ATHENA European University presents an extensive lineup of Blended Intensive Programmes (BIPs) for the Spring/Summer of 2024. These programmes are designed to provide students with a comprehensive learning experience that integrates virtual mobility with physical presence, fostering an environment of global understanding and hands-on practice. Below are the exciting opportunities available.
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PhD Summer School – July 2024
Hosted by the VILNIUS TECH University, this PhD Summer School, which will be happening on 8-12 July, 2024, offers a unique opportunity for doctoral students in technological, natural, social, and humanities sciences to engage in cutting-edge research and explore new perspectives in their fields of study.
PhD Summer School, is an annual event that aims to provide doctoral candidates with unique professional and personal development opportunities. It focuses on the key competencies required to achieve the best results beyond general doctoral students’ training. It is an intercultural, international and exceptional interdisciplinary one-week course with international speakers from highly ranked European universities. The doctoral summer school creates a stimulating learning experience of long-lasting value for future professional careers.
- Physical mobility: 8-12th July 2024
- Where: Vilnius Gediminas technical university, Vilnius, Lithuania
- Credits: 6 ECTS
- Apply HERE. Application deadline: 24th of June
- Fee for ATHENA students – 300 Euros
- More information HERE.
Summer school “Introduction to Technical communication” – June-July 2024
Technical communication is focused on the user of services or products and is an essential and transversal competence. Moreover, it is a professional area that is booming globally, most notably because of the digital and technological context of today’s world, and the need to inform the users in a clear way in order to create more value in products/services.
This BIP focuses on a general approach to Technical Communication, with a balanced program between theory and practice of approximately 30 contact hours, in a laboratory environment. The first part of the week comprises 4 core workshops offered by experienced national and international technical communicators; in the second part of the week, the participants will be assigned a hands-on project, and will have to create documentation for a real product.
This course is aimed at students who like to make themselves understood in a clear and unambiguous way. No matter what their background is.
- Virtual mobility: 26th June 2024
- Physical mobility: 1-5th July 2024
- Where: ISCAP- Porto Accounting and Business School, Porto, Portugal.
- Credits: 3 ECTS
- Apply HERE. Application deadline: 15th of June
- Note: 20 places available
- More information HERE.
Summer school “Makers 5.0” – July 2024
Students of product design, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a relevant field are invited to join rapid prototyping summer school in Vilnius, Lithuania.
This summer school, we focus on sustainability and the circular economy. How can we implement circularity in new product development? How can we create new things while using recycled materials?
- Virtual mobility: July 8-12th 2024
- Physical Mobility: July 15-19th 2024
- Where: Vilnius Gediminas technical university Creativity and Innovation centre “LinkMenu fabrikas”, Vilnius, Lithuania
- ECTS: 3
- Application and additional information: apply here before 30th June 2024
Solution Design – August 2024
Students from all fields of study are invited to participate in the summer school, which offers the opportunity to tackle real-world problems and learn the nuances of solution design. Participants will work in international teams alongside experienced professors and experts.
Students from all academic disciplines are invited to participate in the summer school. Here, they will explore holistic design thinking, including problem identification, formulation, and analysis, as well as develop skills in creating solutions that incorporate technical, sustainable, biological, economic, sociological, artistic, and other perspectives. The program includes hands-on activities such as prototype creation and solution modeling, fostering both teamwork and inter-team discussions.
- Physical mobility: 26th August – 6th September 2024
- Virtual Mobility: 19th August – 21st August 2024
- Where: University of Maribor, Slovenia
- ECTS: 3
- Application: apply here before 30th June 2024
- Additional information: click here
Sustainable Logistics: Theoretical Heroes Tackle a Real Green Challenge – September 2024
Today’s world requires highly skilled, environmentally conscious, adaptable, and socially savvy professionals capable of addressing future challenges. We invite you to join our summer school and become a hero equipped to tackle real sustainability challenges.
The summer school welcomes students from all academic disciplines interested in sustainability, logistics, and Industry 4.0. Participants will have the opportunity to gain theoretical knowledge in logistics planning and analysis, optimization of material flows and layouts, and the implementation of systems and technologies in logistics to enhance Industry 4.0 logistics.
- Physical mobility: 2nd September – 10th September 2024
- Virtual Mobility: 27th August – 29th August 2024
- Where: Celje, University of Maribor, Slovenia
- ECTS: 3
- Application: apply here
- Additional information: click here
Winter School of Sound and Vision 2.0: Immersive Music Video Creation – October 2024
This winter school focuses on developing essential skills in video content creation, including filming, editing, cinematographic lighting, sound recording, and design. How can you create immersive music videos? How can you enhance your video production skills using advanced techniques and tools?
- Physical Mobility: 21st – 25th of October 2024
- Virtual Mobility: 14th – 18th of October 2024
- Where: Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Creativity and Innovation Centre “LinkMenu fabrikas,” Vilnius, Lithuania
- ECTS: 3
- Application: apply here before 22nd of September 2024
- Additional information: click here
4th International Summer School, Organisation, Management & Society – September 2024
This summer school aims to familiarize students with the interdisciplinarity of organizational sciences, which is essential for successful organizational management. The summer school will cover topics such as organization and organizing; human resources and educational systems and their interactions with green and digital transformations; information systems and their interactions with green and digital transformations; digitization, artificial intelligence, and management.
During the summer school, students will participate in interactive practical workshops, lectures, and case study presentations. There will also be organized visits to Slovenian organizations and tours of selected Slovenian cities, providing opportunities to network and visit significant cultural and educational institutions.
- Physical mobility: 2nd September – 7th September 2024
- Virtual Mobility: 26th August & 13th September 2024
- Where: Kranj, University of Maribor, Slovenia
- ECTS: 3
- Application: apply here before 26 June 2024
- Additional information: click here
- Contact: erasmus.fov@um.si
3rd International Summer School, Sustainability in International Business – September 2024
As sustainability becomes an increasingly important direction in business activities, this summer school aims to introduce and deepen students’ knowledge of sustainability, sustainable development, and international business. It focuses on integrating sustainability dimensions (economic, social, environmental) into international business practices to achieve economic well-being and positive impacts on nature and society.
- Physical mobility: 9th September – 14th September 2024
- Virtual Mobility: 6th September 2024
- Where: University of Maribor, Slovenia
- ECTS: 3
- Application: apply here before 24th June 2024
- Additional information: click here
- Contact: intsummschool.feb@um.si
French Language and Culture Summer School
This French language and culture program focuses on teaching the French language and providing a unique cultural experience for students who aim to learn French and understand the country’s identity. Students will have the opportunity to explore the rich history, art, and cuisine of Orleans through excursions and other summer school activities.
- Location : Orléans, France
- Dates : 2 weeks or 4 weeks programme
→ 17th June to 28th June 2024
→ 1st July to 12th July 2024
→ 17th June to 12th July 2024
- Registration fees :
2 weeks: 550€
4 weeks: 1000€
Registration : here
The deadlines to register are :
→ Until May 24th for a start on June 17th 2024
→ Until June 7th for a start on July 1st 2024
More info: here
