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SURE! is not just an exclamation; it's a commitment to student empowerment and community building. SURE! stands for Students Unite! for Representation and Empowerment, and we are proud to be a non-profit Student Council that operates independently and is self-governed. Our primary aim is to provide public benefits to the diverse student body of Unite! Alliance, comprising various esteemed European Universities.




  Key Features of SURE!  


Unite! Alliance

SURE! proudly represents the diverse student population across multiple European Universities that form Unite! Alliance. This collaborative network enables us to address the unique challenges faced by students in an international educational environment.


Student Benefit

At the heart of SURE! lies a commitment to providing student benefit. Whether through advocating for student rights, organizing events that foster community engagement, or facilitating resources and support, SURE! strives to enhance the overall student experience within Unite! Alliance.


Independence and Self-Governance

We believe in the power of student autonomy. SURE! is independent and self-governed, allowing us to tailor our initiatives to the specific needs and aspirations of our student members.

   Our Purposes   

Promote sustainability,  information exchange, while supporting students' unions and protecting students' interests in Unite! Alliance.

Advocate for the social, economic, political, and cultural interests of students and their human rights affecting education and societal status.

Champion equal opportunities for all students regardless of race, culture, social standing, beliefs, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.

Ensure student representation in all governing bodies of Unite! Alliance

Work towards equal access to higher education for everyone.

Provide assistance and support to students' unions in Unite! Alliance

   Activities Led by SURE!  

  Information Management  

Collect, analyze, summarize, and distribute relevant information among SURE! members and the wider student community. This includes sharing best practices, policy updates, opportunities, and insights related to student life, mobility, governance, and higher education within the Unite! Alliance.

  Event Organization  

Plan and organize seminars, conferences, meetings, workshops, and training sessions that foster collaboration, knowledge exchange, and capacity building among students, representatives, and partner institutions across Europe.

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Policy Advocacy 

Develop, coordinate, and advocate for policies that reflect students’ interests and needs. This includes drafting position papers, participating in consultations, and representing student perspectives in decision-making processes within Unite! and beyond.

 Stakeholder Engagement  

Actively promote SURE! principles and initiatives among Unite! bodies, European institutions, national authorities, local organizations, and other relevant stakeholders. Build strategic partnerships to strengthen student representation and influence.

Campaign Execution and Cross-Border Collaboration 

Design and implement campaigns aligned with SURE!’s mission, addressing key issues such as inclusion, sustainability, and equal access to education. Engage students across borders through SURE! Task Forces to encourage active participation and collective action at the European level.

     SURE! Through the Years  

2024
UITalks Initiative Launched

UITalks is founded and organized as a platform for student-led dialogue and collaboration.

2021
Creation of the Student Liaison Officer (SLO)

The Student Liaison Officer role is established through SURE!’s initiative.

First General Assembly

The first official SURE! General Assembly is held.

2020
Foundation of SURE!

SURE! is officially established as a student organization within the Unite! Alliance.

  Who We Are   


Marcel Sobecki (Wrocław Tech)    

SURE! President


Matilde Godinho  (ULisboa)    

SURE! Vice President


Laura Armando  (PoliTo)     

SURE! Treasurer

Pau Morente (UPC)             

SURE! Secretary

We represent a cohesive group comprising 30 students hailing from diverse universities, all of which are esteemed partners within the Unite! Alliance. Our collective presence underscores the collaborative spirit and shared commitment to fostering unity and cooperation among our respective academic institutions.

Aalto

Aalto University

Representatives

  • Luísa Cardoso
  • Kimiya Tajik

Grenoble INP

Grenoble Institute of Technology

Representatives

  • Lisa Diaz
  • Eléa Tonneau

PoliTo

Politecnico di Torino 

Representatives

  • Giovanni Paolo Clemente
  • Agnese Peratoner
  • Laura Armando

TU Darmstadt

Technische Universität Darmstadt

Representatives

  • Adham Elaraby
  • Ikra Ceylin Sayalan

TU Graz

Graz University of Technology

Representatives

  • Jakob Harden
  • Caroline Genser
  • Laila Zildzic

ULisboa

University of Lisbon 

Representatives

  • Matilde Godinho
  • Rúben Calvinho
  • Beatriz Viais

UPC Barcelona

Polytechnic University of Catalonia 

Representatives

  • Pau Morente
  • Rachel Leblanc
  • Martina Massana Massip

Wrocław Tech

Wrocław University of Science and Technology

Representatives

  • Sylwia Popek
  • Maciej Kisielewicz
  • Marcel Sobecki

KTH

KTH Royal Institute of Technology

Representatives

  • Ella Moberg
  • Max Ekstedt
  • Dylan Horn Kreiner

SURE! Alumni

Recognising the contributions of former SURE! members to student representation across Unite!


  • Agnese Carignano
  • Ajla Mujakovic
  • Aleko Khen
  • Ann-Kathrin Henkel
  • Antonina Matczak
  • Beatriz Rodrigues
  • Carl-Victor Schauman
  • Christian Boysen
  • Elena Maria Zandri
  • Gaétan Garcia
  • Honorata Poturaj
  • Israel Ilung Ilunga
  • Joona Huikuri
  • Julia Grzegorzewska
  • Julius Modin
  • Katarina Lindmark
  • Lluís Gil — LinkedIn
  • Mateusz Mandziuk
  • Matteo Cicilloni
  • Milica Zivanic
  • Pau Maza
  • Simon Malacek




Contact Us 

Reach out to us! Contact the heart of student empowerment and representation at Students Unite for Representation and Empowerment.

 E-mail: sure@unite-university.eu

Contact Local Sure! Associations 

SURE! UPC

Polytechnic University of Catalonia

E-mail: estudiants.unite@upc.edu