Online Courses
This summer these courses will be offered online! You can participate from home and still connect with other students from all over the world. Find a course suitable for you below.
In case we cannot offer courses on location, more online courses will be added here.
120 course(s) found
Battlefields Uncovered: Introduction to Archaeological and Historical Investigations of Conflict
Online course
This course brings together former and serving military personnel and university students to explore the archaeology of Waterloo and other iconic battlefields together. Sharing interests and insights, no matter what people’s background or experience, is at the heart of Waterloo Uncovered.
Read on, if you are currently enrolled in a university, or a recent graduate, and want to find out why this course could be for you.
If you are a former or…
Global Health PhD & Postdoc Writing Retreat
Online course
This online Global Health Writing Retreat will offer participants the opportunity to join various online workshops to improve their academic writing and communication skills and meet other global health PhD candidates and early career researchers.
Battlefields Uncovered 2: Developing and Demonstrating Understanding of Places of Past Conflict
Online course
If you have previously completed Battlefields Uncovered: Introduction to Archaeological and Historical Investigations of Conflict, you can build on your learning in this course. You can choose to either join a heritage organisation near you to gain more practical skills or to write a guided research paper.
Mplus: How to get started? (April)
This course is currently closed. If you are still interested in this course, please send an email to MS.summerschool@uu.nl
If you expect to work with the software Mplus, this course can help you to get started! This course is a compact 1-day workshop on using Mplus to get you started. We will focus on how to get the syntax running; how to avoid common mistakes; how to interpret the output and how to deal with error messages. In the exercises you…
Environmental Epidemiology
BECAUSE OF THE COVID-19 SITUATION THIS COURSE WILL BE OFFERED ONLINE
This course provides participants with insight in the principles and important issues of environmental and occupational epidemiology. Participants should have basic understanding of epidemiological principles and biostatistics and have an interest in environmental health issues. Current theory in environmental epidemiology will be illustrated in current and emerging topics. The…
Old Catholic Theology in its Ecumenical Context
This course offers an introduction to Old Catholic theology in an ecumenical context. Old Catholic theology is understood as the main theological currents as they exist in the Union of Utrecht of Old Catholic Churches. The topics covered by the course include the following aspects of Old Catholic theology and tradition: the history of Old Catholicism, spirituality, ecumenism, canon law and ecclesiology, liturgy, and systematic theology. In 2021…
Dutch Language for Beginners (A0 → A2)
Are you just starting to learn Dutch and would you like to make big steps in a short timespan? Are you looking for a Dutch course that combines the grammar, vocabulary and language skills of level 1, 2 and 3 in one? Our intensive Dutch Language for Beginners course will take your Dutch from zero to level A2 in just one month. At the end of the course you’ll know basic Dutch, including elementary grammar and vocabulary, and you’ll be able to have…
European Politics and Economy
The European Union (EU) is a political and economic union of 27 democratic European member states. With almost 500 million citizens, it has become a major player in global politics. In this online course, the European Union is the main object of study. You will be introduced to the Union's history, institutional structures, current aims and future challenges. Lectures will explain the historical background and the various stages of integration.…
LANDac Annual Summer School "Land Governance for Development"
Welcome to the LANDac (the Netherlands Land Academy) Annual Summer School “Land Governance for Development”. Large-scale acquisition of land in the Global South has received a great deal of interest in the last few years. This online course provides a multidisciplinary analysis of the ‘land rush’ within the more general context of land governance in Africa, Asia and Latin America. We will look at the history and drivers, the diversity of…
Cambridge English First (B1 → B1+) early July
Are you able to communicate in English, but would like to become more fluent and accurate in your interaction with co-workers, clients or at the university? This Cambridge English First B1+ course will help you improve your English reading, writing and conversational skills in just one week. In small classes of up to 16 international students with a qualified teacher, you’ll advance in your learning quickly and effectively.
Introduction to Public International Law
The Public International Law course will look at the role of international law in responding to today's global challenges. Together, we will examine the nature and function of international law, its sources and subjects, international dispute settlement, questions of jurisdiction and immunities, state responsibility, as well as international security law.
The Making of Europe: Rise of Civilization
Although this course will be offered in an online format, we will bring you to the heart of Rome during this course, where you will learn about the political, social and religious history behind the Roman Empire, the Middle Ages and the birth of the Renaissance and Baroque. You will study the astonishing Italian accomplishments from the ancient to the early modern era.
Global Transformations
How can systemic drivers of global challenges be identified? What are transformations and how do they come about? How can different forms of experimentation and adaptive learning be used to achieve transformation? This one-week module focuses on the development of competencies for contemporary global leaders working to tackle global challenges. It is designed for programme coordinators, project leaders, strategists, and other individuals seeking…
Creative Fiction and Non-Fiction: Utrecht Writing Workshop
Writing creatively, in any genre, is the ultimate way to explore the possibilities for expression and innovation in language. In this course (with instruction in Dutch or English) you will focus on structure, style, and genre to improve your writing skills, and write critical exegeses of your work to situate it within longstanding traditions and current trends in literature.
Depression Management and Suicide Prevention
Our aim is to provide you with the latest evidence, knowledge and skills in the area of depression management and suicide prevention. Both are highly prevalent worldwide but they can be prevented and treated with a multidisciplinary approach. In this summer school course we will address the holistic and evidence based modalities to prevent adverse incidents, foster harm reduction and increase the quality of life of patients and family having…
Migration, Integration and Ethnic Relations
This course will be provided in an online setting. The course will be a mixture of live online teaching and discussion and offline assignments and reading.
During this course, we discuss social scientific theories and empirical research on international migration, the socio-economic and cultural integration of immigrants and their children, and reactions of the host society. Migration has made European countries ethnically and culturally more…
History of Art: Relations between Italy and the Netherlands
The Utrecht Summer School offers an opportunity to travel back in time, combining two cities that played a pivotal part in their country's art: Florence and Utrecht. This highly interactive course enabling you to experience, discuss and learn about the artwork first-hand. Furthermore, you will develop an awareness of the historical context and a feel for the daily life of the period.
European Cultures and Identities
Have you ever wondered what makes Europeans ‘European’? During this online course you will uncover this answers. You will uncover Europe’s cultural pluralism and examine its varied identities that still exist today; even though the majority of European countries is progressively collaborating on an economic and political level. Each of Europe’s countries and peoples still carry their own distinctive cultures, languages, political views,…
Introduction to Academic English (B2 → B2+) Early July
Are you about to start a study programme that is wholly or partially in English? Would you like to prepare by learning how English is used in higher education and what you need to do to succeed when you write your own papers and give presentations? If so, come and join our introductory Academic English course, which will cover the basics and get you ready to start your programme with confidence! Our course is interactive, so you can expect to…
Cambridge English Advanced (B2 → C1) July
Would you like to take your English to an advanced level in just one month? Our 4-week Advanced Cambridge English course is just what you need. You will significantly improve your English language skills, learn to use the main language structures with confidence and collect a wide range of vocabulary. The trainer will monitor your progress and give you regular feedback and advice on how to further improve your English.
International Human Rights Law: An Introduction
Interested in learning about human rights? This one-week online introduction course focuses on the major features of international human rights law. It begins by examining the philosophical and political bases of human rights and then explores human rights documents and mechanisms for the promotion and protection of human rights at the international and regional levels. Particular attention will be paid to issues of equality and discrimination,…
Highlights of Law and Economics
This track deals with the highlights of Law & Economics and Europe. In the first part, the effects of European Competition Law on the economy are discussed. In the second part of this track the effects of Financial Law on the (European) Economy and the Eurocrisis are discussed. In both weeks students are asked to formulate sustainable solutions for current issues in the domain of European Law and Economics.
Dutch Language Level 1 (A0 → A1-) early July
Would you like to be able to speak Dutch in shops and cafes? Do you enjoy having small conversations with Dutch natives? Our Dutch Language Level 1 course is designed for beginners with no prior knowledge of Dutch. In a small class of up to 16 students with a qualified trainer you will learn to communicate in Dutch at an elementary level. By the end of the course you’ll be able to make an appointment or order a drink, and you’ll be acquainted…
History of Art: A Thousand Years of European Highlights
This year, this track will be offered in an online format.
The European Highlights combines a broad approach with profound analysis over the period of six weeks with lectures from Florence, Utrecht and Berlin. Seize this opportunity to travel back through time in only one summer! Upon completion, you will have experienced Western Art in broad strokes, and covered particular periods in great detail. The online course is highly interactive, and…
Futuring for Sustainability
What we do in the present is profoundly influenced by our expectations of our futures. The annual 'Futuring for Sustainability Summer School' is an interactive course, held from 5- 9 July 2021. During this one week course we teach students to understand how techniques of futuring contribute to realizing societal transformations towards sustainability: living well equitably within ecological means. But what does a sustainable world look like? In…
Dutch Language Level 6 (B2 → B2+)
Are you looking to improve your Dutch to the level that is required for a senior position in a Dutch company, or would you like to enrol in an academic course? Our Dutch Language Level 6 course will brush up your Dutch to a high level. In a small class of up to 16 students with a qualified trainer you will advance in your learning quickly and improve your speaking, writing and comprehension. At the end of the course you will have reached level…
European Encounters: The Baltics in the European Union
The Baltic States share an intricate history of repression and liberation and are now thriving culturally and economically. Learn about the history and identity of these countries and their connection to the European Union over the course of six inspiring and educational weeks. From lectures to company visits, from museums to the European parliament, you will have a diverse and unforgettable experience in these three distinct yet interconnected…
Introduction to Structural Equation Modeling using Mplus
Note: This course is fully booked. We only accept new applicants from the Dutch Government.
We offer a 5-day course on how to perform basic SEM analyses using Mplus. The main objective of this course is to learn how to analyse several models with Mplus (e.g. path models, multiple group models, mediation and moderation, confirmatory factor analysis, and longitudinal models). No previous knowledge of Mplus is assumed, but prior knowledge of SEM,…
Data Science: Statistical Programming with R
NOTE: this course is fully booked! New applicants will be placed on a waiting list.
R is rapidly becoming the standard platform for data analysis. This course offers an elaborate introduction into statistical programming in R. Students learn to operate R, form pipelines for data analysis, make high quality graphics, fit, assess and interpret a variety of statistical models and do advanced statistical programming. The statistical theory in this…
Founding Europe: From Antiquity to the 19th Century
Join this online course from two of the most exciting cities of Europe: Rome and Utrecht! You will dive into the exhilarating history of Europe, from the rise of civilization in Antiquity to the modern era of the 19th century. Together, these courses will provide you with a thorough knowledge of the history of these cities and nations, as well as an exciting overview of the history and workings of Europe.
Regenerative Medicine
Learn how regenerative medicine (RM) may hold the potential to bring (human and animal) therapies from the lab into the clinic. The convergence of science, technology and medicine in Utrecht are highlighted in this week-long course. This course is comprised of meeting experts, patients, hands-on bench work, and demonstrations. The course allows a high amount of interaction with lecturers, keynote speakers and fellow participants.
Challenges in Global Health: Non-Communicable Diseases
This one-week ONLINE course aims to enhance the participant's knowledge and understanding of major global health challenges with a focus on chronic non-communicable diseases. The topics discussed in this course range from burden of and risk factors for chronic non-communicable diseases, epidemiologic transition and globalisation, to the effects of early life environment, environmental changes on health, the intersection of communicable and non-…
The Great Masters of the Italian Renaissance
The names of Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael and Caravaggio are associated with some of the most original, appealing and amazing achievements in the visual arts. Each year the works of these famous Italian artists attract millions of visitors to museums and cities in Italy. What drove these versatile artists to reach the pinnacle of perfection and what is it that makes their works so special and appealing even to a modern…
Dutch Language Level 4 (A2 → B1)
Are you acquainted with the basics of Dutch language, but would you like to interact with native speakers more fluently? Our Dutch Language Level 4 course helps you take your Dutch language skills, including grammar and vocabulary, to the next level. In a small class of up to 16 students with a qualified trainer you’ll advance in your learning quickly and effectively. At the end of the course you have reached level B1, where you’ll be able to…
Cambridge English First (B1 → B2)
Do you want to communicate in English easily in a social or professional environment? Our Cambridge English First course will help you train all the necessary language skills, and improve your fluency and use of authentic, modern English. In addition to the essential grammar and vocabulary work, you will practise your conversational skills and your comprehension of written and spoken English. In small classes of up to 16 international students…
Advanced Clinical Research Monitoring Interactive Workshop
This highly interactive online workshop offers both advanced knowledge of GCP (Good Clinical Practice) and the clinical research rules and regulations, including the latest European ones, as well as practical skills in the monitoring of clinical trials. After you finish this course, you will have an excellent basis to apply for a job in clinical research and to fulfil the roles of a Clinical Research Associate (CRA).
Cambridge English Advanced (B2 → B2+) early July
Would you like to show you have the level of English that employers and universities are looking for? Our Cambridge English Advanced B2+ course will help you develop the necessary English language skills for the Cambridge Advanced level. In small groups of up to 16 students with a qualified teacher you’ll effectively train your reading, writing and conversational skills, and further expand your knowledge of English grammar and advanced…
Global Maternal, Newborn and Child Health
The summer course will provide a comprehensive overview of maternal, newborn and child health globally. With an enthusiastic team of experts from all over the world, we will discuss the major challenges women and children in the world face, and potential solutions.
This course is a collaboration between the University Medical Center Utrecht (Julius Global Health, Wilhemina Children's Hospital), Amsterdam Centre for Global Child Health (ACGCH)…
European Competition Law and Economics: Cartels and Other Evils
This course deals with the effects of European Competition Law on the behavior of businesses in the European Union (EU). An effective common market within the EU requires a fair and undistorted competition. Hence the European Commission (EC) vigorously attacks cartels and abuses of power by monopolists. A recent example of a Cartel is the ‘cooperation’ between 7 seven international banks – Barclays, RBS, Citigroup, JPMorgan, and MUFG by…
Psychodiagnostics: Theory and Skills Training
Please note this course is fully booked.
This summer, Utrecht University offers you a 'bridging' course in psychodiagnostics, in order to overcome deficiencies in psychodiagnostics and assessment for entering the master course Clinical Psychology. This summer course focusses on familiarizing oneself with theoretical backgrounds of psychodiagnostics, practicing skills necessary to master all stages of the diagnostic process (intake, formulating a…
Rehabilitation in Physiotherapy and Allied Health Care in the Netherlands: An Introduction in Pain Management, Mental Health and Hand Rehabilitation
This online introduction course is intended for students and recent graduates in physiotherapy and related fields interested in pain management, mental health and rehabilitation of hand injuries. The participant will be introduced to state-of-the-art knowledge and clinical reasoning skills. Lectures and seminars on these specialised fields alternate and we will use various interactive methods to encourage clinical reasoning.
For students…
Introduction to Multilevel Analysis
NOTE: this course is fully booked!
This course will teach you the theoretical basics of multilevel modelling and some important methodological and statistical issues. You will also learn how to analyse multilevel data sets with the HLM and Mplus programs, to interpret the output and to report the results. The benefits of multilevel analysis are discussed both in theory as with empirical examples. This course restricts to a quantitative (i.e.…
The Early Church as Ideal: Old Catholic Theology beyond the Basics
This course offers the possibility to deepen your knowledge of Old Catholic theology by thematic and in-depth case-driven classes, linked to a key starting point of Old Catholic theology: the faith and order of the Early Church. How can a modern church be so ‘traditional’ at the same time? This apparent tension and paradox will be the core theme of this weeklong, intensive course. In 2021, this course will be offered online for the first time.
3D Printing and Biofabrication
Additive manufacturing (3D printing) uses a layer-by-layer principle for manufacturing. This one-week online course will provide insight in the opportunities of additive manufacturing technologies and 3D (bio)printing in biomedical applications. It will provide the basics of 3D printing, including live connections with the bioprinting facility, in which the students will interact with experts demonstrating the working principles and applications…
Global Surgery & Obs-Gyn Summer School
The Global Surgery & Obstetrics - Gynaecology summer course provides a unique overview of the topics Global Surgery, Gynaecology and Maternal care, with an emphasis on essential surgical care from a worldwide perspective. In one week time, a great variety of topics will be discussed in interactive lectures, case study discussions and small working group with experts in the field. The collaboration of both speakers and participants from all…
Data Science: Introduction to Text Mining with R
NOTE: this course is almost fully booked!
Government employees with a LOC code can still apply for this course.
Applications of text mining are everywhere: social media, web search, advertising, emails, customer service, healthcare, marketing, etc. In this course, students will learn how to apply text mining methods on text data and analyse them in a pipeline with statistical learning algorithms. The course has a strongly practical hands-on…
Financial Law and Economics: The (Next) Financial Crisis and Europe
The financial crisis of 2008 shook up the world and was coined as the worst financial crisis since the 1930’s Great Depression. Only a year later, the European Sovereign Debt Crisis destabilized the financial market as it came out that the debts of some countries, like Greece, exceeded their GDP. Are these crises really over? Or is the next crisis just only one step away? By way of lectures, participation in workshops and writing a paper,…
Professional Ethical Judgment for Global Transformations
The course will be on offer again in 2022.
Develop your professional judgment in this case study-driven course for professionals operating in a complex, global, constantly-transforming world. You will learn how to ethically resolve professional dilemmas, take into account the interests of all stakeholders, and communicate your decisions to superiors, colleagues and stakeholders. This course provides plentiful opportunities for networking with…
Advanced Multilevel Analysis
This three day course will teach you advanced topics in multilevel modelling. The three-day course builds upon the contents of the other summer school course “Introduction to multilevel analysis”. It consists of three days with lectures in the morning and computer labs in the afternoon. After taking this course, you should be able to analyse more complex multilevel models and to interpret and report the results.
Advanced Course on using Mplus
This is a five-day course on structural equation modeling (SEM) using Mplus. If you already know how to analyse your data in Mplus but want to learn more about what you are actually doing, and especially if you want to know more about advanced longitudinal analyses, this course is for you. The course consists of in-depth lectures on the fundamentals of Mplus and advanced longitudinal models.
Data Science: Multiple Imputation in Practice
This 4-day course teaches you the basics in solving your own missing data problems appropriately. Participants will learn how to form imputation models, how to combine data sets, how to model non-response, how to use diagnostics to inspect the imputed values, how to obtain valid inference on incomplete data and how to avoid many of the pitfalls associated with real-life missing data problems.
English for Academic Purposes (B2 → B2+) mid July
Are you looking to improve your English for a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree programme? Our English for Academic Purposes course is designed to give you the key language skills you need for university. By the end of the course your level of fluency will enable you to comfortably follow an academic course and present in English. You’ll also feel more confident about your Academic English writing skills.
A Journey through Dutch Art
Experience the highlights of Dutch art from the last 400 years at first hand! This online track covers many of the country's most renowned artists, museums and cities. Discover the famous masters of the Golden Age. Examine Dutch art from the 18th and 19th century, up to the early decades of modernism, including artists such as Van Gogh and Mondrian. This track will tell you all about the masterpieces and its painters.
Towards Just and Inclusive Energy Transitions
Are you interested in learning about the chances, and challenges for just energy transitions that ´leave no one behind´? This course examines the socioeconomic dimensions and distribution outcomes of sustainability transitions in theory and practice from a multi-disciplinary perspective. With a special focus on the Global South, employment and social reproduction, and on energy transitions in particular, the course aims to discuss ways in which…
Childhood Cancer: State-of-the-Art Treatment, Innovative (Bio)Medicine and Patient Centered Care
Throughout this course you will learn more about the latest knowledge in the area of childhood cancer. This course will give students the latest knowledge in state-of-the-art treatment, innovative (bio)medicine and patient centered care in childhood cancer. Students participating in this course on childhood cancer will receive training in a stimulating academic environment created by the interaction of committed pediatric oncologists, research-…
Chinese Language and Culture HSK1 -> HSK2 19 July to 13 August - Online
The Chinese language is the most widely spoken language in the world. Learning Chinese can open a new door for you to explore the culture and society of this rapidly developing country. Starting with basic knowledge of Chinese (HSK 1 or more than 100 study hours), you will be able to conduct daily conversations and learn 150 new words at the end of this four-week intensive course. In addition, you will earn 7.5 ETCS after successful completion…
History of Art: Highlights in Germany and the Netherlands
This four-week course if offered in collaboration with the Freie Universität in Berlin. By combining studies from Utrecht and Berlin, you will be able to get a glimpse of several centuries of art history in Northern Europe, compare differences and similarities between the two sites, and join virtual visits to museums. You will have the chance to explore the art scenes of these two vibrant cities both in the past and the present.
Dutch Culture: History and Art
During this online course you will be introduced to the rich cultural traditions developed in the Netherlands from the 17th Century to the present day in artistic fields such as painting, literature, poetry and film-making. The question of Dutch identity will be explored by placing the history of the Netherlands and Dutch art in a wider European Perspective. This will then lead to exploring traditions of literacy, cosmopolitanism, tolerance, its…
Writing for Publication (C1 → C1+) mid July
Would you like to have your article published in an academic journal? Our Writing for Publication course will help you become aware of your strengths and weaknesses and improve your academic writing skills. In small groups with an experienced teacher you will work on your own completed draft, editing it step by step. By the end of the course, you will know what your text needs to be suitable for publication.
Exploring Culture through Data: Digital methods & Data practices
Are you curious, eager to learn and would you like to have an enriching experience during your summer holidays? This course would make a great opportunity! The accelerating datafication of society constitutes challenges and opportunities for humanities research. We welcome you, students and non-students, to join us in this online crash course in data practices and digital methods.
This course will acquaint you with (methodological) fundamentals…
Dutch Language Level 7 (B2+ → C1)
Do you want to perfect your Dutch and communicate with the fluency and sophistication of a near-native speaker? Our advanced Dutch Language Level 7 course will help you express yourself more creatively and without effort in almost any situation. In a small class of up to 16 students with a qualified teacher you will advance quickly and expand your language skills up to level C1.
Chinese Language and Culture for Beginners 0 -> HSK1 19 July to 13 August - Online
The Chinese language is the most widely spoken language in the world. Learning Chinese can open a new door for you to explore the culture and society of this rapidly developing country. Starting from zero, you will be able to conduct simple conversations and learn 150 new words (including the characters) at the end of this four-week intensive course. In addition, you will earn 7.5 ETCS after successful completion of this course and be qualified…
Dutch Language Level 1 (A0 → A1-) mid July
Would you like to be able to speak Dutch in shops and cafes? Do you enjoy having small conversations with Dutch natives? Our Dutch Language Level 1 course is designed for beginners with no prior knowledge of Dutch. In a small class of up to 16 students with a qualified trainer you will learn to communicate in Dutch at an elementary level. By the end of the course you’ll be able to make an appointment or order a drink, and you’ll be acquainted…
Dutch Art of the Golden Age
Are you curious to learn more about Rembrandt's 'Nightwatch', Vermeer's 'Girl with the pearl earring', Hals's 'laughing figures' or other Dutch masterpieces from the 17th century? Sign up for this course and discover the 'Golden Age' and its marvellous paintings, applied arts and architecture. This online course will tell you all about the masterpieces and painters.
Cambridge English First (B1+ → B2) mid July
Would you like to become more fluent and communicate in English without effort, in almost any situation? Our Cambridge English First B2 course will help you train all the necessary language skills, and improve your fluency and use of authentic, modern English. In addition to the essential grammar and vocabulary work, you will practise your conversational skills and train your comprehension of written and spoken English. In small classes of up to…
Cambridge English Advanced (B2+ → C1) mid July
Are you looking for an international English language qualification for work or an academic course? Or would you simply like to communicate in English at a higher level and be more fluent? This follow-up Advanced Cambridge English C1 course will provide you with the tools to boost your confidence in English and reach the required level for the Cambridge Advanced Exam. In small groups of up to 16 students with a qualified teacher, you will…
Data Science: Data Analysis
The course Data science: Data Analysis offers a range of techniques and algorithms from statistics, machine learning and data mining to make predictions about future events and to uncover hidden structures in data. The course has a strong practical focus; participants actively learn how to apply these techniques to real data and how to interpret their results. The course covers both classical and modern topics in data analysis.
Dutch Language Level 2 (A1- → A1+) mid July
Do you know a few words and phrases in Dutch, but are you still a beginner? Would you like to improve your comprehension of Dutch and express yourself better? Our Dutch Language Level 2 course will help you expand your vocabulary and knowledge of grammar, and develop your reading, listening, writing and speaking skills. In a small class of up to 16 students with a qualified trainer you will advance in your learning quickly and effectively.
Corporate Governance after the Financial and Covid-19 Crises
Failing Corporate governance of financial institutions has often been mentioned as an important cause of the crisis. Consequently, having a deeper understanding how Corporate boards are formed and how they act have become a topic of increasing importance. It also is already clear that the Covid-19 crisis will have a material effect on corporate governance. Do you want to know how corporations are directed and how we can make them perform better…
Contemporary Conflict Analysis: Actors, Issues & Technologies of 21st Century Warfare
Owing to the ever-changing nature of warfare, the field of conflict studies requires an informed approach towards answering the question of why various actors resort to violent conflict. This online summer school, closely linked with Uglobe's Intimacies of Remote Warfare programme and the Centre for Conflict Studies (CCS) of Utrecht University, equips scholars and professional practitioners alike with cutting-edge knowledge and transferable…
The Making of Europe: From Middle Ages to Modernity
Taking the beautiful city of Utrecht as a starting point, this online course will bring you the opportunity to step into history. This historical journey, which illuminates Europe from the Middle Ages to the end of the 19th century, will help you to understand the many social, historical, religious and cultural factors that came to shape modern Europe.
Estonia: Economic Innovation and Baltic Regional Security
Relations between the EU and Russia went through its ups and downs over the course of the last decades. In order to have a better grasp of these dynamics, we have to look back and understand the nature of bilateral interactions and the setup of institutional framework established between the two entities. The summer school programme will introduce students to the institutional framework of EU and Russia relations. The recent crisis in Russia’s…
Chinese Language and Culture HSK3 -> HSK4 (1) 19 July to 13 August - Online
The Chinese language is the most widely spoken language in the world. Learning Chinese can open a new door for you to explore the culture and society of this rapidly developing country. Starting with basic knowledge of Chinese (HSK 3 or more than 400 study hours), you will be able to further your language skills, converse in Chinese on a wide range of topics and learn 300 new words (including the characters) at the end of this four-week…
Law and Economics: Corporate Governance after the Financial Crisis and Mergers and Acquisitions
Corporations and Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) provide excellent case studies for Law & Economics. This special track deals with these two subjects. This is a very suitable course for students who are keen to appreciate an international, non-mainstream, multidisciplinary and interactive approach to Corporate Governance and M&A. In this track the effects of the Covid-19 Crisis on Corporate Governance and Mergers and Acquisitions will…
Chinese Language and Culture HSK2 -> HSK3 (1) 19 July to 13 August - Online
The Chinese language is the most widely spoken language in the world. Learning Chinese can open a new door for you to explore the culture and society of this rapidly developing country. Starting with basic knowledge of Chinese (HSK 2 or more than 200 study hours), you will be able to further your language skills, conduct daily conversations and learn 150 new words (including the characters) at the end of this four-week intensive course. In…
Financial Law and New Technologies
This course will be offered in an online setting.
New technologies are constantly testing well-established principles of financial law. Investors and other users of financial services can take advantage of new FinTech opportunities to have better services at cheaper costs, but policymakers are struggling to strike a good balance between the need to foster innovation and the necessity to protect weak market participants. How can financial law…
Understanding and Managing Mergers and Acquisitions
Many executives say they use M&A (Mergers & Acquisitions) as a means to consolidate or expand the market position or increase its production efficiency. Most mergers and acquisitions, however, fail to create value, leading to the so-called ‘merger paradox’. By adopting a multidisciplinary and institutional perspective, this course aims to increase the understanding of merger determinants and effects. This course deals with the economic,…
Data Science: Applied Text Mining
This course is closed
This course introduces the basic and advanced concepts and ideas in text mining and natural language processing. In this course, students will learn how to apply text mining methods on text data and analyse them in a pipeline with machine learning and deep learning algorithms. The course has a strongly practical hands-on focus, and students will gain experience in using text mining on real data from social sciences,…
Dutch Culture: Society and Current Issues
In this online course you will explore Dutch culture and identity by focusing on present-day Dutch society and its recent history. You will learn about typically Dutch phenomena such as the poldermodel, mobile flood barriers and windmills as well as their contributions to the economic success and the international orientation of the Netherlands. You will also have lectures on subjects such as religious diversity, (im)migration and secularization…
IELTS Preparation (B2 → B2+)
Do you need to prepare for the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) exam or are you looking to improve your score? Our IELTS preparation training is designed to help you prepare for the various parts of the exam in a structured and thorough way. Learn about the set-up of the exam, practise test-taking strategies and develop your English language skills on a variety of exam subjects. The classes, in small groups of up to 16…
Cambridge English Advanced (B2 → B2+) early August
Would you like to show you have the level of English that employers and universities are looking for? Our Cambridge English Advanced B2+ course will help you develop the necessary English language skills for the Cambridge Advanced level. In small groups of up to 16 students with a qualified teacher you’ll effectively train your reading, writing and conversational skills, and further expand your knowledge of English grammar and advanced…
Cambridge English Advanced (B2 → C1) August
Would you like to take your English to an advanced level in just one month? Our 4-week Advanced Cambridge English course is just what you need. You will significantly improve your English language skills, learn to use the main language structures with confidence and collect a wide range of vocabulary. The trainer will monitor your progress and give you regular feedback and advice on how to further improve your English.
Leadership for Innovation and Performance Happiness
This course has been postponed to Summer 2022. Please take a look at our other courses still taking place this summer! We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience.
In this online course you will discover the key variables of leadership, their relation to innovation and how they stimulate workplace happiness and increased performance. Supported by a mix of lectures, working on a group assignment and a company visit, students will work together…
Dutch Art from Mesdag to Van Gogh and Mondrian (1700-1920s)
This online course takes you through Dutch art from the 18th and 19th century, up to the early decades of modernism. After the grand 'Golden Age', innovations in the art world stagnated, until artists in the 19th century started to strive for the elusive ideal of truthfulness again, in a totally different way. Sign up for this course and discover the different styles, techniques and approaches of these modern Dutch artists, during both classroom…
Cambridge English Proficiency (C1 → C2)
Do you want to perfect your English and communicate with the fluency and sophistication of a near-native speaker? Do you need to achieve the level of English required to study or work in a senior professional or academic environment, for example on a postgraduate or PhD programme? Our Cambridge English Proficiency C2 course trains you to become a highly competent speaker of English. You’ll become acquainted with the subtleties of English…
Art in Germany from the Middle Ages to the 20th Century
Throughout this online course, we will focus on the circumstances that shaped the production and reception of German art during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. During this long period, the formation of a German nation state and the problematic notion of a German national identity became connected to the question of a German style and artistic ‘expression’.
Dutch Language Level 2 (A1- → A1+) early August
Do you know a few words and phrases in Dutch, but are you still a beginner? Would you like to improve your comprehension of Dutch and express yourself better? Our Dutch Language Level 2 course will help you expand your vocabulary and knowledge of grammar, and develop your reading, listening, writing and speaking skills. In a small class of up to 16 students with a qualified trainer you will advance in your learning quickly and effectively.
Cambridge English Proficiency (C1 → C1+) early August
Would you like to communicate in English at a high level without effort, with international friends or work relations? Our advanced level Cambridge English Proficiency C1+ course helps you train the necessary skills and knowledge to express yourself accurately and without effort. In small classes of up to 16 students with a qualified teacher you will advance in your learning quickly and effectively.
The Making of Europe: The Long 20th Century
This online course will identify the democratic values that have shaped the rebirth of Europe and discuss current challenges which Europe is facing. This course provides an overview of the political, socio-economic, and cultural developments that shaped Europe in the long 20th century. We will try to identify the democratic values that have shaped the rebirth of Europe and discuss the challenges present-day Europe is faced.
Dutch Language Level 3 (A1+ → A2) early August
Are you looking to interact more with Dutch natives at the university, at work or in your social life? Do you know basic Dutch, but would you like to improve your grammar and make better sentences? Our Dutch Language Level 3 course will help you develop your language skills. In a small class of up to 16 students with a qualified trainer you’ll advance in your learning quickly and effectively. You’ll also gain insight into interesting aspects of…
Project Management: From Theory to Practice
Today’s environment requires organisations to continuously change policies, processes or practices - changes often organised as projects: unique, temporary efforts, performed by multi-disciplinary teams. Projects need dynamic project managers that structure complex tasks, keep an overview and have great social skills. This course prepares you for all this by combining theoretical background with a practical approach to project management. You…
Dutch Language Level 5 (B1 → B2)
Would you like to feel more confident when expressing yourself in Dutch? Does it annoy you when a Dutch person switches to English even though you’re speaking to them in Dutch? Are you looking to do the NT2 State Exam? Our Dutch Language Level 5 course helps you expand your vocabulary, improve your grammar and train all the necessary language skills up to level B2, which is the required level for the NT2 State Exam. In a small class of up to 16…
Latvia: The Baltic States and its Neighbouring Powers
In this course you will discover what happens when a small country has big neighbouring countries. How far do their influences stretch? Besides impacting the history and culture of a country, what other effects occur? You will explore topics such as business ethics and corruption, humour as a communication tool, manipulation of social groups, emotions and their impact on large groups, influence of music, the history and cultural heritage of the…
Dutch Language Level 1 (A0 → A1-) early August
Would you like to be able to speak Dutch in shops and cafes? Do you enjoy having small conversations with Dutch natives? Our Dutch Language Level 1 course is designed for beginners with no prior knowledge of Dutch. In a small class of up to 16 students with a qualified trainer you will learn to communicate in Dutch at an elementary level. By the end of the course you’ll be able to make an appointment or order a drink, and you’ll be acquainted…
The Posthuman & New Materialism
This course is closed for new applications.
The course will continue the tradition of neo-materialist, critical feminist posthuman theory that Braidotti is known for. It focusses on the intersections and divergences between two movements of thought that are close, but distinct. The course offers an overview of this scholarship across a trans-disciplinary range of fields that includes philosophy, literature, law, media, pedagogy and the arts.…
Bilingualism - UiL OTS
Ask someone their opinion on bilingualism and you are likely to hear statements such as: 'learning two languages from birth confuses children and impairs their cognitive development', 'Bilingual children can't speak either of their two languages properly' or 'You can only become bilingual if you start acquiring your second language as a young child.' Though common currency among the general public, each of these statements is in fact a myth. In…
Survey Research: Design, Implementation and Data Processing
Changes in technology and society strongly influence modern survey research. This course covers the essentials of modern survey methodology, organised by the Department of Methodology and Statistics in collaboration with Statistics Netherlands (CBS). Central to the course is survey quality and the reduction of Total Survey Error (coverage, sampling, nonresponse, including questionnaire and mode effects), while balancing logistics and survey…
Modeling the Dynamics of Intensive Longitudinal Data
NOTE: this course is fully booked!
This is a four-day course on how to study dynamics in intensive longitudinal data, such as ambulatory assessments (AA), experience sampling method (ESM) data, ecological momentary assessments (EMA), real time data capture, observational data or electronic daily diaries. We provide a tour of diverse modeling approaches for such data and the philosophies behind them, as well as practical experience with these…
Introductory Econometrics Using Stata
Due to the current conditions around Covid-19, the course will be offered as an online course.
The course Introduction to Econometrics using Stata is in particular useful for students who lack a sufficient basic knowledge of statistics, regression analyses and/or Stata. During the course students will get an introduction to the statistical software package Stata that will be used to solve computer exercises. It will be an intensive course of ten…
Introduction to Intercultural Communication
This course will be offered in an online setting. This course provides an introduction on foundational theories in the field of intercultural communication. These theories will be linked to different contexts, ranging from education and business, to migration and media. Drawing from different exercises and assignments throughout the course, we will conclude by focusing on enhancing your own intercultural awareness and applying the theories to…
Internationalisation Challenged – Rethinking Global Higher Education
Please note that this course is closed for new application. But, please contact the course director by email for special requests / late applications (see contact information below).
The changing world order is affecting higher education. Universities are urged to think about the nature of their international partnerships and the academic values they stand to defend. And most importantly about how they prepare their students for this 21st…
Dutch Language Level 2 (A1- → A1+) mid August
Do you know a few words and phrases in Dutch, but are you still a beginner? Would you like to improve your comprehension of Dutch and express yourself better? Our Dutch Language Level 2 course will help you expand your vocabulary and knowledge of grammar, and develop your reading, listening, writing and speaking skills. In a small class of up to 16 students with a qualified trainer you will advance in your learning quickly and effectively.
Introduction to Generative Syntax - UiL OTS
In this course, students will be introduced to the basics of generative linguistics, the theoretical framework evolved from and based on Noam Chomsky’s work. The formal tools of generative linguistics enable linguists to explore the complex and fascinating system underlying sentence structure and sentence meaning. The theory accounts for the creativity of human language and other characteristics that make it unlike the communication system of…
Applied Multivariate Analysis
Note: this course is almost fully booked and therefore we only accept applications from UU students who need to take this course to be accepted for an UU-FSBS master. Other applicants will be placed on a waiting list.
The summer school course 'Applied Multivariate Analysis' offers hands-on experience using SPSS for the most frequently encountered multivariate statistical techniques in the social and behavioural sciences. The emphasis is on…
Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology - UiL OTS
In this course we will investigate sound in language from 5 different perspectives: alphabet (units), acoustics, articulation, prosody and learning. These complementary perspectives together show how language uses a relatively narrow range of sounds (although this range is broader than you might think!) but does so in a very intricate way. In addition, languages’ sound systems are intimately linked to other aspects of the linguistic system:…
Agile Projects as Dynamic Capability
A central element in the dynamic capabilities of an organization is its ability to successfully transform existing assets and resources into new capabilities. Projects are key instruments to this rapid organisational change. However, the traditional ‘plan & control’ approach to project management does not fit the dynamic and flexible approach that successful organisational change requires. The solution to this problem can be found in ‘Agile…
Cambridge English Proficiency (C1+ → C2) mid August
Do you want to perfect your English and communicate with the fluency and sophistication of a near-native speaker? Do you need to achieve the level of English that’s needed to study or work in a senior professional or academic environment, for example on a postgraduate or PhD programme? Our Cambridge English Proficiency C2 course will help you express yourself creatively and effortlessly in almost any situation. By the end of the course, you’ll…
English for Academic Purposes (B2 → B2+) mid August
Are you looking to improve your English for a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree programme? Our English for Academic Purposes course is designed to give you the key language skills you need for university. By the end of the course your level of fluency will enable you to comfortably follow an academic course and present in English. You’ll also feel more confident about your Academic English writing skills.
Cambridge English Advanced (B2+ → C1) mid August
Are you looking for an international English language qualification for work or an academic course? Or would you simply like to communicate in English at a higher level and be more fluent? This follow-up Advanced Cambridge English C1 course will provide you with the tools to boost your confidence in English and reach the required level for the Cambridge Advanced Exam. In small groups of up to 16 students with a qualified teacher, you will…
Multidisciplinary Game Research: Between Theory and Practice
This summer course provides a multidisciplinary perspective on games and play in contemporary culture, combining perspectives from various disciplines within the humanities, social sciences and computer sciences. It addresses the challenges but also the transformative potential of both ‘applied’ and entertainment games, and provides participants with a holistic perspective including analysis, design and validation. By combining aspects of theory…
Big Data
The digital universe is expanding continuously. This huge amount of information often referred to as big data have a huge potential to answer questions that could not be answered before. For example, in biomedical sciences, researchers increasingly make use of these Big Data, by pooling real-time data from multiple sources including electronic healthcare records in order to e.g. detect diseases at an early stage.
Psycholinguistics - UiL OTS
This elementary to intermediate level course will provide the student with a basic knowledge of psycholinguistics, a research domain on the intersection of linguistics, psychology and neuroscience. Three major research topics in psycholinguistics will be presented: language comprehension, language production and (first) language acquisition. In addition, we will discuss language disorders, both acquired (aphasia) and innate (developmental…
Survey Research: Statistical Analysis and Estimation
The course is based on a total survey error perspective and discusses the major sources of survey error. Participants will be presented with tools for detection and adjustment of such errors. Analysis methods are introduced using both SPSS and R. Topics include complex sampling, nonresponse adjustment, measurement error, analysis of incomplete data and advanced use of administrative data. Special attention will be given to the analysis of…
Research Methods in Intercultural Communication
This course will be offered in an online setting. In this course, students will be introduced to the basics of conducting research in the field of Intercultural Communication. Common pitfalls of intercultural and multilingual research and possible practical solutions will also be considered. This course combines theory and relevant considerations about research methods with a more practical approach in which different methods of data collection…
Introduction to Semantics in L1 and L2 Acquisition - UiL OTS
This course introduces the basics of (formal) semantics and first and second language (L1/L2) acquisition as well as the interface between them. Days 1 and 2 are devoted to the introduction of a broad panorama of acquisition theories, Day 3 provides an introduction to semantics and on Days 4 and 5 we look into a number of semantic case studies in acquisition.
A Gentle Introduction to Bayesian Statistics
NOTE: this course is fully booked! New applicants will be placed on the waiting list.
This course describes the stages involved in Bayesian analysis: specifying the prior and data models, deriving inference, model checking and refinement. We discuss prior and posterior predictive checking, and selecting a technique for sampling from a probability distribution. Other topics discussed are: approximate measurement invariance (a Bayesian method to…
Data Science: Programming with Python
Python has become the dominant programming language used in data science. This course offers an introduction to computational thinking about data-related problems and the implementation of data analysis programs with Python. It starts at the very basics and is explicitly intended for students who have no or only little programming experience.
Research design for Experimental Linguists - Uil OTS
This course is essential for experimental linguists. In this course you will learn about important aspects of a quantitative study design (research methodology), the basics of statistical (hypothesis) testing, and how methodology and statistics relate to each other. This discussion-based course will teach you to make funded decisions throughout the research process, and consequently conduct better research with valid and reliable outcomes.
Advanced Survey Design
This course in ‘advanced survey design’ takes students beyond the introductory courses and will discuss the state of the art in both the design and the analysis of survey data. We discuss new ways to analyse text data and sensor data generated by modern surveys. Course participants must be proficient working with statistical software (Stata, SPSS or R). Course materials have been developed in R, but most exercises on days 1-3 is in SPSS or STATA…
AI-Aided Systematic Reviewing
More and more researchers rely upon Systematic Reviews: attempts to synthesize the state of the art in a particular scientific field. However, the scientific output of the world doubles every nine years. In this tsunami of new knowledge, there is not enough time to read everything, resulting in costly, abandoned or error prone work. Using the newest methods from the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI), you can reduce the number of papers to…