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!
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!
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Masters Info Session
Wed 17 Apr 2024 19:00 - 22:00
Lipsius Building - Leiden University, Cleveringaplaats 1, 2311 BD Leiden, Netherlands
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Are you thinking about doing a master’s programme next year (or are you an early bird and are trying to make a 5-year-plan)? And do you want to know which masters other students did after their linguistics bachelors? Well then next month, T.W.I.S.T. is organising the perfect event for you! You can meet master students, see what masters they’re doing after their linguistics BA and hear about their experiences. Hope to see you there!
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Study Session
Fri 19 Apr 2024 14:00 - 16:00
P.J. Veth s.018
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Do you need some motivation to study? Come join our study session in the T.W.I.S.T. board room in PJ Veth, room S0.18! Every other week on Friday between 14:00 and 16:00 the board room is open to study together, motivate each other, and of course there will be tea!
Heb je wat motivatie nodig om te studeren? Kom naar onze studiesessie in de T.W.I.S.T.-bestuurskamer in het PJ Veth, kamer S0.18! Daar kun je om de week op vrijdag langs tussen 14:00 en 16:00 om samen te studeren, elkaar te motiveren en er is natuurlijk thee!
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Summer TWip Announcement
Mon 22 Apr 2024 20:00 - 22:00
Café de Keyzer, Kaiserstraat 2-4, 2311 GR Leiden, Netherlands
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Already looking forward to an endless summer holiday, full of sunny days on the beach, chilling in the park with friends, or eating ice cream all day long? Get in the vacation mood right after midterm week, and join us at our Summer Trip Destination Announcement Borrel!
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Dutch lecture
Tue 23 Apr 2024 19:00 - 21:00
Lipsius Building - Leiden University, Cleveringaplaats 1, 2311 BD Leiden, Netherlands
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NeerlandiCie is delivering a highly anticipated third instalment to our Dutch classes! So far we have learnt about Dutch phonetics, basic phrases, some cultural keywords, and some insights into the Dutch language which you won't learn anywhere else. Not to mention some iconic internetgekkies (Dutch memes) The class will be open to all regardless of your Dutch level, and everyone will have the chance to learn something!
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Student Lecture
Wed 24 Apr 2024 19:00 - 21:00
Lipsius 1.21
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Thijs will transport us to Oaveriesel during his student lectureIn this lecture. You will learn about the different Low Saxon varieties spoken in his home province. He will highlight the differences between these varieties and standard Dutch, but also the way the varieties differ from each other. Besides this, he will talk about the sociolinguistic position and the future of Low Saxon. Join us on the 24th to learn more about this!
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TWea o'clock
Fri 26 Apr 2024 14:00 - 16:00
P.J. Veth s.018
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This afternoon, it's time for another TWea o'clock in the T.W.I.S.T. board room in PJ Veth, room S0.18! You can join us there every other week on Friday between 14:00 and 16:00 for a cup of TWea and some cookies.
Het is vanmiddag weer tijd voor een TWea o'clock, in de T.W.I.S.T.-bestuurskamer in het PJ Veth, kamer S0.18! Daar kun je om de week op vrijdag langs tussen 14:00 en 16:00 voor een kopje thee met uiteraard een koekje.
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King's Day
Sat 27 Apr 2024 14:00 - 17:00
Polderpark Cronesteyn, Polderpad 8, 2322 LB Leiden, Netherlands
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Join us on king's day, bring snacks and drinks, a picnic blanket, games, and let's have fun on (hopefully) a sunny afternoon together!
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TWea o'clock
Fri 3 May 2024 14:00 - 16:00
P.J. Veth, 2311 VJ Leiden, Netherlands
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This afternoon, it's time for another TWea o'clock in the T.W.I.S.T. board room in PJ Veth, room S0.18! You can join us there every other week on Friday between 14:00 and 16:00 for a cup of TWea and some cookies.
Het is vanmiddag weer tijd voor een TWea o'clock, in de T.W.I.S.T.-bestuurskamer in het PJ Veth, kamer S0.18! Daar kun je om de week op vrijdag langs tussen 14:00 en 16:00 voor een kopje thee met uiteraard een koekje.
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Study Session
Fri 10 May 2024 14:00 - 16:00
PJ Veth s.018
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Do you need some motivation to study? Come join our study session in the T.W.I.S.T. board room in PJ Veth, room S0.18! Every other week on Friday between 14:00 and 16:00 the board room is open to study together, motivate each other, and of course there will be tea!
Heb je wat motivatie nodig om te studeren? Kom naar onze studiesessie in de T.W.I.S.T.-bestuurskamer in het PJ Veth, kamer S0.18! Daar kun je om de week op vrijdag langs tussen 14:00 en 16:00 om samen te studeren, elkaar te motiveren en er is natuurlijk thee!