Bochum is preparing for the FISU World University Games 2025!

Bochum is preparing for the FISU World University Games 2025!

The anticipation for Rhine-Ruhr 2025 Fisu World University Games grows, which scores with its largest as a multisport event 2025. Around 8,500 students and officials from around 150 countries will take part in the spectacular event, which will be held in a total of 18 disciplines for over twelve days. A central venue is Bochum, where the Ruhr University Bochum plays an important role as an official partner university. A cooperation agreement was signed on April 8, 2025, which strengthens the cooperation between the university and the organizers of the games. This was made by Rector Prof. Dr. Martin Paul and other important actors from the university with enthusiasm.

The partnership is seen as a central building block for the success of World University Games. Niklas Börger, Managing Director of FISU-Games, emphasizes the scope of the cooperation, which focuses in particular on areas such as media, marketing and ticketing. The university will also act as a stage place at the torchy run on May 8, 2025, which promises additional visibility and acceptance for the famous games. Prof. Dr. Kornelia Freitag, Vice Rector for Teaching and Studies, points out the numerous advantages for students who can participate as a volunteers or ambassadors in the event.

commitment to students

The commitment of the students can be promoted in many ways. In this way, the volunteer activity can be integrated into the study as an internship. The regulations and workload are based on the examination regulations of the Ruhr University. Students have the opportunity to credit a module of 5 CP for their work during World University Games, while the work itself is calculated with a workload equivalent of 2 CP. For loaning as a 5 CP module, participants must take part in a courses in the summer semester. It is also pointed out to the importance of the timely deregistration of exams if the volunteer activity should make participation impossible.

There is also special attention to the social dimension of the sports projects in which Volunteers can get involved. These projects are often aimed at disadvantaged children and adolescents who are encouraged by sporting activities in their motor skills, social skills and self -confidence. The focus of these initiatives can be street children, children and adolescents with disabilities or girls who are often underrepresented in many sports. Such engagements not only strengthen the cohesion in the community, but also a positive change in everyday life of the participants.

The influence of sport on life

The positive effects of sport in everyday life are diverse. Sports activities contribute to improving motor skills, social skills, perseverance and general well -being. In many countries, organizations use sports to address social problems and offer school support. Volunteers in such projects make a valuable contribution, not only for World University Games, but also for society as a whole.

The preparations for the FISU World University Games 2025 are in full swing and the Ruhr University Bochum is proud to be part of this important event. It remains to be seen how the partnerships and engagements will develop in the coming months.

The Ruhr University Bochum will continue to do its best to make the event an unforgettable experience for everyone involved. news.rub.de reports that not only the university community, but also the city of Bochum will benefit from this major event. In the meantime, interested students can find out more on the page Studium.ruhr-uni-bochum.de volunteering.de offers similar commitments for the social sporting field that can make the difference in the lives of many children and adolescents.