Student Council of NEWTON University and Vysoká škola Sting: Make Your Voice Count

Student Council of NEWTON University and Vysoká škola Sting: Make Your Voice Count

7. 10. 2025 NUG World Study and Education Renáta Šejnová

We all sometimes feel that our school could be even better. Better study spaces, more engaging events, more opportunities to connect with professionals. The Student Council is where ideas turn into reality. And now you can be part of it. It doesn’t matter whether you study at NEWTON or Sting, in Czech or in English – everyone can apply.

Student Council of NEWTON University and Vysoká škola Sting: Make Your Voice Count

We all sometimes feel that our school could be even better. Better study spaces, more engaging events, more opportunities to connect with professionals. The Student Council is where ideas turn into reality. And now you can be part of it. It doesn’t matter whether you study at NEWTON or Sting, in Czech or in English – everyone can apply.

How to Apply

Submit candidacy through your study advisor, who will then publish it.

Application deadline: 18 October 2025

Eligibility

  • be a first-year student of Bachelor´s or Master´s Programme of NEWTON University or VŠ Sting
  • be available for Student Council meetings
  • be motivated to actively contribute to student life

Why Join

The Student Council is not just a formal body. It is a group of students with a direct impact on how our schools operate. As a member, you will:

  • meet regularly with the university leadership and staff
  • take part in workshops and networking, for example at Líska with Jiří Koleňák or Roman Braun
  • have the chance to implement changes that benefit your fellow students

What the Student Council Has Already Achieved

  • introduced coffee machines for students in Brno and Prague
  • organised an investment lecture with Roman Brauner
  • secured the separation of state exams in the Master’s programme

Time Commitment

Being a member doesn’t mean weekly meetings. Each semester includes:

  • one main Student Council meeting
  • two online meetings with staff and leadership
  • one event at Líska focused on key topics and the future of the school
  • ongoing communication with your advisor and handling of current issues

Student Elections

Elections will be held online via the Information System.

They start on 20 October 2025 from 8 am to 11 pm.

Every student of NEWTON University and VŠ Sting has the right to vote.

Do you want your ideas to become more than just talk? Apply for the Student Council, shape life at NEWTON or Sting, and gain valuable experience that will move you forward. Applications close on 18 October.

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