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BIP – Globalization Processes and Global Skills

Written by Niels Hexspoor on .

This 5 ECTS BIP combines interesting courses on Globalization with an Aurora Student Conference, bringing together students from across Aurora.

Pavol Jozef Šafárik University invites students from across Aurora to Košice, Slovakia to join the BIP on Globalization Processes and Global Skills. Join us between 22 and 26 June for a week of Aurora Student Activities.

The programme will feature workshop empowering students in Global leadership focussing on Globalization Processes and Global Skills.

The event will also include the next Aurora Student Conference. The Aurora Student Conference is a biannual event focussed on peer-to-peer learning, that brings together students from across Aurora to connect, build the Aurora Student Community and develop new Aurora Student initiatives.

This event is organized specifically for Aurora Student Ambassadors and Aurora Student Council representatives.

How to Apply

  1. Check eligibility
    • Make sure your are registered as Aurora Student Ambassador or an Aurora Student Council representative
    • The course is to students from all  study cycles.
    • Make sure your home university is a partner of Pavol Jozef Šafárik University and can nominate you for this BIP.
      • If not, you might still be eligible to participate in the Aurora Student Conference in Košice outside the scope of the BIP.
  2. Nomination by your home university
    • Your Erasmus / international coordinator nominates you for the BIP by sending the list of nominated students with the specification of their email addresses, study programs and years of study to Filip Šimko (filip.simko@upjs.sk) and in cc to Mária Vasiľová (maria.vasilova@upjs.sk) and Oľga Gállová (olga.gallova@upjs.sk).
    • Nomination deadline: 13 April 2026

    • After nomination, you will receive information on how to apply (application form / link).

 

New Venture Creation in the Amsterdam Entrepreneurial Ecosystem (VU Amsterdam Summer School 2026)

Written by Mark Jeffreys on .

In this course you will learn more about how to start your own business with an international team. Run by the School of Business and Economics, it is the right opportunity to study new venture creation.

Two aspects play an important role here: sustainable entrepreneurship and the life cycle of the small firm. You will be supported by an excellent team, consisting of academic professors and guest speakers who have applied their knowledge to real world situations.

Course Format

  • Course dates: 6-17 July 2026 (excluding arrival and departure days)
  • Attendance: In-person
  • Form of tuition: (Guest) lectures, tutorials, excursions
  • Form of assessment: Group assignment, essay
  • See course curriculum
  • Course level: Advanced bachelor’s / master’s
  • English language requirement: B2 level or higher (equivalent to IELTS 6.5)
  • See entry requirements

Aurora nominated students can benefit from a full fee waiver.

Selection Procedure

Interested students should contact their local Aurora office. The home institution should then send their nominations to amsterdamsummerschool@vu.nl. Each Aurora university may select up to three students for tuition fee waivers (nomination deadline: 15 April 2026).

Universities can use a waitlist (up to three extra students), and after the deadline we will inform you if we are able to accept more from your institution. Additional students are welcome; the VU discounted fee also applies to them! See the fees for each type of course.

VU summer courses open to Aurora nominated students:

About VU Amsterdam Summer School

2026 will be the 13th year we run our successful summer school in Amsterdam. From 4 July to 2 August we offer a mixture of 1-2 week intensive short courses at undergraduate, graduate and PhD-levels. Develop your academic skills and make the most of your summer!

Leadership in the Age of Gen AI (VU Amsterdam Summer School 2026)

Written by Mark Jeffreys on .

This intensive summer school equips participants with cutting-edge skills to contribute to the knowledge and understanding of AI. It offers a dynamic learning experience designed to equip each participant with practical skills and fresh perspectives.

The course will give an overview of how the status of Gen AI is evolving and the way in which experts are championing it and advising regulators on emerging tech policy.

Course overview

  • Course dates: 20 July – 24 July 2026 (excluding arrival and departure days)
  • Attendance: In-person
  • Forms of tuition: Self study, guest lectures, seminars, workshops
  • Forms of assessment: Literature review, presentation
  • See course curriculum
  • Course level: Master’s
  • English language requirement: B2 level or higher (equivalent to IELTS 6.5)
  • See entry requirements

Aurora nominated students can benefit from a full fee waiver.

Selection Procedure

Interested students should contact their local Aurora office. The home institution should then send their nominations to amsterdamsummerschool@vu.nl. Each Aurora university may select up to three students for tuition fee waivers (nomination deadline: 15 April 2026).

Universities can use a waitlist (up to three extra students), and after the deadline we will inform you if we are able to accept more from your institution. Additional students are welcome; the VU discounted fee also applies to them! See the fees for each type of course.

VU summer courses open to Aurora nominated students:

About VU Amsterdam Summer School

2026 will be the 13th year we run our successful summer school in Amsterdam. From 4 July to 2 August we offer a mixture of 1-2 week intensive short courses at undergraduate, graduate and PhD-levels. Develop your academic skills and make the most of your summer!

Critical Learning in the Age of AI (VU Amsterdam Summer School 2026)

Written by Mark Jeffreys on .

In this intensive two-week summer course, you explore how tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini shape your academic practice while challenging ideas of understanding, authorship, and integrity.

You examine how AI systems work, analyze AI-generated content for bias and misinformation, and apply learning, cognitive, and ethical theories to real study situations. Through discussions and workshops, you develop a Personal Education Plan (PEP) to guide responsible, independent, and meaningful learning in an AI-rich university environment.

Across two intensive weeks, students examine how generative AI systems are built, how they shape study practices, and how they can be used responsibly.

Course Format

  • Course dates: 20 July – 31 July (excluding arrival and departure days)
  • Attendance: In-person
  • Forms of tuition: Lectures, workshops, discussions, exercises
  • Forms of assessment: Written assignment, logbook, group presentations
  • See the course curriculum
  • Level: Advanced bachelor’s
  • English language requirement: B2 level or higher (equivalent to IELTS 6.5)
  • See the entry requirements

Aurora nominated students can benefit from a full fee waiver.

Selection Procedure

Interested students should contact their local Aurora office. The home institution should then send their nominations to amsterdamsummerschool@vu.nl. Each Aurora university may select up to three students for tuition fee waivers (nomination deadline: 15 April 2026).

Universities can use a waitlist (up to three extra students), and after the deadline we will inform you if we are able to accept more from your institution. Additional students are welcome; the VU discounted fee also applies to them! See the fees for each type of course.

VU summer courses open to Aurora nominated students:

About VU Amsterdam Summer School

2026 will be the 13th year we run our successful summer school in Amsterdam. From 4 July to 2 August we offer a mixture of 1-2 week intensive short courses at undergraduate, graduate and PhD-levels. Develop your academic skills and make the most of your summer!

The Circular Economy and the City: Theory and Practice (VU Amsterdam Summer School 2026)

Written by Mark Jeffreys on .

This summer school course will teach you why the Circular Economy is vital, what it is, how it tackles social and ecological problems, and why urban transformations contribute to a circular economy using the city of Amsterdam as an example.

Benefit from passionate teachers, experience the city of Amsterdam, and develop your own symbiotic circular experiment.

Course Format

  • Course dates: 20-31 July 2026 (excluding arrival and departure days)
  • Attendance: On-site
  • Form of tuition: lecture, guest lecture, workshop, excursion
  • Form of assessment: knowledge quiz, project, communication portfolio
  • See course curriculum
  • Course level: Master’s
  • English language requirement: B2 level or higher (equivalent to IELTS 6.5)
  • See entry requirements

Aurora nominated students can benefit from a full fee waiver.

Selection Procedure

Students should have a broad interest in environmental sustainability, social sustainability, and how to create an economy that is socially just and environmentally sustainable.

Interested students should contact their local Aurora office. The home institution should then send their nominations to amsterdamsummerschool@vu.nl. 

Each Aurora university may select three students for tuition fee waivers (nomination deadline: 15 April 2026).

Universities can use a waitlist (up to three extra students), and after the deadline we will inform you if we are able to accept more from your institution. Additional students are welcome; the VU discounted fee also applies to them! See the fees for each type of course.

VU summer courses open to Aurora nominated students:

About VU Amsterdam Summer School

2026 will be the 13th year we run our successful summer school in Amsterdam. From 4 July to 2 August we offer a mixture of 1-2 week intensive short courses at undergraduate, graduate and PhD-levels. Develop your academic skills and make the most of your summer!

BIP – Digital Citizenship as a Contested Space

Written by Niels Hexspoor on .

This Blended Intensive Programme explores digital citizenship as a dynamic and contested concept shaped by discourse, power relations, and unequal access within digital environments. Using critical discourse analysis, students examine how digital platforms, algorithms, and online interactions influence visibility, participation, and voice in contemporary public spheres. Through experiential and collaborative learning, international student teams apply theory to practice by creating creative media projects that address digital issues they care about. The blended format supports inclusive, innovative learning while fostering critical thinking, digital literacy, intercultural collaboration, and reflective engagement with digital citizenship.

More info

Programme structure & dates

Online Session 1

  • Date: 30 March 2026
    • Introductory meeting, introduction of participants, schools, and basic instructions

​​​​​​In-Person Programme (on site in Olomouc)

  • Dates: 13–17 April 2026
  • Location: Palacký University Olomouc
  • Five intensive days combining:
    • expert-led lectures and case studies, guided group discussions and teamwork,
  • We will publish a detailed programme timetable closer to the start of the course.

How to Apply

  1. Check eligibility
    • Make sure your home university is a partner of Palacký University Olomouc and can nominate you for this BIP.
    • The course is to students from all  study cycles.
  2. Nomination by your home university
    • Your Erasmus / international coordinator nominates you for the BIP by sending your name and e-mail address (and those of other nominated students) to marta.zachova@upol.cz.
    • Nomination deadline: 13 March 2026

    • After nomination, you will receive information on how to apply (application form / link).

BIP: Digital Resilience for a Vital Europe

Written by uni due on .

In today’s digital landscape, the ability to withstand and adapt to technological, legal, and sociopolitical disruptions is essential. That’s why we at the Chair of Sustainability and Innovation in Digital Ecosystems are organising a Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) on Digital Resilience in partnership with Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Copenhagen Business School and Pavol Jozef Šafárik University.

Learning Targets:

  • Fundamentals of digital resilience
  • Individual digital resilience
  • Private Sector/Business Digital Resilience
  • Public Sector/Institutional Digital Resilience

Upon successful completion, students will be able to:

  • Understand and analyse socio-political, technological, and legal dimensions of digital resilience.
  • Gain insights into best practices and concrete examples of digital resilience, drawing on both technological and legal perspectives.
  • Apply digital resilience concepts at individual, organisational, and institutional levels.
  • Develop innovative solutions for digital disruptions using entrepreneurial, civic, and analytical approaches.
  • Collaborate effectively in international, interdisciplinary teams.
  • Reflect critically on their learning process and teamwork experience.

This BIP is open to all students from Aurora universities. It follows an integrated blended-learning format that combines independent online preparation, an intensive project-focused week on site, and a concluding virtual reflection phase.

Program Structure & Dates

Online Sessions:
  • Start Date: 20 April 2026
​​​​​​In-Person Programme (on-site in Duisburg)
  • Dates: 18–22 May 2026
  • Location: University of Duisburg-Essen

Please register here!

BIP: All Aboard: Approaches to Making Language Learning and Teaching More Inclusive

Written by uni due on .

In this BIP (Blended Intensive Programme), we will explore how physical, linguistic, professional, and cultural diversity can be used to develop cognitive, metacognitive, and socio-affective didactic strategies, such as empathy, trust, and respect.

Our goal: To transform this multifaceted plurality into a classroom where everyone can learn under the best possible conditions.

We will reflect on and test inclusive

approaches such as:

  • Intercultural skills
  • Multilingualism and translanguaging
  • Al in education

These reflections aim to promote the participation and learning success of all students.

This event will bring together academics, teachers, and students through teaching units, practice-oriented workshops, and experiences.

Students will be chosen based on the first-come, first-served rule. Applications should be sent to Dr Thanya Santacruz/Dr Yves Mayzaud/Dr Gregor Pudzich (sprachkurse@uni-due.de).

BIP – Social Entrepreneurship from a Regional and International Perspective

Written by Niels Hexspoor on .

Turn your ideas about “doing something good” into a real project!
This course gives you a practical introduction to social entrepreneurship, looking at how mission-driven businesses work both in our region and across Europe. Organized by the Department of Economic and Managerial Studies at Palacký University Olomouc, it is structured as a blended experience: one online session to set the scene, followed by a five-day intensive on-site programme in Olomouc.During the on-site week, you will join expert-led lectures, guided group discussions and field visits to real social enterprises – so you can see how social impact is created in practice and what it takes to run a mission-driven organisation day to day, from business model and funding to management and growth.
Who is this programme for?
  • Bachelor’s students in business, management, economics, law or related fields
  • Students interested in social enterprises, NGOs, community projects, sustainable business or ESG
  • Those who enjoy working in international teams and can study in English (approx. B2 level)

Programme structure & dates

Virtual part (online, before arrival)

  • Date: 13 April 2026
  • One live online kick-off session before the physical week in Olomouc.
  • Introduction to key concepts of social entrepreneurship, explanation of course structure and assignments.
  • Formation of international teams and a small preparatory task to be completed before arrival.

​​​​​​Physical part (on site in Olomouc)

  • Dates: 20–24 April 2026
  • Location: Department of Economic and Managerial Studies, Faculty of Arts, Palacký University Olomouc
  • Five intensive days combining:
    • expert-led lectures and case studies, guided group discussions and teamwork,
    • field visits to selected social enterprises in the region,
    • Olomouc city tour
    • farewell Czech evening (taste testing, games and chatting)
  • We will publish a detailed programme timetable closer to the start of the course.

How to Apply

  1. Check eligibility
    • Make sure your home university is a partner of Palacký University Olomouc and can nominate you for this BIP.
    • The course is primarily aimed at Bachelor’s students in business, management, economics, law or related fields.
  2. Nomination by your home university
    • Your Erasmus / international coordinator nominates you for the BIP by sending your name and e-mail address (and those of other nominated students) to marie.sieberova@upol.cz.
    • Nomination deadline: 27 March 2026

    • After nomination, you will receive information on how to apply (application form / link).

 

More info here

Erasmus+ BIP CIRCLE – GOVERNING URBAN METABOLISM 3rd Edition Spring Workshop

Written by Rosanna Napolano on .

Erasmus+ BIP CIRCLE – GOVERNING URBAN METABOLISM 3rd Edition Spring Workshop
– 3rd edition
– Spring Workshop
– Circular Infrastructures for Regenerative Cities and Local Ecosystems
– Federico II University of Naples, April 20-24 2026
– 4 CFU assigned

The course is aimed at developing critical capacity and specialized skills regarding the relationship between environmental sustainability goals and design, stressing the technical and heuristic intelligence of the same to prefigure new eco-socio-technical environments appropriate to the finite condition of natural resources

Partners:
– Università di Napoli Federico II
– University of Innsbruck
– University of Iceland
– Palacký University Olomouc

General Info
CIRCLE

The program aligns with the EU circularity strategy (COM/2020/98 final), utilizing a challenge-based, transnational, and transdisciplinary  approach for sustainable planning and innovation. The main goal is to build operational skills for solutions that integrate sustainability and circularity into urban infrastructure and regeneration. The focus is on promoting the regeneration of critical (disused) areas and developing local circular networks. The core deliverable is the design of Circular Infrastructure Hubs—neighborhood scale facilities in areas to be
recovered—aimed at facilitating redistribution, repair, reuse, and re-design of products, managed by private or third-sector entities.
The methodology is systemic, transferring design methods through
group activities: Cataloging recovery examples in partner countries (IT,
AT, IS, CZ). Digital mapping of disused areas (Naples case study).
Developing co-design strategies for circular supply chains via Stakeholder Engagement (Living Lab model).

Creating tailor-made design solutions for urban facilities.
The project leverages the expertise of the DiARC (UNINA) Department of Excellence and its experience in the AURORA Alliance (Workshops on Urban Metabolism). Educational outcomes include integrating social, technological, and environmental principles, transforming waste into regeneration opportunities, and aligning with the New European Bauhaus and Agenda 2030 (SDG 11 & 12).

Product: concept for the design of Circular Infrastructures
Format: Lectures, seminars, fieldtrips, design studio
– 15 positions open to Aurora students enrolled in BA or 1st year MA + 10 position open to academic staff

Prerequisite: English proficiency.
Application procedure for students: motivation letter and CV to
anna.attademo@unina.it and
marina.rigillo@unina.it

Deadline: January 20th, 2026
Notification of acceptance by
January 30th, 2026

Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Grh8v5j6-Dtj9r02NHbU5wyK7I2ebP2g/view?usp=drive_link