Student associations
Explore Student Associations and Thematic Committees
Luiss students actively participate in university life through a vibrant network of over twenty associations dedicated to a variety of topics. Below, you can find a list of active groups, read their bylaws, and learn about their main initiatives.
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 spanning investment banking, foreign affairs, digital strategy, artificial intelligence, and global integration, AAA provides students from all backgrounds with 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 assisting diplomats in their work, Triple A paves the way for students' academic and professional development.
Contact:
Email: contact@ambassadorsaligned.org
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President: Giuseppe Castracane
ACE – Associazione Cultura ed Eventi is a student association at LUISS Guido Carli University that promotes cultural, educational, and recreational initiatives for the university community. By organizing conferences, meetings with institutional guests and professionals, cultural events, and publishing activities, the association helps enrich the university experience for students and fosters opportunities for discussion and sharing within the university. ACE also promotes institutional visits, cultural projects, and community initiatives that allow students to experience university life not only through study, but also through participation, dialogue, and skill development.
Contact:
Email: aceluissgc@gmail.com
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President: Gaetano Berlingieri
Email: gaetano.berlingieri@studenti.luiss.it
Secretary General: Marida Famiglietti
Email: marida.famiglietti@studenti.luiss.it
All Around is a student association founded with the aim of enhancing and bringing more life to the LUISS university community. By organizing events, conferences, cultural initiatives, and opportunities for discussion with institutions, professionals, and businesses, the association fosters opportunities for student growth, participation, and dialogue. All Around is also committed to fostering integration among students from different programs and backgrounds by creating spaces for meeting and sharing within the university. The idea behind its activities is simple: the university isn’t just a place for studying; it’s also a dynamic community where relationships, ideas, and skills are forged, contributing to the growth of tomorrow’s leaders.
Contact
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 shape a new concept of university participation: one that is more conscious, more tangible, and more impactful. It serves as a laboratory for leadership, representation, and human relations, where students aren't just passive recipients of university life, but active participants in its development. Through cultural, educational, social, and guidance initiatives, Alpha builds connections, nurtures talent, and creates opportunities for real growth, with the ambition of making a visible and lasting impact on the university community.
Contact:
Email: eventialphaluiss@gmail.com
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President: Andrea Battistini
Email: a.battistini@studenti.luiss.it
General Director: Ludovico Zaninotti
Email: l.zaninotti@studenti.luiss.it
General Director: Alessandro Asero
Email: a.asero@studenti.luiss.it
ARES is a non-political, non-profit association. It pursues cultural and recreational goals, with a particular focus on fostering social interaction through the participation of students who want to share ideas and experiences and dedicate their time to the life of the association. The association is active in all three departments and aims to foster connections between the student community and the professional world by organizing meetings, conferences, and events specifically for this purpose.
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Co-President: Giorgio Arelli
Email: giorgio.arelli@studenti.luiss.it
Co-President: Giuseppe Pagano
Email: giuseppe.pagano@studenti.luiss.it
The Political Science Association (ASP) is a non-partisan, non-political, and non-profit student association founded in 1995 at LUISS Guido Carli in Rome. The association fosters students’ academic, professional, and personal growth through educational, cultural, and institutional activities, thereby strengthening collaboration and participation within the university community. ASP organizes events, meetings, and projects on political, institutional, and international topics, providing students with opportunities for direct engagement with the world of institutions and diplomacy. Key initiatives also include visits to embassies, international organizations, and public institutions, designed to expose students to the decision-making environments of politics and international relations. The Association also stands out for two university-recognized educational projects: Policy Game and EU Challenge, which simulate the Italian Parliament and the European Parliament, respectively.
Through these initiatives, students engage in simulations of legislative and decision-making processes and can earn University Credits (CFU). ASP is the only LUISS student association that the university recognizes for this opportunity within the scope of association activities.
Contact:
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. – Associazione Libera per l'Innovazione – has been active since 2011, aiming to serve as a bridge between academia and the professional world. With the guidance and support of senior members (LUISS alumni) who have experience in various fields, A.L.I. aims to make the university experience more practical and engaging, connecting students to the world of work through events, panels, and networking opportunities.
Contact:
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 chapter 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 graduates. The association is independent, non-political, non-denominational, and non-profit. Its mission is to contribute to the legal education of students by fostering international dialogue and cooperation among young legal professionals. Through academic activities, conferences, workshops, and training projects, ELSA Roma fosters a deeper understanding of law and encourages discussion among different legal systems, helping bridge the gap between academia and the professional world. Additionally, the association fosters networking among students, professionals, and legal institutions at the local, national, and international levels.
Contact
Email: rome@it.elsa.org
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President: Francesco Gianolio
Email: presidente@esnromaluiss.net
ESN Roma is a section of the Erasmus Student Network, one of the largest interdisciplinary student associations in Europe. Its mission is to represent the international student community at Luiss University and contribute to the university’s internationalization process. ESN Roma is committed to providing opportunities for cultural understanding and personal growth, guided by the principle of “Students Helping Students.”
Contact:
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 spread across the globe. In 2024, the first GDG on Campus was founded at Luiss, becoming the first of its kind in Rome! This club brings together all students passionate about technology, organizing exclusive events for those interested in the world of tech, hosting hackathons and workshops on Google's cutting-edge technologies, and much more!
Contact
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 created as a space for discussion, education, and the dissemination of feminist movement and thought within the university. With a transfeminist and intersectional perspective, Hortensia works to raise awareness within the academic community about the dynamics of marginalization and violence related to gender and sexual orientation. This is achieved through the organization of events, conferences, and cultural activities on campus.
Contact
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 bridge the gap between different cultures within the University. The organization's main goal is to integrate international students into LUISS, enabling them to fully take advantage of all the opportunities the university offers. Additionally, the association helps students from around the world, enrolled in all LUISS programs, build networking connections. INA organizes a variety of events, from social gatherings and recreational activities to conferences on topics such as politics, economics, diplomacy, and technology.
Contact
Email: inaluiss2023@gmail.com
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President: Alessia Colonna
Email: presidente@jelu.it
Vice President: Luigi Antonio Fumo
Email: vicepresidente@jelu.it
JELU Consulting is the student consulting firm at LUISS Guido Carli. Founded in 2016, the company now offers strategic consulting services, collaborating with some of the university’s top faculty and drawing on a broad, robust network of partners and alumni. JELU Consulting aims to bridge the gap between academia and the job market by providing students with real-world professional experience and supporting companies in their growth.
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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 are inundated with news. How can we tell the difference between facts and disinformation? How can we develop a disenchanted view of reality? Liberi Oltre le Illusioni strives to promote critical thinking and responsible, transparent information based on evidence and data. All of this centers on current affairs, with a focus on the fields of economics, politics, and society.
Contact:
Email: liberioltreleillusioni.luiss@gmail.com
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President: Erik Edgar Dzhagaryan
Email: e.dzhagaryan@studenti.luiss.it
General Director: 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 student association at LUISS that brings together international students to develop leadership skills, promote intercultural dialogue, ensure their voices are heard, and foster an inclusive university experience. It supports equal opportunities and events in English that are accessible to all.
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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 dedicated to bringing Italian and French youth closer together within the university community by promoting a range of cultural, academic, institutional, entrepreneurial, and recreational initiatives. Founded as the origin of the Italian-French Junior Dialogues for Europe, the association is part of the various initiatives implementing the Quirinal Treaty. The association is also a key point of contact for students who are passionate about both cultures and bilateral relations, with the aim of expanding its reach in both countries through academic networks in Italy and France.
Contact:
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
Through its strategic partnerships, the Next-Gen association aims to serve as a voice for its members, bridging the gap between academia and the professional world. It will give its members the chance to publish articles and digital content in renowned online magazines, as well as the opportunity to attend exclusive events. Through events and seminars, the association aims to contribute to the holistic development of students, including through artistic activities and enriching cultural experiences.
Contact
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 dedicated to enhancing students’ extracurricular experiences by organizing cultural, recreational, community, educational, and social activities. OstinataMente aims to create and foster a community of associations that promotes the values of meritocracy, commitment, and student representation.
Contact
Email: ostinatamente.luiss@gmail.com
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President: Rocco Arno
POL – Scuola di Formazione Politica is an educational project affiliated with ACE – Associazione Cultura ed Eventi. It promotes in-depth discussions, conferences, and educational activities focused on understanding institutions and fostering students' cultural growth. The school organizes series of meetings with guests from the worlds of institutions, academia, and the professions, as well as institutional visits and opportunities for discussion on current issues and topics of public interest.
Contact:
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 dedicated to revitalizing student participation in managing university life. We believe the university should be not only a place for learning, but also a space for collective growth, inclusion, and dialogue. Our goal is to create a dynamic and stimulating environment where every student feels represented, valued, and an active part of the academic community. By organizing cultural, social, and recreational events, we strive to encourage discussion, the exchange of ideas, and the formation of genuine connections among students. Primavera aims to amplify student proposals and initiatives, fostering a participatory model centered on cooperation and mutual respect. Our vision is a vibrant university where everyone’s creativity and individual skills can help shape a college experience that goes beyond classrooms and books, becoming a laboratory of ideas and the future. Primavera is the go-to place for those who believe in a more inclusive, collaborative LUISS that's open to change.
Contact
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 department at the University 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 writing of papers on current economic issues. The association also aims to guide students toward careers in the economic and financial sector, including by organizing meetings with leading professionals and companies in the field, both on campus and at company offices. Finally, it aims to create a stimulating environment where students can develop cross-cutting skills and build lasting connections through teamwork and shared projects.
Contact
Email: startingfinanceclubluiss@gmail.com
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Co-President: Benedetta Rovella
Email: benedetta.rovella@studenti.luiss.it
Co-President: Matilde Sardo
Email: matilde.sardo@studenti.luiss.it
LUSDA aims to bring together students who want to gain practical knowledge about international relations and diplomacy, providing them with professional training through a range of activities.
These include meetings with diplomats, study visits to embassies, the offices of international organizations and policy institutions, thematic workshops, and cultural and language exchange programs.
Contact
Email: lusdaassociation@gmail.com
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President: Vittorio Scotto di Vettimo
Email: v.scottodivettimo@studenti.luiss.it
Universa is an independent, non-political, and non-profit student association founded in Rome. Its mission is clear: to put students at the center in every aspect and at every stage of their university journey. Our motto, “With the student, for the student,” captures the essence of our commitment: to stand by everyone, always, offering tangible, ongoing, and comprehensive support across all aspects of university and social life. We support each individual student in a tangible, practical, and ongoing manner. We help, support, and guide them through every stage of their university experience.
Contact
Email: universaluissguidocarli@gmail.com
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Co-President: Simona Yanakieva
Email: simona.yanakieva@studenti.luiss.it
Co-President: 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 worldwide, we leverage our strategic position to offer our members privileged access to the Italian business environment. This allows us to bring the excellence of “Made in Italy” to life for our members and ensure direct interaction with some of the world’s leading companies. This provides the opportunity to acquire key skills and gain an in-depth understanding of international best business practices.
Contact
Email: luisswib@gmail.com
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Co-President: Wafa Bunyatova
Email: bunyatova.v@studenti.luiss.it
Co-President: Thi Yen Nhi Tran
Email: thiyennhi.tran@studenti.luiss.it
Women in International Affairs (WIA) is a dynamic student association 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.
Contact
Email: wia.luiss@gmail.com