Community life

A campus full of life with student involvement

University life is not only punctuated by courses, it is also punctuated by the various human and professional experiences that are part of it. Community life being the main one. ESPOL, with its 35 student communities, is a school that encourages student initiatives (parliamentary simulations, marauding, public speaking training, animal protection, etc.). Most of our students are involved in up to three associations with different themes: cultural and artistic, humanitarian and social, political, environmental, etc. This enables them to develop a sense of citizenship, acquire practical skills, expand their network, learn to set up and run projects and organise events.

Discover ESPOL’s vibrant community life!

Discover the wealth of ESPOL associations by theme:

Student life

• Student Union (Bureau Des Eleves)
  Organises extra-curricular activities, parties, integration of new students and trips to boost campus life.
• ESPOL Alumni
  Promotes inter-generational cohesion between students and graduates to share experiences and advice in a family atmosphere.
• Cosmopol
  Integrates foreign students and introduces ESPOL students to various exchange destinations.
• ESPOL International Junior Consulting (EIJC)
  Works like a consultancy, helping companies, individuals and large groups to solve their problems.
• The Ludotheque
  Facilitates student get-togethers with collaborative events, board games and role-playing.
• Le Canari
  Deciphers the news through articles, podcasts and videos, offering an insight into the world of journalism.
• Le Petit Lillois
  Shares good addresses and events in Lille via their ‘On se dit quoi!’ guide and a cultural calendar.
• Masterpeace
  Helps new Masters students settle in and introduces undergraduates to the various Masters courses through a variety of activities.
• Reflex
  Focusing on photography and video, Reflex collaborates with other associations and carries out personal projects.

Conferences and Debates

• À Vos Bancs
  Brings students together to discuss national and international politics through coffee debates, parliamentary simulations and lectures.
• Espol Défense
  Raises awareness of defence and security issues through crisis simulations, lectures, self-defence workshops and press reviews.
• ESPOMUN
  Offers an immersive experience in diplomacy with UN simulations and organises the annual MUNOPOL conference.
• Gorgias
  Enables students to meet leading figures from various fields for in-depth discussions on topical issues.
• Le Serment
• Trains students in public speaking through various events and participation in national eloquence competitions.

Art and Sport

• Escrescendo
  Brings together musicians and music lovers for collaborative and convivial projects, including press, events and communication.
• Es’pera
  Disseminates rap and RnB culture at ESPOL through articles, videos, interviews and dedicated events.
• The Art Union (Bureau des Arts)
  Promotes art and culture with courses, theatre performances, film debates and writing workshops.
• Bureau des degustations (BDD)
  Encourages students to take up cooking and oenology with simple recipes, tips and convivial buffets.
• The Sports Union (Bureau Des Sports)
  Promotes the importance of sport among students with awareness-raising events and weekly sports activities.
• Le Cochonnet Espolien
  Le Cochonnet Espolien organises friendly pétanque events, providing opportunities to relax and socialise.

Environment and Solidarity

• Amnesty International ESPOL
  Works for humanitarian causes by campaigning on security and the rights of women, children and civilians in wartime.
• Espatoune
  Works for the animal cause through fundraising, dog walks and partnerships with animal protection associations.
• Espolidarité
  Runs various solidarity projects such as homework help, fund-raising and creative activities to contribute to society.
• Espotager
  Promotes the environment and biodiversity by maintaining an outdoor vegetable garden and installing indoor plants on campus.
• Le Caribou
  Takes action for the environment with clean walks, conferences, and alternatives to fast fashion via its second-hand shop and ecological partnerships.
• Simone S’éveille
  Informs and raises awareness of feminist and LGBTQIA+ issues while offering a meeting place and support for all.
• UNICEF ESPOL
  Raises awareness of children’s rights and promotes UN values through events, fundraising and articles on the situation of children around the world.

International

• Diplomasie
  Explore Asian culture with activities on history, geography, politics, economics and culinary tastings.
• ESPOMENA
  Fills the gaps in political and cultural understanding of the MENA region through articles, podcasts and discussions.
• Espotropiques
  Focuses on the economic and ecological issues facing the French, British and Independent Isles.
• EST-POL
  Promotes the richness and diversity of Eastern European cultures while deconstructing clichés through events and discussions.
• ÃŽandé
  Explores the diversity and richness of Latin America through its history, politics, music, traditions and cuisine.
• Our Hope
  Boosts understanding of the European Union with conferences, articles, simulations and events accessible to all.
• Ubuntu
  Highlights the cultural diversity of Africa with articles, podcasts and events such as African Week.