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Sports have long connected people, but few initiatives combined competition, community, and purpose as effectively as “Row for Your Uni – Autumn Challenge 2025.” Held across seven Hungarian universities, the project inspired students to get active on rowing ergometers while collecting community kilometers and embracing health awareness, teamwork, and shared motivation.
Throughout November 2025, campuses from Károli Gáspár University to the University of Physical Education became vibrant spaces filled with activity and encouragement. Each university hosted its own six-hour event, where students aimed to row the number of meters matching the age of their institution, a symbolic gesture linking tradition and student spirit
For many participants, the event was more than a physical challenge, it was an invitation to feel part of a national movement. The “Row for Your Uni” series also served as the lead-up to a major national ergometer initiative planned for spring 2026, making its communication strategy essential
Under Papi’s leadership, Consoulution guided the project from concept to execution. Our team worked on the creative materials, developing both online and offline posters, graphic layouts, and event identity based on the federation’s brand guidelines. We supported the event by ensuring the full onsite experience was complete, providing printed visuals, and a cohesive visual environment that reflected the campaign’s spirit.
Beyond the physical spaces, our social media team created engaging digital content, producing a structured flow of posts, stories. From pre-event teasers to on-site highlights and post-event recaps, the communication captured the energy of the challenge and connected campuses across the country.
Each day of the tour brought the event to a new university, from Eötvös Loránd University to Semmelweis University and Óbuda University. Every location featured five Concept2 machines, a dedicated digital display system, and a registration platform to track participant results
The friendly atmosphere encouraged students to participate at their own rhythm, whether competitively or casually. Every meter rowed was recorded and forwarded to the communications team, allowing for accurate daily summaries and fueling a sense of shared accomplishment.
While the challenge unfolded over seven days, its influence extended far beyond. The autumn series became an energetic warm-up for the 2026 National Ergometer Challenge, aimed at bringing thousands of Hungarians into a shared celebration of movement and health.
The message stayed clear: “Row for your university. Every meter counts — and this autumn was only the warm-up for spring.”
Finally, the 2025 pilot demonstrated how sport can unite campuses, inspire communities, and strengthen the connection between education, health, and national identity. It was never only about rowing, it was about moving forward, together.
