Do you want to connect with like-minded individuals while following your Master’s with EIT InnoEnergy? To collaborate and feel empowered to have an impact by joining a network of people who share your values? To become a thought leader while learning and advancing your career?
If the answer to any of these questions is a YES, keep reading.
About the CommUnity
Have you ever heard about the CommUnity by EIT InnoEnergy? Here’s a little background: CommUnity by EIT InnoEnergy is a global network of EIT InnoEnergy alumni, students, employees, and partners who share knowledge, support, and empower each other to achieve a sustainable energy future through entrepreneurial and innovative initiatives.
The CommUnity enables you to:
- Organise and participate in events all across Europe
- Connect with other members through the CommUnity platform
- Access cutting edge content in the CommUnity Post
- Benefit from the Mentoring Programme
- Find job opportunities through a dedicated job portal managed by EIT InnoEnergy Career Centre
And not only that, if you belong to a company or have your own start-up, CommUnity can also help you toorganise case solving events or to increasing your exposure by sharing your work with the network.
Meeting CommUnity Leaders in Eindhoven
I joined the CommUnity two years ago, right after starting my first year as an EIT InnoEnergy Master’s student, and I cannot recommend it enough! A few weeks after joining, I had the chance to travel to Eindhoven for a CommUnity Leaders gathering. I barely knew anyone when I arrived to the Netherlands, but I instantly got along with the group of fellow leaders (CommUnity representatives who look after a specific location where EIT InnoEnergy students study) who were coming from all over the globe. The group’s dynamic and atmosphere were amazing!
Our schedule was packed, we attended courses related to teamwork, leadership, and sustainability. Surprisingly, we still had plenty of time to explore the city and went to an impressive light festival. Learning and connecting with such a passionate and hardworking group of people was very inspiring part of my education with EIT InnoEnergy Master School. You are essentially building a network of professionals who are already in the industry or will be working there shortly after graduation!
Beach Clean-up Event
Hearing about events that other members organised, motivated me to do so too! That’s a great thing about CommUnity, if you were not active before the energy of the group rubs off and drives you to maximise your time to your full potential. So apart from every-day student life, EIT InnoEnergy students are involved in number of various initiatives! CommUnity events can be related to any subject that EIT InnoEnergy students find interesting and feel passionate about!
I wanted to plan something both social and meaningful which led me to a Beach Clean-up. Together with the help of other members, we made the Beach Clean-up happen. We complemented the activity with a microplastic workshop. Thanks to the support of the CommUnity, the City Hall of Barcelona, Surfrider Foundation and Aegir Impact, the event was a huge success! We provided all participants with equipment for the clean-up which we kept and reused for upcoming events. After everyone’s hard work, we had a nice breakfast next to the sea. It couldn’t get any better!
Since that event, we still have a WhatsApp group with all the participants and organise similar gatherings from time to time. Even if these actions have a small impact and are symbolic, they are fundamental to raise awareness and move forward.
Your turn!
If you are asking yourself whether you should join the CommUnity, I hope this InnoBlog motivated you to do so. When you join EIT InnoEnergy Master School, you will receive a dedicated access to this amazing student network! When all set up and ready to network, I encourage you to reach out to me or any other CommUnity Leader if you have any doubts or want an advice from a fellow student.