, the 23rd Annual European Athlete as Student (EAS) Conference and General Assembly took place in Oulu, Finland. Among over 100 participants, also the European University Sports Association (EUSA) was actively involved in the event. | |
| EUSA meets Norwegian Association of University Sports in Bergen 12 October 2026 | ||
| | At the invitation of Amalie Husby, President of the Norwegian Association of University Sports, EUSA representatives attended the Norwegian Student Games in Bergen. | |
| EUSA Inclusion and Diversity Commission holds first in-person meeting in Bergen 12 October 2026 | ||
| | From October 9-11, 2026, the EUSA Inclusion and Diversity Commission held its first in-person meeting of the new mandate in Bergen, Norway. | |
| EUC Handball 2027 to be held in Podgorica 13 October 2026 | ||
| | Podgorica, the capital of Montenegro, will host the European Universities Handball Championship from 6 to 12 July 2027, bringing together university handball teams from across Europe. | |
| EUSA meets with UEFA 13 October 2026 | ||
| | The European University Sports Association (EUSA) and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) held a meeting in Grosuplje, Slovenia, which provided an opportunity to exchange views on shared priorities and explore potential areas of cooperation. | |
| ESC on-arrival volunteer training in Gozd Martuljek 2026 13 October 2026 | ||
| | From 5 to 9 October, our volunteers participated in the On-Arrival Training organised by Movit in Gozd Martuljek. | |
| Let’s celebrate #ErasmusDays 2026 15 October 2026 | ||
| | Erasmus Days are an international celebration of the Erasmus+ programme, bringing together people and organisations around the world to highlight its impact and the opportunities it offers in education, training, youth and sport. | |
| Student Sports Netherlands visit EUSA office 17 October 2026 | ||
| | On October 16 and 17, representatives of Student Sports Netherlands (SSN) visited the EUSA Office in Ljubljana, Slovenia, during the second edition of the European Students Run. | |
| EUSA meets with European Table Tennis Union in Ljubljana 18 October 2026 | ||
| | The European University Sports Association (EUSA) and the European Table Tennis Union (ETTU) met in Ljubljana, Slovenia, on Sunday, October 18, to discuss their partnership and opportunities for further cooperation in university sport. | |
| The second European Students Run gathered 2616 participants 19 October 2026 | ||
| | The second edition of the European Students Run was held in Ljubljana, Slovenia, on Saturday and Sunday, October 17-18, 2026, as part of the 30th edition of the NLB Ljubljana Marathon. | |
| EUYouSport final project meeting and conference in Split 19 October 2026 | ||
| | On October 15 and 16, the EUYouSport project partners gathered in Split, Croatia, for their final partner meeting and the project’s Final Conference. Both events were held alongside the European Sport Platform 2026. | |
| European Sport Platform 2026 held in Split 20 October 2026 | ||
| | The 2026 European Sport Platform, organised by the European Non-Governmental Sports Organisation (ENGSO), took place in Split, Croatia, from 15 to 17 October 2026. | |
| 2026 EUSA Mobility of Youth Workers held in Ljubljana 20 October 2026 | ||
| | Between October 16 and 18, the EUSA Institute hosted a mobility of youth workers in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Organised under the title “Engaging Higher Education Students in Physical Activity through Running,” the event brought together over 50 youth workers, university sports coordinators and peer student leaders from 14 European countries. | |
| 2026 interim online EUSA Institute Governing Council meeting 21 October 2026 | ||
| | The governing council of the EUSA Institute met online on Tuesday, October 20, to review the current activity report and discuss future strategies, with a special focus on initiatives co-funded by the European Union and the International University Sports Federation (FISU). | |
| Three EUCs coming to Zaragoza in 2027 23 October 2026 | ||
| | Zaragoza is preparing to welcome three European Universities Championships (EUCs) in 2027, with Futsal, Chess and Rugby 7s set to bring university athletes from across Europe to the Spanish city. | |
| EUSA at the Swiss Students Sports Awards 2026 25 October 2026 | ||
| | The Swiss Students Sports Awards 2026 took place on Friday, October 23, at the Eventfabrik in Bern, Switzerland, bringing together representatives of the Swiss university sports community to celebrate outstanding sporting achievements, dedication and the values of university sport. | |
| AZS University Sports Gala 2026 26 October 2026 | ||
| | Warsaw hosted the annual University Sports Association of Poland (AZS) Gala, honoring the most outstanding figures, teams, and achievements in Polish university sports throughout 2026. | |
| EUSA and ESSF sign Memorandum of Understanding 27 October 2026 | ||
| | The European University Sports Association (EUSA) and the European School Sport Federation (ESSF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on October 27, 2026, at the EUSA Office in Ljubljana, Slovenia, marking a step towards strengthening cooperation between school and university sport in Europe. | |
| EUSA announces hosts for the EUCs 2029 27 October 2026 | ||
| | The European University Sports Association (EUSA) is pleased to announce the host locations for the European Universities Championships (EUCs) 2029, bringing university sport to cities across Europe and setting the stage for another exciting edition of the continental competitions. | |
| Szeged prepares for EUC Rowing 2027 29 October 2026 | ||
| | The European University Sports Association (EUSA) conducted an inspection visit in Szeged, Hungary, from 26 to 28 October 2026, as preparations continue for the European Universities Rowing Championship 2027, scheduled for 10-13 July 2027. | |
| 2026 #LetsIDUS and #BeActive celebrations across Europe 29 October 2026 | ||
| | Marking its landmark 10th anniversary, every September 20 brings higher education institutions around the world together in a vibrant celebration of movement, transforming campuses into centres of health, teamwork, and community engagement. | |
