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We are pleased to announce an incredible opportunity for students from the nine member universities of the Unite! university alliance, including Aalto, to engage in a major European initiative—the European Student Assembly 2025 (ESA25). The ESA25, organized by the European Universities Community, will take place from May 26 to 28, 2025, at the European Parliament in Strasbourg. This event brings together students from across Europe to engage in meaningful debates and draft policy recommendations on critical topics related to the future of Europe.

About the European Student Assembly (ESA25)

The takes place once a year in spring at the European Parliament in Strasbourg. It gathers a group of around 250 talented students from several  across Europe to discuss about essential themes of the EU. The event is back for this academic year at its 4^th edition in 2025 and all Unite! students are welcome to apply!

The ESA25 is part of the EUC Voices Project, a collaboration funded by the Erasmus+ program, aimed at fostering active European citizenship. Over several months, participants will collaborate on eight key topics, culminating in a deliberative assembly in Strasbourg. Additionally, dissemination events will be organized after the assembly to share the outcomes of the discussions.

Why should you participate?

• Represent the voices of students from diverse countries, disciplines, and study levels.
• Collaborate with peers from the European Universities Alliances (EUAs) to strengthen the student community across Europe.
• Contribute to deliberative processes that aim to bridge the gap between European citizens and decision-makers.
• Engage with European politics and help regenerate democracy at multiple levels – local, national, and European.
   

Who can apply?

• Applications are open from November 5 to December 1, 2024 (23:59 CET).
• Students from all nationalities, fields, and study levels (Bachelor's 2nd year to PhD) registered in one of the 64 European Universities Alliances are eligible. Aalto University is part of the Unite! alliance. 
• New participants can apply as a participant or panel coordinator.
• Previous participants (from ESA editions 1, 2, or 3) can only apply as panel coordinators .Faculty members are not eligible, except for PhD candidates.

How to apply?

Fill out the . Make sure to review the Handbook and selection guidelines, which are available for download on our .

For more details or inquiries, feel free to contact us at esa@eucvoices.eu or visit the social media channels: ,  &