Join us for the European Universities Games 2024

The interest for participating in the upcoming European Universities Games Debrecen-Miskolc is thriving greatly with lots of applications already received. The excitement for the next edition of the games in Hungary is getting higher and higher!

The European Universities Games 2024 are coming in less than 6 months, to be held from 12-24 of July in the two great cities of Debrecen and Miskolc, representing the biggest University sport event organized in the country since the Summer Universiade in 1965.

The 2024 edition of the Games will be held under the slogan “More than Games” and is expected to welcome a great number of athletes from across Europe’s leading universities, who will be able to represent their respective universities by competing in 17 different sports and take part in a wide range of educational and social activities.

The sports offered are 3x3 Basketball, Badminton, Basketball, Beach Handball, Beach Volleyball, Chess, Football, Futsal, Handball, Judo, Karate, Kickboxing, Table Tennis, Taekwondo, Tennis, Volleyball and Water Polo. Student athletes with disabilities are especially invited to take part in Para Table Tennis.

The registration is open, and applications can be submitted by the national university sport bodies in Europe, under the umbrella of the European University Sports Association (EUSA) - the license-holder of the European Universities Games. The priority registration deadline is 1st of February 2024, with the possibility of prolonged registration of 1st of March 2024, in case of available open spots for the designated sports.

The vision behind the European Universities Games 2024, contains one aim build by two universities and two cities, coming together to make this sports event, the most memorable so far. The EUG 2024 organizing committee is working tirelessly to ensure that the Games are a memorable experience for all participants. With state-of-the-art facilities and a vibrant atmosphere, Debrecen and Miskolc are ready to welcome athletes, coaches, and spectators from all over Europe. The Games will not only be a celebration of sports, but also a chance for cultural exchange and building lasting connections between universities.

Every involved person in the European Universities Games in Debrecen and Miskolc, will have the chance to enjoy the event as a sports festival, where the celebration of European universities sports will bring new memories, new sport opportunities, competitive spirit, and fun. All that will create another amazing edition of the European Universities Games and new legacy.

Like in the past, volunteers will play a very important key role in the realisation of this event, having the opportunity to gain valuable professional experience and to develop their individual competencies, as well as exploring the passion for sport, organising sports events, and becoming future leaders in the sports community.

Don’t miss your chance to be a part of the 2024 European Universities Games in Hungary. Register now and get ready to experience “More than Games” in Debrecen and Miskolc in 2024!

The European Universities Games Debrecen-Miskolc 2024 are organised by the Hungarian University Sports Federation (HUSF/MEFS) in cooperation with the European University Sports Association (EUSA) and its Institute, as well as cities, universities and university sport clubs in Debrecen and Miskolc. The event is co-funded by the European Union.

Reflecting on ESC journey

In this month’s What’s up student Column our former European Solidarity Corps Volunteer, Jennifer Campbell reflects on her own 3 month experience as a volunteer at EUSA Office in Ljubljana, Slovenia.

I first stumbled across the ESC volunteering opportunity when reading the monthly volunteer newsletter from LEAP Sports Scotland. Keen to get involved in some local volunteering experience, I would read the newsletter every month looking for opportunities. Little did I know I would stumble across such an amazing opportunity which would fall right at the time I was searching for the next step. Having been in full time work since graduating the previous summer, I was on the look for a new challenge. The chance to live abroad, explore a new country all while gaining experience working for an exciting NGO was too good of an opportunity to pass up. So I sent off my application with my fingers crossed and hoped for the best!

When I was informed that I had been successful in the application process and that I would soon be on my way to Slovenia in as little as 2 months, I couldn’t quite believe it. A new job, new country and new people had been exactly what I wanted; however when this all became a reality, I could feel the nerves kicking in. I had never left home for studies or work and I knew this would be a huge challenge for me. Luckily for me, from day one the EUSA team made me feel right at home - welcoming myself and the other volunteers with a pizza dinner to get to know each other before the first day in the office.

As I expected, moving away from home brought up its challenges but with every challenge came invaluable opportunities for growth and learning. The ESC experience allowed me to strengthen my ability to support myself in new environments, build close relationships and to experience the inner workings of an NGO in the world of Sport. Amongst all the traveling and events, some of the most memorable and fulfilling moments simply have come from the day-to-day tasks in the EUSA office working with the other volunteers. From different countries, cultures and backgrounds, we shared the same open mindset and sense of adventure. Without them, my ESC experience would not have been as rich with laughter and memories.

I particularly took a great deal away from the Volunteer camps that I attended. The camps were a fantastic opportunity to meet with other volunteers placed in Slovenia from all corners of Europe. The coordinators organized workshops that were based on topics such as modern society, mental health, personal growth and ESC project support. It was refreshing to explore all these topics with other young people in an honest, open and safe space.

Another part of my experience included volunteering at two LGBT organizations, Drustvo DIH and Legebitra. This gave me some insight into their missions, the programmes they run and the impact they have locally and all around Slovenia. It also allowed me to meet extremely welcoming people who added so much to my experience with their kindness, generosity and personalities. Every organization I worked with was so open and encouraging, giving me space to create and express ideas. Ljubljana is a fantastic city, full of many cultural events and festivals to enjoy.

Slovenia is an unbelievably beautiful country with an endless offering of stunning landscapes and an abundance of nature to explore. Overall, the most valuable part of this experience has been the opportunity to meet people from all over the world with different passions, ideas and cultures. I can not recommend this experience enough to anyone considering taking part in the ESC programme. My only wish is that I was aware of these opportunities sooner as a Scottish citizen so that I could have taken advantage of a longer placement when I still had the chance.

A common theme I noticed from all the young people on the ESC programme was that they all had an abundance of experience with different people and cultures from across Europe. It was so clear the immense value that these culture and language exchanges had for each of them and their own personal growth. I hope that the future will bring more opportunities like this for the youth in Scotland.

The author of this article Jennifer Campbell was a volunteer with the European University Sports Association and its Institute as part of the European Solidarity Corps. She actively trains and plays for a women's football club in her hometown Glasgow.

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