Sustainability Issues in Student Affairs in Europe, November 18-20, 2025 in Florence, Italy

Organised by our Italian member ANDISU and hosted by DSU Toscana in the beautiful city of Florence, the study visit unites student services professionals for a discussion on sustainability issues. Focused on university housing and dining services, the two-day-study event will present strategic frameworks, good practices, and share common approaches in Italian student affairs and similar situations in Europe.

The study visit includes a a guided tour of the student residence "David Sassoli" and culinary experiences in the student restaurants and dining halls of DSU Toscana. Join us for an immersive event with colleagues from across Europe!

- Download the full programme of the study visit

- Download the practical information

Please register online by November 10, 2025 on the DSW-registration platform.

Schedule at a glance:

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

09:00-12:30 ECStA General Assembly Meeting (for members only)

14:30 Welcome & Introductions by the Mayor of Florence, the President of Tuscany Region, DSU Tuscany and ECStA representatives
15:00 Workshop 1 - Sustainability in University Catering
17:00 Workshop 2 - Innovative Solutions in Student Residence Halls
20:00 Dinner hosted by DSU Toscana catering service

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

09:00 Workshop 3 - Sustainability in Student Residence Halls
10:00 Conclusions
11:00 Guided Tour of the "David Sassoli" Residence Hall
13:00 Lunch at the "Calamandrei" cafeteria

Contact us now for any questions or suggestions!