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!
Get Involved!
Already a member? Want to add to our association? Join a committee or workgroup, give a student lecture on a topic you’re knowledgable about, write an article for the TWISTER or suggest an activity!
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!
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Sint Maarten
Tue 11 Nov 2025 19:00 - 22:00
Lipsius - 0.30
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In this stormy rainy fall, we can all use some extra light, warmth and of course, sweets✨ That’s why Tuesday November 11th, in remembrance of the Saint Martin giving name to the Dutch Holiday Sint-Maarten, T.W.I.S.T. will make its very own lantern walk🏮
Starting in Lipsius 0.30 at 19:00, unleash all your creative capabilities and craft the loveliest lantern✂️🎨 We’ll provide lanterns, crafting materials and drinks, but to keep it free and broaden our artistic horizons, bring some crafting material(s) yourself.
Once our lanterns are finished, it’s time to show them to the city. No worries, we will only knock on other T.W.I.S.T. members’ doors to collect our righteous candy🍬🍭
We hope to see you there! Don’t forget to sign up using the link, so we know how many people to expect: https://forms.gle/W7ZUk2nKBCohq5cZ7
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Master's borrel
Wed 12 Nov 2025 20:00 - 23:00
Café De Vergulde Kruik, Haarlemmerstraat 20-24, 2312 GA Leiden, Netherlands
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Dear Masterminds,
Ever wish you could get to know more of your fellow Master's students? Or maybe you've been meaning to try out a (new) Dutch bar? Well rest assured, because T.W.I.S.T. is about to grant both of those wishes!
We're inviting all master’s and pre-master's students of Linguistics to join us for our yearly Masters’ Borrel on November 12th at De Vergulde Kruik from 20:00! Come and have a chat while enjoying some drinks and snacks for an evening of gezelligheid. We hope to see you there!
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TWea o’ clock
Fri 14 Nov 2025 15:00 - 17:00
Huizinga - 0.19a, Johan Huizinga-0-19a-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)!
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Book market
Mon 17 Nov 2025 11:00 - 17:00
Lipsius, 2311 BD Leiden, Netherlands
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You are doing all the readings for your classes, but there is still this empty feeling inside you. The yearning for more Linguistics books is driving you crazy, but everything is so expensive.
This means it's time for an excursion to the Lipsius basement on the 17th of November between 11:00-17:00. There you will find rare treasures in form of books that are available for a very insignificant price. Come take a look at our bookmarket and find what interests you!
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Borrel with Tᴀᴍ
Mon 17 Nov 2025 20:00 - 22:00
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Join Tᴀᴍ on November 17th (after the bookmarket) at 20:00 in L’Espérance for our monthly borrel and enjoy a kopstoot or a shot of mustard! Or something more normal. Up to you.
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VakanCie Announcement borrel
Tue 18 Nov 2025 19:00 - 22:00
Café de Keyzer, Kaiserstraat 2-4, 2311 GR Leiden, Netherlands
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Bad sleep, anxiety and total disarray, we know you had to wait long for a new VakanCie destination. Let us get you out of your misery: on November 18th starting at 19:00 in a private room of Café de Keyzer, the newly formed VakanCie will share their bright ideas for a new unforgettable Winter Trip, which, due to planning difficulties, will unfortunately last only four days.
We bet you can’t wait to hear our beautiful plans. We hope to see you there!
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Polish movie night
Thu 20 Nov 2025 19:00 - 21:00
Lipsius, 2311 BD Leiden, Netherlands
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InterCom is shocked! Three years of Polish committee members, and the last Polish acitity is already three years ago. Lets set this record straight! Come to the Polish Movie Night on Thursday November 20th. We’ll be watching Dzień świra (Day of the Wacko), a comedy-drama about a day in the life of Adaś Miauczyński, a frustrated, divorced, middle-aged teacher who suffers from OCD (Wikipedia, 2024). Next to that, you’ll see your favorite Polish snacks and drinks! No sign-ups required. We will start at 19:00 in Lipsius.
Zobaczymy się ᴛᴀᴍ!
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TWea o’ clock
Fri 21 Nov 2025 15:00 - 17:00
Huizinga - 0.19a, Johan Huizinga-0-19a-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)!
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History of the IPA lecture
Mon 24 Nov 2025 15:00 - 17:00
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Linguists use the International Phonetic Alphabet every day. A (mostly) complete and (mostly) sensible set of symbols for phonology, phonetics, and orthography. But how did it get here? Join us on Monday 24th of November 15:00-17:00 for an overview of the history of this (in)famous set of symbols, the (sometimes bizarre) decisions made and the impact that they had on the modern alphabet.
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Bouldering
Wed 26 Nov 2025 18:00 - 20:00
Boulderhal Kunststof, Rooseveltstraat 49 E, 2321 BL Leiden, Netherlands
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Let's climb together!
T.W.I.S.T. will go bouldering on Wednesday 26th November at 18:00. Of course, you are welcome whether you have experience with climbing or not. There are limited spots, so watch out for the sign up form! So are you in? Join us at Boulderhal Kunststof and who knows, maybe you will find a new hobby!
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TWea o’ clock
Fri 28 Nov 2025 15:00 - 17:00
Huizinga - 0.19a, Johan Huizinga-0-19a-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)!
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TWea o’ clock
Fri 5 Dec 2025 15:00 - 17:00
Huizinga - 0.19a, Johan Huizinga-0-19a-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)!