Between 28–29 March, BOE (the Budapest Association of Medical Students) organised the Semmelweis Health Competition for the eleventh time, with the active involvement of Semmelweis University’s local EUniWell Student Board, which contributed a mentor-based, internationally oriented programme element.
Over the past years, it has become a tradition for the Semmelweis EUniWell team and its associated partner, BOE, to join forces and further enrich the annual Semmelweis Health Competition with an international and inclusive perspective.
This year, this collaboration brought student perspectives from across the world into the competition through a dedicated EUniWell mentor station, where five members of the local Student Board engaged with finalist high school teams in discussions on youth health, well-being, and the challenges surrounding these topics.
A cross-border perspective on student-led projects
The aim of the mentor station was to place the students’ projects into a broader context. Through guided conversations, student mentors encouraged participants to reflect on how the health-related challenges identified in their projects might also appear in other countries.
During these interactions, the mentors’ role was not to assess the projects, but to support reflective thinking and contribute to strengthening health awareness among younger generations.
Rather than functioning as a formal evaluation point, the mentor station provided an interactive space for dialogue, where high school and university students could exchange ideas and perspectives.
EUniWell award for innovative thinking
At the end of the event, the mentors selected five finalist teams that demonstrated particularly strong reflection on youth health and well-being in a broader international context.
During the closing ceremony, these teams were recognised with a EUniWell gift package in acknowledgement of their creativity and engagement.
A best practice in European University collaboration
The collaboration between Semmelweis University and BOE provides a strong example of how a local student-led initiative can be successfully connected to the objectives of a European university alliance.
This year’s Health Competition also highlighted how active student involvement can contribute to raising health awareness among younger generations, while fostering cross-border dialogue and knowledge exchange.
What is the EUniWell Student Board?
The mission of the Student Board is to both develop, co-create, and critically evaluate ideas within EUniWell and to ensure that students’ voices are reflected in the further development of the European University. Each EUniWell partner university elects two members as student representatives for the EUniWell Student Board and runs a local Student Board.
To learn more about the work of the Semmelweis University Student Board and the opportunities awaiting you through EUniWell, follow the @euniwell.semmelweis Instagram account.
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