All Courses
On this page you can find all the courses and tracks offered by the Utrecht Summer School. Check the course pages for more detailed information.
14 course(s) found
Unlock Your Dream Career
Online course

Drawing inspiration from the renowned Japanese Ikigai philosophy, you'll learn how to harmonize your passions with purposeful academic pursuits to craft a profoundly satisfying career trajectory. Through dynamic self-exploration, you'll translate newfound awareness into actionable steps, unlocking the door to a career that resonates with your true self and brings lasting fulfillment. This journey promises to set you on the path to a purpose-…
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The Atlantic Wall Digital Heritage Approaches to Twentieth Century Conflict

Eighty years after the liberation of the Netherlands began in Zeeland, many sections of the Atlantic Wall are yet to be fully recorded and understood. Participants in this project will digitally record and recreate a coastal battery using the latest digital heritage technologies. Team members will come from diverse backgrounds including active and veteran military personnel bringing a range of perspectives and insights to this part of the story…
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Data Science: Multiple Imputation in Practice (Hybrid)
Online course

This four-day hybrid course by the MICE developers 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. While there will be…
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The Science of Fulfillment
Online course

Explore the psychology of happiness and engage in self-discovery to uncover your true purpose to enrich your life’s journey. Craft a mission statement and create a personal blueprint for lasting fulfillment. This unique experience combines scientific knowledge with introspection and fosters a deep connection with nature, enabling you to align your passions not only with your academic pursuits but also with other aspects of your life. It's the…
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1-Day Webinar Stress Management: A Personalized Approach to Dealing with Long & Short Term Stress Effectively
Online course

During this webinar, we will discuss the various causes of stress and ways to deal with that stress effectively. The content is based on decades of evidence-based and practical research and tools. We take a personal approach, and you will learn what your coping styles are and how you can make yourself more effective. This webinar will be offered online.
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AI-Aided Systematic Reviewing (online course)
Online course

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 latest methods from the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI), you can reduce the number of papers to…
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Modelling the Dynamics of Intensive Longitudinal Data (online course)

This online course covers how time series models can be used to model the dynamics of intensive longitudinal data (ILD). We focus on ILD from the behavioural sciences, typically collected using questionnaires with ambulatory assessments (AA), the experience sampling method (ESM), ecological momentary assessments (EMA), or daily diaries. We explain the basics of simple and more advanced modelling approaches, the philosophies behind them, and…
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Battlefields Uncovered: Introduction to Archaeological and Historical Investigations of Conflict 2024
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. Students join from around the globe.
Sharing interests and insights, no matter what people’s background, age or experience, is at the heart of Waterloo Uncovered.
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Structural Equation Modeling in R using lavaan (E-Learning Course)
Online course

In this e-learning course, we will cover the basics of structural equation modeling (SEM) using the R package lavaan. Participants will learn how to interact with the lavaan software and how to run common types of structural equation models (e.g. path models, confirmatory factor analyses, latent regression models, multiple group models) using lavaan. No prior knowledge of lavaan is necessary, but some experience with R (although not strictly…
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Text Analysis with Python (online course)

This online course introduces the basic concepts of text analysis in Python. In this course, participants will learn how to apply text mining methods on text data and analyse them in a pipeline with machine learning and natural language processing algorithms. The course has a strongly practical hands-on focus, and participants will gain experience in using text mining on real data.
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Intensive Chinese Language and Culture Intermediate -> Advanced 1 July to 6 July - Online
Online course

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 200 new words (including the characters) at the end of this intensive course.…
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Thrive in a Shifting World: Mastering Self-Leadership
Online course

Authentic self-leadership is indispensable in today's rapidly evolving world, where personal integrity and effective decision-making are paramount. In this course, you will delve into personal agency and self-awareness, crafting your unique ethos and honing your ethical leadership skills. You will cultivate resilience and conquer self-imposed obstacles, equipping you with essential life skills to thrive in our complex, interconnected world while…
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Introduction to Python (online course)

If you are looking for a powerful programming language, you should learn Python, a language with a simple syntax and a powerful set of libraries. It is easy for beginners to learn Python and it is widely used in many scientific fields for data exploration. This online workshop is an introduction to the Python programming language and, in particular, is geared toward people who are new to the language and who have relatively little experience …
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Intensive Chinese Language and Culture for Beginners 0 -> HSK1 1-6 July Online
Online course

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 intensive course. In addition, you will earn 5 ETCS after successful completion of this course and be qualified to take the…
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