EUSA Committee members meet in Salerno

EUSA Executive Committee members and guests were welcomed and hosted by the University of Salerno, CUS Salerno and CUSI. They were greeted by the Vice-Rector of the University of Salerno Mr Maurizio Sibilio and President of CUS Salerno Mr Lorenzo Lentini.

Part of the official meeting was attended also by the Acting President of the International University Sports Federation (FISU) Mr Leonz Eder, and FISU Vice-President Mr Marian Dymalski.

Several topics were discussed at the meeting, starting with the general activity and office report, presented by the EUSA President Mr Adam Roczek and Secretary General Mr Matjaz Pecovnik.

Financial matters, with annual accounts and provisional budget for EUSA and its Institute, were presented by EUSA Treasurer Mr Francis Cirianni.

European Universities Championships, EUSA endorsed events and partnership sport events were presented by EUSA Sport Manager Mr Miha Zvan.

Several projects, some supported by the International University Sports Federation (FISU), and some by the European Union, mainly through the Erasmus+ Programme, covering a diverse range of activities and fields, were presented by EUSA Secretary General Mr Pecovnik and EUSA communications and Project Manager Mr Andrej Pisl. These projects include the topics of anti-doping, dual career, equal opportunities and inclusion, good governance, mobility, safeguarding, skills development, sustainability and volunteering.

The first day concluded with the bidding and awarding of the European Universities Games 2026. As reported yesterday, a special ceremony was held at the University of Salerno, awarding the event to be hosted in Salerno in four years' time.

The second day of the meeting started with an overview and analysis of the preparations and current status of this year's European Universities Games, which will be held between July 17 and 30 in Lodz, Poland.

A delegation of the European Universities Games from Lodz attended part of the meeting as well, sharing the latest progress report and current activities in preparation for the upcoming event in Lodz. More than 5000 participants are expected to attend the event, competing in 20 sports, and taking part of accompanying events and activities. A special Rectors' Conference will also be held before the start of the Games, and registration to this event is still open to the representatives of the higher education institutions on the official website of the event.

At the meeting, also other activities were presented and discussed, including the supportive activities to the Ukrainian national university sports association and their students through the dedicated solidarity fund and actions. The President of the Sports Students' Union of Ukraine (SSUU) Mr Yevgeniy Imas thanked EUSA for the support and solidarity with Ukraine and SSUU.

Participants were also able to experience a #BeActive scenic tour of the city, and enjoy regional culinary cuisine.

EUSA would like to acknowledge the efforts of the local hosts, and thank them for their hospitality, and also FISU for their attendance and supporting the activities.

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A winning process: balancing Sports and Academics

This months’ EUSA Student Column reflects on the importance of combining and balancing sports and academics for students, as seen by Student Commission Chair and member of the EUSA Executive Committee Ms Flobena Nikolli.

As James Howell would say "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy." For any student, it is essential to maintain a balance between sport and academics as the two complement each other. Based on the experience I have seen as a student and a sports volunteer I think that to develop overall personality and achieve career excellence, academics and sports are very important together, they are an excellent combination of cerebral and physical intelligence.

For a healthy brain and body, you should try to excel in both sports and academics.

I would like to see as few Parents as possible pressuring their child to perform well only in lessons, as achieving academic success means nothing if it does not improve overall personality and brain development. An individual's brain develops when he engages in activities that improve his mental and physical strength.

A person can achieve success in every aspect of life by combining sport with academic. Sport helps keep the body active and the mind free of stress and anxiety. Sports should be kept on par with academics as both can help you shape your life goals.

Here are just a few examples of the success of their Sport and Education balance:

- Dina Asher-Smith
British runner Dina Asher-Smith had to balance being world 100m junior champion while completing a degree in history at King's College London

- Amy Costello
Hockey player from United Kingdom, Sport and Exercise Science student at University of Birmingham

- Maria Tsaptsinos
She is an English table tennis bronze medallist, graduated with a first-class honours degree in Geography at University of Nottingham

- Harry Leleu
World University Triathlon Championship competitor, studying Physics at Loughborough University

EUSA with its Institute also supports several dual career projects, many of them are co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union.

Flobena is a 22-year-old law graduate from Albania, currently doing her masters in Penal Law at the Faculty of Law at the University of Tirana.

Are you a student with an opinion? We are looking for new contributors for our student column every month. Feel free to contact stc@eusa.eu to offer a piece or propose a topic.

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