Take part in the 12th edition of Arqus Café that kicks off this spring

Arqus is pleased to announce the launch of the 12th edition of the Arqus Café, a well-established initiative within the Alliance that promotes plurilingualism, intercultural dialogue and community building.

Taking place from 16 March to 29 May 2026, this new edition will once again offer students and staff from the Arqus partner universities the opportunity to practice foreign languages in an informal, welcoming and multicultural online environment.

A space for language practice and cultural exchange

The Arqus Café is designed to be more like a relaxed conversation rather than a formal classroom. Sessions are facilitated by native-level tutors who guide the discussion and encourage active participation. They help the participants improve their speaking skills and gain confidence in the target language.

Meetings are held weekly via Google Meet, which allows participants from across Europe to connect easily and engage in meaningful intercultural exchange, all in a friendly atmosphere.

Registration and participation

Registration for the 12th edition opens on 23 February 2026 and is available to students and staff at Arqus universities using their institutional email addresses. After participants register and are assigned to a group, they will receive a meeting link for the language café they selected.

To recognise their commitment, participants who attend at least six sessions will receive an official Arqus Café Certificate of Participation.

Strengthening the Arqus community

As part of the Arqus Plurilingual and Intercultural Hub, the Arqus Café plays a key role in fostering linguistic diversity and strengthening connections within the Alliance. Beyond language learning, it creates opportunities for participants to discover new cultures, share perspectives and expand their international networks.

All members of the Arqus community interested in further advancing their language skills and intercultural competence are warmly invited to take part in this new edition.