The first round of micro-funding for Pan-EUNICE Clubs has officially concluded and it’s already being hailed as a resounding success.
With six creative and ambitious applications submitted by four active clubs, this inaugural call demonstrated the vibrant engagement and collaborative spirit that define the EUNICE Alliance.
Each club was eligible to submit up to two applications — one for a small fund (€2,500) and one for a large fund (€5,000) — with final decisions based on a transparent, participatory evaluation process involving both students and staff. Ultimately, two standout projects were selected to receive large-scale funding: the PULSAR Radio Broadcasting Club and the Boundless Cinema Club.
“This first call confirmed that EUNICE students and staff are ready to work together to bring great ideas to life”, says Susana Amante, WP3 leader.
What Are EUNICE Clubs?
EUNICE Clubs are non-profit student organisations created within the framework of the European University for Customised Education. Their primary goal is to foster informal learning environments where students can develop key transversal skills that are crucial in both academic and professional contexts. These include: cognitive flexibility, communication, digital competence, intercultural understanding, problem solving, self-management and teamwork.
EUNICE Clubs are open to students from all universities within the alliance. Interested students can freely join club activities, while individuals from outside the alliance may also participate by submitting a letter of interest to the club’s coordination team.
These clubs play a vital role in reinforcing a sense of European community, encouraging students to connect beyond borders and disciplines through common interests and shared goals.
Beyond the two awarded projects, the EUNICE Club ecosystem continues to grow with the creation of diverse student-led initiatives across Europe. Current clubs include:
- Book Club… Assim de Repente
- Rêves So Nord Club
- Language Café Club
- Discussion Club
Each of these clubs contributes uniquely to building an engaged, intercultural and skilled student community — whether through reading groups, language exchanges, debate sessions, or cultural exploration.
Boundless Cinema Club
The Boundless Cinema Club will use its €5,000 grant to launch a cross-border short film production, created by students from multiple EUNICE universities. The film is scheduled for completion by January 2027 and will follow a classic production structure — pre-production, production, and post-production — conducted mainly online.
Students will participate in regular virtual meetings, creative challenges, joint editing sessions, and festival planning. The project not only aims to deliver a finished audiovisual piece but also seeks to strengthen digital skills, intercultural collaboration, and the European spirit among its participants. As a long-term initiative, the club envisions new productions every year with increasing participation from across the EUNICE network.
At the moment, students from all the 10 partner institutions are taking part in the club: Polytechnic Institute of Viseu, University of Mons, University Polytechnic Hauts-de-France, University of Vaasa, University of the Peloponnese, University of Catania, Poznan University of Technology, University of Cantabria, Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus–Senftenberg and Karlstad University.
PULSAR Europa: Building a Pan-European Student Broadcast Network
The PULSAR Club is also scaling up in a big way. With the help of its €5,000 micro-fund, the club will evolve into PULSAR Europa, a fully integrated student broadcasting network linking all EUNICE universities. Over the next 12 months, the project will roll out in three phases:
- Infrastructure Setup (Months 1–3): Distribution of broadcasting equipment and the launch of four broadcasting hubs
- Content Creation (Months 4–7): Development of multilingual programming and editorial collaboration
- Network Expansion (Months 8–12): Establishment of sustainability practices and long-term growth strategies
Expected outputs include over 40 hours of original content, a comprehensive technical wiki, and the first collaborative broadcast by Month 5. The project will benefit current and future students, academic staff, and local communities — all while promoting European identity, practical media skills, and sustainable practices.
PULSAR Europa emphasizes open-source tools, virtual collaboration, and resource-conscious operations, ensuring both a low environmental footprint and long-term usability. The project’s infrastructure is designed for a minimum lifespan of five years, with built-in training tools and academic integration ensuring its continued relevance.
Looking Ahead
This successful first round of funding sets the tone for what’s to come. Several new clubs have been created in the meantime, and more are expected.
With future calls already planned, the Pan-EUNICE initiative continues to grow as a dynamic platform for innovation, collaboration, and European unity among students.
