The International University of Sports Federation (FISU) on Saturday, March 2 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with UniSport Australia to promote FISU’s Healthy Campus Programme.
The agreement took place during the 2-day meetings held at the Royal Savoy Hotel in Lausanne, Switzerland, at only a stone’s throw from FISU Headquarters.
The meeting presided by the FISU President, Leonz Eder began with the unveiling of a plaque in FISU’s Synathlon building, celebrating FISU’s 75th anniversary and also finalised the MOU.
Commenting on the MOU, Dr Lisa Gowthorp, Chair UniSport Australia described the FISU’S Healthy Campus Programme as a good step in the right direction for universities that teach sports.
“UniSport Australia believes that the FISU Healthy Campus platform is a great way to connect all parts of the University that teach, research and deliver sport, health and wellbeing to the University campus,
“Entering into an MoU with FISU is not just about promoting value the FISU Healthy Campus platform to its University members but to open up the opportunities for its members to join a global network of like-minded tertiary institutions who are committed to improving the health of its community.
“We would like to commend FISU for the development of the FISU Healthy Campus platform and look forward to encouraging all of our member universities to become a signatory.” She said.