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Welcome to Study Association T.W.I.S.T.!

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What is T.W.I.S.T.?

T.W.I.S.T. is the study association for linguistics in Leiden. For over twenty years, we’ve been organising activities for our members that allow them to add more depth to their study and meet fellow students along the way. Some of our annual events are the study trip abroad, the T.W.I.S.T. Student Conference, and the Talengala. We also organise lectures, movie nights, game nights, borrels, and much more! Of course, we don’t do all of this by ourselves, but we are assisted by the fantastic members of our committees.

A T.W.I.S.T. membership will allow you to get to know your fellow students, as well as others who are interested in language. You will receive our magazine (the TWISTER) four times a year and will get to participate in the wide variety of activities our board and committees have to offer; maybe you’ll even join one yourself! You will also get to vote in the general assemblies. Most of all, you will make friends and have a lot of fun at T.W.I.S.T.!

Become a member

Do you want to become a member? Click here to go to the registration page!

Upcoming events

To stay up-to-date on the latest T.W.I.S.T. events, be sure to join our Facebook group, WhatsApp group chats, or just check the page below!

Would you like to have T.W.I.S.T.’s calendar with you wherever you go? Add us to your Google Calendar!

  • TWea o’ clock

    Fri 22 Nov 2024  15:00 - 17:00

    Huizinga - 0.19a, Johan Huizinga-0-19a-T.W.I.S.T. boardroom (10)

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    Come join us in the T.W.I.S.T. boardroom for a cup of tea and cookies, or if it's more to your taste, perhaps some juice instead. This is a chill time to get to know your fellow members or talk to the present and future boards about whatever's weighing on your heart.

    This semester they will take place 15:00-17:00 most Fridays, in our new boardroom (Huzinga 0.19a)!


  • Pre-GA dinner

    Tue 26 Nov 2024  18:00 - 19:00

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    A GA can only mean one thing: pre-GA dinner! This time, tasty pizzas are on the menu 🍕. To make sure you can attend the GA without going hungry, you can sign up to get a pizza of your own to eat together with everyone else on the 26th of November 18:00 before the GA. Pizzas cost €6 a piece. Signing up can be done with this form.


  • KasCo switch GA

    Tue 26 Nov 2024  19:00 - 22:00

    Lipsius 2.11

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    The KasCo is the committee that guards over T.W.I.S.T.’s finances, making sure our treasurer does his job correctly and doesn’t wire all of T.W.I.S.T.’s budget over to a widowed Nigerian prince. However, to be able to properly do their job, they (as well as retroactively several previous KasCos) need to be voted in. Additionally, any policy changes, proposed either by the board or other members, will be voted on to officially become part of the T.W.I.S.T. IR. Please come to have your voice heard!


  • Japanese Language Lecture by Tanuki

    Thu 28 Nov 2024  17:00 - 19:00

    Lipsius - 2.05

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    Join us for a lecture on the Japanese Language and Script by the Japanese Studies association.


  • TWea o’ clock

    Fri 29 Nov 2024  15:00 - 17:00

    Huizinga - 0.19a, Johan Huizinga-0-19a-T.W.I.S.T. boardroom (10)

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    Come join us in the T.W.I.S.T. boardroom for a cup of tea and cookies, or if it's more to your taste, perhaps some juice instead. This is a chill time to get to know your fellow members or talk to the present and future boards about whatever's weighing on your heart.

    This semester they will take place 15:00-17:00 most Fridays, in our new boardroom (Huzinga 0.19a)!


  • Dutch lecture

    Mon 2 Dec 2024  19:00 - 21:00

    Lipsius - 0.01


  • SinTWerklaas

    Thu 5 Dec 2024  19:00 - 22:00

    Lipsius - 1.21

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    ❤️💛SinTWerklaas❤️💛
    It’s getting dark at 5 p.m.; you’re already turning on the heater. It’s about time we deserved a little gift🥰On the Th. 5th of Dec. evening in Lipsius 1.21, NeerlandiCie will be organizing a Dutch and T.W.I.S.T. classic: SinTWerklaas Secret Santa. You’ll be randomly matched to another participant for whom you’ll get gifts of € 15.00 max. Wrap them in a fun surprise [səpʁiːzə] and maybe write a poem. Everyone is happy during SinTWerklaas🙌🙌!! NeerlandiCie will take care of good vibes, as we will also organize something else during the evening and bring Sinterklaas sweets🍪 So stay tuned for that!!

    To participate in Secret Santa, sign up with the link before November 17th.


  • TWea o’ clock

    Fri 6 Dec 2024  15:00 - 17:00

    Huizinga - 0.19a, Johan Huizinga-0-19a-T.W.I.S.T. boardroom (10)

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    Come join us in the T.W.I.S.T. boardroom for a cup of tea and cookies, or if it's more to your taste, perhaps some juice instead. This is a chill time to get to know your fellow members or talk to the present and future boards about whatever's weighing on your heart.

    This semester they will take place 15:00-17:00 most Fridays, in our new boardroom (Huzinga 0.19a)!


  • Winter Potluck

    Mon 9 Dec 2024  18:00 - 22:00

    Lipsius - 0.01

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    Winter Potluck
    Do you feel like a squirrel longing for food to survive the harsh winter days? Then come to the InterCom Winter Potluck on Tuesday, December 10th! Starting at 18:00, our hole in Lipsius - 0.01 will serve you and your hungry T.W.I.S.T. fellows appetizers, main courses, desserts, sweets and (non-alcoholic) drinks - everything your little stomach desires  – hopefully from all over the world! Of course, you will also bring something to the table – a dish that’s very close to you. Thus, we can tackle the winter packed with energy!! InterCom will provide plates, cups and cutlery.

    To ensure every dietary preference is served, please fill in this form. We hope to see all fluffy tails there!


  • TWea o’ clock

    Fri 13 Dec 2024  15:00 - 17:00

    Huizinga - 0.19a, Johan Huizinga-0-19a-T.W.I.S.T. boardroom (10)

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    Come join us in the T.W.I.S.T. boardroom for a cup of tea and cookies, or if it's more to your taste, perhaps some juice instead. This is a chill time to get to know your fellow members or talk to the present and future boards about whatever's weighing on your heart.

    This semester they will take place 15:00-17:00 most Fridays, in our new boardroom (Huzinga 0.19a)!


  • TWea o’ clock

    Fri 20 Dec 2024  15:00 - 17:00

    Huizinga - 0.19a, Johan Huizinga-0-19a-T.W.I.S.T. boardroom (10)

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    Come join us in the T.W.I.S.T. boardroom for a cup of tea and cookies, or if it's more to your taste, perhaps some juice instead. This is a chill time to get to know your fellow members or talk to the present and future boards about whatever's weighing on your heart.

    This semester they will take place 15:00-17:00 most Fridays, in our new boardroom (Huzinga 0.19a)!