Through the European Cloud Campus, Leaseweb is contributing to the development of a sovereign cloud ecosystem and helping to build the cloud expertise Europe will need in the future.
Leaseweb Collaboration with European Universities
As part of this initiative, we would like to work with universities to provide students with practical cloud technology experience. Connecting academic learning with real-world industry challenges is our goal.
Providing students with the opportunity to question, shadow, and learn from experts is a valuable way of bridging the gap between academia and the business world. Individuals will gain demonstratable experience, helping them to stand out in the job market as graduates and begin contributing to the future of European Cloud.
Sovereign Cloud Education Opportunities for Students and Researchers
Through this collaboration, students and researchers will benefit from:
- Industry-led cloud education: Guest lectures, workshops, or cloud-focused course content delivered by cloud experts.
- Research opportunities: Support for selected master’s thesis and PhD projects in cloud computing, infrastructure, and related areas.
- Industry engagement: Exposure to real-world cloud platforms, practical challenges, and expertise.
Interested Universities Can Get in Touch
We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we could work together with universities on cloud education and research.
If you’re a university representative looking for more information on how to get involved, you can reach out to cloud.research@global.leaseweb.com.
Other Events for University Students to Get Involved With
While this initiative continues to develop, we have some other exciting opportunities coming up.
Hackathon Portugal 2026
Developers and tech professionals of all levels can take part in our hackathon event on November 20, 2026.
The theme is “InfraHack: AI for Cloud Infrastructure”, and participants will be invited to demonstrate their industry knowledge and understanding, including factors such as data protection, cloud security, and sovereign cloud.
Teams of 3 to 5 people will be competing for a fantastic prize.
Leaseweb TechSummit 2026
Our annual industry event is back again for a day of networking, learning, and inspiration, this time with a theme of “Building Resiliency at Scale”.
We have an agenda full of topical Tech Talks from industry professionals and an exhibitor hall where you will get the opportunity to discuss the latest IaaS products and services.
Join us in Amsterdam on September 30.