FestiWell 2026: Different voices – one shared future
25/11/2026 to 27/11/2026
Are you a student at one of the EUniWell member universities who wants to champion Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and strengthen student engagement across our European Universities Alliance? Bring your perspective to FestiWell 2026: Different voices – one shared future.
Spend two days with students from across the EUniWell Alliance either online on 25 and 27 November or on-site from 25 to 26 November in Florence, exchange ideas and experiences, and contribute your perspective to shaping student engagement within EUniWell. We would love to hear your voice! And the best is, no fees and for some universities, we cover your travel and hotel costs to Florence! Apply by 5 November (see below).
Programme and what to expect
Over the two days, you will have the opportunity to:
- explore and learn about topics related to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and student engagement;
- contribute your own perspectives and ideas through discussions and a hackathon;
- connect with students involved in different EUniWell activities and initiatives;
- and find out more about opportunities to get involved in EUniWell in the future.
Wednesday, 25 November 2026: online 10:30–16:00 (CET), on-site 10:30–18:00 (CET)
| 10:30–11:00 | Welcome to FestiWell (hybrid) |
| 11:00–12:00 | Keynote: “From diversity to inclusion: understanding, engaging, acting” by Gabriela del Barco-Renard (hybrid) |
| On-site: 13:30–14:30 | Health session with UniFi sports |
| Online: 13:30–14:30 | Health session: “Power of Awareness – From Automatic Reactions to Conscious Connections” by Rahel Camps |
| 14:30–16:00 | Workshops (on-site and online in parallel)
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| On-site: 16:30–18:00 | Short Film Screening and Discussion on Violence Against Women with an Italian Actress |
| On-site: 20:00 | Dinner |
On-site in Florence: Thursday, 26 November 2026, 9:00–18:00 (CET)
| EUniWell Student Hackathon – Hack the barriers! | Help shape EUniWell’s future! This on-site hackathon brings students’ perspectives to the forefront to tackle key challenges and develop creative, actionable ideas for the Alliance’s next phase proposal. Through teamwork, games, creative challenges, and friendly competition, participants will turn their perspectives into collective solutions, ensuring that student voices help shape the future of EUniWell. |
Online: Friday, 27 November 2026, 10:00–13:00 (CET)
| EUniWell Student Hackathon – Hack the barriers! | Through a focused and dynamic online session, students will work together to identify needs, explore opportunities and develop relevant, actionable ideas that could help shape EUniWell’s next phase. A series of interactive challenges and playful activities will stimulate creativity, encourage out-of-the-box thinking and make the most of collective intelligence in a virtual environment. |
Find the detailed programme here: Detailed programme
Who can apply?
To apply, you have to be currently enrolled as a student at one of our EUniWell member universities.
Previous knowledge or experience with EUniWell is not required. In fact, we particularly welcome students who have not yet been actively involved in EUniWell at Alliance level. Students who are already active in a local (EUniWell) Student Board, or as ambassadors or in other student initiatives are also highly encouraged to apply.
How can you participate?
You can join FestiWell 2026 in two ways:
- Online participation: 25 November, 10:30–16:00, and 27 November, 10:00–13:00 (CET)
- On-site participation in Florence: 25–26 November (full days, including breaks). Travel to Florence is expected on 24 November, with return travel on 27 November.
The participation for online participation is free of charge.
If you study at one of the following universities, your travel and hotel costs will be covered by your university if you want to participate on-site:
- University of Cologne
- University of Florence
- University of Konstanz
- University of Murcia
How can you apply?
Please submit your application via this form by 5 November 2026: https://survey.uni-koeln.de/index.php/391889?lang=en.
It takes only 10 min to complete. You will be informed in the beginning of November whether your application has been successful. We are looking forward to your applications!
Contact
If you have any questions about the event, please send an e-mail to Marlen Töpfer, EUniWell Event Manager, at marlen.toepfer[at]uni-koeln.de
