The Board of the University’s student associations - TAUT (Tavolo delle Associazioni Universitarie Trentine) was established on the initiative of the Department for Education and Youth policies of the Autonomous Province of Trento. Since its establishment in 2006, the board has served as the place where student associations discuss and promote common projects, acting as a contact point for associations, the University, students and citizens. In March 2013 the board became an independent association.

TAUT aims to give the student community the opportunity to express itself by supporting the associations that are part of the network and promoting the activity of local organizations.

To achieve this, the network has two important tools:

• the meetings of TAUT members, which are held at the School of Innovation every 2 months;
• the Telegram group, which includes a representative of each association which participates in the board.

These instruments make it possible to discuss issues that matter to the student community, to establish an effective collaboration with the local community and institutions, to organize training opportunities and events.

Through its initiatives, TAUT also aims to promote cohesion among its members, to build and strengthen relationships with local entities and to promote the active participation of young people.

Every year, the members of the board agree on a shared plan of action that includes a number of initiatives. The plan is called “Piano Operativo Giovani – Piano Giovani d'Ambito TAUT” and is supported by the Department of Youth policies of the Autonomous Province of Trento. To participate, the associations must be formally registered with the TAUT and have paid the registration fee.

The TAUT promotes a variety of initiatives, including conferences, concerts, training events, as well as awareness raising campaigns and research projects.

Members gain access to training support and to important contacts and good practices.

The number of associations represented in the board has increased over the years. At the moment its members, which have paid the membership fee, are:

• Acropoli
• Asi Leonardo
• ATU - Associazione Teatrale Universitaria
• ELSA TRENTO
• ISF - Ingegneri Senza Frontiere
• L'Universitario
• UDU Trento
• UNITiN
• URLA
• ESN - Associazione Erasmus Student Network

The following only have access to the contact network:

• Clima3t
• Open Wet Lab
• Spotted Unitn
• Tridentum
• Sanbaradio
• AIESEC
• E-agle
• JETN
• JEF
• bridge 2 you
• Mediterranea
• AISF - Associazione Italiana Studenti di Fisica
• Libera
• Unidea_tn
• Starting Finance Club Trento

Executive members of the board

Current members:

• President – Francesco Massi
• Vice president – Lorenzo Pastore
• Treasurer – Maria Ricchiuto
• Organisational point of contacts – Giorgia Lombardi, Sara DeGodenz

Associations and informal groups that want to join the TAUT can apply in writing on headed paper (with the association or group logo). Applications must be sent to the board President, explaining the reasons why you want to be part of the network. The admission fee is 100 euro. Yearly renewal fee is 50 euro.

To join the network of contacts, with no access to funding from the Province of Trento, simply apply by email to [email protected]

e-mail: [email protected]

TAUT and the Youth Policies of the Autonomous Province of Trento

You can find out about the youth policies of the PAT at the dedicated website.

For more information on Piani Giovani d’Ambito (Local Youth Plans):

(last updated in June 2024)