Healthy Campuses

University students often struggle to balance study, work and social commitments, resulting in low levels of physical activity despite its well-established benefits for health and learning. Researchers from a German University examined the day-to-day relationship between physical activity, stress, recovery and academic performance among university students during a 10-day study period. Students who engaged in […]

University students experience high rates of psychological distress, poor mental health, and declining wellbeing, all of which can negatively affect academic performance and student retention. Researchers from the University of Newcastle have developed the PEAK (Mood, Mind and Marks) program to address growing concerns about student mental health, wellbeing and academic performance. Using behavioural science, […]

University students are often portrayed as being at greater risk of mental health problems than their non-student peers, but new Australian research suggests the picture may be more complex. Researchers from the University of Canberra compared the mental health and wellbeing of more than 1,700 young Australians and found no meaningful differences in overall psychological […]

Senior leaders from the Federation of Chinese University and School Sports (FOCUSS) concluded a study visit across Australia’s eastern seaboard in late May 2026, exploring how universities are leveraging sport, physical activity and institutional wellbeing frameworks to support student success and healthier campus communities. The high-level tour, facilitated by UniSport Australia (UniSport), provided an immersive […]

UniSport Australia is excited to announce that the University of Wollongong (UOW) has joined the global FISU Healthy Campus program, reflecting their commitment to embedding wellbeing and active living into the university experience.   Central to UOW’s approach to student health and wellbeing is UOW Pulse, the university’s not-for-profit campus-services arm that delivers a wide range of programs and initiatives designed […]

Sexual violence remains a critical risk to student safety and wellbeing, and this Australian study demonstrates the potential of scalable digital interventions to address it. Led by researchers at The University of Queensland, the study evaluated a university-wide online module focused on consent, bystander intervention, and responding to disclosures. The results showed meaningful improvements in […]

Australian university students are at a life stage where sexual health risks are higher, yet many are not accessing the services designed to support them. This large Australian study, led by researchers from The University of Queensland with collaboration from multiple institutions, surveyed 4,291 students across five universities to understand how and why students use […]

Alcohol advertising on social media is a constant presence for young Australian university students, raising concerns about how online environments may normalise drinking and influence risky alcohol behaviours. In a University of Queensland study, 125 students aged 17–24 scrolled Facebook or Instagram for 30 minutes and recorded every alcohol ad they saw. On average, students […]

UniSport Australia (UniSport) is proud to welcome The University of Queensland (UQ) to the FISU Healthy Campus program, advancing their dedication to fostering a thriving campus environment that prioritises the health and wellbeing of the UQ community.  UQ’s decision to join Healthy Campus aligns with its Strategic Plan 2026-2029, which has a focus on enhancing the student experience through strengthened support services and a strong sense of belonging across campus. It also builds on […]

Students are at an increased risk of experiencing mental health challenges during the transition to university, a period that can also negatively impact their diet quality. This systematic review, inclusive of existing international studies, aimed to investigate the relationship between student eating habits and their mental wellbeing. The findings reported that students with healthier diets […]