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The GSU visits Hungarian partner university

Prof. Dr. Ansgar Thiel is currently visiting the partner university in Budapest and attending the 7th Sport and Innovation Conference, where Ansgar Thiel gave the keynote speech.

Lukas Abel successful at the 29th ECSS Congress in Glasgow

At the 29th ECSS Congress in Glasgow 2-5 July, Lukas Abel from the Institute of Professional Sport Education and Sport Qualifications achieved an excellent 2nd place in the poster category of the prestigious Young Investigators Award.

Scottish visit to the Spoho

Scottish Minister for Social Care, Mental Wellbeing and Sport visits the German Sport University Cologne.

Emotional expressions in sport

The German Research Foundation (DFG) is funding a research project by the Institute of Exercise Training and Sport Informatics at the German Sport University Cologne on the relationship between non-verbal behaviour in sport and cultural background.

IOC renews commitment to support M.A. Olympic Studies

The GSU's international part-time Master´s programme M.A. Olympic Studies will continue to receive support by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for the years 2024 and 2025.

SportVid: AI-based analysis of sports videos

DFG funding for joint project of the Institute of Exercise Training and Sport Informatics, the Central library for Sport Sciences and the TIB - Leibniz Information Centre for Science and Technology and University Library.

M.A. Olympic Studies – Intake 8 Completes Curriculum

The curriculum for the 8th intake of the M.A. Olympic Studies program has been successfully concluded with the final course module.

PhD Student Receives ESMQ New Researcher Award"

Kosuke Takata has been honored with the ESMQ New Researcher Award

Global Sport University Network

Last week, the Global Sport University Network (GSUN) convened for the first time at Loughborough University.

M.A. Olympic Studies with 28 participants from 25 countries

M.A. Olympic Studies Opening Ceremony endorsed by officials of the IOC, DOSB, and ASOIF

The 'Hamburg declaration'

139 medical and scientific organizations together with sport and governmental institutions publish a standpoint on the need of a “Global Alliance for the Promotion of Physical Activity”

The Startup Your Idea Contest enters its 5th round!

Do you have an innovative, creative, and future-oriented startup idea? Convince the jury of experts with your meaningful idea sketch ...

Session for Educators at the International Olympic Academy

Prof. Stephan Wassong as a keynote speaker for the 14th International Session for Educators of Higher Institutes of Physical Education at the International Olympic Academy at Ancient Olympia.

Spoho receives "Human Resources Excellence in Research" quality seal

A stimulating, positive working environment and excellent development opportunities for researchers - this is what the EU Commission recently attested to at the German Sport University Cologne, awarding it the "Human Resources Excellence in Research" seal of approval.

New cooperation

Summer Olympic Sports Federations support the M.A. Olympic Studies.

New Intake of the M.A. Olympic Studies

Ninth intake of the international M.A. Olympic Studies programme starts in September with 30 new students.

Partner University NIH offers free online courses

The Norwegian School of Sport Sciences (NIH) offers online courses, free of charge for all students of partner institutions such as the German Sport University.

Beijing Sport University

Students who are interested in the different study degrees of the Beijing Sport University can find an overview here.

The GSU visits partners overseas

The President of GSU Heiko Strüder, Vice President Jens Kleinert and Head of International Gerard King are currently visiting potential and existing partners.

Nominate for teaching awards

Students and faculty can nominate faculty and/or teaching teams through an online process.

Volunteer programme UEFA EURO 2024 in Germany

You want to be part of the EURO for ALL as a volunteer and register now for the volunteer programme?

Young Academics Award 2022

Apply now for the Young Academics Award in the categories of master's theses and dissertations.

IOC Olympic Education Commission

Professor Stephan Wassong presents in Lausanne teaching and research activities of the Olympic Studies Centre

Match Forecasts for FIFA World Cup

Researchers from the German Sport University Cologne conduct research on forecasts for football results and present daily match forecasts for the FIFA World Cup.

How Groups Best Work Together

New group flow theory shows: behaviour, mental state and personal skills must fit together in a team.

M.A. Olympic Studies 2023-25 Open for Application

The Master of Arts Olympic Studies degree program, which is implemented by the German Sport University Cologne in cooperation with the Autonomous University of Barcelona (Spain), University of Canterbury (New Zealand), Kiel University (Germany), the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul...

+++Problems receiving e-mails to free Microsoft mail addresses+++

Unfortunately, we currently cannot rule out that some of the outgoing mails of the German Sport University to free mailer services of Microsoft are classified as suspicious.

Awarded!

International Fair Play Committee Award for the M.A. Olympic Studies.

Meeting with IOC President Dr. Thomas Bach

Prof. Stephan Wassong met IOC President Dr. Bach at the IOC headquarters in Lausanne on 27th June.

“There is a consensus but tensions prevail.”

Takeaways from the EMPLOYS conference in Rijeka

Prof. Wassong appointed founding member of the International Olympic Academy's Scientific Committee

The International Olympic Academy (IOA), based near antique Olympia in Greece, appointed Univ.-Prof. Dr. Stephan Wassong, Head of the Institute of Sport History and Director of the Olympic Studies Centre Cologne, a founding member of its newly established Scientific Committee.

Solidarity with Ukraine

The Ministry of Culture and Science today met with representatives of universities and other scientific institutions, students, university hospitals and student unions to discuss the current situation surrounding Russia's war of aggression on Ukraine and its impact on science and research.

All parties...

Young Academics Award

The German Sport University Cologne is offering four Young Academics Awards for excellent scientific theses. Graduate students of the GSU are eligible to apply. The call is for “excellent” theses that have been finished in 2021and of which the evaluation is available upon submission. Deadline is...

International Pierre de Coubertin Committee

Prof. Wassong re-elected President of the International Pierre de Coubertin Committee

Information on the exams in winter semester 2021/22

The examination office of the German Sport University Cologne informs all students about the procedure and rules of the upcoming examination phases.

Does England really have a goalkeeper problem? A counterargument

Study: Statistically, English goalkeepers saved not fewer penalties than those of other nations

Fellowship for innovations in digital university teaching

The German Sport University Cologne invites applications for a fellowship in the amount of 50,000 euros for innovations in digital university teaching ("digiFellows") as of 01.03.2022.

mySpoho is new campus management portal

mySpoho is now the central campus management system for all students of the German Sport University Cologne.

Honoring the winners of the photo contest and the DAAD award

The International Office's photo competition winner´s 2021 and the DAAD award winner Marco Leo were honored in a digital ceremony with the International Office.

IOA Anniversary and Olympic Flame Lighting

On the 17th and 18th October 2021 the 60th anniversary of the International Olympic Academy (IOA) was celebrated with a festive and academic programme. Prof. Stephan Wassong, Director of the Olympic Study Centre of the German Sport University Cologne and member of the Olympic Education Commission of the...

Quantifying the role of chance in professional football

A German Sport University Cologne study shows, half of all goals scored are influenced by chance.

Thematic weeks "Sport. Global. Sustainable."

17 Goals and the Global Responsibility of Sport - exciting guest talks as of June, 15th

Sport motivation seminar: Motivating large populations to be physically active - practical approaches

A collaboration of the University of Physical Education (HUN) and the University of Bern (SUI)

Mourning the loss of Prof. Wildor Hollmann

The German Sport University Cologne mourns the loss of its former Institute Director and President, whose name will remain inseparably linked with the Cologne Sport University.

Effect of vibration on short-term neuromuscular performance in cycling

The distinguished journal "Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise" (MSSE) highlights in the current issue an article from the German Sport University on the biomechanics of vibration during road cycling.

Home advantage despite playing behind closed doors

New study proves: Soccer fans are not the main factor in home-field advantage

Thanks and first information on the summer semester 2021

Greetings of President Heiko Strüder and Vice President for Studies, Teaching and Quality Management Jens Kleinert.

This is what Germany's eSports athletes eat

German Sport University Cologne publishes third eSports study

"Deutscher Studienpreis" for doctoral students - apply now!

Young scientists are encouraged to emphasize the social value of their own research achievements and to engage in a public debate about them. The patron of the German Study Award is the President of the "Bundestag", Wolfgang Schäuble.

European Handball Managers complete their first attendance phase in front of the screen

Despite the pandemic, the participants from eight countries are taking on the one-year certificate programme European Handball Manager at the German Sport University Cologne.

Spoho Students Ride Into Christopher Street Day!

By Dirk Smith -

On Sunday, October 11th a diverse group of GSU students packed up the rainbow flags, put on their bike helmets and rode their bicycles in the first ever Christopher Street Day Bicycle Demonstration to celebrate LGBTQI pride.

New rules for the Spoho Campus

The President´s Office of the GSU has adopted a new campus hygiene concept.

The International Office's photo competition

The International Office's photo competition also took place in 2020. From more than 30 entries, the best three pictures were selected by a six-member jury.

International Master’s Degree Programmes

The University of Jyväskylä, one of the largest and most popular multidisciplinary universities in Finland, offers three state-of-the-art programmes in the field of Sport Sciences.

Re-Opening of the Cafeteria

The Bistro Auszeit, or "Cafete" as it is often called at the Spoho, has opened again since Monday, September 28, 2020 with snacks and lunch to take away.

Successful graduation as European Handball Manager in Corona times

Fifth cohort successfully graduated and 14 international participants begin studies.

New President´s Office complete

Marion Steffen is the new Provost of the German Sport University Cologne.

Reopening of Mensa and Cafeteria

Since 18 March 2020, the canteen at the German Sport University Cologne has been closed due to corona. Now there are plans to reopen it.

The Psychological Institute of the German Sport University Cologne is working with researchers in New Zealand in a new DFG project

The project, entitled "Motor heuristics and movement analogies for performance and health", is supported by the German Research Foundation (DFG).

"Online Teaching Award" in the summer semester 2020

Due to the extraordinary situation caused by the Corona virus pandemic in the summer semester 2020, the German Sport University Cologne will be awarding teaching prizes for excellence in online teaching this semester (“Online Teaching Award”).

Tennis: Losers move their heads more often than winners

New study on nonverbal behaviour among professional tennis players

Public statement on the racist incident in the AStA German language course

Please find the public statement here.

Professional football: women vs men

A study on gender differences in professional football shows that there are no differences in tactical performance between women and men.

Important information for applicants

Due to the current situation, the German Sport University Cologne is changing its application and admission procedure for the coming winter semester 2020/21.

New President´s Office starts today

Today on May 20th 2020, the President of the German Sport University Cologne, Univ. Prof. Dr. Heiko Strüder, will begin his second term of office.

Catering on Campus

From Monday, 18th May 2020, the gastronomy in the Hockey-Judo Centre on the Spoho Campus will be open again.

International Olympic Academy: Appointment to the Programme Commission

Prof. Dr. Stephan Wassong has been appointed by the President of the International Olympic Academy (IOA) in Olympia (Greece) to the newly established program commission.

Welcome to the summer semester 2020

On behalf of the President´s Office, Vice-President Prof. Jens Kleinert welcomes all students to the start of a special semester.

Launch of "mySpoho"

In the course of the introduction of the new campus management system (HISinOne), the application and admission tool "APP" will be put into production as a first milestone.

What does isolation feel like?

Together with several European colleagues at the Center for Space Medicine at the Charité Berlin, the GSU is researching the effects of the current contact blockage due to COVID-19.

Exercise reduces caregiver’s burden in dementia care

New exercise programme does not only help patients

Health risks during travels

In reaction to recent events, the Department for Human Resources of the German Sport University Cologne is providing information about possible health risks during travels.

How much stress are Germany's eSports players under

German Sport University Cologne publishes their second “eSport Study"

Foundation Speech of the Olympic Games donated to the IOC

Prof. Wassong delivers a lecture on its historical significance during IOC ceremony.

Sport-related concussions

Altered hand movement behaviour in concussed athletes underlie the diagnosis

Problems of Homophobia and Transphobia in Sport

EU project OUTSPORT publishes its research findings and recommendations for action after a three-year project period

Three new oversea-partners

The GSU is happy to have signed contracts with the Deakin University, Australia, University of Canterbury, New Zealand and the University of Alberta, Canada.

New Vice-Presidents of the German Sport University

GSU has elected the new Vice-Presidents as of 20th May 2020: Jens Kleinert, Hedda Lausberg, Christoph Breuer, Anja Niehoff and Thomas Abel.

New partner university in Canada

As of the 15th of October 2019 the GSU has forged a new partnership with the University of Alberta in Canada. The GSU looks forward to exciting new opportunities.

World Championship Bronze medal for GSU student Maren Lutz

The 20 year old student, together with her partner Sabrina Barm (Augsburg), secured a Bronze medal in the discipline canoe double at the World Championships in the Spanish city of La Seu d‘Urgell (former Olympia venue of Barcelona 1992) by beating the duo from Italy by only 0.03 seconds.

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GSU student Konstanze Klosterhalfen wins Bronze medal at track and field world championships

Konstanze Klosterhalfen came third in the finals of the 5000 meters race and secured bronze medal in a phenomenal time in Doha/Katar.

Icaros: Flight Simulator Home Trainer

The German Sport University carried out research to see whether full-body exergaming in virtual reality can be appropriately applied for training and therapy purposes.

Foundation of the Department of "Training Pedagogy and Martial Research"

Since 1st of August, there is a new department at the German Sport University Cologne: the Department for Training Pedagogy and Martial Research.

DAAD-Award for outstanding academic performance and social engagement

Within the frame of the graduates ceremony at GSU, the International Office awards the so called DAAD-Award to a student with outstanding academic performance and social engagement.

GSU goes Global

The International exchange students had the opportunity of presenting their country, university and culture within the frame of the International Day on 3rd of July.

Teaching Awards 2020

The German Sport University aims at acknowledging excellence in teaching. The prizes are awarded to individuals who make a substantial contribution to the teaching programme of a department, faculty or to the university as a whole. Twelve prizes are awarded each year.

Women vs. Men - Tactical efficiency in football

UEFA promotes study on gender differences in European football with first time usage of position data.

Homophobia and Transphobia in Sport

Today Outsport reaserch team of the German Sport University Cologne published the full report with results of the first EU-wide survey based on direct experiences of LGBTI people in sport.

Urban Forests: Full of Energy

22nd European Forum on Urban Forestry, May 22-24, 2019 Cologne, Germany

President re-elected

University election meeting re-elects Professor Heiko Strüder for a second term of office (period: 20.05.2020-19.05.2024)

International photo competition

The photo competition of the International Office takes place once a year and offers students the opportunity to share their impressions and experiences.

Latest university partnership

With the University of Deakin the GSU has established a further exchange partner in Australia.

Institute of Physiologie and Anatomy becomes the Department of Performance Physiology

Since April 2019 the Institute of Physiologie and Anatomy has been transfered into the institutes of Excercise Training and Sport Informatics.

Waseda University awards Adjunct Associate Professorship

Assistant Professor Tobias Vogt has been awarded with an Adjunct Associate Professorship by the Faculty of Sport Sciences at the Waseda University in Japan.

Position Paper on Potential Impacts of Climate Change on Winter Sports

For the first time, experts of European weather and climate research institutions have issued a joint paper on the impacts of climate change on winter sports. The initiators are the Stiftung Sicherheit im Skisport (SIS, Foundation for Safety of Ski Sports), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), and...

Exercise Can Improve Non-Motor Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease

Researchers Review Evidence of the Effect of Exercise on Non-Motor Symptoms of PD in the Journal of Parkinson’s Disease

Are esports good for your health?

The most alarming aspect of gaming is the long hours that players spend sitting while playing. Professor Ingo Froböse strongly suggests that gamers should take active breaks in between and get away from their screens for a while.

EHF and German Sport University extend cooperation

Education of European handball managers extended until at least 2021

Gaming and Health

German Sport University publishes "eSport Study 2019"

Teaching Awards 2019

The German Sport University Cologne aims at acknowledging excellence in teaching. For this purpose, we have implemented a Teaching Award which amounts to €15,500 of prize money for 2019.

Award for Sandra Rojas Vega

On 22nd November the head of the working group Movement Neurosciences at the Institute of Movement- and Neuroscience of the German Sport University Cologne, Dr. Dr. Sandra Rojas Vega received the "Order Nacional al Mérito en Grado Oficial". This award is the most significant civil award of the Colombian...

Science Slam World Cup

22 young researchers from five continents took part with six finalists entertaining a full Cinenova on Saturday evening at the final.

More than 930 Freshmen at GSU

The GSU started with 6.260 students from more than 85 countries into the winter semester 2018/2019.

Handball managers from 11 countries study at the German Sport University in Cologne

For the first time, participants from America, Asia and Australia are also taking part.

Sportissimo: Join the choir of the German Sport University!

No matter at what level your singing skills might be: If you are a student or staff member, feel free to join the (international) choir of the GSU headed by Dr. Elizabeth Schlüssel.

Recording and publication of any classes at GSU

Recently students have started to record and even publish contents of classes at the GSU.

Hans-Gros-Preis for Dr. Steffen Willwacher

Dr. Steffen Willwacher, Institute of Biomechanics and Orthopaedics, was awarded the Hans-Gros-Preis and will present at the ISBS in Auckland, NZ.

Best Contribution Award 2018 for Dr. Kirstin Hallmann

Dr. Kirstin Hallmann, Institute of Sport Economics and Sport Management, was voted the Vice-President of the Association Internationale D'Experts Scientifiques Du Tourisme (AIEST).

German victory at Wimbledon

Staff of the GSU have analysed the importance of break points in tennis.

The results were published in the European Journal of Sport Science with the title „Tennis serve performance at break points: Approaching practice patterns for coaching“.

Universities for openness, tolerance and against xenophobia

Nationwide campaign by HRK member universities

New Vice-President of Transfer and Information Management Dr. Bettina Rulofs

The German Sport University Cologne has elected a new Vice-President from the Institute of Sociology and Gender Research. Her term of office commenced on 10th July and will last until 19th May 2020.

'The fear of failure can be greater for a defending champion'

Germany is just the latest defending World Cup champion to fail to advance to the knockout stage of the following tournament. Sports psychologist Jens Kleinert spoke to DW about the "curse of the World Cup champion."

When is a football goal most likely to be scored?

Dramatic goals with minutes remaining - the 2018 World Cup has delivered them aplenty. Then again, aren't late goals more likely anyhow due to last-ditch heroics? A German sports scientist crunches the data for DW.

"Deutschlandstipendium" - Apply for a scholarship

In order to participate in the award procedure of the “Deutschlandstipendium” scholarship for the winter semester 2018/2019, the submission of the complete application documents until August 11th 2018 is required. The application period starts on July 2nd 2018.

NASSM Research Fellow Award for Pamela Wicker

PD Dr. Pamela Wicker from the Institute of Sport Economics and Sport Management was awarded with the Research Fellow Award of the North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM).

Official Award Ceremony of the German Research Foundation

Coming November, the German Sport University Cologne will host the Science Slam World Cup 2018 and invite international scientists to attend. The concept was selected for funding as part of the German Research Foundation (DFG) ideas competition. The official award ceremony took place last week.

International Day against Homophobia

Within the framework of an EU project the German Sport University Cologne is conducting research concerning the experiences of lesbians, gays, bisexuals, trans- and intersexuals in sport. The study is accomponied by the social media campagne #yourvoicecounts.

Learning from the experiences of survivors

Final Conference of the European Project VOICE on the investigation of sexual violence in sport

IT-Helpdesk: new opening hours for students

From Monday, 30th April 2018, the IT-Helpdesk of GSU has new opening hours for our students. Personal support you can obtain now every Wednesday from 9am - 12:30 pm and from 2-4 pm.

Visit by Delegation from National Taiwan Sport Unviversity (NTSU)

From Sunday 15th of April until 18th three esteemed colleagues from the partner university NTSU (National Taiwan Sport University) visited the GSU to meet with fellow researchers and view the campus facilities.

Science Slam World Cup 2018

During the year of the FIFA World Cup Germany’s only sport university is organizing the Science Slam World Cup 2018 and by this is implementing its successful concept as awarded by the German Research Foundation (DFG).

Physical activity and fitness – an effective approach against dementia?

A new therapeutic approach to improve cognitive impairment might lower the risk for dementia

Countdown to the UEFA-U17-European Championship in England

Since approx. one and a half years Martin Jedrusiak-Jung from the Institute of Professional Sport Education and Sport Qualifications is Co-Trainer for the players of the year 2001 at the German Football Association (DFB). After 23 international matches and seven training courses he is now looking forward...

48,9% pass the Physical Aptitude Test

On 6th and 7th of February, once again the Physical Aptitude Test took place at the German Sport University. Overall, approx. 1000 applicants signed up for the test which is the first hurdle on the way to their studies at GSU.

A tour through South and Central America

The president of the German Sport University Cologne, Univ.-Prof. Dr. Heiko Strüder, and the head of the International Office, Dr. Gerard King, have been travelling throughout South and Central America to visit several of GSU´s partner universities.

Science Slam World Cup

2018 is the year of the soccer World Cup. According to the soccer tournament, the Science Slam World Cup is an international competition for young researchers from all continents to present their own research in a brief and lively science slam format.

Professional software for M.A. Game Analysis

The Institute of Training and Computer Science in Sport prolongs its cooperation with the STATS Analytics Deutschland GmbH in the context of the Master's course M.A. Game Analysis.

Cologne´s Team of the Year 2017?

The DSHS SnowTrex Cologne female Volleyball team has the great honour of being nominated for Cologne´s team of the year 2017. The second league champions are now waiting for the public online election which determines the five finalists by 27th February.

Werner Sonnenschein has passed away

The former head of the International Office, Werner Sonnenschein, passed away on 20th December 2017 at the age of 75.

Paper-Award for Pamela Wicker

PD Dr. Pamela Wicker, senior lecturer at the Institute of Sport Economics and Sport Management, was awarded the SMAANZ best paper at the conference of the Sport Management Association, Australia & New Zealand.

70 years GSU

Happy Birthday GSU! On the 29th of November 1947 the German Sport University Cologne was officially opened.

Research funding through the Badminton World Federation (BWF)

The Institute of Professional Sport Education and Sport Qualifications has been awarded with the BWF funding for their project "A comprehensive analysis of the Rally-Point-System from 2006 to 2017: effects on game characteristics in top-level Badminton matches“.

For an open-minded university & society

The senate of the German Sport University rejects the planned introduction of tuition fees for students from non-EU states and emphasises the importance of a fair, state-related financing of education.

Are long jumpers with below the knee amputations at an advantage or disadvantage?

Paper has been published on Markus Rehm

International Day

The International Day on the 7th December offers students of the German Sport University the opportunity of a little world tour. Information on the respective universities are served together with regional specialities, food, drinks whilst engaging in conversation.

First students from Taiwan at GSU

After the German Sport University Cologne and the National Taiwan Sport University have sucessfully entered into a partnership in February 2017, it is a great honour for GSU to welcome the first two exchange students from Taiwan for the ongoing winter semester.

Employees want to sit down less and walk more during work days

Desk-based workers would like to spend less time sitting down and more time walking or doing physical activity as part of their working day, research published in the open access journal BMC Research Notes suggests. To match these preferences, health promotion activities to reduce sitting time in the...

Diagoras: International Academic Journal on Olympic Studies

The Olympic Studies Center (OSC) at the German Sport University Cologne has co-founded the electronic journal Diagoras: International Academic Journal on Olympic Studies with the OSCs of the University of Christchurch's in New Zealand and the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB). The journal’s...

Fabian Hambüchen honoured

Olympic gold medallist and GSU student Fabian Hambüchen was honoured with the "Silberne Ehrennadel" for his excellent performances in 2016!

Increase in external funds

In the year 2015 Professors at German universities (excluding medical institutions) raised third-party funds on average of 257.600 Euro (+0,5% compared to 2014).

Powerful VOICE European Workshop

Within the scope of the EU-funded VOICE project, a European Workshop was organised in Cologne, Germany, between September 25 and 29, 2017, bringing forward voices for truth and dignity from victims and survivors of sexual harassment, violence and abuse.

M.A. Olympic Studies: Ongoing financial support of the IOC

The international part-time study programme M.A. Olympic Studies, which is organized by the Olympic Studies Centre (OSC) of the GSU, has been granted a continuation of its ongoing financial support provided by the IOC for the years 2017 and 2018.

Free Tickets to the philharmonic hall

The Cologne philharmonic orchestra is offering a wonderful opportunity for the freshmen of the German Sport University: As of today 80 vouchers are available at the InfoPoint.

Welcome to GSU!!

With the start of the winter term 2017/2018 the German Sport University welcomes more than 800 new students from all over the world.

GSU team takes part in Olympia seminar in Olympia/Greece

For the 10th time the sport scientific Olympia seminar of the German Olympic Academy took part from the 02nd - 10th of September 2017 - once again hosted by the International Olympic Acadamy in Olympia/Greece. A team of the German Sport University Cologne has taken this opportunity to undertake a study...

Germany´s track and field athletes shine at the university games in Taipeh

Dr. Norbert Stein, lecturer and representative of high performance sport at GSU, led 26 track and field athletes on a very successful winning streak in Taipeh.

Internship overseas - Deadline extension

Students wishing to do an internship in 2017 for at least six weeks have the opportunity of applying for a PROMOS scholarship.

Scholarship for exchange semester in India

The International Offic of GSU is offering an exclusive scholarship for an exchange semester at its partner university Lakshmibai National Institute for Physical Education in Gwalior, India.

Growing up with anabolic agents

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Wilhelm Schänzer, Head of the Institute of Biochemistry and the WADA accredited Anti-Doping Lab retires

Admission process at GSU ongoing...

The admission processes for the Bachelor´s and Master´s programs for the upcoming winter term at GSU are in full swing

Gold for Konstanze Klosterhalfen

GSU student Konstanze Klosterhalfen wins Gold over 1500m in 4:10,30 minutes at the European championships (U23) in Bydgoszcz, Poland.

Graduation ceremony 2017

Once again, the GSU will be hosting its in-house graduation ceremony for graduates, parents, friends, alumni and VIP guests on 8th of July 2017.

International Day - Haggis and Fisu

The International Day on the 4th of July offered students of the German Sport University the opportunity of a little world tour. Information on the respective universities were served together with regional specialities, food, drinks whilst engaging in physical activities.

Bridging the Gap between Science and Practice

The 35th International Conference on Biomechanics in Sports was held in Cologne, Germany from June 14th until June 18th on the campus of the German Sport University of Cologne.

The first international graduates of the European Handball Manager

On the 2nd of June 2017 the 18 successful participants of the European Handball Manager (EHM) degree received their graduation certificate from the honory President of the European Handball Federation Jean Brihault.

Be a Winner … in Sports and at Work

European Research Project Examines the Dual Careers of Elite Athletes

Visit to Australian and New Zealand partner universities

The President, Univ.-Prof. Dr. Heiko Strüder, Vice-President Univ.-Prof. Dr. Stefan Schneider and Head of International Office, Dr. Gerard King, visited partner universities from Australia and New Zealand in March 2017.

Voices for truth and dignity (VOICE) - report meeting in Vienna

On February 23 and 24, partners in the European project VOICE met for a report meeting in Vienna, Austria. The project focuses on combating sexual violence and harassment in European sport through research and by listening to voices of those affected, promoting safe sporting environments and freedom from...

Fan Aggression: The Counterproductive Effects of Playing Down Rivalries

Research of the German Sport University Cologne proves Club Officials wrong: Playing down football rivalries promotes aggression while acknowledging conflict reduces tension between rival fans.

Master´s day 2017

You are interested in studying in one of our nine Master's degrees? Then visit our Master's day where you can obtain detailed information about our consecutive Master's degree courses at GSU.

Visit by Japanese delegation from Tenri University

From 16.02.2017 onward a Japanese delegation from Tenri University comprising students and staff are visiting the German Sport University Cologne.

Partnership with Sport University from Taiwan

The German Sport University is glad to announce a new partnership with the National Taiwan Sport University which provides our students with further possibilities to go abroad.

Partnership with India´s renowned Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education

On the 01.02.2017 Prof. Dilip Kumar Dureha, Vice-President of the Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education (LNIPE), and Prof. Dr. Dr. Stefan Schneider, Vice-President of External Relations and Knowledge Management of the German Sport University Cologne, signed a cooperation agreement between...

Research funds of the German Sport University

With the aim to provide young researchers the opportunity to implement their own research ideas while expanding their individual profile the German Sport University offers two internal research funds: call no. 3 and 4. Deadline of application is the 20th of March 2017.

GSU students at the Sportmanagement Game in Groningen

For more than ten years students from all over Europe come together in Groningen to apply the theoretical background from their studies in an interactive environment and based on typical examples from the practice.

Award ceremony for the Deutschlandstipendium

22 students have been awarded with the Deutschlandstipendium on the 14th of November at the Playa.

International Congress on Sports Science and Yoga 2017

The International Congress on Sport Science and Yoga aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and research scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results on all aspects of Sport Science and Yoga.

European Handball Manager – Start of the second course

31 October sees the start of the first phase of attendance at the German Sport University, Cologne.

International reception of Cologne´s universities

Jens Kleinert, Vice President at GSU, welcomed all international students and guest researchers on behalf of all Cologne´s universities in the city hall of Cologne

Adjunct Professor at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand

On the 01st of October, Univ.-Prof. Dr. Stephan Wassong, head of the Institute of Sport History and Director of the Center of Olympic Studies, was appointed as adjunct professor at the University of Canterbury in New Zealand.

GSU funding opportunities for research

For the second time the German Sport University is offering various funding opportunities to support young researchers in different stages of their scientific career.

True Winner: Agreement signed

This weekend, the German tennis player Angelique Kerber competes in the Wimbledon final. These days, a team from the German Sport University Cologne could also score a big point at London’s traditional tournament.

Visit from Shanghai

16 students from the Shanghai University of Sport (SUS) are currently visiting the German Sport University.

Advantage or disadvantage for long jumper Markus Rehm?

Invitation to the press conference - 30th of May 2016, 10 am, The German Sport & Olympic Museum.

My-AHA: Active and healthy ageing

EU-project to fight age-related frailty started at the Institute of Movement and Sport Gerontology. Altogether, 16 European and non-European partners are involved.

Kick-Off for the European project VOICE

The Institute of Sport Sociology and Gender Studies starts a new EU-project which is devoted to sexual violence in European sport

Two new Master´s degrees launched

Two new Master´s degrees have been incorporated into the study program of the German Sport University Cologne

Science shows that eSports professionals are real athletes

Scientists at the German Sports University have conducted a study of eSports athletes and they were surprised by their results. Read more on dw.com.

GSU and Bloomsburg University consolidate their young partnership

After the start of this partnership in 2014, both Presidents point the way to a promising and fruitful collaboration in the future.

SUNY Cortland and GSU continue partnership

Presidents Erik Bitterbaum (SUNY Cortland) and Heiko Strueder (German Sport University Cologne) celebrate more than 40 years of university partnership and an extension of the existing partnership agreement on occasion of Professor Strueder's visit to SUNY Cortland.

European Association for Sport Management

During the General Assembly last Friday EASM members elected new board members. One of the new board members is Stefan Walzel, Institute of Sport Economics and Sportmanagement.

"European Handball Manager" launches

World champions Fritz and Glandorf choose new professional qualification offered by German Sport University.

Stephan Wassong selected as reviewer of the IOC

Prof. Dr. Stephan Wassong has been selected as reviewer of the “Advanced Olympic Research Grant Programme” of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

New qualification for handball managers

The EHF and the German Sport University Cologne have announced a cooperation that will see the introduction of a tailor-made education course for European handball managers from the beginning of the 2015/16 season.

M.A. Olympic Studies

The main objective of the unique degree programme M.A. Olympic Studies is to provide the students with an interdisciplinary knowledge about the Olympic Movement.

M.Sc. Sport Management

The M.Sc. Sport Management is a highly research oriented degree programme emphasizing an international perspective.