The Committee for the Development of University Sport (CDSU), chaired by Stefan Bergh, had a fruitful inaugural meeting, discussing cooperation with the continental university sport federations, future development programmes and the promotion of the International Federation of University Sport (FISU) and university sport.

The vibrant city of Helsinki was the scene of a historic event in mid-April, as luminaries from the world of university sport gathered to celebrate the remarkable 100th anniversary of the Finnish Student Sports Federation (OLL). The gala event was held in honour of a century of sporting excellence and camaraderie.

The International Sports Press Association (AIPS) congratulated the organisers of the Chengdu FISU World University Games at its 86th Congress in Santa Susanna (Spain), where the International University Sports Federation (FISU) presented its activities to media representatives from all over the world.

The newly formed Student Committee met online for the first time on 17 April. With a new mandate ahead of them, Chair Agnes Ankic-Valkai wasted no time in setting out the goals for three years full of promise and purpose.

The President of FISU, Leonz Eder, attended the second Congrès International de Management du Sport in Agadir, Morocco, from 17-19 April, which took place at the Ecole Nationale de Commerce et de Gestion, a department of the Université IBN ZOHR in Agadir.

The International University Sports Federation (FISU) has signed a live coverage agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery that will see its flagship events broadcast live on Eurosport and streamed on discovery+ and Max* in 60 international markets in Europe and Asia, including the 2025 Winter World University Games in Turin and the 2025 Summer World University Games in the Rhine-Ruhr region.  

The SportAccord World Sport & Business Summit, the world's largest sports and business meeting, took place from 7-11 April in Birmingham, UK, after several cancellations due to the pandemic and the war in Ukraine.

South Africa dominated the Muscat 2024 FISU World University Championship Cross Country held in Oman in February, topping the medals table after two days of competition with six medals, including three golds from the four individual events.

Matthias Remund, the current Director of the Federal Office of Sport (FOSPO), Switzerland's highest sports authority, will join the International University Sports Federation (FISU) at the beginning of 2025.

Shortly after International Women's Day, the International University Sports Federation held its Gender Equality Webinar on 11 March with participants from its Gender Equality Committee, national and continental university sports federations, and FISU Student Ambassadors.

Exciting developments are taking place in Bochum-Wattenscheid: The renovation of the 'Lohrheidestadion' and the surrounding area, designated as the venue for the athletics competitions of the 2025 Rhine-Ruhr FISU World University Games, is progressing smoothly.

The 11 March deadline is fast approaching to apply for the FISU Dream Together Master (DTM) programme scholarship. Future sport leaders are encouraged to submit an application to be considered for the Dream Together Master.

In the first EC meeting chaired by Leonz Eder following his re-election, key highlights included updates on the Healthy Campus Programme, progress reports on the 2025 FISU World Summer and Winter Games and the nomination of new committees.

Inspired by the world of games and animation, "TO Tag" made its debut on Saturday as the mascot of the FISU World University Games Winter Torino 2025.

Always smiling and open for a friendly conversation, FISU President Leonz Eder is a man of the people, as this interesting and excellent interview by Thérèse Courvoisier for FISU shows.