Many of us around the globe have been focused on the recently completed Tokyo Olympics. After a year’s delay, the host city and nation were able to deliver one of the most challenging and inspiring Olympics to date. You might not be aware, but there were over 250 current student-athletes that attended the Olympics from…
In the north of Papua New Guinea (PNG), a program involving university students, is working to bring sport to children from rural village communities. The PNG University of Technology is based in the northern town of Lae and has a student population of just 3,000. Basketball is a popular sport on campus and the local…
FISU Oceania is proud to be a part of the Griffith University Work Integrated Learning Program. Being a part of this program enables FISU Oceania to provide valuable internship opportunities for students who are completing their degree at Griffith University. So far, five students have completed their internship with FISU Oceania. In 2020, Aliza Green,…
For almost every student, diving into university can be both challenging and daunting. From scheduling lectures to building relationships with professors and peers, the jump from high school to tertiary education can at times seem like an insurmountable hurdle. For a group of students in the eastern Australian city of Brisbane, who track their heritage…
Student athlete focus – Cook Islands Ajiah Pepe Ajiah Pepe has a passion for Basketball and is proud to represent her Cook Island heritage. Balancing sport and study, Aijah is a FISU Student Ambassador and encourages all students to get involved in university sport and activities. Having competed in the FISU University 3×3 World Cup…