We’re proud to share that LSBU sports scholar Jennifer Eduwu (a 3rd year nursing student) represented Great Britain Students at the FISU World University Games this summer, competing in the 100m and 200m events. Held in Germany’s Rhine-Ruhr region, the Games brought together more than 10,000 student athletes from around the globe. Jennifer’s selection for Team GB was a huge achievement, reflecting her incredible talent, work ethic and a hugely successful 24/25 season.

As both a GB level athlete and a third-year nursing student, Jennifer successfully balanced the demands of her studies with the challenges of training and competing at the highest level. When asked how the LSBU Sports scholarship programme supported her in navigating this balance, Jennifer claimed “Once I got the scholarship, it felt like a bridge connecting my academics and my sport – and it was like a weight lifted off my shoulders” Jennifer Eduwu.

Reflecting on Jennifer’s performances across the year, they have been nothing short of exceptional. After becoming the British U23 100m champion at the English Athletics Championships, she then played a key role in the England Senior Athletics Team, helping secure gold in the 100m relay at the Manchester International. At BUCS’ (British Universities & Colleges Sport), nationals event (February 2025), she finished 4th in the 60m race. At BUCS Outdoors in May, she came 5th in the 100m and 4th in the 200m. Only this week, her momentum continued at the FISU World University Games, where she reached the semi-finals of the 100m, running 11.99 seconds. She also competed strongly in the 200m heats representing Team GB students twice in one set of games.

Overall, Jennifer’s achievements this year reflect her exceptional determination, athleticism, and her outstanding commitment to sport. At LSBU, we’re incredibly proud of her successes and are hugely excited to see what’s next!