BELGIUM - SUMMER SCHOOLS AT GHENT UNIVERSITY

•  INTERNATIONAL ENTREPRENEURIAL CAMP - 22nd August-2nd September 2016

A 10 day hands-on entrepreneurship program in the heart of Ghent, Belgium organised by Ghent University, faculty of economics and business administration and funded by the Flemish Government: http://www.flandersknowledgearea.be to be held between 22nd August - 2nd September 2016.

The entrepreneurial summer camp aims to encourage students to become entrepreneurs. More specifically, the seminar targets letting students become aware of their capabilities to generate business ideas – and that Europe can be the perfect place to start-up and reach out in order to create change in Europe through their own entrepreneurial manner.

More information at  http://www.entrepreneurialsummercamp.ugent.be/index.asp?p=2328&a=2328

• HEALTH AND MIGRATION - 4-13 July 2016

‘Migration and health’ are two wide-ranging concepts that are intertwined in many ways. During the lectures we will focus on people, organisms and objects that can cross borders and thus affect health. Furthermore, structures of health care, influencing these movements will be elucidated.

This encompasses the migration of people, either forced or by choice, with topics as: health in refugee camps, legal status of displaced people, pathology, migration and mental health, the brain drain and brain gain, medical tourism and many more. Along with people, micro-organisms cross borders, giving rise to pandemics or being used in biological warfare. All these topics pose serious challenges to human health. Furthermore we will discuss the transport of organs, pharmaceuticals and other consumer goods on the global trading market that affect health. Through lectures and interactive workshops we will look at possible solutions on how to deal with the challenges posed by migration. In addition, we will address the underlying social, economic, cultural, structural and environmental determinants of migration and health. Specifically war and conflict will be discussed, as well as the challenges posed by climate change. In discussing the determinants of migration, special attention will be given to the health of vulnerable groups such as women and children. The different topics will be grouped in thematic days. We try our best to make every session as interactive as possible.

The course is open to a limited number of 28 health sciences students with a maximum of 4 students per country. Each candidate must be fluent in English. The deadline for applications is April 30th. To apply, read the instructions below.

More information at: www.summerschoolghent.com. 

CYPRUS - SUMMER SCHOOL AT UNIVERSITY OF CYPRUS - REGISTRATION DEADLINE 12th JUNE

• "State Sovereignty and Conflicted Commons: Violence, Displacement, Cohabitation" 10-22 July 2016, Nicosia

Following the success of the 2014 and the 2015 International Summer Schools in Peace and Conflict Studies, the Department of Social and Political Sciences, University of Cyprus, announces the Third International Summer School, which is organized in collaboration with the European Consortium for Political Research, the International Association for Peace and Conflict Studies and the Friedrich Ebert Foundation.

More information at: http://ucy.ac.cy/sap/en/summer-school

GERMANY - SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAMMES AT JUSTUS LIEBIG UNIVERSITY, GIESSEN

• INTERNATIONAL SUMMER COURSE LANGUAGE CLASSES IN THE MORNINGS, WORKSHOPS IN THE AFTERNOONS, 25th August – 23rd September 2016

For more than twenty years we have been happy to provide international students and visitors with personal counselling and to prepare undergraduate and postgraduate students and visiting researchers and teachers from all over the world for academic and everyday life at Justus Liebig University and in Giessen. Within four weeks we will explore all aspects of campus life as well as the culture and lifestyle of the city of Giessen. Workshops will help you to get started with the German language or to brush up your German. No matter where you are from – we will make sure that you feel at home right from the start!

More information at: http://www.uni-giessen.de/international-pages/language-courses/in/hsk

• US-GERMAN SUMMER SCHOOL IN INTERNATIONAL COMPARATIVE LAW - offered jointly by the Marquette University - Law School, the University of Wisconsin and the Law School  of the Justus Liebig University Giessen - Law School, 16th July - 13th August 2016

All of courses are designed to impart knowledge in the highly popular fields of international and comparative law. The courses, which all of them are taught in English, combine high-quality learning with a wide range of cultural and social activities. In addition to the academic part of the programme, two three-day field trips to Berlin and Hamburg will add a practical element to the content learned in class.

These field trips will also show students some of the most beautiful places in Germany. In addition, students are encouraged to attend German language courses. The schedule leaves free time for participants to explore Germany and other European countries on their own. Located in the heart of Europe, Giessen is the perfect starting point for short trips to Paris, London or Prague.

More information at: http://intlaw-giessen.de/summer-schools-main/us-german-summer-law-school/

• HESSEN INTERNATIONAL SUMMER UNIVERSITY, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY & BIOTECHNOLOGY LINKING LAW, BUSINESS AND SCIENCE, 16th July -13th August 2016 (registration deadline 31st May)

The courses, which form the academic part of our programme, are not only designed to educate participants in the highly popular fields of intellectual property and biotechnology, but also to inspire them. The interdisciplinary programme is designed for postgraduates, undergraduates with some basic knowledge in the area of biotechnology, and young professionals, who want to learn about the European way of dealing with the challenges of the new and developing industry. Furthermore, it is attracting for people who want to gain some first-hand experience with German and European culture. All seminars are taught in English by internationally established academics and practitioners. Furthermore, students will attend German language courses of different levels according to their previous knowledge.

More information at http://intlaw-giessen.de/summer-schools-main/hessen-international-summer-university/

GERMANY - SUMMER COURSES AT UNIVERSITY OF BAYREUTH - REGISTRATION DEADLINE 30TH APRIL 2016

The summer courses will take place between 4-15 July 2016

• Economics and Business Management "International Economics and Management - Developments and Debates"
• Engineering and Material Science "Materials and Technologies for Future Energy Systems"

• African Studies "Africa in the World. Migrating/Travelling Ideas and Persons"

• Chemistry and Biotechnology "Colloids and Polymers in Energy and Life Science

More information at: www.summerschool.uni-bayreuth.de

• AMPERE NMR SCHOOL 2016 NUCLEAR MAGNETIC RESONANCE, 12-18 June 2016, Zakopane, Poland (registration deadline 23rd May)

      More information: http://www.staff.amu.edu.pl/~school/

• SUMMER SCHOOL OF POLISH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE, 8-26 August, Poznan, Poland (registration deadline 7th August 2016)

      More information: http://summerschool.amu.edu.pl/  

• NEWS LITERACY SUMMER INSTITUTE 2016, 10-17 July, Poznan, Poland                                 (registration deadline 4th April)

       More information:  http://revjournal.org/summerinstitute/)

• HYDROBIOLOGY, ECOLOGICAL STATE OF THE LAKE DURING RESTORATION MEASURES, 26 June-10 July 2016, Poznan, Poland

      More information: http://restlake.amu.edu.pl/ 

PORTUGAL - SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAMMES AT UNIVERSITY OF MINHO

• 26th SUMMER COURSE OF PORTUGUESE AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE, 27th June- 22nd July, Braga (registration deadline 24th June)

      More information at: http://babelium.ilch.uminho.pt/

• INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL/QUEIROSIAN SEMINAR 2016 EÇA IN THE ROUT TO THE BRAZILIAN MODERNISM, 18-22 July, Braga (registration deadline 15th June)

      More information at: http://intlaw-giessen.de/summer-schools-main/hessen-international-summer-      university/

• INTERNATIONAL TAXATION: NEW CHALLENGES, 18-22 July 2016, Braga (registration deadline 1st May)

    More information at: http://lawschools.elsa.org/my-product/braga-international-taxation-new-challenges/

• SUMMER COURSES IN FOREIGN LANGUAGES (English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Portuguese Sign Language), July 2016, Braga (registration open)

      More information at: http://babelium.ilch.uminho.pt/

ROMANIA - SUMMER SCHOOL AT BABES-BOLYAI UNIVERSITY - REGISTRATION DEADLINE 2nd JUNE

• 45th International summer courses of Romanian Language and Civilisation, 4-22 July 2016, Cluj-Napoca

The international summer courses are organized at Babes-Bolyai University in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, by the Centre for International Cooperation in collaboration with the Department of Romanian Language, Culture and Civilization (Faculty of Letters).

Please find out the new format of these international summer courses, which is provided to you at

More information at:

http://cci.ubbcluj.ro/international_news/ubb_international_summer_schools.php

UK - SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAMMES AT UNIVERSITY OF KENT - APPLICATION DEADLINES 27TH MAY

• EUROPE AND THE WORLD - 19th June – 2nd July 2016, Brussels, Belgium

The Brussels Summer School organised by the University of Kent Brussels is centred on the theme of ‘Europe and the World’ which builds upon the academic strengths of the school. Within this context various sub-themes will be also covered, these include migration, the European Union’s (EU) relationship with emerging powers such as China, and the EU’s response to the global economic crisis.

More information available at:

https://www.kent.ac.uk/summerschools/europe/index.html

• SUMMER SCHOOL ON REVOLUTIONS - 17-31 July 2016, Paris, France

The University of Kent branch in Paris is organising a Summer School  focused on the theme of ‘Revolutions’. This allows students to explore how French culture has long been at the centre of innovation in the fields of architecture, film, literature, art, philosophy and drama. Students will spend two weeks in Paris in an interdisciplinary environment, attending seminars given by academics from the University of Kent and visiting important sites and museums related to the programme. This will give students an experience of living and studying in one of Europe’s major capital cities and provide an insight into a wide variety of subject areas. Students will gain expertise, skills and intercultural awareness which will be attractive to potential employers.

More information: https://www.kent.ac.uk/summerschools/europe/paris/index.html

• EXPLORING VISUAL CULTURES: ART, FILM AND PERFORMANCE - 10-17 July 2016, Canterbury, UK

Are you considering postgraduate study options and opportunities in Film Studies, Drama and Theatre, Media Arts or History of Art? The School of Arts has a top ten ranking in three of these subject areas and has been recognised for its research and teaching excellence. This one week, intensive summer school will provide a subject introduction to a range of visual, filmic and performance media, associated theories and debates which you might expect to encounter at graduate level. It will also provide an opportunity to discuss some of your subject and research interests and aspirations with the academics who teach on these programmes and to share some of their research specialisms.

More information available at: https://www.kent.ac.uk/international-pathways/iss/courses.html

• INVESTIGATING THE SOCIAL MIND - 31st July -14th August 2016, Canterbury, UK

Research indicates that interpersonal relationships and group-based interactions are strongly affected by how people understand and react to the world which surrounds them.  During this course you will investigate recent research into Psychology relating to the ‘social mind’ and how this influences people’s thoughts and behaviours. You will gain a key insight into an important aspect of the human psyche. This will help you to understand the key factors which influence how we live and work with other people.

More information at: https://www.kent.ac.uk/international-pathways/iss/socialpsychology.html

• BIOTECHNOLOGY - ADVANCED LAB SKILLS IN MOLECULAR BIOLOGY- 17-31 July 2016, Canterbury, UK

The Biotechnology Summer School is a 2-week residential programme for students entering their final year in a Biology-related subject. The Summer School will supplement your existing knowledge with valuable practical and applied training, and allow you to discuss research in depth with the academics who are leading experts in their area. It will prepare you for your senior year and enhance your appeal to potential employers and graduate schools.

More information at https://www.kent.ac.uk/international-pathways/iss/biotechnology.html

• MEDIEVAL CANTERBURY AND KENT: CROWN, CHURCH,COMMUNITIES AND CULTURE 17-31 July 2016, Canterbury, UK

Using the four themes of Crown, Church, Communities and Culture students will explore wide-ranging aspects of medieval society through the lens of Canterbury and Kent. The course will comprise guided visits, workshops, seminars and lectures, and students will investigate medieval documents, artefacts, standing buildings and landscape features to analyse how people lived, worked, worshiped, played and died in the Middle Ages. The teaching will involve individual and group learning activities thereby enhancing students’ analytical skills and their abilities to work as effective team members.

More information at https://www.kent.ac.uk/international-pathways/iss/medievalhistory.html

• EUROPEAN SECURITY AND FOREIGN POLICY, 3-17 July 2016, Canterbury, UK

This course focuses on contemporary security issues facing Europe today and on how European states are adapting to their new role in providing security both within and beyond the European territory. The aim of the course is to give students a thorough overview of contemporary security issues and how they are addressed by European and international security institutions. The course will provide a conceptual overview of the most important topics and will discuss specific case studies to illustrate concepts and explore key themes.

More information at https://www.kent.ac.uk/international-pathways/iss/europolitics.html

UK - SUMMER SCHOOLS AT UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER - APPLICATION DEADLINE 1st MAY

The Summer School Programme at the University of Westminster offers students the opportunity to choose from a wide range of innovative and challenging classes, while providing an exciting opportunity to gain valuable international academic experience to supplement a current course of study or career goals.

The Summer School is taught in the heart of Central London from mid-June to late-July 2016. Classes are taught Monday to Thursday over three or six weeks, and offer a wide selection of modules. Each module carries credit that can be transferred back to home institution.                                                                                                        

You can choose to study one module per session at undergraduate level in:

• English Language
• Liberal Arts and Law
• Media, Arts and Design
• Complementary Medicine and Psychology
• Tourism
• International Business

More information at: https://www.westminster.ac.uk/international/study-abroad/undergraduate-london-international-summer-school