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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!

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!

  • Dutch lecture

    Mon 19 May 2025  17:15 - 19:00

    Lipsius - 1.23

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    Hoi lieverds🇳🇱🌷🧡

    At the supermarket, in your mailbox, and during borrels, he’s everywhere. You can’t escape him. You better learn more about this daunting language! 🇳🇱🌷🧡DUTCH🇳🇱🌷🧡 This is exactly what Sjors and Thijs will try to uncover for their last lecure 🥲 You are very welcome to join them on Monday, May 19th, in Lipsius from 17:15! It’s bound to be a delightful evening full of fascinating phenomena for everyone: complete beginners, advanced learners, and native speakers (or those who happen to like languages).

    Tot ziens allemaal!


  • End of Year Party

    Thu 22 May 2025  20:30 - Fri 23 May 2025  01:00

    The Flow

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    Ready to celebrate the end of the academic year? Join us at The Flow for the End of Year Party this Thursday (May 22) from 20:30 til 1:00!
    The theme will be desserts! Attendance is free, and you get a welcome drink. Sign up with the link below!
    https://forms.gle/SAxmpYVFoBXowjiS7


  • Candidate Board Reveal TWea

    Fri 23 May 2025  15:00 - 17:00

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

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    The election GA is in less than a month... Would you like to know who the candidate board is? Come to the TWea and find out 🙂 May 23 at 15:00 in Huizinga 0.19a


  • Linguistics Career Day

    Sat 31 May 2025

    Lipsius

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    The Linguistics Career Day is coming up! On May 31st the linguistics-associations of Nijmegen, Utrecht, Leiden and Amsterdam will come together to listen to various talks by linguistics-alumni about their careers after their study! This year, the place where this event will be hosted is the Lipsius Building in Leiden. Join us for a day of talks, workshops and hopefully good vibes, to learn about how YOUR career might look once you finish your studies. Lunch is included, and dinner will be optionally provided at a small price.

    More information about the schedule and sign-ups for the dinner will be provided later! We hope to see you there!


  • TWea o’ clock

    Fri 6 Jun 2025  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 13 Jun 2025  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)!