Open to all | Flexible schedules | Study in Venice This Summer!

Join Summer@SIE at Ca’ Foscari University of Venice for a summer of culture, learning, and exploration! Choose from short, innovative 15-hour courses or full summer school programmes in fields like Art History, Tourism, Geopolitics, and AI. All set in the stunning backdrop of Venice. Full course listLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window. Don’t miss this unforgettable summer experience! Open the brochure hereLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window to find out more.

Schedule 📅

• Week 1: June 30th - July 4th
• Week 2: July 7th - 11th

Costs

One-week courses:

• Students taking one course pay €400, if you take more than one course, each course costs €350.
• You will also need to cover the cost of accommodation 🏠 and travel ✈🚅

Living in Venice

• Students coming from abroad receive comprehensive pre-departure arrival information and assistance with the visa process, as well as access to University libraries (open late), cafeterias, Wi-Fi, and more. Students can book from a number of accommodation options in the historical city centre of Venice or in Mestre on the mainland. Students can contact our office to receive more information regarding this – anticipated costs around 300 euros for one week.

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🔗 Apply now! Applications close May 11th, 2025.(Deadline)

The Future of Multilingualism in a Global World

(Wednesday 9 July 2025, online)

Are you a student looking to present your research on Multilingualism? The EUTOPIA Multilingualism & Diversity Connected Learning Community invites submissions for its annual student conference taking place on Wednesday 9 July on MS Teams. The theme this year is The Future of Multilingualism in a Global World.. Deadline to submit: 30 April 2025. For more details, please see the call for papers

The Multilingual University: Challenges, Innovations and Future Perspectives

25-26 April 2025, Brussels

Find out more here

Universities in the face of the climate and nature crises: Redoubling our commitment to a sustainable future

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The Guilds Secretary-General Jan Palmowski warns that the European Commission’s proposed restructuring of research funding threatens Europe’s long-term competitiveness and innovation capacity.

Read the Joint Call

The Guild underscoresLink opens in a new window the importance of health research in maintaining the EU's global competitiveness and the well-being of its citizens. In this statement, the Guild advocate for the EU to invest in skills for future health research. Universities play a key role in equipping the next generation of health professionals and researchers with the necessary skills. Therefore, the EU must address the funding gap to maintain global competitiveness by overcoming national funding disparities and supporting innovation ecosystems. This is essential not only for Europe’s competitiveness but also to positively impact national health systems and contribute to the population’s healthy life expectancy.