Make a difference! Join the Una Europa Student Board.
Are you passionate about international collaboration and representing student voices? We're looking for a motivated bachelor’s or master’s student from Leiden University or LUMC to become our next representative to Una Europa — an alliance of 11 leading research universities.
Apply by 25 May for your chance to join this dynamic network, gain international experience and help shape the future of education across Europe!
Febe Piccinin
Student Board Member
"As Leiden University’s Student Board Representative, I connected with talented peers and gathered valuable feedback. These insights strengthen the Student Board’s role in engaging with our constituency and advancing the alliance’s mission."
Gaia Sterre Mirotti
Student Board Member
"Una Europa is a platform where students can take initiative, share ideas, and collaborate on cross-border themes like sustainability, cultural diversity, and digital innovation. There are so many opportunities, from joint courses to international projects, that broaden your perspective and really make you feel part of something bigger."
What is the role?
The successful candidate will serve on the Una Europa Student Board. The Student Board represents students across the alliance, promotes initiatives, addresses student issues, and connects students with Una Europa staff.
We are looking for someone who is:
- able to dedicate approximately 15 hours per month to Una Europa activities.
- keen to attend alliance-wide meetings in Europe.
- based in the Netherlands for the 2025-26 academic year.
- confident working in English (C1 level). Dutch proficiency is a plus but not required.
The position is initially offered for one year, with the possibility of extension. Preference will be given to candidates available for a two-year term. Please note that this is an unpaid position.
Why apply?
By representing Leiden University as an Una Europa Student Board member, you will:
- Gain valuable experience in a university alliance that focuses on interdisciplinary and innovative education and research;
- Expand your international network;
- Attend international Una Europa events;
- Help shape the Leiden University Local Student Task force.
Questions?
To learn more about the role, please reach out to the current Student Board representatives, Febe Piccinin and Gaia Sterre Mirotti: students-una-europa@leidenuniv.nl