Rectors Conference officially opened

Rectors Conference officially opened

Besides sport events European Universities Games will be the home also for educational events where we will discuss about the development of University Sports. The most important event, the Rectors Conference, started on Saturday at the University of Coimbra. Title of this years conference is “Organization and Management Model of University Sport”.

European Universities Sports Association (EUSA) President Mr. Adam Roczek had the privilege to welcome Rectors who will take part at the Rectors Conference. After him, the host, rector of the University of Coimbra, Mr. Joao Gabriel Silva welcomed everyone to the “City of Students” and home of one of the oldest Universities in the world. FISU President Mr. Oleg Matytsin also welcomed all the guest on behalf of his organization as well as Secretary of State of Youth and Sport of the Government of Portugal, Mr. João Paulo Rebelo.

During the day rectors will take part in the two sessions regarding progress of University sport. First is the round table on “Promoting Dual Career: a key issue for educational system” while the second one will be dedicated to “Constraints and solutions to achieve a sustainable model of University Sport”.