All Courses
On this page you can find all the courses and tracks offered by the Utrecht Summer School. Detailed information is published on all individual course pages.
151 course(s) found
Introduction to R
This workshop will introduce students to the R statistical programming language. R is a completely free and open-source programming language and environment for statistical analysis. In this course, students will learn what R is and how it differs from other statistical software packages and programming languages. They will learn the basics of data I/O, manipulation, and visualisation in R. We will also cover basic statistical analyses such as t…
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Data Science: Statistical Programming with R
This course offers an elaborate introduction to statistical programming with 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 course covers t-testing, regression models for linear, dichotomous, ordinal, and multivariate data, statistical inference, statistical learning,…
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Dutch Language for German-Speaking Students incl. State Exam (A0 → B2)
Are you a German speaker who’s looking to learn Dutch quickly and effectively? Are you planning to study at a Dutch university, for which you need to pass the NT2 State Exam? Our intensive Dutch Language Course for German-speaking Students will help you reach the required B2 level in just one month. In a small class of up to 16 students with a qualified trainer you will quickly develop your Dutch language skills to intermediate level (B2). You’…
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Paediatric Sport and Exercise Medicine
Exercise is medicine for healthy children as well as for children with chronic disease. This course will give a thorough introduction into paediatric sport and exercise medicine. During this week you will learn how to apply physiological knowledge into clinical practice. We will have several practicals during this week. There will be demonstrations on how to do a cardiopulmonary exercise test, field fitness test and body composition.
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The Making of Europe: From Middle Ages to Modernity
Taking the beautiful city of Utrecht as a starting point, this course will offer 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.
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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. The course will be taught by experts in Old Catholic theology…
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English Advanced 2 (B2+ -> C1) August
Would you like to express yourself more fluently in English at a high level? Do you sometimes find yourself searching for an expression or phrase to capture exactly what you want to say? This course will give you the tools to boost your confidence in English and reach C1 level. In this course, you will take part in a wide variety of activities designed to practise your fluency, expand your vocabulary, improve your grammar and perfect your…
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English Advanced Complete (B2 -> C1) August
Would you like to improve your English to C1 in an intensive programme? If so, this four-week, Advanced English course is just what you need. You will study and practise extensively, looking at writing, speaking, listening and reading skills. Our classes are interactive, giving you the chance to speak on a range of topics. You will learn to use the main language structures with confidence and collect a wide range of vocabulary. Our expert Babel…
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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…
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3D Printing and Biofabrication
Additive manufacturing (3D printing) uses a layer-by-layer principle for manufacturing. This one-week course will provide insight into the opportunities of additive manufacturing technologies and 3D (bio)printing in biomedical applications. It will deliver the basics of 3D printing, including hands-on workshops with 3D printers, in which the students will interact with experts demonstrating the working principles and applications of multiple…
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Data Science: Applied Text Mining
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, humanities, and healthcare…
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Teaching in English: Young Learners (5-12)
Are you currently teaching English (in English) to students aged 5-12, or are you going to do so in the near future? Do you support young learners with English in other ways, for example as a teaching assistant or mentor? If you would like to improve your classroom English and confidence using English with young learners, this is the course for you. Our practical approach will give you the opportunity to practise your skills and receive concrete…
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Global Management: Strategic Marketing, Management and Finance
Plan, implement and evaluate an international brand marketing strategy within a realistic simulated environment. In this course, participants work as a marketer in a small decision-making unit of a manufacturer within a competitive industry. Your goal is to improve your firm's long-term financial performance. The performance of your team will be evaluated via a multi-factor, balanced scorecard evaluation system that includes financial,…
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Art in Germany from the Middle Ages to the 20th Century
Throughout this course, we will focus on the circumstances that shaped the production and reception of German art during the 19th and 20th 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’.
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Interprofessional Collaboration in Stroke Management
In this summer course you will work in interprofessional groups (e.g. medicine, nursing, occupational therapy, psychology, physiotherapy, speech-language therapy, social work). You will start from your own profession and knowledge of diagnosis and treatment of the problems of patients after a stroke. Afterwards, you will learn how to prepare and participate in interprofessional discussions and rounds. During the course you will enlarge your…
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Hands-on Process Mining
Process mining is a data analytics technique to discover, evaluate or enhance business processes by analysing the data traces left behind during the execution of these processes. It provides insights based on the data captured in the process-supporting IT systems. In contrast to other data analytic mechanisms, process mining analyses process flow, i.e. the sequence of steps taken by various actors to execute a particular task. The insights…
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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.
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Contemporary Conflict Analysis: Actors, Issues & Technologies of 21st Century Warfare
This course equips scholars and professionals alike with cutting-edge knowledge and transferable skills for mapping, analysing and responding to warfare in the 21st century.
Throughout the course we will address pressing questions in contemporary warfare like: How are terrorist organisations able to mobilize people towards violent action? Why do states outsource violence to paramilitaries, private military companies and drones? What does it…
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Standing for the West on its Borderlands: Soft and Hard Security Dilemmas and Opportunities of the Baltic States
This summer school will provide an overview of one of the key trends in soft and hard security dilemmas and opportunities of the Baltics states. The objective will be to expose students to the latest trends in soft and hard security dilemmas (with more practical examples), including, countering disinformation, critical thinking, media literacy, propaganda and emotions and their impacts on large scale groups.
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Text Analysis with Python
This 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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English Upper Intermediate 1 (B1 -> B1+)
Would you like to speak better English and communicate more easily? Do you feel a little bit ‘rusty’ when it comes to English? If so, this course will help you on your way! Our interactive, friendly classes will help you to work on all your language skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening). There will be plenty of time for lively class discussions, vocabulary work, personal feedback, grammar revision and sharing your ideas.
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Introduction to GIS for Human and Behavioral Scientists
The objective of the course is to provide students, that have a background in social, human or behavioral sciences, with an introduction to GIS (Geographic Information Systems). This course aims at highlighting the specific qualities of GIS regarding visualisation and combination of datasets with a spatial component. Several topics will be covered, such as introduction to ArcGIS 10.4 and a presentation of data and results.
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The 20th Century: Europe in Three Wars
When asked about 20th century Europe, most people's first associations are either Adolf Hitler or the Second World War. In the 20th century, however, Europe experienced not just one, but three horrific wars: the First World War, the Second World War and the Cold War that followed in their wake. The first half of the 20th century is therefore often labelled as “The Era of Violence”, and perhaps rightly so. Still, this century can just as easily…
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The Rise of Modern Europe
Seize the opportunity to stay in two of the most exciting cities of Europe: Utrecht and Berlin, and travel back in time! The two parts of this programme will provide you with an exciting Dutch and German outlook on the history of Europe and help you understand the different factors that came to shape modern Europe. You will immerse yourself in Europe’s history and culture from the Middle Ages to the end of the 20th century and visit many of its…
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Introduction to Complex Systems
Our world has an abundance of so-called complex systems. These are typically large collections of connected elements that influence each other. In this hybrid course, we combine examples across physics, the life sciences, socio-economic sciences and humanities with an introduction to basic mathematical tools to learn a complex systems way of thinking. The main aim is to show students how complex systems science is applied by Utrecht University…
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