Statement by the Rectorate of the German Sport University Cologne on the inclusion of gender diversity On 26 March 2026, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) published its new “ Policy on the Pro
As part of the collaborative project “Racism in Elite Sports” (“Rassismus im Spitzensport")—funded by the Federal Institute for Sports Science and conducted by the University of Wuppertal and the Germ
World-class research meets global perspectives Anticipation is building for the GSUN’26 Summit at the German Sport University Cologne: the first high-profile plenary speakers have been confirmed and p
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 appoi
How has media coverage changed? How has the politicization of the World Cup and the national soccer team evolved? The “quadriennial” event organized by Prof. Dr. Norbert Kersting of the Institute of P
As part of the conference on the federal program “Sport mit starker Stimme” (Sports with a Strong Voice) held in Berlin on May 19–20, —organized by the Federal Chancellery, BISp, and dsj—Prof. Ilse Ha
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 i
At the invitation of the New York Athletic Club (NYAC), Prof. Wassong delivered a lecture at the distinguished club on 3 June, focusing on Pierre de Coubertin's visits to the NYAC in 1889 and 1893, as
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 al
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 sw