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 2 Oct 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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Book Market
Tue 6 Oct 2026 11:00 - 17:00
Lipsius Building - Leiden University, Cleveringaplaats 1, 2311 BD Leiden, Netherlands
Description
Our coffers are overflowing with linguistics- and language-related books of all shapes and sizes (including ones you might need for your courses…) and they need getting rid of! We’ll be in the middle of Lipsius from 11:00 to 17:00 on Tuesday, the 6th of October, so feel free to stop by whenever you’d like and get some cool (and cheap) books!
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Commitee Market
Wed 7 Oct 2026 15:00 - 17:00
Lipsius 1.28
Description
TWIST wants you! 🫵 to join a committee and help organize stuff! Committees are the vital branches of TWIST, who are tasked with organizing events, activities, and more. They include ConferenCie, who organize our yearly student conference in linguistics, and RedacCie, who publish the TWISTER, our quarterly publication. From 15:00 to 17:00 on the 7th of October, the various committees will be presenting themselves in Lipsius 1.28 and inviting new members to join. Come and learn what there is to do, sign up if you’d like to take part, and eat some pizza - all on us!
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Monthly Borrel
Thu 8 Oct 2026 20:00 - 22:00
Mister Jansen, Nieuwe Rijn 21, 2312 JC Leiden, Netherlands
Description
As CCV, we’ll be holding our first monthly borrel on the 8th of October. As before, it will be held at our beloved Meneer Jansen. Come join us there from around 20:00 - 22:00 on Thursday, the 8th, to chat and enjoy some drinks.
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TWea o’ clock
Fri 9 Oct 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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Game Afternoon
Tue 13 Oct 2026 12:00 - 15:00
Description
Join us for another afternoon of board games, now with a spooky twist! All members are welcome (not just first years!) to come between 12:00 and 15:00 on Tuesday, October 13th, where we’ll be bringing a selection of games and snacks to pass the time between classes.
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TWub Market
Wed 14 Oct 2026 15:00 - 17:00
Description
Unlike committees, TWubs (TWIST clubs) are more informal member-run groups dedicated to a hobby or interest, for example a specific language, conlanging, or even something that has nothing to do with linguistics, like mahjong or potlucks! Come on Wednesday, October 14th, between 15:00 and 17:00, to see what we have to offer or maybe even start your own!
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TWea o’ clock
Fri 16 Oct 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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Boardroom decoration
Mon 19 Oct 2026 14:00 - 16:00
Huizinga 0.19a
Description
This October 19th, we’ll need your help making decorations our boardroom with all manner of Halloween-y paraphernalia. Join to do some arts and crafts and make some spooky little guys that we’ll hang up around the boardroom.
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TWea o’ clock
Fri 23 Oct 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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October movie night
Mon 26 Oct 2026 18:00 - 20:00
Description
We will be organizing a cheeky little movie night on the 26th at 18:00 to appreciate some good ol’ kino. We will send out a vote on which film to watch, so keep an eye on the announcement chat. There will be popcorn!
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TWea o’ clock
Fri 30 Oct 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)!