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, FISU Oceania will once again celebrate International University Day of University Sport with the global university sport community. Activities will be held across universities throughout the region.

FISU Oceania will mark the day with a key focus on how sport is important for positive physical and mental health & wellbeing whilst pursuing a degree or higher certificate at a tertiary institution.

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

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 (coming soon)

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