2016
RECTORS’ CONFERENCE
At the occasion of the 2016 European Universities Games in Zagreb-
Rijeka, a special Rectors’ Conference took place in Opatija and
Rijeka and concluded in Zagreb between July 11 and 14.
The event brought together a number of
university rectors and authorities from
across the continent to discuss various as-
pects concerning sporting activities within
the university environment.
Following a number of introductory ad-
dresses by prominent figures present, the
main plenary was opened with a discus-
sion surrounding dual careers, where the
overall agreement was that young people
should be provided with the opportunity
to participate in both academic and sport
activities in order for them to enjoy the full
university experience.
In the roundtable that followed, the
benefits of physical activity, the problems
of top athletes and employment and
inclusion of athletes and volunteers with
disabilities were discussed.The conference concluded with the adop-
tion of a Memorandum of Understand-
ing that recognised the importance of
university sport.