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EPTS Summer School 2024, Maribor (Slovenia)

Das Institut für Transportwirtschaft und Logistik der WU Wien, die Hilfsgemeinschaft der Blinden und Sehschwachen Österreichs und die Universität Maribor veranstalten im Rahmen der Europäischen Plattform der Verkehrswissenschaften (EPTS) erstmals eine Summer School.

Join our Summer School, öffnet eine externe URL in einem neuen Fenster in Maribor, Slovenia, focusing on accessible, barrier-free, inclusive cross-border transport. Together with  experts, individuals with disabilities, and students of different disciplines, we shall explore how to create a barrier-free system for all. Through lectures and workshops, we shall design an accessible network benefiting everyone. Of course, there will be also enough time for socialising and to get in touch with the culture and people.

Your personal advantage: Each participant will obtain a certificate of participation with 3 ECTS credits, which you may get recognised at your home university.

When?

  • Virtual part: 24. June and 12 July 2024.
  • Physical part: from 1 July to 5 July 2024
    (University of Maribor, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering and Architecture, Slomškov trg 1 & Krekova ulica 2)

Information about the summer school and registration (deadline March 31st, 2024, limited participation) is available here, öffnet eine externe URL in einem neuen Fenster.

Costs:

Accommodation and travel are to be covered by the participants,

BUT: Erasmus+ grant provides 70 EUR/day for physical mobility plus two extra travel days (if you use them). University of Maribor offers dormitory accommodation (140 EUR for summer school duration) and one free meal per day. No tuition fees for lectures/workshops; organizer provides materials, excursions, and coffee breaks.

Our Summer School welcomes all, from undergraduates to doctoral researchers. We value your interest, mindset for academic discussion, and eagerness for innovative solutions. Our inclusive environment ensures accessibility for all participants, regardless of disabilities. Join us for an enriching experience where everyone's needs are met.