We are excited to welcome two new World Leisure Centers of Excellence (WLCE) to our prestigious international network of higher education institutions who have committed to advancing graduate and post-graduate education and research in the fields of play, recreation, arts, culture, sports, festivals, health and wellness, travel, and tourism—all with a global perspective.
Our new WLCEs are:
Western Sydney University
Through cutting-edge and collaborative teaching, research and community engagement, and with a commitment to sustainability principles, the Centre of Excellence at Western Sydney University aims to contribute to creating a thriving, inclusive, and resilient community in which all members enjoy their human right to leisure. Read more about everything WSU offers…
Hungarian University of Sports Science
The Hungarian University of Sports Science (HUSS) is Hungary’s oldest and most comprehensive institution dedicated to sports, physical education and active leisure. Located in Budapest, HUSS offers a range of programs, including BSc, MSc, and PhD degrees in fields such as Recreation Management and Health Promotion, Physical Education, Sport Management, Sports Coaching, Adapted Physical Education. Read more about everything HUSS offers…
If you are interested in establishing your own institution as a WLCE, please see the Opportunities section of February 2025 newsletter!