Student societies
Consultation with Student Associations and Thematic Committees
Luiss students actively participate in university life through a vibrant network of societies, comprising over twenty organisations involved in a wide range of thematic areas. Below, you can view the list of active groups, read their constitutions in detail, and learn about the main initiatives they promote.
The Regulations for Association Activities are also available.
President: Chloe Quevedo
Email: c.quevedo@studenti.luiss.it
Vice President: Lina Kolevska
Email: l.kolevska@studenti.luiss.it
AAA, the Ambassadors Aligned Association, is LUISS's first pseudo-governmental student association. With departments ranging from investment banking to foreign affairs, and from digital strategy and artificial intelligence to global integration, AAA offers students from all backgrounds immersive, career-focused opportunities designed to fast-track their access to future professional and leadership roles. Whether it's meeting ambassadors, navigating immigration procedures, securing competitive positions at major financial institutions, or shadowing diplomats in their work, Triple A opens up key pathways for students' academic and professional development.
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Email: contact@ambassadorsaligned.org
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President: Giuseppe Castracane
ACE – Associazione Cultura ed Eventi is a student society at LUISS Guido Carli University that promotes cultural, educational, and recreational initiatives for the university community. By organising conferences, meetings with institutional guests and professionals, cultural events, and publishing activities, the society helps to enrich students' university experience and fosters opportunities for discussion and sharing within the university. ACE also promotes institutional visits, cultural projects, and association-led initiatives that enable students to experience university life not only through study but also through participation, dialogue, and the development of skills.
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Email: aceluissgc@gmail.com
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President: Gaetano Berlingieri
Email: gaetano.berlingieri@studenti.luiss.it
General Secretary: Marida Famiglietti
Email: marida.famiglietti@studenti.luiss.it
All Around is a student society established with the aim of enhancing the LUISS university community and making it more vibrant. By organising events, conferences, cultural initiatives, and opportunities for engagement with institutions, professional bodies, and businesses, the association fosters opportunities for students to grow, participate, and engage in dialogue. All Around is also committed to fostering integration among students from different courses and backgrounds, creating spaces within the university where they can meet and share experiences. The idea behind its activities is straightforward: the university is not just a place of study, but also a dynamic community where relationships, ideas, and skills are forged, all of which contribute to the development of the future leadership.
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Email: all.around.aaluiss@gmail.com
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President: Anna Toppino
Email: anna.toppino@studenti.luiss.it
Vice President: Michelangelo Rispoli
Email: michelangelo.rispoli@studenti.luiss.it
Alpha is a student association founded to give shape to a new vision of university participation: one that is more informed, more practical, and more impactful. It presents itself as a laboratory for leadership, representation, and human relations, where students are not merely passive participants in university life but active players in its development. Through cultural, educational, social, and guidance initiatives, Alpha builds connections, nurtures talent, and creates opportunities for genuine growth, with the ambition of making a visible and lasting impact on the university community.
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Email: eventialphaluiss@gmail.com
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President: Andrea Battistini
Email: a.battistini@studenti.luiss.it
Director General: Ludovico Zaninotti
Email: l.zaninotti@studenti.luiss.it
Director General: Alessandro Asero
Email: a.asero@studenti.luiss.it
ARES is a non-political, not-for-profit association. It pursues cultural and recreational aims and, in particular, seeks to foster social interaction through the participation of students who wish to share ideas and experiences and to devote their time to the life of the association. The association operates across all three departments and aims to foster connections between the student community and the world of work by organising meetings, conferences, and events designed for this purpose.
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Co-Chair: Giorgio Arelli
Email: giorgio.arelli@studenti.luiss.it
Co-Chair: Giuseppe Pagano
Email: giuseppe.pagano@studenti.luiss.it
The Political Science Association (ASP) is a non-partisan, apolitical, and non-profit student association founded in 1995 at LUISS Guido Carli in Rome. The association fosters students' academic, professional, and personal development through educational, cultural, and institutional activities, helping to strengthen collaboration and participation within the university community. ASP organises events, meetings, and projects on political, institutional, and international issues, giving students opportunities for direct engagement with the world of institutions and diplomacy. Key initiatives also include visits to embassies, international organisations, and public institutions, all aimed at bringing students closer to the decision-making environments of politics and international relations. The Association also stands out for two educational projects recognised by the university: Policy Game and EU Challenge, which are simulations of the Italian Parliament and the European Parliament, respectively.
Through these initiatives, students take part in simulations of legislative and decision-making processes and can earn University Credits (CFUs). ASP is the only LUISS student society to which the university grants this opportunity as part of its society activities.
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Email: aspromaluiss@gmail.com
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Senior President: Alfredo Cuzzupoli
Email: acuzzupoli@luiss.it
Junior President: Vittorio Cananzi
Email: vittorio.cananzi@studenti.luiss.it
Senior Vice President: Enrico D'Onofrio
Email: donofrio.enric@gmail.com
Junior Vice President: Davide Iovino
Email: davide.iovino@studenti.luiss.it
Junior Vice President: Federico Mancuso
Email: mancuso.f@studenti.luiss.it
A.L.I. – the Independent Association for Innovation – has been active since 2011 with the aim of bridging the gap between university and the world of work. Thanks to the input and support of senior members (LUISS alumni) with experience in various sectors, A.L.I. aims to make the university experience more practical and engaging, bringing students closer to the world of work through events, panel discussions, and networking opportunities.
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Email: info@alinnovazione.it
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President: Alessandro Lana
Email: president.roma@it.elsa.org
Vice President: Alberto Camera
Email: institutionalrelations.rome@it.elsa.org
ELSA Rome is the local section of ELSA – The European Law Students' Association, the largest independent association of law students in Europe. Founded in 1981, ELSA operates in over 40 European countries and brings together a network of more than 40,000 law students and recent law graduates. The association is independent, apolitical, non-denominational, and not-for-profit. It works with the aim of contributing to students' legal education, fostering dialogue and international cooperation among young lawyers. Through academic activities, conferences, workshops, and training projects, ELSA Rome fosters a deeper understanding of law and encourages discussion between different legal systems, helping to bridge the gap between the academic and professional worlds. Furthermore, the association encourages networking among students, professionals, and legal institutions at the local, national, and international levels.
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Email: rome@it.elsa.org
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President: Francesco Gianolio
Email: presidente@esnromaluiss.net
ESN Roma is a section of the Erasmus Students Network, one of the largest interdisciplinary student associations in Europe. Its mission is to represent the international student community at Luiss University and to contribute to the university's internationalisation process. ESN Roma is committed to providing opportunities for cultural understanding and personal growth, guided by the principle of “Students Helping Students”.
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Email: roma_luiss@esn.it
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Team Lead: Pierpaolo Brogelli
Email: pierpaolo.brogelli@studenti.luiss.it
Team Lead: Giulio Presaghi
Email: giulio.presaghi@studenti.luiss.it
Google Developers Groups are communities of tech enthusiasts located all over the world. In 2024, the first GDG on Campus was established at Luiss, making it the first of its kind in Rome! This Club brings together all students who are passionate about technology, organising exclusive events for those interested in the world of tech, hosting hackathons and workshops on Google's cutting-edge technologies, and much more!
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Email: gdevclub.luiss@gmail.com
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President: Stefania Lubelli
Email: stefania.lubelli@studenti.luiss.it
Vice President: Matteo Brancia
Email: matteo.brancia@studenti.luiss.it
Hortensia was established as a space for discussion, education, and the promotion of the feminist movement and thought within the university. From a transfeminist and intersectional perspective, Hortensia works to raise awareness among the academic community about the dynamics of marginalisation and violence linked to gender and sexual orientation, by organising events, conferences, and cultural activities at the university.
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Email: associazione.hortensia@outlook.it
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President: Enrico Palmisano
Email: enrico.palmisano@studenti.luiss.it
President: Azra Dinler
Email: azra.dinler@studenti.luiss.it
INA (International Networking Association) is an international association that aims to build a bridge between the diverse cultures within the University. The organisation's primary goal is to integrate international students into LUISS, enabling them to take full advantage of all the opportunities the University has to offer. Furthermore, the association helps students from all over the world, enrolled in any LUISS programme, to build networking connections. The events organised by INA range from social and recreational gatherings to conferences on topics such as politics, economics, diplomacy, and technology.
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Email: inaluiss2023@gmail.com
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Chair: Alessia Colonna
Email: presidente@jelu.it
Vice-Chair: Luigi Antonio Fumo
Email: vicepresidente@jelu.it
JELU Consulting is the student-run consulting firm at Luiss Guido Carli. Founded in 2016, it now provides strategic consulting services, working with some of the university's leading faculty members and drawing on a broad, well-established network of partners and alumni. JELU Consulting aims to bridge the gap between university and the world of work, providing students with practical professional experience and supporting companies in their growth journeys.
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President: Jacopo Michele Mazzeo
Email: jacopomichele.mazzeo@studenti.luiss.it
Vice President: Edoardo Toffalini
Email: e.toffalini@studenti.luiss.it
Every day, we're inundated with news. How can we tell facts apart from misinformation? How can we develop a clear-eyed view of reality? Liberi Oltre le Illusioni works to promote critical thinking and to foster responsible, transparent information based on evidence and data. All of this is done with a focus on current affairs, particularly in the fields of economics, politics, and society.
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Email: liberioltreleillusioni.luiss@gmail.com
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President: Erik Edgar Dzhagaryan
Email: e.dzhagaryan@studenti.luiss.it
Director General: Izgi Orcekic
Email: i.orscekic@studenti.luiss.it
Vice President: Nicholas Battaglia
Email: n.battaglia@luiss.it
LIL-A (LUISS International Leaders Association) is a LUISS student association that brings together international students to develop leadership skills, promote intercultural dialogue, ensure their voices are heard, and foster an inclusive university experience. It does this by championing equal opportunities and organising English-language events that are accessible to everyone.
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President: Elisa Pozzoni
Email: elisa.pozzoni@studenti.luiss.it
Vice President: Laura Bognetti
Email: laura.bognetti@studenti.luiss.it
Marianne is a bilateral association that aims to bring young people from Italy and France closer together within the university community by promoting a range of cultural, academic, institutional, entrepreneurial, and recreational initiatives. Having initiated the Italian-French junior dialogues for Europe, the association is part of the framework of various initiatives implementing the Quirinal Treaty. The association also serves as a point of reference for students who are passionate about both cultures and about bilateral relations, with the aim of expanding its reach in both countries through academic networks in Italy and France.
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Email: info.associationmarianne@gmail.com
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President: Giorgio Claudio Midulla
Email: giorgio.midulla@studenti.luiss.it
Vice President: Lorenzo Pisani
Email: lorenzo.pisani@studenti.luiss.it
Thanks to its strategic partnerships, the Next-Gen association aims to become a megaphone for its members, acting as a bridge between the academic world and the world of work. It will give its members the chance to publish articles and digital content in well-known online journals and will offer them the opportunity to attend exclusive events. Through events and seminars, the association aims to contribute to students' holistic development, including through artistic activities and enriching cultural experiences.
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Email: nextgenguidocarli@gmail.com
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President: Matteo Occhipinti
Email: matteo.occhipinti@studenti.luiss.it
Deputy Vice President: Lorenzo Carlino
OstinataMente is an interdepartmental association that aims to enhance students' extracurricular lives by organising cultural, recreational, associative, educational, and social activities. OstinataMente aims to create and foster the development of a community of members that promotes the values of meritocracy, commitment, and student representation.
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Email: ostinatamente.luiss@gmail.com
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President: Rocco Arno
POL – School of Political Education is an educational project linked to ACE – Association for Culture and Events, which promotes in-depth discussions, conferences, and training activities aimed at fostering students' understanding of institutions and their cultural development. The school organises series of talks with guests from the worlds of government, academia, and the professions, as well as visits to institutions and opportunities for discussion on current affairs and issues of public interest.
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Email: polscuolapolitica@outlook.com
Coordinator: Marco Merli
Email: marco.merli@studenti.luiss.it
Deputy Director: Edoardo Michetti
Email: edoardo.michetti@studenti.luiss.it
Deputy Director: Alessandro Sisti
Email: alessandro.sisti@studenti.luiss.it
Primavera is a student association that aims to inject new vitality into student participation in the management of university life. We believe that a university should be not only a place of learning, but also a space for collective growth, inclusion, and dialogue. Our goal is to create a dynamic and stimulating environment where every student can feel represented, valued, and an active part of the academic community. By organising cultural, social, and recreational events, we are committed to fostering discussion, the exchange of ideas, and the building of genuine connections among students. Primavera aims to give voice to students' proposals and initiatives, promoting a model of participation that places cooperation and mutual respect at its core. Our vision is of a vibrant university, where everyone’s creativity and individual talents can help shape a university experience that extends beyond lecture theatres and textbooks, becoming a laboratory for ideas and for the future. Primavera is the go-to organisation for those who believe in a LUISS that is more inclusive, collaborative, and open to change.
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Email: primaveraguidocarli@gmail.com
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President: Vito Salvia
Email: vito.salvia@studenti.luiss.it
Founding Member: Maria Chiara Lischi
Email: maria.lischi@studenti.luiss.it
The association aims to connect students from any university department who are passionate about the world of finance, creating an open and inclusive network. It encourages the sharing and in-depth exploration of economic and financial topics through fundamental analysis projects, reports on M&A transactions, analyses of market trends, and the preparation of papers on current economic issues. The association also aims to guide students into the world of work in the economic and financial sector, including by organising meetings with professionals and leading companies in the field, both on campus and at company premises. Finally, it aims to create a stimulating environment where students can develop transferable skills and build lasting connections through teamwork and the completion of shared projects.
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Email: startingfinanceclubluiss@gmail.com
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Co-Chair: Benedetta Rovella
Email: benedetta.rovella@studenti.luiss.it
Co-Chair: Matilde Sardo
Email: matilde.sardo@studenti.luiss.it
LUSDA aims to bring together students who want to gain practical knowledge of international relations and diplomacy, offering them professional preparation through a range of activities.
These include meetings with diplomats, study visits to embassies, the headquarters of international organisations and policy institutions, thematic workshops, and cultural and language exchange programmes.
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Email: lusdaassociation@gmail.com
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President: Vittorio Scotto di Vettimo
Email: v.scottodivettimo@studenti.luiss.it
Universa is an independent, apolitical, and non-profit student association founded in Rome, operating with a clear vision: to place the student at the centre, in every aspect of their life and at every stage of their university journey. Our motto, "With the student, for the student", encapsulates the essence of our commitment: to stand by everyone, at all times, offering practical and unwavering, all-round support in both university and social life. We support every single student in a concrete, practical, and ongoing way. We help them, support them, and guide them through every stage of their university experience.
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Email: universaluissguidocarli@gmail.com
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Co-Chair: Simona Yanakieva
Email: simona.yanakieva@studenti.luiss.it
Co-Chair: Andjela Vermezovic
Email: andela.vermezovic@studenti.luiss.it
Vice President: Martina Iolanda Ricupero
Email: m.ricupero@studenti.luiss.it
We are a university association dedicated to promoting women’s empowerment in the business world. As part of an international Women in Business network at leading universities around the world, we leverage our strategic position to give our members privileged access to the Italian business environment. This enables us to give our members first-hand experience of the excellence of “Made in Italy” and to ensure direct interaction with some of the world’s leading companies. As a result, they have the opportunity to acquire key skills and gain an in-depth understanding of international best business practices.
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Email: luisswib@gmail.com
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Co-Chair: Wafa Bunyatova
Email: bunyatova.v@studenti.luiss.it
Co-Chair: Thi Yen Nhi Tran
Email: thiyennhi.tran@studenti.luiss.it
Women in International Affairs (WIA) is a dynamic student society dedicated to promoting women's empowerment and gender equality in the field of international relations. Our goal is to bridge the gap between academia and the professional world, creating a vibrant community where students can connect, learn, and grow together. Through professional development initiatives, advocacy projects, cultural events, and creative platforms, WIA provides spaces for dialogue, collaboration, and innovation. At the heart of our mission are empowerment to shape the future of international relations, equality in every sphere, a supportive community, and forward-looking initiatives.
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Email: wia.luiss@gmail.com