Lead and influence

Join international boards and local taskforces, and share your ideas at major events. If you’re passionate about shaping the future of universities, there’s a place for you to get involved and make an impact.

Student Board

The Student Board represents and speaks up for students across the Una Europa alliance. The two board representatives for Leiden University speak up for students during meetings with key stakeholders. They also help promote Una Europa initiatives and opportunities to the student community in Leiden.

Student Board terms last two years. Calls for new representatives are always shared in the newsletter.

Follow the Student Board on Instagram: @unaeuropa_students

Gaia Sterre Mirotti

Former Student Board Member

At university you learn a lot of theoretical things. This role was where I actually got to apply those skills. There was a lot of diplomacy and negotiation, and we worked with many people from different cultures and backgrounds. Through the Local Task Force, I engaged with students from all faculties and many fields of study. The Student Engagement team helped us to create events. We connected with Una 'Europa teams at each university and with members of the Board of Directors. It was great to work with, and be heard by, so many people. Even with kilometres of space between us, the Student Board really backed each other up. Together we accomplished so much. I felt like we were taken seriously, and it was wonderful to be part of something bigger.'

Local Student Taskforce

Make an impact on campus by joining our Local Student Taskforce. This team of engaged students helps bring Una Europa to life locally. You’ll gain experience in event planning, communications, and collaboration across the alliance.

Student Congress

Share your perspectives and innovative ideas on the future of higher education by participating in Una Europa’s yearly Student Congress.

Student Award

This annual award celebrates student creativity, bold thinking, and fresh perspectives. Each year, it invites you to explore big questions about the future of universities, and to share your vision with peers and colleagues across our Una Europa community.

The format is flexible to encourage creativity, from videos and collages to poems and art. Winners get the chance to present their ideas on a bigger stage, such as at the Student Congress. It’s a unique opportunity to make your voice heard and help shape the future of higher education.

Read more about the Student Award on the Una Europa website.