🎓🌍 Become UAntwerp’s Bridge to Europe!
Are you passionate about internationalisation, inclusion, and student engagement? Do you want to help shape the future of higher education in Europe? Then this opportunity is for you!
The University of Antwerp is looking for a motivated student to join the YUFE Student Forum as our official representative. As part of the Young Universities for the Future of Europe (YUFE) alliance, you’ll be involved in a unique and ambitious initiative that brings together ten dynamic research-intensive universities from across Europe. Together with partners from the private sector and civil society, YUFE is building a new kind of European university—open, inclusive, student-centred, and deeply connected to society.
What’s in it for you?
As UAntwerp’s elected YUFE Student Forum member, you will:
🔹 Represent the voice of UAntwerp students within the YUFE alliance
🔹 Collaborate with student representatives from 10 European partner universities
🔹 Participate in working groups on topics like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Civic Engagement, and the Student Journey
🔹 Grow your leadership, communication and intercultural skills
🔹 Travel to European campuses and experience international collaboration firsthand
🔹 Make a real impact on the future of European higher education
You’ll also work closely with your fellow UAntwerp students, the Student Council, and our Institutional Coordination team to promote YUFE activities locally and collect student feedback for the wider network.
Practical Details
đź•’ Time commitment: Approx. 20 hours/month
📍 Location: Hybrid — online meetings and occasional travel to partner universities across Europe
🗣️ Language: A good command of English is essential
đź’¸ Costs: This is a voluntary role, but all YUFE-related expenses (e.g. travel, accommodation) will be covered by UAntwerp
Who are we looking for?
You are:
Open-minded, proactive, and eager to contribute to a more inclusive European university landscape
Comfortable working in English
Organised and communicative (or motivated to develop these skills)
Available to commit ~20 hours/month and join occasional in-person events abroad
Ready to join?
Apply by 21 June, 11:59 PM and take your place at the European table—become UAntwerp’s voice in the YUFE Student Forum!
What's does a Student Forum mandate entail?
🌍 The YUFE alliance unites 10 young unis across Europe to build a more inclusive, student-focused European University.
As UAntwerp’s Student Forum rep, you’ll:
🔹 Represent UAntwerp students in the YUFE network
🔹 Join working groups on diversity, engagement & more
🔹 Travel, connect, and shape the future of EU education
🗣️ English required | 🕒 ~20u/month | 💸 Travel costs covered
Want to know more?
Want to know more before running for the mandate?
- more information on the election procedure: studentenraad.participatie@uantwerpen.be;
- more information on YUFE and the Student Forum: on the YUFE website or by contacting our current Student Forum members:
Preparing for your application
You can submit your candidacy as of September 30th, until October 6th, 2024.
Prior to the election, your candidacy will be assessed to determine whether it can be accepted. As part of this process, you will also submit a letter of motivation as to why you want to run for this YUFE mandate.
To inspire you, here are some guiding questions on (some of) which you can base your motivation:
- How would you see your role as mediator between YUFE and UAntwerp students, what would that look like for you?
- For you, what is the added value of the YUFE alliance for students? And how can this be increased?
- YUFE comprises a range of European universities, including UAntwerpen, each with its own character. How would you translate this to the way you work with students and staff from all YUFE universities?
- How do you see your time-management to successfully execute this mandate?