Viborg International Summer University is a two week course in Denmark conducted by Department for Mechanic and Production from Aalborg University, The Animation Workshop, Faculty of Health Science, Faculty of Education and Social Studies from VIA University College and DANIA - Danish Academy of Business and Technology.
VISU is dedicated to WORLDWIDE students interested in TEAMWORK in an INTERNATIONAL and MULTICULTURAL environment.
The program is meant to develop innovative skills and competences in working in CROSS-PROFESSIONAL teams, in order to meet the future global challenges: Health, Welfare and Sustainability. The course will develop your ability to work in cross-disciplinary teams through NETWORKING with students from Nursing, Social, Engineering, Business, Marketing and Animation studies. Through the course you will achieve knowledge and experience in using creative and innovative methods to develop concepts to solve future problems within the field of health care, welfare and sustainability. It can be a service, a process or a technical solution.
The educational process is based on a combination between practical, experience-based learning and theoretical input from our “communicators and facilitators”.
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Viborg International Summer University provides students with front end knowledge of innovation from idea to realization through networking in cross-disciplinary teams with students from Nursing, Social, Engineering, Business and Animation Studies. The learning process is problem based and takes departure on sustainable healthcare and welfare, the three most critical global challenges in the future.
The first face is divided into 3 STEPS:
THE 1ST STEP in the process is to understand the requirements for working together in network or group and social assignments.
THE 2ND STEP is a discussion on the challenges of tomorrow, so we have a general understanding of the terms Health, Welfare and Sustainability.
THE 3RD STEP is introduction of an innovation model. The second face is the front end innovation process, where focus is the stages and gates from global needs, to idea, idea development, and design. The third face
is realization and concept development. The last step in this face is the presentation of the concept and the process reflection.
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We are looking forward to meeting you all!
Just in case the idea of our Summer University did not convince you 100%, another good reason would be the beautiful city it will take place in. Viborg is now the capital city of the entire region of `Middle Jutland`, the home of Denmarks oldest history and it is still a well known place for all the things it has to offer. Either you are a nature person or not, you will surely like to start your day off with a morning run around the lakes here. After the run you can quietly enjoy a big and nice Danish ice-cream while feeding the lazy ducks and swans that live here. Be careful not to get bitten though!
On your way back to your accommodation you can admire the old and picturesque buildings of the city, go to the swimming pool or to the stadium for an exciting football or handball match. Nothing says Denmark better than the sports!
However, you should keep some energy for the night also! You can find in Viborg several clubs and pubs where you can dance, karaoke and meet new, interesting people! Basically you can find everything you need here so there really is no reason to say no to our great offer!
So, how do you VISUalize your summer?
What it takes to come here?
You should be...
... an open minded student
... studying health, social sciences, pedagogy, business, marketing, engineering or just that student eager to learn more and step up
You need...
... 14 days of your summer in which you will combine education with innovative techniques
... A ticket from your country to Denmark (Viborg)
... An application form and fee (your accommodation is included)
... Energy, curiosity and initiative.
The clearest thing is that VISU will be in the summer but, to be more precise, make sure to book your flights before the 6th of August, when Viborg International Summer University officially starts!
Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end! The 17th of August is the date you will less be looking forward to, as it is the last day of VISU. Until then, though, start packing and planning your time in Denmark!
WHEN? the 6th of August until the 17th of August 2012
Click HERE to see what options you have to get to Viborg!
Check out our Flickr album to see how your hostel looks like! Camp Logos is only 2 minutes' walk from the university college. The rooms have their own bathrooms and 2 students will live in each of them.
Next to Campus Logos you will be able to enjoy Student House Viborg, a social and cultural meeting place for Danish and international students. It also has training facilities, small rooms for group work, a study café and, of course, a large room for concerts or parties. Everything you need will be right across the street!
VISU - Viborg International Summer University costs 200 euro. This includes the course and the accommodation.