To mark the 100th anniversary of the Institute of Sports Science, Kai Reinhart and Michael Krüger have published a special edition of the journal STADION, which was officially presented at the IfS anniversary celebration (16 September 2025). It focuses on the history of the IfS in Münster, but also covers numerous other exemplary sports science institutions in Germany and around the world.

Prof. Eric Eils will take up a  visiting professorship in training science and sports medicine at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg in the winter term25/26. We wish him every success and a fruitful semester in Halle (Saale).

We are delighted to launch TBrainBoost ERA week 1.0 at the University of Münster, Germany.
Topic: Sports science at a glance – research and practical applications
This ERA Week brings together experts, researchers and practitioners to exchange ideas, share insights and discuss practical approaches to research and knowledge transfer on healthy ageing. The programme includes lectures, transfer workshops and intersectoral exchange on the topics of sport, healthy ageing and transfer into practice.

Since the beginning of the year, intensive work has been carried out on this publication in all areas of work and beyond. Our commemorative publication was officially presented at the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Institute of Sports Science. Almost 250 pages contain history and stories, facts and figures, and many pictures that give an impression of the diverse developments at the Institute and invite readers to leaf through, browse, reminisce, and marvel. In addition to the limited print edition, the commemorative publication is also available online.
 

As part of the dvs-Hochschultag 2025, three selected finalists will present their scientific work in a creative and entertaining way on Wednesday, 17 September 2025, at 7 p.m. in Lecture Hall H1. The evening will be hosted by cabaret artist Thomas Philipzen. 
The audience can look forward to exciting insights into current sports science research, acrobatic highlights by the show team and the joint decision on the winner. The event is open to conference participants and the interested public. Everyone is welcome! 

All information about the Science Slam can be found here.

 

The Institute of Sports Science at the University of Münster is offering a 65% doctoral position in the field of sports education. We are looking for applicants with a relevant university degree and an interest in research and teaching.
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In our PROGRESS study, published in Frontiers in Aging, we are investigating an innovative prevention program for nursing homes. Using a cluster-randomized, controlled crossover design, we are examining the influence of behavioral and environmental prevention measures promoting physical activity on the physical activity and functional ability of residents. The goal is to establish everyday, sustainable exercise promotion in nursing facilities.
 

Dr. Rosemary Dubbeldam, Lena Kloock, and André Schwarze participated in the 30th Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics in Stockholm. As part of the event, they presented their research focuses in individual talks. The international conference also offered an excellent opportunity to discuss current developments in the field of biomechanics and to establish new scientific collaborations.