Asylum Policy, Migration, Inclusion and Solidarity in the European Union

from October 9-10, 2025 at the University of Ljubljana (Slovenia)

Would you like to discuss key social issues - such as solidarity, inclusion or asylum policy - with other students from all over Europe?
Then the EUTOPIA Ideas Club 2025 is just right for you!

In an interactive program with simulations, discussions and group work, you can contribute your perspectives, get to know other opinions and develop new ideas together with students from the EUTOPIA alliance.
Participation will give you exciting insights into current European debates - directly on site at the University of Ljubljana.

What is it about?

This year's edition of the Ideas Club is dedicated to the topics of asylum policy, migration, inclusion and solidarity in the EU. The program includes a discussion on solidarity and social participation and a simulation of EU migration and asylum policy negotiations.
The event is organized in cooperation with the Connected Community "Working with University Students for Inclusion, Solidarity and Citizen Participation in the EU", whose lecturers will moderate and accompany the activities in Ljubljana.

Participants will take part in a preparatory online workshop in September 2025. The main event will take place in Ljubljana on October 9 and 10, 2025.

Who can apply?

Bachelor students of all Departments who are enrolled at TUD.
Places are limited: Three students per university will be selected. Previous knowledge or experience in certain subject areas is not required - what is important is interest, openness and commitment.

Participation & costs

Participation in the event is free of charge. The selected participants will be reimbursed for all travel expenses incurred after the event .

How to apply:

Send the following documents to by August 24, 2025 at the latest:

• A short motivation letter in English (max. 1 page), describing your interest in and expectations for participating in the event.
  Please make sure to address the following two questions:

  • What personal connections do you have to the topics of migration, asylum policy, inclusion or solidarity in Europe?

  • What insights, experiences or impulses do you hope to gain from the exchange with other students?

• A short CV

• Note: Only complete applications submitte

Please note: Only complete applications received by the deadline will be considered.

Questions?

If you have any questions about the application or the course of the event, please contact
Franziska Friebel-Viebach
Communication Coordinator EUTOPIA, International Office