Great joy at the Institute of Sport and Exercise Sciences: Christiane Bohn has been awarded the 2025 Ars legendi Faculty Award in Sport Science. The jury was particularly impressed by Christiane Bohn’s ability to combine academic expertise, a strong practical focus, pedagogical sensitivity and exceptionally supportive guidance for students. Through her teaching, she makes important contributions in areas including adapted physical education, psychomotor education and teacher training.

On 9 July 2026, several members of our research group attended the DUMMY CRASHTEST MEASURE User Meeting at the crash test facility in Münster. The diverse programme of presentations provided valuable insights into current developments in biofidelic dummies, measurement technology, and the analysis of loading and injury mechanisms. A particular highlight was the live high-speed crash test involving three vehicles.

Having successfully defended her doctoral thesis on 7 July 2026, Meike Gerlach has successfully completed her PhD in Movement Science. Her thesis is entitled 'Biomechanical Sprint Analysis – External Factors Influencing Joint Kinetics and Performance'. The disputation was conducted by Prof. Dr. Heiko Wagner, Dr. Stefan Hochstein and Prof. Dr. Michael Brach.

Last Friday, the Department of Movement Science, formerly Sport Biomechanics at the Institute of Sport and Exercise Sciences (IfS) at the University of Münster, celebrated its 50th anniversary. To mark this special occasion, current and former staff members gathered for a festive reunion. We were especially pleased to welcome Professor Klaus Nicol as our guest of honor. Between 1979 and 2001, he played a key role in establishing and successfully developing the Chair of Sport Biomechanics.