Become an ERUA Student Board Representative!
What is ERUA?
The European Reform University Alliance (ERUA) brings together eight innovative European universities – including the European University Viadrina – to rethink higher education through international collaboration, inclusive learning, and socially engaged research.
As a member of the ERUA Student Board, you will represent the interests of Viadrina students within the alliance and contribute to important decisions shaping ERUA’s future.
What will you do?
As an ERUA Student Board Representative, you will:
- Represent Viadrina students in the ERUA Student Board
- Attend monthly online meetings and at least one in-person meeting per year (travel expenses are covered)
- Collaborate with students and staff from all ERUA partner universities
- Advocate for students interests within the alliance
- Participate in international projects and student engagement activities
- Report on ERUA developments at Viadrina’s Local Board meeting
- Help shape initiatives, events and student projects across Europe
Who can apply?
You should be:
- A currently enrolled Viadrina student
- interested in international collaboration and student representation
- confident communicating in English
- motivated, open minded and willing to engage and travel
- ready to work together with local students representatives (e.g. AStA and StuPa)
Previous experience with ERUA or other student representative roles is recommended but not mandatory.
How to apply?
- Please send your application (a short motivation statement on why you would like to be in this position including your full name) to wahlleitung-studis(at)europa-uni.de before 13.07.2026.
- Also Submit a printed copy to the AstA Office at Große Scharrnstraße 23A, 15230 Frankfurt (Oder)
Election
The election will take place during the ERUA Local Board General Assembly:
📅 Wednesday, 15 July 2026
🕐 13:00–14:00 (only one election round)
📍 HS 8, Gräfin-Dönhoff-Gebäude (GD), European University Viadrina
Come along, meet the candidates, and cast your vote!
Please remember to bring your student ID, as it is required to vote.
Why get involved?
Joining the ERUA Student Board offers you the opportunity to:
- Be part of a unique international student network and collaborate with students from across Europe
- Share and collect student perspectives on ERUA topics (sustainability, multilingualism, diversity, etc.)
- Be a bridge between Viadrina’s student body and the wider ERUA network
- Gain leadership experience and boost your CV
- Participate in cross-university projects and travel opportunities
- Develop intercultural, communication and organizational skills
- Make students’ voice heard in shaping the future of European education
- Participate in short-term mobilities all over Europe (travel covered)
For any questions, please contact the ERUA Local Board at lb-euv-erua-students(at)europa-uni.de.
We look forward to your application!
Please note that the position lasts until July 2027; not until November 2026
