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ATU’s Emil Kindl elected inaugural President of EU GREEN Alliance Student Council
Emil Kindl, President of the Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Sligo Students' Union, has been elected as the first-ever President of the EU GREEN Alliance Student Council. This appointment marks a major milestone for student governance, establishing formal representation for the Alliance's expansive student body, which totals more than 158,000 students across nine European universities.
The new Student Council will act as a platform to strengthen cross-border cooperation and the celebration of European values, maximise student opportunities, and ensure that student perspectives are embedded in the Alliance’s future strategy.
Reflecting on his new role, Emil Kindl acknowledged the significance of his election: “It will be a very busy year ahead, and many new systems and connections will need to be established. I am looking forward to collaborating with all the universities and to bringing more and better opportunities to all of our students.”
He emphasised the need for meaningful action, stating:
Students are at the heart of any higher education institution, and our job is to make sure that this statement is interpreted correctly, reflects the reality of students on the ground, and is acted upon.
Kindl also paid tribute to his newly elected team, whose dedication he noted will be essential in building a strong foundation for the Council’s work.
Dr Orla Flynn, President of ATU, congratulated Emil on his appointment, saying:
“We are really proud of Emil’s achievement.. This is a fantastic personal achievement for him but also a reflection of ATU’s strong culture of student leadership and international collaboration. I want to wish Emil all the best in this role and I know he will be up for the challenge!”
ATU lead for the EU GREEN University Alliance, Professor Frances Lucy, looks forward to the valuable contributions Emil and the Student Council will make.
“Student voices are central to the Alliance’s strategy in terms of both university and regional sustainability goals, and Emil’s appointment will shape how students engage with sustainability, innovation and collaboration and create impact across the EU Green Alliance and more broadly to its European regions.”
Ivana Hanjs
Communications Officer
Tel: +353 89 963 9559
E: ivana.hanjs@atu.ie
