The EELISA Student Council is excited to invite you to an amazing two-day bootcamp created by students, for students. Join us in Istanbul on November 19 and 20, 2025, for an inspiring two-day experience!

In this first edition, we’re bringing together students from all over the EELISA Alliance to learn, share ideas, and work together on shaping Europe’s future through knowledge, dialogue, and action. 

What to expect

Over two dynamic days, this bootcamp will be chance for you to push your limits, develop key soft skills while engaging with essential EU values like democracy, equality, and human rights. 

By taking part in hands-on workshops, team-building activities, and inspiring sessions, you will: 

 – Communicate clearly and make your words matter

 – Negotiate and find common ground

 – Collaborate across different cultures and viewpoints

 – Analyse political discussions and understand populist language

 – Reflect on human dignity, rule of law, and active citizenship in Europe

Why Join?

 – Join the European conversation: Meet and connect with students from all EELISA partner universities and share your thoughts on the future of education and Europe. 

 – Learn by doing: Build skills in communication, negotiation, and teamwork through hands-on experiences. 

 – Make an impact: Get the tools you need to drive positive change in your university community and even beyond. 

Event Details 

WHEN

19–20 November 2025 

WHERE

Istanbul Technical University (ITÜ), Istanbul 

DURATION

2 days, as part of the EELISA Grand Meeting week 

How to Apply 

Applications will be open from 15 September to 29 September 2025. 3 students from each EELISA member institution will be selected, in total 30!
Selected participants will be announced on 3 October 2025.  

To apply, you need to access the EELISA Digital Campus, you can do it by using your own university credentials.

Click on “apply” and complete the pop-up window as follows:

1. Upload a short video answering these three questions:

–  How can you promote unity among students in Europe?

 – If you could change anything, how would you innovate education in Europe?

 – What do you envision a day in your life in Europe will look like in 20 years?

The video shall be uploaded in a platform of your preference and then, in the “Extra Info – Tell us why you wish to apply” section we kindly include the visualisation link. Please make sure that the link is open until 4 October.

2. In the “Upload ZIP file” section of your application please include a certificate proving your enrolment in one the EELISA universities.