Apply before 1 March to get unique international experiences and the opportunity to travel.
- Do you want to travel and meet students from 12 European universities?
- Do you want to work on exciting collaborative projects on a range of topics, from social media to learner experience within international education?
- Do you want to represent UiS within an international consortium of European universities?
In that case you should apply to become an ECIU student ambassador!
What is the ECIU?
ECIU stands for the European Consortium of Innovative Universities. ECIU University wants to provide personalised learning and career opportunities for life, based on co-creation by students, researchers and external partners. Since UiS is a member of ECIU, all UiS students can participate in learning opportunities across the network.
What are the responsibilities of an ECIU student ambassador?
- Participate in quarterly online meetings and two physical meetings per year hosted by an ECIU partner.
- Join at least one of the project groups and participate actively in at least one project.
- Host one local ECIU event per semester.
- Assist with the recruitment of new ECIU student ambassadors.
- Mentoring the new cohort of ECIU student ambassadors.
What are the project groups I can join?
Some examples of projects include:
- Developing merchandise and branding.
- Creating a green travel network.
- Improving ECIU user experience.
What do I get in return?
- Mobility Grant: You will be funded for your travel and accommodation for the two annual physical meetings, enhancing networking and co-creation opportunities.
- Ambassador Access: You will have exclusive access to student ambassador activities including invitations to training opportunities with ECIU staff and the chance to represent your university at ECIU events.
- Branded Materials: You will receive ECIU University T-shirts, notebooks, and other materials to help promote the visibility of ECIU to your fellow students.
- Certificate of Recognition: You will receive a certificate of recognition to formally acknowledger your contributions.
- Recognition on ECIU.eu Website: Your face will be on the ECIU website showing who you are and which university you represent alongside the ECIU staff team.
How to apply:
Please write a short application (no longer than 150 words) with the following information:
- Name
- Year of study
- Programme of study
- ECIU courses have you taken (if any)
Then please outline your motivation for becoming an ECIU ambassador, your passions, and your interests. Tell us why we should choose you! Send your application to timothy.j.marshall@uis.no.
Deadline: 1st March 2025
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