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ESAC 2026 brought together leaders in student affairs and services from across Europe. Therefore, the topic of management & leadership was one of the key themes of the conference.

ESAC 2026 was a wonderful example of international cooperation. Naturally, the topic itself was also a significant highlight of the conference programme.

Digitalisation of student services was discussed thoroughly at ESAC 2026.

The topic of student well-being and mental health was one of the most significant highlights of the ESAC 2026 conference.

Housing was a key topic at ESAC 2026.

On 7 July 2026, European Council for Student Affairs members from more than 10 countries came together in Kiel and online for our annual General Assembly.

We are pleased to announce the next ECStA General Assembly, taking place on 7 July 2026, from 14:00 to 17:00, in Kiel, Germany.

We are delighted to share the programme for the upcoming European Student Affairs Conference 2026 and warmly invite you to join us. Registrations are now open!

The European Commission is launching an online survey to collect input on the future of the European Student Card Initiative ESCI) from all the stakeholders involved in its implementation.

July 7-10, 2026, in Kiel, Germany on the Baltic Coast in teh North of Germany

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...