The year-long competition for the UJEP Rector’s Cup is now underway
Six sporting disciplines, eight faculties and one Rector’s Challenge Cup. UJEP is launching a year-long series of sporting competitions in which students can test their skills, enjoy shared sporting experiences and, at the same time, earn points for their faculty. The first event kicks off today, 13 October, with a cross-country run. Will you be joining in?
The UJEP Rector’s Cup 2026/2027 competition will bring students together across the university through six sporting championships. There’s something for everyone – runners, swimmers, fans of team sports and those who prefer esports. The championships are not just individual competitions. Each discipline presents a new opportunity to represent your faculty and contribute to its position in the overall rankings. The faculty with the best overall result will win the UJEP Rector’s Challenge Cup.
And you don’t have to be a professional athlete! What matters is the desire to get involved, try something new and enjoy the sporting atmosphere. Points are awarded not only for podium finishes, but also for taking part. Every competitor can therefore contribute to the overall result.
Six disciplines, six opportunities to score points
In the 2026/2027 academic year, we can look forward to:
13 October 2026 – Cross-country run
1 December 2026 – Orienteering
16 December 2026 – Swimming
9 March 2027 – Esports
April 2027 – Rowing
5 May 2027 – Beach volleyball
Every point counts. Help the Faculty of Science win the cup!
Athletes earn points towards the year-round ranking based on their results in individual competitions. First place is worth 40 points, but simply taking part can earn 20 points.
Six sporting disciplines, eight faculties and one Rector’s Challenge Cup. UJEP kicks off
Participants’ results also count towards the faculties’ overall rankings. The most successful faculty will take home the UJEP Rector’s Challenge Cup at the end of the competition.
Choose your sport, get involved and let’s work together to score points for the UJEP Faculty of Science!
Detailed rules, registration and up-to-date information on the individual championships can be found on the UJEP Sports Championships page.
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