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Points de vue d'hier et d'aujourd'hui

Cet atelier propose un voyage singulier dans l%E2%80%99espace et dans le temps : partir %C3%A0 la (re)d%C3%A9couverte de quelques %C3%A9l%C3%A9ments remarquables du paysage valaisan en revisitant le point de vue adopt%C3%A9 par des artistes du 19e et du 20e si%C3%A8cle. Les participants seront

Neuro-Creativity

Do you know what kind of creative thinker you are?Fields of activity : Management, Technological Innovation, Technological CreativityThis summer courses is intended to give an educational opportunity to non specialised students to develop their knowledge in the field of neuro-creativity. It is

Protective and Smart Coatings

When coatings extend the lifetime of structures and tune their functionalities !Fields of activity : Material science, Coating Technology, Surface analyses and engineeringOur summer courses are intended to give an educational opportunity to non specialised students to develop their knowledge in the

International Summer School - The Quantum Revolution

The present may be called one of Quantum Revolution, stretching from better understanding of the evolution of the universe to the physics of biological processes and condensed matter.The summer programme will highlight these aspects, with an emphasis on the Leiden Master programme and the

Arts & Crafts - hands on in scale 1:1

This Summer School has been established as a cooperation between the Institute of Architecture and Planning and the Werkraum Bregenzerwald in Austria. The program consists of two weeks altogether which will be dedicated to one Week of Arts and one Week of Crafts that the participants will both be

Leadership Academy

Our Leadership Academy has been designed for students who have an interest in Global Politics, International Relations, Philosophy and Economics. You'll discover different types of leadership, explore issues such as liberty, justice and democracy, find out more about modern day examples of leaders

Computer Science

Our Computer Science Academy is an opportunity for you to develop your understanding of the science behind computing. The course introduces you to programming (with a focus on Python), JavaScript, website design and what the future of technology might hold. You%E2%80%99ll have the opportunity to

Debate & Public Speaking

The Debate & Public Speaking Academy is designed to enhance your speaking skills and take you to the next level of debating. It has been designed by a former World Universities Public Speaking semi-finalist. You'll cover different styles of debating, learn critical thinking and rhetorical

Synthetic and Systems Biology Summer School

Recent advances in DNA synthesis have increased our ability to build biological systems. Synthetic Biology aims at streamlining the design and synthesis of robust and predictable biological systems using engineering design principles. Designing biological systems requires a deep understanding of

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Vienna+22: The Future of Human Rights in the 21st Century

Vienna+21: The Future of Human Rights Movement & Global Machinery The course will cover the progressive developments since the 1993 Vienna UN World Conference on Human Rights. Participants will learn about the skills and strategies of civil society to maximize the global machinery to promote and

Disaster Mitigation

Natural hazards are a constantly recurring threat in many countries. Although they can hardly be prevented, their destructive effects on human settlements can be essentially mitigated through constant monitoring, appropriate planning strategies and technical measures. The course aims at

Neurodegenerative Diseases: From Clinic to Bench

From molecules to brain, cells to behaviour, this interactive course provides you with a comprehensive insight into various aspects of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer%E2%80%99s, Parkinson%E2%80%99s and VWM (Vanishing White Matter). It addresses both clinical aspects (etiology, pathology,

Metropolitan Economics

Half the world's people now live in cities, and within a few decades the world urban population will be larger than the entire global population today. This wave of urbanization is affecting an unprecedented number of people. But why are some cities thriving, whilst others struggle? What types of

International Criminal Justice

War crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide harm people, disrupt societies and endanger global peace and security. In recent decades the international community has expressed its clear desire to end such atrocities and to prosecute those responsible. But designing effective

Big Data in Society

More and more data is being collected about us and our activities. Our social media interactions and our online search and shopping behaviour, but also offline location tracking and sensor and surveillance networks are all generating large, often real-time data sets. Potentially, these could help

Causal Analysis of Observational Data

Randomized controlled trials are the gold standard for causal inference. Using an experimental and a control group, double-blind and with a placebo, the effect of an intervention can be neatly determined. But this ideal scenario is not always practicable, or even ethically desirable. What if we

Religion, Gender and Sexual Issues: Navigating the Complexities

In many cultural contexts, the relationships between religion, gender and sexuality are complicated and full of tensions. Even in the Netherlands these issues are difficult to discuss and there are many diverse opinions. Add globalization to the mix and the issues become even more sensitive. This

Reading the Bible in Amsterdam I: Texts & Traditions

The collection of writings we call the Bible is the product of a long and difficult process of transmission. Most modern Bibles are translations based upon reconstructions of the diverse Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek texts making up the Old and New Testaments. This tortuous history cannot be separated