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European Student Ambassador Forum 2026

European Student Ambassador Forum 2026

EUSAF in-person meeting 2026 will take place from July 2 to 4 at SGH Warsaw School of Economics (Poland).

 

  • Online meetings:
    • First meeting: late May–early June
    • Second meeting: July

 

EUSAF is a platform for students from European Universities Alliances (EUAs) to share their views, experiences, and ideas on the current and future state of higher education (HE) in Europe.

 

If you would like to participate in the #EUSAF24 the internal application process within Ulysseus is already open until 1 March 2024, 23:59.

The EUC Voices Erasmus project context

What is EUSAF?

The EUC Voices Erasmus Project was launched. Awarded European Erasmus + Funding on Sep 1 2023 until 31 August 2026, this project focuses on promoting active European citizenship. We empower European students, arming them with essential skills and knowledge to become global change leaders and active contributors to their shared European destiny.

Through tailored events and student-led training initiatives, we equip students to assume responsible roles in the development of their respective European Universities Alliances (EUAs). One of the core activities of the EUC Voices project is fostering student engagement through an annual the student ambassadors’ forum (EUSAF). It is more than a mere platform; it is a convergence of minds within European University Alliances (EUAs), crafted to exchange best practices, elevate collaboration, and amplify the impact and visibility of the EUA initiative.

EUSAF is a platform for students from European Universities Alliances (EUAs) to share their views, experiences, and ideas on the current and future state of higher education (HE) in Europe. EUSAF aims to foster student engagement, identity, and a sense of belonging within and across EUAs, as well as to provide input and recommendations to EUAs and other stakeholders. The concept of EUSAF is developed within the EUC-Voices project consortium and is coordinated by SGH Warsaw School of Economics

How does EUSAF work?

EUSAF is composed of selected student representatives from each EUA, who are called Ambassadors. The selection process shall be based on guidelines and criteria that ensure diversity, inclusiveness, and fairness.

EUSAF participants (Ambassadors) will meet 3 times per year (each cohort), both online and in person: online meetings of student ambassadors (2 per year before and after the in-person meeting) – organized by SGH in-person EUSAF meetings (once a year at SGH: September 2024, September 2025, June/July 2026), in cooperation with Erasmus Student Network (networking = capacity building).

Ambassadors will meet to discuss to various topics related to student engagement and the role within the European University Alliances such as:

  • Challenges and opportunities for EUAs in the context of future development of the European Union
  • Innovative forms, mechanisms, and programs for student participation and empowerment within the EUAs
  • Best practices and lessons learned from student engagement and capacity-building initiatives in EUAs
  • Future scenarios and visions for the development higher education in Europe through the European University Alliances and other platforms of cooperation.

Workshops and seminars will also be provided during in-person meetings to strengthen the students’ capacities to play a more prominent role in the process of shaping the future of Alliances. Networking events to be included in the agenda will further enhance the interaction between students and allow for more profound and sustainable exchange of best practices and experiences.

Since the EUSAF is co-financed from the EUC Voices project the cost of accommodation, meals and workshops will be covered for all the participants by the project. The Alliances are requested to cover the costs of their representative’s travel to Warsaw.

SAVE THE DATE! EUSAF in-person meeting 2026 will take place from July 2 to 4 in Warsaw (Poland).

#EUSAF26

Apply here to be one of the Ulysseus ambassador candidates!

Application

Call of the Ulysseus Ambassador

Key dates and criteria

– Call for applications open until 1 March.
– At 15 March each university in the alliance will choose one candidate from among the applicants from each university.
– 27 March, the highest ranked candidate will be nominated as Ulysseus ambassador. The second candidate will be chosen as an alternate.

The selection criteria are established on the basis of the following considerations:

  • Active engagement in activities and initiatives carried out within the home university or at the level of the alliance.
  • Strong motivation and demonstrated interest in European affairs.
  • Affinity for student participation.
  • Willingness to collaborate with other students.
  • Ensuring equal opportunities for under-represented and disadvantaged groups.

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