Changchun 2027 FISU World Conference Call for Papers

The FISU World University Games – also known as FISU Universiade – is a multi-sport event staged every two years. This celebration of international university sports draws thousands of student-athletes together to compete, making it among the world’s largest and most prestigious multi-sport events.

The FISU Universiade is, however, not only a major sporting occasion, but also a multi-faceted, intercultural event. With its origin dating back to 1960, the FISU World Conference is a core element and the academic highlight of the Universiade. The FISU World Conference creates a platform for interdisciplinary scientific exchange and stimulates research and creativity beyond the scope of academia.

Changchun 2027 FISU World Conference is hosted by FISU, and is organised by the Executive Committee of Changchun 2027 FISU Winter Universiade and Jilin Sport University.

The organising committee of the conference will invite representatives from international authoritative organisations such as UNESCO, IOC, FISU, and high-level academic experts and Olympic champions to attend the event, sharing the most advanced and cutting-edge academic resources and promoting the integration and innovation of university sports science research. We welcome all experts and scholars who are engaged in university sports and related research fields to participate in this conference.

Event dates

16-18 January 2027

Event venue

Changchun, Changchun International Movie Metropolis Wanda Vista Wenhua Hotel

Event language

English

Conference Packages

The registration fee for the participants is 600 CNY (About 75 €) (which includes lunches, coffee breaks, city cultural activities in Changchun, conference package, participation certificate, and paperback conference proceedings) or 700 CNY (About 88 €) (which includes dinner, lunches, coffee breaks, city cultural activities in Changchun, conference package, participation certificate, and paperback conference proceedings). Accommodation and travel expenses are not included.

Conference accommodation

Besides Wenhua Hotel, other options are available at a price range of 350-850CNY/day (45-105€/day). Participants need to book hotel rooms in advance.

Theme

University Sport in Action: Innovation, Education and Sustainability at the Heart of the Winter Universiade

Subthemes

(1)University Sport as a Living Laboratory: Holistic Research on Ice & Snow Sports Science and Multiculturalism

Recommended topics/ examples of focus areas:

•Winter sport performance science (e.g., sports medicine, sports nutrition, biomechanics, coaching, recovery, rehabilitation)

•Management, governance, and legacy of (university) sport events

•Technology in winter sports (e.g., data, equipment and materials, AI, performance tracking)

•Global exchanges, cultural dialogues, and community-building through (winter) sports

•Comparative study of (university) sports systems

(2) University Sport, Education and Dual Careers: Synergistic Development of Academic Education and Athletic Sports

Recommended topics/ examples of focus areas:

•Dual career programmes

•Athlete wellbeing and mental health

•Educational attributes of sports and sports ethics

•Skills development through (university) sport

•Employability and leadership development

(3) Future Ecosystem: Innovation-Driven and Sustainable Development of University Sport

Recommended topics/ examples of focus areas:

•Climate change and sustainable event management in winter environments

•Green campuses and sustainable sport facilities

•Digital transformation in (university) sport

•Smart technologies and innovation ecosystems

•Social sustainability and inclusive participation (e.g., disabilities)

Conference format

Keynote lectures, panel discussions, thematic sessions, poster session

Important dates

Opening of abstract submission: 16 April 2026

Closing of abstract submission: 15 July 2026

Abstract acceptance notification deadline: 31 August 2026

Conference registration: 1 September 2026 – 30 November 2026

Abstract submission guidelines and information

We warmly invite submissions for oral and poster presentations addressing the main theme and subthemes of the conference.

Authors are required to submit their abstract online(https://fisu2027.scimeeting.cn/cn/user/login/13843) by 15 July 2026.

Abstracts must be submitted in English, and presentations (both oral and poster) have to be conducted in English.

Abstract submission requirements:

1). The author shall ensure the authenticity and objectivity of the content of the paper, and shall be responsible for the article. The abstract is required to have not been published publicly, and there is no academic misconduct.

2). The format (WORD) requirements are as follows:

All wording should be in English utilizing; correct spelling, grammar, and proper contextual word usage. All acronyms are required to be first fully defined at least once within the body of the abstract prior to any other uses. No brand names are permitted within the submitted abstract. All abstract submissions must follow formats demonstrated in the examples below.

a.The abstract’s main body should not exceed 800 words (not including spaces / title / subheadings / author block).

b.The title of the abstract is limited to 25 words.

c.The body of the abstract includes the following “sections”: PURPOSE, METHODS, FINDINGS, RESULTS, CONCLUSION. There is no restriction on the content of the abstract for social science articles.

d.Include the names, institutional affiliations, and emails of all authors. Names should include full first name, middle initial (optional), & full last name. DO NOT list degrees, certifications.

e.The abstract should include 3 to 6 key words.

f.Reference citations, photos, illustrations, graphs, tables, charts, etc. are NOT permitted within the abstract’s text.

3). Each person can only submit 2 abstracts as the first author.

Abstracts will be reviewed by the members of the Conference Scientific Committee. Notification of the acceptance of abstracts will be provided by 31 August 2026.

Abstract submission is free of charge.

The best paper presentation and the best poster will be awarded during the closing ceremony.

Oral presentations

Each author can present only one paper as the lead author, and his/her name can appear on up to two additional papers as second or additional author, but not as the presenter.

Oral presentations will follow a 15/5 format, 15 minutes of presentation followed by 5 minutes for questions/ comments.

Poster presentations

Poster presentations will be held in a dedicated poster session.

Posters should use an A0 portrait for the session.

If there is a limited number of posters and a dedicated session cannot be organised, authors may be invited to adapt their poster into an oral presentation.

Contact details

Ms. Wang Xiaolin, Jilin Sport University, 2027fisuwc@jlsu.edu.cn

Dr. Bertrand Fincoeur, FISU, b.fincoeur@fisu.net

Privacy and Intellectual Property, Usage rights

Authors guarantee that their abstract, any additionally submitted documents and their presentation do not contain any content which is illegal, blasphemous, defamatory, indecent, or which infringes the rights of any third parties including any intellectual property rights. Speakers confirm that their presentation does not violate any proprietary or personal rights of others (including, but not limited to, any copyright, trademark, or privacy rights).

For the abstract, any additionally submitted documents and their presentations, the speakers grant the conference organisers and FISU the necessary usage rights for the promotion of the presentation (e.g., in print media, social media, newsletters, mailings), inclusion in the Conference programme (print and online), recording and live broadcasting of the session, and making the recording and slides available on the Conference portal.