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Researchers unveil the first digital system for measuring swimming ability – invitation to a practical demonstration on 28 May in Berlin. One in two children leaves primary school without being able to swim safely. At the same time, teachers delivering swimming lessons both in and out of school are…

Press conference with Minister-President Hendrik Wüst and Minister for Science Ina Brandes On Tuesday 26 May 2026, the German Sport University Cologne will welcome Minister-President Hendrik Wüst and Minister for Science Ina Brandes to its campus in Cologne-Müngersdorf. The visit marks the handover…

Minister-President Wüst and Minister for Science Brandes announce investment commitment to ensure the long-term sustainability of Germany’s only sports university The German Sport University Cologne is to receive over 86 million euros from the Nordrhein-Westfalen-Plan für gute Infrastruktur . The…

The German Sport University Cologne today bid farewell to its Provost, Marion Steffen, at a ceremonial event held at the athletics ground. Numerous colleagues from the university, the city and various committees paid tribute to her work and her great dedication to the university. Marion Steffen had…

Closing symposium of the EuViS research project highlights the potential of digital diagnostics for promoting swimming among children One in two children leaves primary school without being able to swim confidently. At the same time, teachers delivering swimming lessons both in and out of school are…

From 29 to 31 May, over 400 students from colleges and universities across Germany competed in the Deutschen Hochschulmeisterschaften (German University Championships). For the WG Köln team – comprising more than 50 athletes from the German Sport University Cologne, the University of Cologne and TH…

Interview with professional handball player Aaron Mensing Aaron Mensing (29) is a professional handball player for Bundesliga club MT Melsungen, with whom he recently won the European League. He is also studying at the German Sport University Cologne. In the coming days, he is due to sit his exams…

Conference at the German Football Museum highlights the sport’s global challenges How political is football? This question was the focus of the conference ‘The 2026 FIFA World Cup and Politics’, which took place on 10 June 2026 at the German Football Museum in Dortmund. The conference was organised…

Professor Dr Bettina Rulofs, Vice Rector for Student Affairs, Teaching and Continuing Education, and Head of the Department of Diversity Research at the German Sport University Cologne, has been appointed to the Scientific Advisory Board of the Wissenschaftlicher Beirat des Bundesinstitut für…

The State of North Rhine-Westphalia and the EU are funding the expansion of start-up support at the German Sport University Cologne until the end of 2028 The German Sport University Cologne is making a long-term commitment to strengthening its start-up support: as part of the ‘Start-up Center.NRW’…