We invite you to familiarize yourselves with and participate in the upcoming events organized by members of the ATHENA European Universities Alliance!

 

FOR STUDENTS

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.

 

VILNIUS TECH 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: July 8-12th 2024

Where:  VILNIUS TECH

ECTS: 6

Application: apply here before June 24th 2024 

Additional information: here

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.

 

Physical mobility: July 1-5th 2024

Virtual lecture: June 26th 2024

Where:  ISCAP- Porto Accounting and Business School, Porto, Portugal.

ECTS: 3

Application: apply here before 15th June 2024

Additional information: here 

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: 19-21st August 2024

Where: University of Maribor, Slovenia

ECTS: 3

Application: apply here before 30th June 2024

Additional information: click here

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: 2-10th September 2024

Virtual Mobility: 27-29th August 2024

Where: Celje, University of Maribor, Slovenia

ECTS: 3

Application: apply here

Additional information: click here

This summer school aims to familiarise 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: 2-7th September 2024

Virtual Mobility: 26th August & 13th September 2024

Where: Kranj, University of Maribor, Slovenia

ECTS: 3

Application: apply here before 26th June 2024

Additional information: click here

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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: 9-14th 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

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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:

Registration fees:

Registration: here

The deadlines to register are:

More info: here

 

 

“ATHENA Talks” and “ATHENA Alumni Talks” – regular online scientific conversations with leading scientists and ATHENA alumni from around the world. Wide range of topics from physics, semiconductors, biomaterials to policy making & internationalization. A new topic & speaker is announced each week on ATHENA website & Facebook page.

 

For funding opportunities for VILNIUS TECH staff and students, please contact the International Relations Office, email: crypt:cmFzaXRhLm1hcnRpc2VAdmlsbml1c3RlY2gubHQ=:xx

 

Regarding participation in events organized by VILNIUS TECH, please contact organizers.