International Day of University Sport

International Day of University Sport (IDUS) is held annually on 20 September.

Officially proclaimed by the United Nationals Education, Science and Culture Organisation (UNESCO), this event celebrates and recognises the contribution of university sport to individuals, universities and communities.

Celebrations are held locally at universities, nationally by National University Sport Federations, regionally across the whole of Oceania and globally through the FISU university sport network.

Each year, activities are held to celebrate this annual event and have included intervarsity sport events, workshops, seminars, social sport events, online sport quizzes and pop up sport activities on campus.

Oceania 2024 IDUS celebrations

In 2024, IDUS celebrations were held in the Northern Mariana Islands, French Polynesia, New Zealand, Australia, Papua New Guinea and Fiji. All events and activities held on campuses celebrated how university sport can connect students and communities whilst promoting positive physical and mental health.

Follow us on social media to keep up to date with our messages and all IDUS activities across Pacific university campuses each year.

Resources for IDUS celebrations

The following resources are available to assist organisations prepare and plan for their IDUS celebrations

  • 2024 FISU Oceania IDUS toolkit for Federations and universities

For more information about IDUS and to access FISU IDUS resources visit the FISU IDUS website.