Students

Aurora attaches great weight to student involvement, both within universities and as a consortium. That is why student engagement encompasses one of the four key themes of Aurora.

Students Key contacts

Mathilde Chaumont
mathilde.chaumont(at)etu.u-pec.fr

Students are excited to be an integral part of the network and aim to be a driving force in shaping and achieving its ambitions. Aurora Student Council consists of two elected student representatives from each university, who collectively decide on student priorities for their own Aurora activities and student priorities for the network. The Aurora Universities Network offers a unique opportunity for students to exchange experiences and improve the quality of student representation at each university. The elected chair of the Aurora student council participates as an observer in the General Council and Board meetings. They are actively involved in the network’s activities and ensure Aurora’s continued student focus.

Student engagement is a broad concept which may cover i.a.

  • Ideas initiated by the student representatives in Aurora for joint Aurora activities.
  • Views of student representatives on the overall vision & mission, strategy, and operations of Aurora.
  • Active participation in the various thematic and project groups by students with a particular engagement with that topic.
  • Activities to strengthen the profile and practice of Aurora universities as institutions that offer their students an engaging education with a lasting impact on their personal development.
  • Independent student projects in accordance with student priority.

Aurora Student Ambassadors

Do you want to broaden your horizons? Are you looking to meet students from all over Europe and develop your personal and professional competences? In that case the Aurora Student Ambassador programme is perfect for you.

The Aurora Student Ambassador programme is  the easiest way for you to engage with the Aurora project. As an Aurora Student Ambassador, you will meet students from across Europe and work together on a range of topics. You will have to opportunity to participate in the following activities: 

  • Creative, international group work on topics such as Sustainability & Climate Change, Digitalization & Global Citizenship, Health & Well-being, and Culture: Identities & Diversities.

  • Contribute to Aurora’s message and communication by creating student centred content.

  • Opportunities to connect in-person! These include:
    • The Aurora Student Conference on 28-29 January, 2025, in Olomouc.
    • A Student Conference in Innsbruck in June 2025 (details coming soon).
    • Dedicated Ambassador activities during our biannual events.

    Being an Aurora student Ambassador is a great way to meet students with similar interests, both at your home university and abroad! 

    The Aurora Student Ambassador registration form for the 2024/25 academic year is available now!

    Task Team Participation

    To get the most out of your experience as an Aurora Student Ambassador, we recommend you sign up to join an Aurora Task team. You will join a working group of up international professionals, as well as other students, to give your opinion and contribute to the work done.

    If you are able to dedicate between 12-40 hours, and want to develop  skills, work in a professional network  you should join an Aurora Task Team, as part of your Student Ambassador Experience! This will allow you to help build and directly contribute to Aurora. 

    Register for the 2024/2025 Ambassador Programme