Call for Applications: Student Representation Workshop Organised by BoL
Date: 28 October 2026
Time: 09:00–12:00 CET
Format: Online via Microsoft Teams
Application period: 1–22 October 2026
Organised by: ENGAGE.EU Board of Learners
Help Shape the Future of Student Participation in ENGAGE.EU
How can students play a more active role in shaping the future of ENGAGE.EU? What should democratic student participation look like within the Alliance? And how can students become more involved in its governance and decision-making processes?
The ENGAGE.EU Board of Learners invites students from across the Alliance to join the online Student Representation Workshop on 28 October 2026.
This interactive workshop will provide a space for students to exchange perspectives, explore different models of representation and develop recommendations for strengthening student participation within ENGAGE.EU. By bringing together students and representatives from different European networks and university alliances, the event will encourage an open discussion about the role students should have in the future development of ENGAGE.EU.
Important: This registration form is only for participants from European University Alliances and university organisations outside ENGAGE.EU.
The application period starts from 1–22 October 2026.
Background
ENGAGE.EU is preparing its next Erasmus+ proposal for the 2027–2029 period. Among the priorities identified by the European Commission is the democratic involvement of students in the joint governance and cooperation structures of European University Alliances.
Students are currently represented within ENGAGE.EU through the Board of Learners, which contributes to the Alliance’s work and provides a consultative student perspective to its governance bodies. The preparation of the next proposal creates an important opportunity to reflect on this model and explore how student participation could be further developed.
Should students primarily have an advisory role? Should they be given voting rights within certain governance structures? Are there other forms of representation that could make their involvement more democratic, inclusive and meaningful?
The Student Representation Workshop will place students at the centre of this conversation.
What to Expect
The workshop will begin with an introduction to the current model of student representation within ENGAGE.EU. Participants will learn more about the role of the Board of Learners and how students currently contribute to the Alliance’s activities and governance structures.
This will be followed by a panel discussion featuring:
- One ENGAGE.EU Board of Learners Co-Chair
- One President of the Erasmus Student Network
- Three student representatives or co-chairs from other European University Alliances
The panellists will share their experiences and present different approaches to student representation, democratic participation and involvement in decision-making.
Participants will then work in groups to exchange ideas and formulate recommendations around three central questions:
- What should democratic student participation look like within ENGAGE.EU?
- How can student participation in the Alliance’s decision-making processes be strengthened?
- What role should students have in the governance and development of ENGAGE.EU?
The recommendations developed during the workshop will contribute to the wider discussion about the future governance of ENGAGE.EU and support the preparation of the Alliance’s Erasmus+ proposal for 2027–2029.
Important: This registration form is only for participants from European University Alliances and university organisations outside ENGAGE.EU.
The application period starts from 1–22 October 2026.
This Is Your Opportunity To:
- Share your perspective on the future of student participation in ENGAGE.EU
- Learn how student representation currently works within the Alliance
- Explore models of student involvement used by other European University Alliances
- Exchange ideas with students and representatives from across Europe
- Discuss how students can participate more meaningfully in decision-making
- Contribute recommendations that can inform the future governance of ENGAGE.EU
Who Can Participate?
The workshop is open to students from all ENGAGE.EU partner universities.
Important: This registration form is only for participants from European University Alliances and university organisations outside ENGAGE.EU.
The application period starts from 1–22 October 2026.
There is no limit to the number of participants from each university, and no supporting or application documents are required. Whether you already have experience in student representation or are simply interested in contributing your perspective, you are encouraged to participate.
The event will be held fully online via Microsoft Teams.
Key Dates and Application
- Applications open: 1 October 2026
- Application deadline: 22 October 2026
- Workshop: 28 October 2026, from 09:00 to 12:00 CET
No application documents are required, and the number of participants per ENGAGE.EU partner universities are unlimited.
Important: The registration form below is only for participants from European University Alliances and university organisations outside ENGAGE.EU.
Further information about accessing the online workshop will be shared with registered participants before the event.
Make Your Voice Heard
The future of ENGAGE.EU should be shaped together with its students. This workshop is your opportunity to share your ideas, learn from other models of student representation and contribute to a more democratic and inclusive Alliance.
Important: This registration form is only for participants from European University Alliances and university organisations outside ENGAGE.EU.
Join the discussion and help define the role students should play in the future of ENGAGE.EU.
Contact
If you have any questions, please contact the ENGAGE.EU Board of Learners at BoardofLearners@engageuniversity.eu.
Registration for Participants of ENGAGE.EU Partner Universities
Students and other participants from ENGAGE.EU partner universities must register through the eJourney platform.
REGISTER THROUGH EJOURNEY HERE
Participants from organisations outside ENGAGE.EU, please fill in the form at the end of this page.
For technical issues or problems with eJourney, please contact ejourney-support@uni-mannheim.de or visit the eJourney Online Help.
Registration for External Participants
Important: This registration form is only for participants from European University Alliances and university organisations outside ENGAGE.EU.
Students and other participants from ENGAGE.EU partner universities must register through the eJourney platform and should not complete this form.
Please complete this short form to register for the ENGAGE.EU Student Representation Workshop, taking place online on 28 October 2026, from 09:00 to 12:00 CET.