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 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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Winter Potluck
Wed 10 Dec 2025 18:30 - 20:30
Lipsius - 0.01
Description
It's cold, dark and all you want to do is cuddle up in bed. But wait... what is that delicious smell?
It's InterCom holding the holiday potluck on Wednesday, December 10th from 18:30 onwards, in Lipsius 0.01! Come join and bring a yummy holiday dish to share with everyone.
There will be a sign-up form posted at some later point in our WhatsApp announcements chat, so keep your eyes peeled!
Plates, cups, and cutlery will be provided by InterCom.
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TWea o’ clock
Fri 12 Dec 2025 15:00 - 17:00
Huizinga - 0.19a, Johan Huizinga-0-19a-Boardroom (10)
Description
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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Purple Friday borrel
Fri 12 Dec 2025 20:00 - 23:00
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This month, our monthly borrel will be a celebration of Purple Friday as well! The dress code is simple: purple (and gay). The date is gonna be Thursday the 11th or Friday the 12th, and the location is also TBD! What is certain however, is there will be drinks, queer vibes, and a good time all around.
FeesCie hopes to see you there! 💜💜💜
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TWea o’ clock
Fri 9 Jan 2026 15:00 - 17:00
Huizinga - 0.19a, Johan Huizinga-0-19a-Boardroom (10)
Description
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)!