Antwerp Summer & Winter University

𝗔𝗻𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗽 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 We’re excited to offer 𝟮𝟯 𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 in 2025 — an incredible opportunity to dive into diverse academic topics while connecting with an international network of researchers, professionals and students. These 1- to 2-week programmes offer a chance to 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁, gaining both knowledge and skills across fields like Medicine, Arts & Humanities, Business, Law, and more. Join leading experts for in-depth sessions and workshops, and experience a summer school like no other! 📍 University of Antwerp, Belgium ➡️ Discover our full programme: https://lnkd.in/e3Mkn99w • Companies Crossing Borders | 23 - 27 June • Finance 4 Development | 23 - 27 June • Artistic Architectural Illustration of Climate Resilient Cityscapes | 30 June - 4 July • Books and Culture: The Religious Image | 30 June - 4 July • Children's Literature | 30 June - 4 July | Fully booked • CityLab XI: The Sustainable City | 30 June - 4 July • Digital Humanities | 30 June - 4 July • Service Design for a Social City | 30 June - 4 July • Urban Logistics | 30 June - 4 July • Vaccinology | 30 June - 7 July • Responsible Fashion Management | 30 June - 9 July • Energy Transitioning | 30 June - 10 July • Non-Commutative Algebraic Geometry | 30 June - 10 July • Software Testing and Beyond | 30 June - 10 July • Inter- and Transdisciplinary Research | 18 - 22 August • ALGAR 2025 | 20 - 29 August • Animal Law, Rights and Representation | 25 - 29 August • Legal Technology and Legal Innovation | 25 – 29 August • Pandemic Preparedness | 25 - 29 August • Qualitative Research Methods in Health Care | 25 - 29 August • INSPIRE Summer School | 28 August - 3 September • Anger, Backlash, Violence: Climate Activism Today | 28 August - 5 September • Modelling Infectious Diseases and Health Economics | 1 - 5 September #AntwerpSummerUniversity #summerschool #StudyinAntwerp Universiteit Antwerpen Universiteit Antwerpen - Faculteit Bedrijfswetenschappen en Economie Faculteit Rechten Universiteit Antwerpen UAntwerp - Faculty of Science Urban Studies Institute - University of Antwerp IOB University Antwerp ITN-INSPIRE UAntwerpen - Instituut voor Milieu & Duurzame Ontwikkeling - IMDO Antwerp Tax Academy DigiTax MSRI / Simons Laufer Mathematical Sciences Institute (SLMath) UAntwerpen Faculteit Letteren en Wijsbegeerte Service Design Network UAntwerpen - Global Health Institute Universiteit Antwerpen - Faculteit Geneeskunde en Gezondheidswetenschappen UAntwerpen - Faculteit Ontwerpwetenschappen

Looking to boost your skills this summer? Check out these 5 top-tier Summer Schools in Antwerp!📚 💻 Software Testing and Beyond – Master state-of-the-art techniques in software testing & automation. ➗Non-Commutative Algebraic Geometry – Dive into advanced mathematics & homological mirror symmetry. 🌎 Energy Transitioning – Gain green skills & tackle real-world energy challenges. 📐 ALGAR 2025 – Explore linear algebraic groups and algebras with involution. 🔬 Inter- & Transdisciplinary Research – Become an expert in interdisciplinary research & project building. 👨🎓 Open to students, researchers & alumni! Ready to level up? 🔗 Apply now! https://bit.ly/3XjmqzG MSRI / Simons Laufer Mathematical Sciences Institute (SLMath) Antwerp Summer & Winter University #UAntwerp #LetsShapeTheFuture #FacultyofScience #AntwerpSummerUniversity #Summerschool

Studeer jij dit jaar af? Kom dan naar de jobbeurs in Antwerpen 'Moving Forward'. Ook wij zullen op de jobbeurs staan want waarom geen internationaal netwerk opbouwen tijdens een zomerschool hier in Antwerpen waar jaarlijks meer dan 88 nationaliteiten vertegenwoordigd zijn? Kom dus naar Moving Forward en leg de juiste connecties om zo een buitenlandse stage, studie, een zomer- of winterschool te volgen, vrijwilligerswerk of een reis uit te stippelen. Dit is nog maar het begin! Kom inspiratie opdoen in de zone ‘Internationalisatie’! https://lnkd.in/eJp8VsAZ

Our team member Geerke Visser is looking back at an inspiring week in Almería at the Water Relationality and Ethics Winter School. Thank you to the Universiteit Antwerpen and the Universidad de Almería for organizing and hosting this enriching week, and to the researchers, artists, activists and residents of Almería that shared their insights on how to put relationality into practice! Antwerp Summer & Winter University, Mayli M, Kristien Hens, Franlu Vulliermet, Christina Stadlbauer, Bart HM Vandeput, Ines Hinterleitner

Join us in Antwerp from 30 June – 10 July 2025 for the Summer School on Energy Transitioning! This hands-on programme will equip you with essential knowledge and green skills to navigate the complexities of transitioning to zero-carbon energy systems. 📅 30 June – 10 July 2025 📍 Location: University of Antwerp 🎓 ECTS: Earn 3 credits 💰 Fee: €350 ⏳ Apply by: 18 April 2025 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/e659acc7 #Antwerp Summer University Antwerp Summer & Winter University Academic committee: Ann Crabbé, Ivan Verhaert, Steven Van Passel, Philippe Nimmegeers, Tom Tytgat, Anastasia Papangelou, Josefine Vanhille, Kris Bachus, Dirk Holemans, Ben Minnaert, Wannes Gijsels, Evelien Peeten

Thank you Ivditi Okuashvili for the wonderful words about the INSPIRE summer school about Cardiovascular Safety Pharmacology and Cardio-Oncology. Want to join this year? Apply now 👉 https://lnkd.in/eC_3rimm #AntwerpSummerUniversity

“It’s not just what you sell, but what you tell.” That was just one of the brilliant insights our students shared during the final presentations of this year’s #FromMinetoFinger Antwerp Summer & Winter University. And just like that—12 days, 18 students, 15 speakers, and 5 immersive sessions later—we’ve wrapped up our seventh edition! When I kicked things off with a deep dive into the diamond industry, the students fell into three categories: 💎 Those overwhelmed by the flood of new information 💎 Those who took on the challenge headfirst 💎 Those who already knew most of it and (briefly) reconsidered their life choices We covered the classics—where diamonds come from, the pipeline, regulations, why Antwerp, lab-grown vs. natural diamonds, and so much more. But honestly, why did I go? Because if you give me a platform to talk about diamonds, I’ll take it. Not just about how pretty they are (though, let’s be real, they are). But about how Diamonds build schools, roads, careers, and futures. Personal highlights: ✨ That AHA moment when students learned how to hold a loupe and tweezer, learning the importance of Beneficiation, and grading polished diamonds and valuing rough diamonds in a tender simulation! (Yes, we accepted bids—no diamonds were taken home, but medals and candy were fair game!) Thank you Pluczenik South Africa! ✨ Sharing insights on Artisanal & Small-Scale Mining, highlighting the incredible work of OrigemA & GemFair . ✨ Talking about my first love—marketing. From Diamonds Are Forever to the Natural Diamond Council’s mission (Thank you Raluca Anghel), and even a hands-on assignment where students visited local jewelers to assess real-world sales pitches (which went so well, some of us bought 💎 jewelry!) Beyond the classroom, we explored Cullinan Mine, got a behind-the-scenes look at rough diamond sorting Petra Diamonds, and soaked in the entrepreneurial energy of Soweto. Our program featured industry experts like James AH Campbell, Edahn Golan, & Frank Auger. And, of course, no South African diamond experience would be complete without my fellow YOUNG DIAMANTAIRES— Nomalungelo Stofile, Molefi Letsiki & Kealeboga Pule—who fielded some truly brilliant (and slightly nerve-wracking) student questions. There’s so much more I could say, but LinkedIn thinks I’ve said enough (and we know the algorithm prefers short and snappy posts). So, a huge thank you to the University of Antwerp, GIBS Business School (Gordon Institute of Business Science), and everyone who made this happen. Evelien Peeten Koen Vandenbempt Ginny Robertson Ine Tassignon None of this would have been possible without the support of Arslanian Group Catoca Mining Company Dali Diamond Co. Diarough NV Primestar Rosy Blue Groupe Taché - THANK YOU!

Last week, I hosted the doctoral colloquium Researching Open Innovation here in Antwerp. It was the first time I organized a five-day doctoral colloquium entirely dedicated to open innovation management and research. We welcomed 25 students, and their feedback exceeded expectations—they were highly engaged and appreciative of the course. I had the pleasure of teaching alongside Agnieszka Radziwon, Bart Leten and Piet Verhoeve, which was a fantastic experience in its own right. Given the success of this edition, I am now exploring the possibility of organizing it again next year, either in Antwerp or elsewhere in Europe.

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 – 𝗔 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗶𝗽𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗴! ✨ What an incredible two weeks it has been! 18 participants from 10 different nationalities came together for the "From Mine to Finger" Winter School, exploring every step of the diamond pipeline and gaining deep insights into this fascinating #diamondindustry. A huge thank you to the many guest speakers who generously shared their expertise, making this experience so valuable. Special appreciation to Prof. Koen Vandenbempt for the academic coordination of the programme, and to the GIBS Business School (Gordon Institute of Business Science) for co-creating the programme and making us feel so welcome in Johannesburg, South Africa. A heartfelt thank you as well to Ahalya Choksi and Ine Tassignon (Antwerp World Diamond Centre) for their dedication—working behind the scenes and on the ground to facilitate connections, organise workshops, deliver insightful lectures, and much more. Lastly, to our wonderful participants—a big 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀, 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗮𝘀𝗺, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆. We wish you all the best in your academic and professional careers, whether within or beyond the diamond sector. It has been an absolute pleasure to be part of your journey! 💎 #DiamondIndustry #AntwerpWinterUniversity #FromMinetoFinger Universiteit Antwerpen - Faculteit Bedrijfswetenschappen en Economie

I had the incredible opportunity of attending the Food Systems Law and Policy course at the Faculteit Rechten Universiteit Antwerpen and Antwerp Summer & Winter University as part of their summer-winter program. The course was not only enriching but also provided deep insights into the intersection of law, policy, and sustainable food systems. From the role of legislation in shaping food security to the evolving challenges in the global food landscape, each session for me was really thought-provoking. What truly made this experience stand out for me was the diverse group of facilitators; a blend of perspectives from academic scholars and industry experts. Their expertise and practical insights was both engaging and inspiring. I recall being speechless after the lecture from Leonard Mizzi - Head of Unit (DG INTPA) at the European Commission. It was indeed insightful. I would like to appreciate Tomaso Ferrando, Nora McKeon and Paola De Meo for their efforts in organizing such a rich and memorable course. A huge thank you to the University of Antwerp and all the brilliant facilitators for making this a memorable and impactful learning experience for me. I also thank my classmates too. You all brought your divers expertise and perspectives to the conversation thereby enriching the discuss and experience. I shall apply these insights to contribute to a more sustainable and equitable food systems not just in #Nigeria but in the world. #FoodSystems #LawAndPolicy #SustainableDevelopment #UniversityOfAntwerp #FoodSecurity #GlobalFoodSystems #LearningExperience #Sustainability