Students and teachers of the European Parliament Ambassador Schools (EPAS) are kindly invited to join a unique networking event at the UK Parliament with MP Marsha de Cordova. The programme enables students to learn about EU-UK parliamentary relations, parliamentary work, democratic participation, and to address their questions directly. The first part of the programme takes place in the UK Parliament, and the afternoon continues at Europe House.
Key details
| Date | Thursday, 5th March 2026 |
| Time | 9:00 – 15:30 (N.B.: Programme starts at 10:00, but passing security takes around 30 minutes; refreshments will be served upon arrival.) |
| Attendees | 10 Junior Ambassadors (students) and 2 Senior Ambassadors (teachers) per school – from 10 schools/colleges |
| Lunch | Provided |
| Travel costs | The European Parliament Liaison Office in the UK (EPLO UK) has some funds to assist with travel costs for schools coming from outside London. Unfortunately, EPLO UK cannot provide costs for accommodation. |
| Venue | UK Parliament, Attlee Suite and Europe House |
Programme outline
| 9:00 | Security check, registration and refreshments |
| 10:00 | Welcome by Leena Maria Linnus, Head of the European Parliament Liaison Office in the UK (EPLO UK) |
| 10:30 | UK-EU Parliamentary Relations talk and Q&A, Marsha de Cordova MP |
| 12:00 | Walk to Europe House and take group photo |
| 12:30 | Lunch at Europe House |
| 13:30 | Educational programme, quizzes, networking activities |
| 15:30 | Finish |
This is a draft and may be subject to change.
Selection basis
- We encourage all EPAS schools and colleges from the UK to apply, whether you have been involved for a long time or are new to the programme.
- We intend to have a mix of types of school, region and involvement with EPAS.
- Priority will be given to schools based in Marsha de Cordova MP’s constituency, Battersea (and those with students living in that constituency).
Register your interest
Deadline for registration: Thursday, 5th February 2026 (midnight)
You will be informed on the 9th of February whether your school/college has been allocated a place (and any travel funding requested).
Names of students, dietary requirements, photo permissions etc, will be requested from those schools and colleges selected. These will need to be provided 10 days before the event.