Do you want to represent UiS within an international consortium of European universities? This might be something for you!
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- Do you want to travel and meet students from across 12 different European universities?
- To work on exciting collaborative projects on a range of topics from social media to learner experience within international education?
We are recruiting two ECIU student ambassadors for the 2024-2025 academic year. 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 during the year.
- 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 will I receive 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.
- Student Leadership Development Program Training with physical mobility/travel:You will also be invited to join this program.
- 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 and the deadline
Please write a short application (no longer than 150 words) with the following information:
- Name
- Year of study
- Programme of study
Then please outline your motivation for becoming an ECIU ambassador, your passions, and your interests. Tell us why we should choose you!
Deadline: 1st of September 2024.
For any further questions, please contact: