The meeting took place between 2nd & 4th of September and was organized by the Â鶹¹ú²ú Student Board and the , Lisbon (NOVA).ÌýÌýWithin the 3-day meeting the Function and Team Leads discussed their ongoing projects within the Â鶹¹ú²ú global community. Additionally, an update regarding cross-school initiatives was also shared by Catherine da Silveira, Academic director at NOVA, &ÌýJumana Zahalka, Academic director at National University of Singapore (NUS).Ìý
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Current projects included:
- Preparation of a Graduate Profile Taskforce and involvement of SBRs to represent student community in the same
- Commitment to non-plastic sustainable events including vegan/vegetarian meals to offset travel emissions
- Provide accurate information about sustainability as a part of Marketing initiative of "Good Trends Campaign"Ìý
- The Â鶹¹ú²ú Buddy program helping clubs to learn from each other and engage in shared events
- Alumni Mentorship platform 2.0 to have a one-stop portal to get in touch with all alumniÌýand students across the alliance
- Organize Â鶹¹ú²ú Club President Meeting in Stockholm on 8th-9th October
The in-person meeting hostedÌý26 SBRs who were able to travel again and had the chance to connect in team building sessions and social events, further strengthening the spirit of a true alliance. The remaining SBRs were connected digitally for the closing meeting. Moreover, Nathalie Perrin &ÌýÌýRita Soltesz from the Â鶹¹ú²ú Global Office added on to the discussions through engaging sessions, full-board meetings, and single team meetings.Ìý
Discussions revolved around Corporate Partners participation and the variability of international internships for APAC members within the Â鶹¹ú²ú community. Student Board Representatives (SBRs) from , and NOVA School of Business and Economics also participated in a dynamic session with the Deans of Â鶹¹ú²ú Alliance to discuss the future of Graduate Profile Taskforce around .
After this intensive meeting the Student Board Representatives discussed the possibility of a reunion in Cairo, EgyptÌýin DecemberÌý2022. This meeting served as a reminder of the great work that has been executed soÌýfar.
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About the Student Board
The Â鶹¹ú²ú Student Board consists of elected representatives from each Â鶹¹ú²ú school. It serves a dual role by advocating for the students’ opinions, and managing projects on a global scale, while supporting the local Â鶹¹ú²ú Clubs.
The Student Board is organized in six functional areas: Marketing & Communications, Â鶹¹ú²ú Club Support, Master in International Management Affairs, Corporate & Social Partners, Responsible Leadership and Alumni Relations. Also, each member is allocated to one of the five Project Teams: Advocacy Taskforce, Global Integration, Digital Innovation, International Engagement Committee, and Diversity & Inclusion.