International Summer Schools

Antwerp Summer University

ContactAntwerp Summer University Office

Ms Sara BervoetsMr Wannes Gijsels

StadscampusGratiekapelstraat 10 BE – 2000 Antwerpen Tel. +32 3 265 43 82 Fax + 32 3 265 41 42www.antwerp.be/asusummeruniversity@uantwerp.be

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Welcome by the vice- rector

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Antwerp Summer University8 Overview

summer schools Interdiscipli-

nary summer schools

Design Sciences

Language and Linguistics

Political and Social Sciences

Science

Medicine and Health Sciences

Practical information Language of

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Application procedure

Credits and certificates

Visa

Getting to Antwerp

Getting around

Facilities at the University

Housing

Cost of living

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Your host: University of Antwerp5

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Antwerp City of Diamonds6

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Welcome to the Antwerp Summer University

Broadening your horizon by study-ing, travelling and meeting people – at Antwerp Sum-mer University you have it all.

Antwerp Summer University offers you short-term, high quality, aca-demic programmes based on the ex-cellence of the University of Antwerp and its regional and international partners. In a friendly and support-ive learning environment, you can discover new academic disciplines or deepen your knowledge in your field.

Your host city is Antwerp, a vibrant metropolis in the centre of Europe, a delightful city with a rich heritage. The gothic Cathe-dral of Our Lady, the baroque Carolus Borromeus Church, the printing cabinet of Plantin-More-tus, Antwerp-Central Railway Station,… the list of places to vis-it is long. Just walking the streets or strolling along the quays of the river Scheldt and enjoying the scintillating atmosphere of summer in Antwerp will also lift your heart.

Come and learn from experts, all outstanding in their field, and meet fellow students from all over the world. Join them for intensive study programmes and interest-ing and fun evening and weekend activities.

We’re looking forward to welcoming you at Antwerp Summer University – edition 2015.

Prof. Johan MeeusenVice-Rector University of Antwerp

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Your host: University of Antwerp

The University of Antwerp has about 21 000 students, which makes it the third largest uni-versity in Flanders. Up to 17% of our

students are international, coming from all corners of the world: from the A of Argentina to the Z of Zambia. The University of Antwerp is characterised by its high stand-ards in education, internationally competitive research and entrepre-neurial approach.

9 faculties Applied Economics Applied Engineering Arts Design Sciences Law Medicine and Health Sciences Pharmaceutical, Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences Political and Social Sciences Science

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I really like the atmosphere of the city. Everything is within walking distance, but

still it feels like a very international city.

Nina, Germany

21 000 students international students

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Antwerp, City of Diamonds

1800 city bikes for rent

900 bars, 1600 restaurants

38 parks

25 museums, 90 art galleries

Amsterdam133 km

Amsterdam133 kmLondon

316 km

Paris301 km

Barcelona1 108 km

Rome1 207 km

Vienna924 km

Berlin634 km

AntwerpBelgium

514 432 inhabitants174 nationalities

Located in the heart of Belgium and Europe, the city of Antwerp is well known for its major international port and for being the world centre

for diamond trade. Antwerp has always played an important role in the political and cultural history of the Low Countries. It is a charming and green city with many excel-lent museums and a large cultural heritage with Pieter Paul Rubens

as its most famous ambassador. Combined with the more than 2000 bars and restaurants, along with some of the finest shopping districts in Europe, makes Antwerp the ideal city for students during the summer months!

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Antwerp Summer University

Since 2010 Antwerp Summer University offers intensive, short term courses during the summer months within the areas of excellence

of the University of Antwerp and its partners.

Summer school topics range from health sciences over design scienc-es to social sciences.

Target groups are different for each summer school and may con-sist of students, researchers and/or working professionals.

Although the programmes are intensive full-time courses, fun & interesting social programmes are organised for you during evenings and weekends. Discover all of our programmes and spend a wonder-ful summer in Antwerp!

"Liberty, Equality, Fraternity": Fraternity

Vaccinology

Baroque Stone Doorframes in the Low Countries

Domain-Specific Modelling

Shifting Climate, Reshaping Urban Landscapes:International design studio on climate adaptation

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Qualitative Research in Health Care

English for Academic Purposes

Experience Entrepreneurship: An Intensive Introduction

Visual Methods Seminar

CityLAB III: The Productive City

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"Liberty, Equality, Fraternity": Fraternity

Vaccinology

Baroque Stone Doorframes in the Low Countries

Domain-Specific Modelling

Shifting Climate, Reshaping Urban Landscapes:International design studio on climate adaptation

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4apr may june oct nov dec

Qualitative Research in Health Care

English for Academic Purposes

Experience Entrepreneurship: An Intensive Introduction

Visual Methods Seminar

CityLAB III: The Productive City

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High academic qualityAll summer schools consist of intensive full-time programmes in which a wide variety of teaching methods are used, ranging from lectures, workshops and debates to visits and seminars. Sessions are taught by international speakers and experts from both within and outside the academic world. For some programmes, participants are required to do some preparato-ry reading or write an assignment at the end of the course. An inten-sive learning experience with max-imum impact is guaranteed thanks to the international composition of the classroom, the interactive set-up of the courses and the ap-proachability of the lecturers.

Social programmeTo keep the minds fresh and to maximise interaction, a wide variety of fun and interesting social activities will be organised during evenings and weekends so partic-ipants can make the most of their stay in Antwerp. Most activities are offered free of charge, in some cases participants will be asked for a small contribution to cover the costs. Participants will not only have the opportunity to get to know their

class-mates and professors in a more informal way, but will also be able to get in touch with students attending other summer schools at the Antwerp Summer University. A visit to the beautiful city hall, a networking reception, a guided city walk, a quiz, a football game and a day-trip to another Belgian city such as Bruges os Brussels are only some examples of these activities.

Combine study and pleasure and spend a happy summer in Antwerp!

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The experience at the Antwerp Summer University was great! Although the programme was academically demanding, we had a wonderful time in class

thanks to the presence of so many speakers and participants coming from different countries. We also participated in the social activities during evenings and

weekends and had an amazing two weeks in Antwerp.

Julio, Spain

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Overview summer schoolsInterdisciplinary summer schools

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I was very happy with the summer school. It was very well-organised and the group

work activities were extremely interesting.

Carmen, Italy

“Liberty, Equality, Fraternity”: Fraternity

When 5 - 11 July 2015

What For the last three years the Utrecht Network has offered a series of summer schools on Liberty, Equality and Fraternity. This year’s school on ‘Fraternity’ raises the question of liberty and equality for whom. We investigate how the core values of modern European democracy form our contemporary societies and we address current challenges by combining disciplines and by inviting students to participate through innovative teaching methods.

Where Stadscampus, University of Antwerp, Belgium

For whom Students in related fields (law, sociology, antrhopology, history, political science, international relations, ...) who have completed at least one year of academic study.

Credits 3 ECTS

Registration fee € 400 (early bird registration and payment) / € 450 (others)Fee includes housing, catering and teaching materials. Does not include travel costs.

Application deadline Early bird: 15 March 2015Others: 1 May 2015

More information www.lefsummerschool.eu

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I really enjoyed this summer school. It was a fantastic experience where I learnt so much and was able to make friends with other students with similar interests from all over the world!

Ella, United Kingdom

Experience Entrepreneurship: An Intensive Introduction

When 24 August - 4 September 2015

What During this hands-on summer school, students will be introduced in the theoretical framework of a business idea by focusing on different aspects of entrepreneurship. The topics range from ideation over intel-lectual property to market research and business modelling. Moreover, students will engage in a real-life based group work which will let them apply the knowledge and skills they gained effectively.

Where Stadscampus, University of Antwerp, Belgium

For whom Master students or bachelor students in their last year who are inter-ested in discovering entrepreneurship. Students from all disciplines are encouraged to apply.

Credits 4 ECTS

Registration fee € 750Fee includes orientation and course materials, coffee breaks and fare-well dinner. Does not include housing or travel costs.

Application deadline 17 May 2015

More information www.uantwerpen.be/en/summer-schools/experience-entrepreneurship/

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CityLAB III: The Productive City

When 31 August - 4 September 2015

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This summer school on the productive city sets out to examine and discuss whether material production should keep its place in the city. New forms of sustainable production such as urban food production and urban craftsmanship will be addressed. In addition, we tackle new ideas about the relationship between working and living, new modes of transport, and related concepts and practices of urban planning.

Where Stadscampus, University of Antwerp, Belgium

For whom Postgraduate and professionals in urban studies, urban planning and architecture, urban economy, urban sociology, urban history, urban geography, mobility and ecology.

Credits 3 ECTS

Registration fee € 300Fee includes orientation and course materials, coffee breaks and fare-well dinner. Does not include housing or travel costs.

Application deadline 1 July 2015

More information www.uantwerpen.be/en/summer-schools/citylab/

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Design Sciences

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Baroque Stone Doorframes in the Low Countries

When 23 August – 4 September 2015

What The entrance of Castle House Bergh, ‘s Heerenberg (NL) is a copy of a Baroque doorframe. Hands-on sessions on the dismantled original one (1700) will map the original material (used stones, traceology, damage phenomena’s, mortars, anchors, etc). The University of Antwerp will provide lectures and site visits through the differences of baroque door- and gate frames in the Low Countries.

Where Castle House Bergh, ‘s Heerenberg, The NetherlandsStadscampus, University of Antwerp, Belgium

For whom Bachelor students in conservation studies, architectural conservation, building history or art history who have completed their one or two years of study.

Credits 3 ECTS

Registration fee € 600Fee includes orientation and course materials, excursions and coffee/tea. Does not include housing or travel costs.

Application deadline 15 May 2015

More information www.uantwerpen.be/en/summer-schools/conservation/

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Shifting Climate, Reshaping Urban Landscapes: International design studio on climate adaptation

When 27 August – 3 September 2015

What During this intensive international design studio, students will work together on a case study and develop strategies for local climate adap-tion. The students will be assisted by an international master designer, skilled in climate issues. Furthermore, the students will interact with several Flemish and Dutch designers and local stakeholders. At the end, design results will be presented at a public event.

Where Stadscampus, University of Antwerp, Belgium

For whom Master and Phd students in the fields of urbanism, landscape architec-ture and architecture. Bachelor students may apply but must obtain consent of the organization.

Credits 4 ECTS

Registration fee € 410Fee includes orientation and course materials, excursion and farewell reception. Does not include housing, travel costs or lunches.

Application deadline 7 June 2015

More information www.uantwerpen.be/en/summer-schools/scrul/

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Language and Linguistics

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English for Academic Purposes: Academic Writing and Speaking

When 24 August – 1 September 2015

What During this summer school, participants will improve two academic English skills. First, they will learn to write correct, transparent pa-pers by focusing on paper structure, relevant grammar and academic vocabulary. In addition, they will explore typical presentation phrases and techniques that will make their presentations more effective and professional. Besides attending group lessons, participants will receive individual coaching on their own papers and presentations.

Where Stadscampus, University of Antwerp, Belgium

For whom Undergraduate and postgraduate students who have completed at least two full years of higher education and have experience writing papers (in their mother tongue). Minimum level of English: B2.

Credits 3 ECTS

Registration fee € 635Fee includes course materials, coffee breaks and farewell dinner. Does not include lunch, accommodation or social activities

Application deadline 15 June 2015

More information www.linguapolis.be/summer-school-academic-english

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Political and Social Sciences

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Visual Methods Seminar

When 26 August – 4 September 2015

What The 2015 International Visual Methods Seminar will emphasize visual studies of urban cultures and the application of visual methods in general to research and teaching, and is designed to explore the distinc-tive challenges and opportunities (ethical, theoretical, practical, …) for studying, researching and teaching about urban cultures.

Where Stadscampus, University of Antwerp, Belgium

For whom Students, scholars and faculty involved in researching and teaching on visual methods in sociology, anthropology and communication.

Credits 5 ECTS

Registration fee € 800 / € 600 / € 400(ABC-countries, see website for details)Fee includes refreshments, course materials, receptions and social events. Does not include housing or travel costs.

Application deadline 31 May 2015

More information www.uantwerpen.be/en/summer-schools/visual-methods-seminar

In general, I really enjoyed the summer school due to the enthusiasm and experience

of the lecturers!

Joao, Brazil

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Science

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Domain-Specific Modelling, Theory and Practice

When 24 - 28 August 2015

What Domain Specific Languages (DSLs) are dedicated modelling formalisms that are used increasingly to maximally constrain the modeller to the problem at hand. This reduces the cognitive gap between the problem on the one hand and the modeller’s perception of it on the other hand. It ables optimal model manipulations such as safety analysis and soft-ware application synthesis.

This summer school gives a comprehensive overview of the state-of-the-art in Domain-Specific Modelling by world experts in the field.Theoretical foundations as well as tools and techniques are discussed, both from the academic and industrial point of view.

Where Campus Groenenborger, University of Antwerp, Belgium

For whom Researchers, teachers, practitioners, and students (typically PhD. level) who intend to study or work with Domain Specific Modelling.

Credits 3 ECTS

Registration fee Academy: €500 (early bird) - € 600 (others)Industry: € 750 (early bird) - € 850 (others)Fee includes access to the summer school, course materials, breakfast, lunch on summer school days, participation to the social events pro-gramme. Does not include housing.

Application deadline Early bird: 10 July 2015Others: 27 July 2015

More information www.dsm-tp.org

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Medicine and Health Sciences

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Summer School on Vaccinology

When 6 - 13 July 2015

What The Centre for the Evaluation of Vaccination (CEV) of the University of Antwerp invites you to join us in an unforgettable one week summer school to boost your knowledge and skills on vaccine preventable infec-tious diseases, vaccinations, vaccine related immunology and vaccine safety issues.

Where Campus Drie Eiken, University of Antwerp, Belgium

For whom Undergraduate, postgraduate students and professionals in (para-) medical sciences from the WHO European region.

Credits 3 ECTS

Registration fee € 400 (undergraduate students) / € 500 (postgraduate students) / professionals should contact the course coordinator (sumvax@uantwerp.be).

Scholarships are available for undergraduate students from the WHO-European region.

Fee includes course materials, accommodation, coffee breaks, all meals on course days and a farewell dinner. Does not include travel costs.

Application deadline 15 April 2015

More information www.uantwerp.be/summerschool-vaccinology

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Qualitative Research in Health Care

When 24-28 August 2015

What This basic course takes the participants in 5 days from research question to ‘How to write a scientific paper in qualitative research’. Experienced qualitative researchers of international repute will lead the course and share their experience in a variety of research projects. Participants are encouraged to bring their own experiences of research, including their questions, doubts and failures.

Where Campus Drie Eiken, University of Antwerp, Belgium

For whom Early career researchers, PhD-students, postgraduate students (max 4), professionals, in a field related to health care. Experience in qualitative research is not required.

Credits 3 ECTS

Registration fee Before 1 June: € 800After 1 June: € 900Students UAntwerp: € 600Fee includes orientation and course materials, coffee breaks and fare-well dinner. Does not include housing or travel costs.

Application deadline Early bird: 1 June 2015Others: 27 July 2015

More information www.uantwerpen.be/en/summer-schools/qualitative-research-health-care/

It was a unique learning experience with a lot of interaction between the professors and the participants.

Elisah, Belgium

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Practical information

Language of instructionEnglish is the language of instruc-tion of all programmes within Antwerp Summer University. As active participation is required in all courses, English proficiency in reading, speaking and writing is required.

Application procedure in 5 steps1. Go via www.uantwerp.be/ASU

to the programme you would like to apply for

2. Open the online registration tool (Mobility Online)

3. Fill in personal details, upload your passport photo and com-plete some extra questions

4. Wait for approval of your appli-cation

5. Pay the participation fee within 10 days after approval to secure your spot

Specific entry requirements, application deadlines and cancella-tion policies vary between sum-mer schools. Please refer to the webpage of your preferred summer school to find out more.

Credits and certificatesECTS credits are awarded for successful completion of the programme. The number of credits varies between programmes. Recognition of credits in the home curriculum should be agreed upon with the home institution, it is the participant’s responsibility to do so.

Students are expected to attend all classes, complete all exercises and sit for final examinations (if applicable). Students who attend at least 90 % of the classes will receive a certificate of attendance. Moreover, students who pass the evaluation will receive a certificate of successful completion.

VisaIf you are a national of a European Economic Area country or from Monaco or Switzerland you may travel to Belgium on the strength of a national passport or identity card. If you have any other nation-ality, you have to apply for a visa (type short stay) with the Belgian embassy or consulate in your current country of residence before leaving for Belgium. Upon accept-ance to a summer school, you can request a visa invitation letter through Mobility Online.

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Getting to AntwerpAntwerp is located in the centre of Belgium and is easily accessible by plane, train, car and bus. The international airport of Brussels (Zaventem) is the most frequently used gateway to Antwerp, but you might also want to consider the low-cost airport of Brussels South or the very nearby airport of Antwerp itself. Antwerp is also very easy to reach by train. Internation-

al railway lines link Brussels and Antwerp to several other major European cities. Lastly, Eurolines buses also frequent the city centre of Antwerp, which might be the cheapest option to get here.

Did you know that Antwerp’s Cen-tral train station was awarded as the most beautiful railway station in the world by New York’s Mashable in 2014?

Getting aroundThe University of Antwerp has 9 campuses located in the city centre as well as in the the outskirts of Antwerp. All summer schools will take place at either the Stadscam-pus or Campus Drie Eiken. Biking between the campuses is the easi-est and fastest way to get around, although a dense public transpor-tation network also allows you to easily travel by bus or tram between campuses.

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Facilities at the UniversityAccepted students will be regis-tered as regular students of the University of Antwerp and will hence receive a student account and a student card which gives them access to the discounted prices of the catering facilities, computer labs, libraries and to the Wi-Fi network of the University of Antwerp. Furthermore students will be automatically insured under the policy of the University of Antwerp.

HousingLooking for accommodation during your stay at the Antwerp Summer University? Antwerp has many dif-ferent accommodation options to offer, ranging from student rooms over youth hostels to classic hotel rooms. Depending on the summer school you are applying for, and depending on the campus, several housing options will be provided to you once your application has been accepted. For some summer schools, housing is included in the package. Prices range from € 20/night to € 50 per night, depending on the type of accommodation you opt for.

Cost of livingAntwerp is an affordable alter-native to many others European cities. Registration fees, and what is included in these fees, vary between summer schools. In general, all course materials and coffee breaks are included in the registration fee. If accommo-dation is not included, students should count for €20 - €50/night, depending on the type. Students receive a student card with which they are entitled to a discounted price at student restaurants. Most activities of the social programme are offered free of charge, in some cases participants will be asked for a small contribution to cover the costs. Travel costs and travel, accident and health insurance are the student’s responsibility.

It was a very important, useful and interesting experience for me. The logistics

were amazing and lunches were great!

David, Georgia

All information and prices in this brochure were correct at the time of printing. Antwerp Summer University reserves the right to change prices and to correct errors at any time. Please refer to our website (www.uantwerp.be/asu) for all updated information.