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  • HUSS is awarded platinum status in FISU Healthy Campus Programme on its 100th anniversary

    Marking its 100th anniversary, the Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUSS) has earned the prestigious platinum status in the FISU Healthy Campus Programme — the highest level of recognition awarded by the International University Sports Federation (FISU).

  • Registration is open for the 3rd Biomechanics Symposium

    Those interested can register for the 3rd Biomechanics in Sport and Ageing Symposium: Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation to be organised by the Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUSS) and the Department of Kinesiology to be held on 13 and 14 October, 2025.

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HUSS is awarded platinum status in FISU Healthy Campus Programme on its 100th anniversary
Hungarian University of Sports Science
June 20, 2025

Marking its 100th anniversary, the Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUSS) has earned the prestigious platinum status in the FISU Healthy Campus Programme — the highest level of recognition awarded by the International University Sports Federation (FISU).

Hungarian University of Sports Science to Host International Summer Camp on Cutting-Edge Research Topics
Hungarian University of Sports Science
June 19, 2025

As part of its centenary celebrations, the Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUSS) will host an international summer camp on campus between 21 and 26 June, 2025. The event will bring together leading experts from around the globe and a diverse group of participants for a week of intensive learning and scientific exchange.

International recognition for Tibor Hortobágyi: Biomechanics journal earns prestigious ranking
Hungarian University of Sports Science
June 19, 2025

Professor Tibor Hortobágyi, research professor at the Department of Kinesiology at the Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUSS), has received significant international recognition for his editorial leadership, having achieved major progress in elevating the international ranking of the journal Biomechanics.

Olympic Dreams for Salvadoran Judoka Studying at HUSS
Hungarian University of Sports Science
June 19, 2025

Diego Calix, a Salvadoran judoka, began his studies at the Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUSS) last year and has since made significant progress in the world judo rankings.

The first issue of the second volume of SPRINT is published
Hungarian University of Sports Science
June 16, 2025

The latest issue of SPRINT – Sports Research International (Volume 2, Issue 1) has officially been released, delivering a fresh wave of peer-reviewed insights into sports science, athlete health, and performance optimization.

An article by a research group at HUSS wins second prize
Hungarian University of Sports Science
June 11, 2025

The April 2024 study published by the Hungarian University of Sports Science’s (HUSS) Research Centre for Molecular Exercise Science led by Professor Zsolt Radák, earned a shared second-place Best Scientific Paper award from the Anatomical Society of the United Kingdom, founded in 1887.

Yoga on a summer morning: international day of yoga “comes” to HUSS
Hungarian University of Sports Science
May 28, 2025

On the occasion of International Yoga Day, the Amrita Sher-Gil Cultural Centre of the Embassy of India is organizing a free yoga session on the morning of June 21 at the athletics track of the Dr. Koltai Jenő Sports Centre, part of the campus of the Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUSS).

Successful international participation in Florida – Tamás Csányi represented HUSS at the AIESEP conference
Hungarian University of Sports Science
May 27, 2025

Dr habil. Tamás Csányi represented the Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUSS) at this year’s AIESEP international conference held at the University of South Florida in St. Petersburg, Florida between 19 and 22 May.

Healthy Campus: The Goal is Platinum Certification
Hungarian University of Sports Science
May 26, 2025

Last year, the Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUSS) already received the bronze label in the first phase of the FISU Healthy Campus programme, and it will soon be revealed whether it will achieve platinum certification this year.

ICC graduation ceremony held at HUSS
Hungarian University of Sports Science
May 26, 2025

A total of 19 international students in four sports specialisations received their diplomas at the International Coaching Course (ICC) graduation ceremony held at the Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUSS) last Friday.

Study by HUSS lecturers published in a leading international journal
Hungarian University of Sports Science
May 22, 2025

A study exploring physical education teachers’ motivational strategies has been published in European Physical Education Review (EPER), one of the most prestigious international journals in the field of educational sciences. The publication is the result of a joint research project between the world-renowned Loughborough University and the Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUSS).

CRAZY5K Weekend – Volunteers Behind the Scenes!
Hungarian University of Sports Science
May 22, 2025

Despite the harsh weather, the volunteers played a crucial role in the two-day event.

Event calendar


# World Athletics Championships

Newly elected Hungarian member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Dr Balázs Fürjes visited the Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUSS) on 23 November to hold a lecture for the university’s undergraduate sports management students.

Volunteers of the 2023 World Athletics Championships held in Budapest in August expressed their gratitude to World Athletics (WA) President Sebastian Coe and the new Hungarian permanent member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Dr Balázs Fürjes.

Two-time Olympic champion middle-distance runner, World Athletics President, Loughborough University Chancellor Lord Sebastian Coe was awarded the honorary doctorate title at the Hungarian University of Sports Science on 10 November.

The film about the Hungarian University of Sports Science’s volunteers, who received the Fair Play Award for their role in the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, has been released.

The volunteers of the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest were nominated for the International Fair Play Award by Balázs Fürjes, co-chair of the event's organising committee, together with Sebastian Coe, President of World Athletics for their dedicated and persistent voluntary contribution.

During the recently concluded World Athletics Championships, Samuel Ducroquet, Ambassador for Sport of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, visited to the "home" of the volunteers.

Thursday 24th August saw Volunteers' Day at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest. The young people, and not only them, had a wonderful experience.

President of the World Athletics (WA) Sebastian Coe visited the Hungarian University of Sports Science on Thursday. He spoke about the responsibilities of coaches, the beauty and difficulties of the profession and, of course, the World Athletics Championships in Budapest.

Founder of the technique of microStretching and Stretch Therapy, and currently consulting for the Hungarian Athletics Federation, Dr Nikos C. Apostolopoulos spoke about stretching and its importance as a tool for proper recovery and regeneration, at the Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUSS).

On 19 August, the most eagerly awaited event of the year, the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest officially began. The first day's evening programme kicked off with a grand opening, where Youhuu, the event's mascot, once again entertained the crowd.

The World Athletics (WA) hosted an international conference on Tuesday at the Hungarian University of Sports Science, where the most pressing issues of athletics were discussed.

Xénia Krizsán, current student of the Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUSS) at the MSc coach training competed brilliantly and almost won bronze medal at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest.

During the 2023 World Athletics Championships, the Global Athletics Coaching Academy will bring you the best athletics coaches to the Hungarian University of Sports Science.

On 22 August, in parallel with the World Athletics Championships to take place in Budapest, the World Athletics will hold an international scientific and medical conference at the Hungarian University of Sports Science.

Two-time British Olympic champion middle distance runner Sebastian Coe has praised the work of the volunteers to be present at the 2023 IAAF World Athletics Championships to be held in Budapest from 19 to 27 August.

As the 2023 IAAF World Athletics Championships in Budapest is approaching, it is important not only for the athletes but also for the volunteers involved in the event to prepare themselves physically and mentally for the competition.

Let it all begin. Volunteers who performed brilliantly at this year's national athletics championships are ready for the big task ahead awaiting the 2023 IAAF World Athletics Championships to be held in Budapest from 19 to 27 August.

Hungarian athletes can now compete at the National Athletics Centre that will host the national championships on 7 and 8 July. More than 300 volunteers trained by HUSS will do their best to make the test event a success.

Old Hungarian records in athletics are being broken one after another, however, the big question is how long HUSS teacher László Szalma's long jump record will survive.

The Family Opening Day of the National Athletics Centre and the Recreation Park was held on 17 June, opening the gates of Budapest's new athletics stadium to the public.

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