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ECIU Student Leadership Development Programme WS25_26

ECIU Student Leadership Development Programme WS25_26

Step up, speak out, and collaborate to become a confident and competent ECIU Student Ambassador.
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Description

Are you ready to take your leadership skills to the next level and connect with passionate students from across Europe? The ECIU Student Leadership Development Programme is a unique opportunity to grow personally and professionally while contributing to the future of education within the ECIU network. This networking, leadership, and development event will equip ECIU Student Ambassadors with practical leadership and communication skills, intercultural experiences, and insights into innovative educational development. Through a dynamic program of interactive workshops, keynote sessions, team-based challenges, and networking opportunities, participants will explore new approaches to collaboration, global citizenship, and social responsibility, encouraging ambassadors to actively contribute to shaping the future of higher education. By engaging with peers, educators, and experts from diverse cultural and academic backgrounds, students will be empowered to grow as confident, globally minded leaders and change-makers within the ECIU network and beyond.

The Team

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Ryan Wakamiya
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Barbara Moore
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Francesca Marangoni
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Study format
Campus
Application period
21 July – 10 October 2025
Study period
1 December – 5 December 2025
Credits
2 ECTS
Hosting university
Lodz University of Technology
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Learning outcomes

Leadership and Personal Development

Develop self-awareness, emotional intelligence, leadership and organizational abilities to help foster a deeper understanding of the ECIU mission, values, and goals and effectively represent ECIU University.

ESCO SKILLS

Self-management skills and competences

Communication and Public Speaking

Communicate clearly, confidently, and persuasively across cultural and linguistic boundaries adapting various communication and presentation styles.

ESCO SKILLS

CommunicatingPresent arguments persuasively

Project work

Manage multicultural teams through practical experience in project planning and prepare ambassadors to organize and lead ECIU-related events and activities at their respective universities

ESCO SKILLS

Interact verbally in EnglishManage research and development projectsProject management

Collaboration

Promote collaboration and idea-sharing among ambassadors from different ECIU partner institutions

ESCO SKILLS

Build networksParticipate actively in civic lifeCollaborating in teams and networks

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Information

This dynamic event brings together motivated Student Ambassadors from diverse cultural and academic backgrounds to engage in interactive workshops, discussions, and collaborative activities, through which you will develop essential skills like leadership, communication, and public speaking — all vital for thriving in today’s globalized world. You will gain practical experience in navigating complex challenges, making informed decisions, and working effectively in multicultural teams. Beyond skill-building, this meeting offers a platform to share your ideas, influence ECIU initiatives, and help shape innovative educational experiences for students across Europe. The event is designed to inspire, challenge, and empower you — with a perfect blend of learning, collaboration, networking, and fun with like-minded people. Step up, get involved, and become a driving force for positive change in your university and beyond.  The main objectives are to:

  • Strengthen leadership, communication, and presentation skills

  • Foster intercultural understanding and empathy

  • Build a strong network of ECIU Student Ambassadors

  • Promote civic engagement and European identity

  • Explore collaborative opportunities in challenge-based learning

The Programme is co-financed from the European Union funds as part of the Polish National Agency's for Academic Exchange (NAWA) project entitled “Support for European Universities Alliances” (project number FERS.01.05-IP.08-0219/23).

Hosting university

Lodz University of Technology

Lodz University of Technology

Associated Partner

Polish National Agency's for Academic Exchange (NAWA)