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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Beach day
Tue 23 Jun 2026 14:45 - 18:00
Leiden Centraal bus station
Description
Have you been suffering in the indoor heat, while the sun's shining outside? Then join TWIST for the only sensible activity with such weather, a beach day! We'll provide sunscreen and refreshments so all you have to do is enjoy the cool wind and waters seaside. We'll be gather at Leiden Centraal bus station on Tuesday 23 June at 14:45, or meet us in Katwijk around 15:30. Hope to see you there!
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TWea o’ clock
Fri 26 Jun 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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TWip to Poland
Tue 30 Jun 2026 - Tue 7 Jul 2026
Poland
Description
We are going to Poznań and Wrocław during 30th June - 7th July (including travel days)!
We are now starting the Sign ups. Please sign up by 7th May 17:00 with the link below ! 🇵🇱
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TWea o’ clock
Fri 3 Jul 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 10 Jul 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 17 Jul 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)!