University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) participated in the FISU World Forum 2026 in Östersund, Sweden, held under the theme “Active Body, Healthy Mind: How Impactful Sport Can Be at Universities”. The forum brought together students, university sports leaders, academics, and experts to discuss the role of sport, physical activity, and wellness in university life.
As a Platinum-label university under the FISU Healthy Campus Programme, UDST shared its approach to leveraging an inclusive and supportive campus environment. Representing UDST, Megan Skeels, head of Wellness and Health Promotion at the Sport and Wellness Directorate, joined the Healthy Campus panel alongside representatives from Umeå University and the University of Calgary. UDST also participated in workshops focused on the FISU Healthy Campus Programme, and UDST delegates, led by Hamad al-Kuwari, director of Sport & Wellness at UDST, met with FISU president Leonz Eder and secretary-general and CEO Matthias Remund to exchange perspectives and explore opportunities to further strengthen collaboration between UDST and FISU.
Dr Salem Al-Naemi, president of UDST, said: “At UDST, we believe that wellness is fundamental to student success and must be embedded into the culture of the University. Our commitment to the FISU Healthy Campus Programme reflects our vision of creating an environment where students, faculty and staff are supported holistically and empowered with the knowledge, resources and opportunities they need to thrive. Through strong leadership, collaboration and student engagement, we continue to advance a campus culture where wellness is not an additional initiative, but an integral part of the university experience.”
Fernando Parente, FISU deputy secretary general and director of education and development, said: "The theme of this year's Forum, Active Body, Healthy Mind, captures exactly what UDST has built on its campus, achieving Platinum status within the Healthy Campus Programme is not just a label, it is proof that student and staff wellbeing can become part of an institution's culture. We look forward to continuing this journey together."
