Each Una Europa university organises its own Local Task Force (LTF) to facilitate and promote student engagement with Una Europa initiatives at local level, Edinburgh's is the Una Europa Student Network. These students shape the role that the University of Edinburgh’s student body can play as half a million students come together to build a University of the Future.
Responsibilities
Be part of a thinktank for European Higher Education, providing Edinburgh’s perspectives to University senior leaders.
Develop international student-led events and workshops
Co-create new cross-cultural initiatives with peers from other Una Europa member universities
Gain professional development skills, working alongside staff and students across the alliance
Roles
Leadership Roles – advance the Una Europa Student Network in Edinburgh by shaping the governing body and coordinating teams and projects. Current open roles for the 2025/26 academic year include:
Student Board members (2)
President (1)
Secretary (1)
Treasurer (1)
Communications Officer (1)
Student Representative – collaborate with Network members on projects and contribute to Una Europa’s student voice.
Student Board
The Una Europa Student Board comprises of two student representatives from each member university, acting as a unified voice for all students across our alliance. Amplifying student voices by meeting with key stakeholders across the alliance, from the Board of Directors and Project Steering Committee to bilaterals with staff. Members hold monthly meetings online and in person each year, during which they discuss pressing topics concerning student representation and steer the alliance to ensure that it is providing clear benefits for its collective student community.
Benefits and skill development
Leadership - be the voice of Edinburgh students, presenting and working alongside University leaders
Collaborate - work closely with students and staff in the alliance, learning different perspectives and cultures
Professional experience - gain real-world experience in project development
Networking opportunities - travel to Una Europa universities at least once per year to participate in strategic meetings and events
Apply to the Student board positions, more information attached below:
