For students
Students are an important part of the Una Europa community.
As a student, the Una Europa community at Leiden offers you many opportunities. Here are three reasons to get involved.
- Meet, work with and learn from students at 11 universities across Europe.
- Attend Una Europa summer and winter schools.
- Represent Leiden University at events such as the yearly Una Europa Student Congress.
Will Chan
Student at the Una Europa congress
"Visiting Freie Universität Berlin and connecting with students from across Europe on the theme of a 'university of the future' was an incredibly enriching experience. The 'Future Unilab' workshop offered insightful discussions on balancing public accountability and research autonomy to support both societal relevance and the pursuit of knowledge. The informal exchanges with peers in similar fields gave me valuable insights into how universities approach education and tackle shared challenges differently."
Patryk Fabis
Student at the Una Europa congress
"Attending the Student Congress through Una Europa was an inspiring experience, filled with new perspectives and hands-on learning. The theme, 'Dis-/Assemble: Reinventing the University,' was embodied in workshops, like building a tent from scratch using primordial tools. This activity encouraged creativity, collaboration, and a sense of community. Exploring Berlin and Freie Universität added to the experience, as did connecting with diverse participants. I left with new insights, appreciation for Leiden, and deep respect for Una Europa's impact."
Cindy Taheij
Student at the Una Europa congress
"In September, I had the honor of representing Leiden University at the Una Europa Congress in Berlin. It was my first congress experience, and I genuinely enjoyed connecting with students from diverse disciplines across Europe. The theme, ‘The University of the Future,’ led to thought-provoking discussions on universities’ evolving role in society. Engaging in workshops and micro-challenges, we felt empowered as students to influence positive change. I wholeheartedly recommend the Una Europa experience!"
How student representation in Una Europa is organised
The Student Board is Una Europa's central, student-led governance body. Student Board members represent the student perspective in all Una Europa activities and try to increase the engagement of students in the development of the alliance. At Leiden University, the Student Board member is Febe Piccinin.
In addition, every Una Europa university has a Local Student Task Force. Through the task force, local student volunteers come together to organise events, promote the activities and opportunities of Una Europa among their peers, engage with the international student community of Una Europa, and implement Una Europa student projects.
Get involved
Are you a student, and do you want to play a part in the Una Europa community in Leiden?
- Sign up to our newsletter to be kept informed about opportunities for students.
- Email una-europa@bb.leidenuniv.nl to express your interest in joining the Una Europa Student Task Force.