New Ways of Student Organising
This theme reimagines student leadership and activism in a rapidly changing world. It introduces innovative organising strategies and encourages reflection on inclusive, sustainable student engagement.
Upcoming Sessions
New Ways of Student Organising I
This session explores how student movements in Europe and Africa have evolved, focusing on their historical roots, regional differences, and emerging global trends. Participants will examine landmark student movements, compare organising strategies across contexts, and analyse the role of digital activism, intersectionality, and coalition-building in today’s student-led advocacy. Through guest speakers, case studies, and group activities, students will critically engage with the successes and ongoing challenges faced by student organisations. The session encourages reflection on the influence of students in shaping political discourse and policy. Students will gain a comparative understanding of activism across continents and develop the analytical skills needed to understand and support student mobilisation efforts in a global context.
Annette Hintze – UDE
"Since 2007, I have been a staff member at the University of Duisburg-Essen, working at the Center for Quality Enhancement in Higher Education.
Among other things, I am committed to improving the study experience as the coordinator of the university-wide UDE Mentoring System, through the training of student tutors, in the LLI (Teaching and Learning Innovations) program for professors and teaching staff, and in the NELS project."
Bismark Amefianu Kudoafor – AASU
Bismark Amefianu Kudoafor serves as Chief Technical Officer at the All-Africa Students Union (AASU), where he drives transformative initiatives that advance student and youth development across the continent. His expertise spans youth development, student rights, climate action, lifelong learning, student mobility, and sustainable development, all of which he actively champions in his role at AASU.
New Ways of Student Organising II
This hands-on session equips students with the core frameworks, skills, and tools needed to organise effective student movements. Participants will learn to identify issues, structure advocacy campaigns, and navigate legal and governance frameworks. The session emphasises practical skills such as public speaking, negotiation, social media mobilisation, and time management. Students will engage in interactive workshops, simulations, and planning exercises to practice organising strategies. They will also learn how to build sustainable movements, manage internal dynamics, and address resistance from authorities. By the end, students will be prepared to lead campaigns, foster coalitions, and plan for long-term impact in student advocacy work, drawing from global best practices and their own local contexts.
Bismark Amefianu Kudoafor – AASU
Bismark is the Chief Technical Officer at the All-Africa Students Union, where he previously served as Programs Officer for Capacity Building and Research and Communications Officer. He was part of the African team contributing to the Global Students’ Demand on Refugee and Migrants’ Education policy document. His work focuses on youth and student leadership, lifelong learning, and capacity building at continental and global levels.
Manja Klemenčič – Next Level Skills Leader
Manja Klemenčič is Senior Researcher at Faculty of Education, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia and Associate at Department of Sociology, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Harvard University where she was an award-winning lecturer for the past 10 years. Her research focuses on student governments, representation, and agency in higher education, and she has published widely, including The Bloomsbury Handbook of Student Politics and Representation in Higher Education (2024). She is Joint Editor of the European Journal of Higher Education and regularly consults for international organizations and governments on higher education policy.
Co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.
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