Student Council

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Student Council

At RUN-EU every student counts and no one is left behind.

We want to push you forward and listen to your opinion.

That’s why our governance structure includes a Student Council (SC) to ensure our students have the best international education experience possible.

The SC strategically advises the work of the Management Committee, coordinator, and work packages leaders, with an emphasis on student engagement activities, inclusion and multiculturalism, as well as on the implementation and format of the innovative mobility programmes.

Each RUN-EU higher education institution has its own regional SC that meets every six months to review and advise on the RUN-EU strategy, achievements and its impact at the institutional level.

During our annual Student Week, the students that compose each regional board come together to integrate the RUN-EU Student Council, which then elects eight students to participate in the RUN-EU General Assembly.

Sérgio Lopes

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IPCA

Meeting new people from so many different backgrounds and cultures has given us a wide perspective on how we can enrich our communities
Ramon Jongschaap

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NHL Stenden

I found it amazing how different cultures can come so good together in such a short time. I believe the SAPs can be a massive plus in your CV by tailoring your education in subjects and location
Rami Pennanen

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HAMK

It was fascinating to see how different our viewpoints on the same problems were and how we approached solutions. RUN‑EU can definitely give us a wider view of the world
Áine Daly

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TUS

Even though we are six countries and seven universities, we are one community with RUN‑EU, with everyone working together as a collective with a common goal and purpose. The network is exactly what our students need. We are one, we are RUN
James Clifford

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TUS

When we were put into our groups and divided up, it was just great to get to know people, their different backgrounds, how they work, how they think, it was absolutely brilliant
Michael Brida

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FHV

RUN‑EU makes it easier for the students at my university to study and do research abroad. Learning about other countries cultures and meeting new people from all over Europe as a student is just a once in a lifetime experience
Kinga Stern

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SZE

During the SAPs, students can experience practice-based learning and step out of their comfort zone. They will benefit from this experience not only during their studies but also during their careers
Daniela Marques

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Polytechnic of Leiria

Being in the same room as the other RUN‑EU students was a unique experience. All of us were working in the same direction, either to find a solution or just to connect, while wondering what will be the future of RUN‑EU

Frequently Asked Questions

The Student Council (SC) is an independent body that works as an active partner in the development and design of RUN-EU.

It strategically advises the work of the Management Committee, coordinator, and work packages leaders, with an emphasis on student engagement activities, inclusion and multiculturalism, as well as on the implementation and format of the innovative mobility programmes.

The SC advises, communicates and promotes the work developed by RUN-EU to all students, bringing awareness and motivating them to be active members of the community.

As a strategic RUN-EU body, it meets annually in person during the RUN-EU Student Week.

It’s an event that brings together the students that compose the SC. It aims to promote multiculturalism and multilingualism, in a unique multicultural, diverse and inclusive environment.

Students work as a group at the SC, where all their opinions and ideas are valued.

Each RUN-EU higher education institution has its own regional SC that meets every six months to review and advise on the RUN-EU strategy, achievements and impact at the institutional level.

During the annual Student Week, the students that compose each regional board come together to integrate the RUN-EU SC, which then elects one student per university to participate in the General Assembly.

To facilitate communication and the transfer of knowledge, you should be able to express your opinions in English (fluently).

Good knowledge of the official language of the country where you’re studying is also an asset.

The only planned activity is the General Assembly.

A document with guidelines on activities will be issued soon.

It depends on each higher education institution’s guidelines.

Your university may be able to help students with some of their activities, depending on the type of activity and budget.

Get in touch with your university’s international mobility office.