What is TWIST?
TWIST 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 TWIST 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 TWIST 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 TWIST!
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 TWIST events, be sure to join our WhatsApp group chats or just check the page below!
Would you like to have TWIST’s calendar with you wherever you go? Add us to your Google Calendar!
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TWea o’ clock
Fri 1 May 2026 15:00 - 17:00
Huizinga - 0.19a, Johan Huizinga-0-19a-Boardroom (10)
Description
Come join us in the TWIST 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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Linguistics Career Day
Fri 8 May 2026
Description
Save the Date for Linguistics Career Day!
Hosted by VOS this year, the event will include short-form presentations and keynotes about the various career paths that a linguist can take. We'll also tour the UvA Humanities campus and visit the UvA SpeechLab! Expect a day of hearing cool stories, learning how linguists work outside the classroom (and the lab!) and exploring Amsterdam!
Interested? Register here: https://forms.gle/WR7pmkKYBqVdpFTo6
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Talengala
Tue 12 May 2026 21:00 - Wed 13 May 2026 03:00
A.L.S.V. Quintus, Boommarkt 5, 2311 EA Leiden, Netherlands
Description
Dear members,
You can now buy tickets for the Talengala 2026 via the link below!
Everything important:
📍Quintus (Raevenszaal), Boommarkt 5, Leiden
📆 12 may 2026
🕰️ 21:00-03:00
💸 member €18, non-member €22
🪩 theme: Glitter & grammar
🥂📸 open bar & photobooth!Are gonna shine with us on the dance floor?
We hope to see you there!
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Book market
Mon 18 May 2026 11:00 - 17:00
Description
Some time has passed since the last bookmarket and the tower of unread books has gotten smaller again. That means it's time for another bookmarket !!!
On Monday the 18th of May we will hold a bookmarket from 11:00-17:00 in the Lipsius hall .
New this time, apart from books you can also get some fun merch, like stickers and the cutest twapple mugs!
So don't miss your chance for some more books, we are looking forward to see you there!
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TWIST goes bowling w/ S!MP
Thu 21 May 2026 18:00 - 20:00
Description
We have another fun collaboration coming up. This time we will go bowling with our great friends from S!MP, the studyassociation for German Language and Culture!
So put your bowling shoes on, choose a ball and show us what you can do on the 21st of May from 6pm at Bowling Restaurant Menken!
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TWea o’ clock
Fri 22 May 2026 15:00 - 17:00
Huizinga - 0.19a, Johan Huizinga-0-19a-Boardroom (10)
Description
Come join us in the TWIST 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 29 May 2026 15:00 - 17:00
Huizinga - 0.19a, Johan Huizinga-0-19a-Boardroom (10)
Description
Come join us in the TWIST 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)!