Student Council (RUN-EU) – Representatives of the Polytechnic of Leiria: Applications are Open

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Polytechnic of Leiria opens the applications for RUN-EU Student Council

Would you like to be a member of the Student Council of the European University RUN-EU? This news is for you!

Gostarias de fazer parte do Conselho de Estudantes da Universidade Europeia RUN-EU? Esta notícia é para ti!

Led by the Polytechnic of Leiria, the Regional University Network – European University (RUN-EU) is a network of Higher Education Institutions with a regional focus committed to societal transformation in the context of new and emerging regional and global challenges, in particular with sustainable development.

RUN-EU it is based on four main management structures, including a Student Council.

STUDENT COUNCIL

What is the Role?

  • Student Council will strategically advise the work of the RUN-EU European University Management, with an emphasis on the student engagement activities, inclusion, and multiculturalism;
  • Student Council will advise on the implementation and format of the mobility innovative programs, Short-Advanced Programs, and Collaborative European Degrees, among others;
  • Student Council will work both at an institutional/regional level, as well as at an European level (RUN-EU).

How many members and what kind of activities will be done?

  • At the regional level, the local Student Council will be composed of 15 students;
  • Student Council will meet every three months to review and advise on the RUN-EU strategy, achievements, and its impact at the institutional level;
  • The members of the RUN-EU Student Council will meet annually in the RUN-EU Student Week that will be used as a venue to promote multiculturalism and multilingualism, in a unique International, diverse and inclusive environment. The Student Council will integrate students from all RUN-EU member countries: Portugal, Ireland, Finland, Hungary, the Netherlands and Austria.

APPLICATIONS: until March 20th, 2023 (Click Here)

TAKE NOTE: All national and international students from the Polytechnic of Leiria who attend a Technical Higher Professional Course (TESP), an Undergraduate Degree or Master’s Degree are eligible.

NOTA: São elegíveis todos os estudantes nacionais e internacionais do Politécnico de Leiria que frequentem um curso Técnico Superior Profissional (TESP), Licenciatura ou Mestrado.

MORE INFO: Please consult the Regulation Document:

Regulation Document – Applications for RUN-EU Student Council

European Universities

In 2020, the European Commission announced that higher education institutions across Europe can be part of the “European Universities” alliances. The Regional University Network – European University (RUN-EU), led by the Polytechnic of Leiria, was one of the winning applications.

The main objective of European Universities, including RUN-EU, is to build a European Education Area that increases quality and makes European higher education more appealing.