Student Event in Salamanca 2026

Join the EC2U Student Event: ‘United in Health, Connected by EC2U’ from 19 to 23 October in Salamanca

Student Event in Salamanca

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Student Event in Salamanca
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Join the 2026 edition in Salamanca!

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The EC2U Student Event 2026 will bring together students from across Europe from 19 to 23 October for a week dedicated to collaboration, well-being, intercultural exchange, and student engagement.

Hosted by the University of Salamanca, this gathering will provide participants with a unique opportunity to share experiences, develop new skills, and strengthen connections within the EC2U community. The programme combines academic activities, sports activities, workshops, cultural experiences, and networking opportunities designed to foster dialogue and cooperation among students from partner universities.

The central theme of this edition, entitled "United in Health, Connected by EC2U," will be student well-being and mental health. Through collaborative video projects, workshops, and discussions, participants will explore topics such as peer support, resilience, inclusion, digital wellbeing, burnout prevention, and the creation of healthy campus environments. Students will work in international teams, exchanging perspectives and proposing innovative ideas to promote well-being within higher education communities.

Beyond the academic programme, attendees will have the opportunity to discover the rich cultural heritage of Salamanca through guided and interactive city tours, sports activities, social events, and activities organised in collaboration with ESN. The event aims to create a welcoming and inspiring environment where students can learn from one another, celebrate diversity, and contribute to building a more connected, inclusive, and resilient European university community.

You can find more information on the EC2U Event WebpageExternal link.

Funding

Chosen candidates will receive an EC2U grant of 1265 €. However, you will be in charge of booking your journey yourself using the grant.

Programme

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Application

The event is open to degree students of the 9 EC2U Universities from all levels and fields. Selected students should have an English level of at least B2 (no need to certify the level). We aim for a balanced representation of different fields, degree levels, and genders in the selection.  

How to apply?

To apply for the EC2U Summer School, please send the following information to ec2u@uni-jena.deuntil the 20th of July, 11:30 am:

  • Surname
  • first name
  • gender
  • date of birth
  • (FSU) email address
  • matriculation number
  • subject, semester
  • level of study
  • currently enrolled at which university
  • country
  • volunteering (if applicable)
  • third-party funding (e.g. scholarship or other funding parallel to the Winter School)
  • Please attach your FSU certificate of enrollment (Friedolin) for the semester in which the EC2U course is taking place
  • Short letter of motivation (half an A4 page)

The Student Event will focus on the following list of topics. In your application, please rank them according to your interest:

1.      The role of peer support in Student Wellbeing
How can peer support networks improve mental health on campus?

2.      Resilience and Coping Strategies for enhancing mental health in University Life
Tools and habits for coping with academic stress, change, and the transition to adulthood. 

3.      Student Engagement and Sense of Belonging in University Communities
How do student engagement and community life contribute to well-being, and thus to mental health? What actions or strategies on the part of universities can be beneficial?

4.      Healthy Campus Environments: Spaces that Promote Wellbeing
How do physical spaces on campus (nature, sports, social areas) influence mental health? This topic also ties in with the issue of sustainability.

5.      Inclusive Campuses: Supporting the Wellbeing of Diverse Student Communities
Well-being in contexts of cultural diversity, international students, or minorities. 

6.      Digital Life and Mental Health in the Student Experience
The impact of social media, hyperconnectivity, and digital life on student well-being. 

7.      Balancing Academic Success and Personal Wellbeing – the risk of Burnout
The challenge of managing academic pressure, expectations, and mental health, as well as understanding and explaining the phenomenon of “burnout” and how it can be prevented.

8.      Breaking the Stigma: Talking About Mental Health in Academic Communities
Strategies for normalizing conversations about mental health among students and/or faculty. This topic is specifically designed to help break the taboo surrounding mental health.

Timeline

Application Deadline: Monday, 20.07.2026, 11:30 am
Selection of Applicants: Thursday, 23.07.2026
Response from applicants (acceptance/rejection): latest Monday, 27.07.2026 (first come, first serve!)
Replacements – if necessary: will receive information on the 28.07.2026 with a request for feedback by Wednesday, 29.07.2026 (Deadline 16:00 pm)
Transmission of acceptances from nominated participants to Salamanca: Thursday, 30.07.2026

Questions? Get in touch with the EC2U team at ec2u@usal.es. 

Contact

Eric Schuh

Eric Schuh
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