The first interdisciplinary European summer school in "Game and Play research" will take place 16-31 August 2014 at Utrecht University in The Netherlands. It is is aimed at talented PhD and MA/MSc students who are interested in the study of games and play. It offers students an innovative

LondonLondon is undeniably one of the major creative capitals of the world and the graphic design scene plays no small part in the city's important creative economy. Within the confines of the city an amalgamation of influences and ideas come together from around the globe to form an

The present architecture appears mainly international, uninfluenced by the local cultures and climates as if the whole planet should be equal everywhere. The focus of this year's experimental architecture class will embrace a different view, based on a geography of architecture, which claims the

n this course you will learn to strategically design an impactful experience with long-term value. The concept of experience thinking is introduced. You will study creativity theory and motivation theory and learn to make use of expertise from the arts domain (aesthetics, game design, theatre

This course is a joint programme on European integration of Utrecht University's Summer School and the International Summer University of the University of Tartu. The aim of the course is to introduce the European Union, European Institutions, (shared) foreign policy and new challenges. The course

Each European country has its own cultures, religions, traditions and languages. Despite this rich and enduring cultural diversity, European countries have for decades been engaged in a joint supranational project aimed at political and economic integration within the European Union. This course

This course explores the main intellectual, cultural and political traditions of Europe. Lecturers in the fields of history, philosophy, religion, art and other fields in the humanities will introduce students to key issues in European civilization from the emergence of European nationalism to the

This course gives an introduction to management in the cultural field in Europe. You study theories and practices that demonstrate the value of management for the arts. The life of established arts organisations depends on the right strategic financial and organisational decisions. Also, art

The Nicholas School of the Environment (Duke University) and Venice International University offer a Summer Program that provides training in key topics related to the impact of sea level rise on coastal areas and cities, and about adaptation and mitigation strategies.Lectures will be led by

What is the difference between new business success and failure? How do you define an entrepreneur? Not everyone agrees on a conclusive answer to any of these questions but there are plenty of people seeking the answers. During this course students will explore the entrepreneurial environment in