Whether on grass, gravel, or artificial turf, with sturdy metal goals or simply jumpers and bags laid down as goalposts—public neighbourhood football pitches (known in German as Bolzplätze ) are as di
During the semester break, Prof. Petry will be available on 28 July, 18 August, 1 September, 15 September and 29 September, from 3.30 pm to 5.00 pm on each occasion, either in person or via WebEx. Ple
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
At the Trainerinnen-Symposium on 2 July, stakeholders from the worlds of sport, academia and politics came together at the RheinEnergieSTADION in Cologne. Drawing on the research findings of the Quali
German Sport University Cologne invites you to the 2026 Trainerinnen-Symposium How can we attract more women to coaching in elite sport and retain them in the long term? What structural changes are ne
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
The members of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Biomechanik (DGfB) have elected Prof. Dr Anja Niehoff, Head of the Department of Gewebebiomechanik und Mechanobiologie at the Institute of Biomechanics and
With the Junior Researchers' Awards 2026 (award for young researchers), the German Sport University Cologne recognises the high academic standard and innovative spirit of early-career researchers and
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
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