Summer schoolsSummer schoolsThe way how to develop international cooperation

(experience of Euroleague for Life Sciences)

ICA Regional Network for Central and South Eastern Europe (CASEE)

BOKU Vienna (20-21 May 2010)

Michal Lošťák, CULS Prague

Why Summer SchoolsWhy Summer Schools• The most simplest form of joint programmes (ECTS) with

the potential to build networks for future sophisticated cooperation (example BOKU-CULS-WULS)

• Very efficient (short) and flexible (easy to tailor to the needs of the students)

• International milieu of teachers and students (different cultures) + international feedback to the students and teachers (first steps towards international science for the students)

• Additional form of education (however: problem of the time in summer)

• Supports short term mobility• Social networking• Easy enrollment • IP Erasmus (wetland water management summer school)

Benefits of summer schools:

• Lectures for students (shorter) • Presentations of students papers about their degree thesis

(reactions of students and teachers)• Individual works of the students• Use of university labs and facilities • Practical training (solving real problems) + field trips• Presenting the findings to the stakeholders• Cultural experience