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.
👉 To the job posting

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.

In the summer semester of 2025, students of the Bachelor's program Human Movement in Sports and Exercise had the unique opportunity to apply their theoretical knowledge directly to sports practice. As part of the seminar "Physical Training in Elite Sports – Tailored Physical Training for Female Rugby Players," they worked closely with the Rugby Tourists Münster, a women’s rugby sevens team with one clear goal: qualifying for the German Championships in August.
 

On 23 July 2025, a diverse and colourful examination show took place in front of a sold-out audience of around 1000 guests and guests of honour.  
Well over 100 active participants - cooperating clubs, university sports, the student council and the IfS working group on forces and students - put on a programme full of highlights and breathtaking show acts. A special highlight was the live broadcast by WDR directly from the show. Markus Jürgens gave us goosebumps with his world record attempt to run backwards on the treadmill for six hours.