Campus Life Launches First Student Clubs to Boost Academic Engagement
This month marked the launch of the first Student Clubs under the Campus Life initiative, reinforcing the university’s commitment to enhancing student engagement and enriching the overall academic experience. The initiative aims to encourage active student participation beyond the classroom, fostering a more dynamic and inclusive campus environment. Student Clubs are student-led projects designed to create spaces for collaboration, sharing, and personal development. These initiatives allow students to explore common interests while building essential transferable skills that support both their academic journeys and future professional paths. During this first phase, two clubs were officially approved and established: The clubs were founded by students Inês Pinto and Daniela Pereira, respectively, following a structured process that involved submitting their ideas to the Campus Life department. Institutional approval was supported by Vice-Rector Sara Sousa, IPAM Lisboa Director Marta Bicho, and IPAM Executive Director Daniel Sá, highlighting the shared commitment across academic units to support student-driven initiatives. Importantly, Student Clubs are open to students from Universidade Europeia, IADE, and IPAM, fostering an inclusive and collaborative community that transcends campuses and academic disciplines. According to Tomás Mourato, Campus Life Coordinator, “Student Clubs play a fundamental role in our academic community. In addition to promoting student engagement and strengthening interpersonal relationships, they provide valuable opportunities for developing transferable skills, collaboration, and networking among students from different fields.” The initiative is already gaining strong momentum, with eight additional clubs currently in development—demonstrating growing interest and participation across the academic community. Campus Life lança primeiros Clubes de Estudantes e reforça envolvimento académico
