Blended Intensive Programme [5 ECTS]

We are happy to invite you to join our Blended Intensive Programme 2022.

Gain an understanding of how the planet’s water boundaries are interlinked and what role water can play in our striving for sustainability, both as a tool and as a resource to be protected.

We have prepared our programme to make it a valuable and exciting experience for you. A strong focus is on practical aspects: various excursions to industry partners and practical case studies.
Have you ever been part of disaster prevention and management, working side by side with official authorities and forces like fire fighters?

Place and Date:

14^th of July: Online Kick-Off-Meeting and Online Preparation Phase

1^st of August – 5^th of August: On-site-week in Leoben [monday morning – friday midday] with focus on practical content and excursions to industry partners

15^th of August – 15^th of October: Online Phase with additional online lectures, preparation of small project work + final online conference

Find a provisional programme for the on-site week here

Short topics overview:

Water & Environment: water & climate change, water related disasters and their management

Water & Industry: industrial water cycle and water treatment processes, water & energy, water in mining

Water & Sustainability: waste water treatment, global perspective on water boundaries, policy and frameworks

Target participants: PhD students and advanced master students in technical disciplines who are related to or have an interest in water. English Knowledge Level B2 is required to be able to follow the course.

Participation is free of charge for students of MUL partner universities. Please contact your respective international office for Erasmus Mobility Funding opportunities regarding accommodation and travel costs.

Note: We will assist the international participants regarding accommodation (a reservation in students housing nearby can be made, costs approx. 30€/day)

Also note: lunch is included, as well as two evening events incl. dinner.

How to apply:

Last call for applications! There are a few spots left in the programme - apply now by sending the information listed below to the following email address: christine.kolland@unileoben.ac.at

Applicants need to submit following documents:

• graduation certificate of secondary school
• bachelor's degree certificate
• master’s degree certificate (if applicable)
• transcript of records
• motivation letter (0,5-1 page including fields of interest)
• copy of the first page of the passport
• filled in application form (download template here)

Please submit all documents listed above in ONE email with subject “Application for Water BIP 2022” to christine.kolland(at)unileoben.ac.at