The opening day of the Conference 2026 brought together institution staff members, student officers and BUCS partners for a packed programme of keynote speakers, practical workshops and networking opportunities at Durham University.

Following a successful review at the end of its probation year, the Regional Flag Football Series will now be fully adopted into the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Programme from the 2026-27 season.

University cricket faces a familiar problem. Packed fixture lists, multiple teams competing for pitch time, growing student participation, and a natural grass surface that simply cannot keep up.

We are delighted to share the most recent Rugby League Impact Report that summarises the last four years of funding.