ENHANCE Summer School Season 2025
Spring is here, and with it comes an exciting lineup of ENHANCE Summer Schools! These specialised programmes offer a unique opportunity for students to expand their knowledge, enhance their skills, and connect with peers from across Europe. Whether you’re interested in machine learning, urban systems, sustainability, or interdisciplinary research, there’s something for everyone this term. Here’s a look at the ENHANCE Spring and Summer Schools for 2025:
Perspectives on the European Student Accommodation Crisis
Hosting University: Politecnico di Milano
Target Group: BSc Students, MSc Students, PhD Candidates/Researchers
Application Deadline: March 21, 2025
This Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme focuses on student housing policies and solutions in Italy, Germany, and Poland. Organized by Politecnico di Milano, TU Berlin, and Gdańsk University of Technology, participants will work on a real case study in Milan to develop innovative solutions for the student housing crisis. The programme emphasises multidisciplinary collaboration and creative thinking, with mobility funding available for the onsite phase.
More information: here
Advanced Measurement Methods with Smart Sensing Using Machine Learning
Hosting University: Gdańsk University of Technology
Target Group: University Teaching Staff, MSc Students, PhD Candidates/Researchers
Application Deadline: March 31, 2025
This summer school, organised by Gdańsk University of Technology, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, and MathWorks, will immerse participants in cutting-edge experimental measurement techniques and smart sensing using machine learning. Open to postdocs, PhD, and MSc students in STEM fields, the programme will take place at Gdańsk University of Technology from July 5–14, 2025, providing hands-on training in advanced data analysis.
More information: here
Interdisciplinary School on Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence for Science
Hosting University: ETH Zurich (Campus Heilbronn)
Target Group: MSc Students, PhD Candidates/Researchers
Application Deadline: March 23, 2025
The ETH Zurich Campus Heilbronn is hosting the first Interdisciplinary School on Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence for Science from June 19–24, 2025, in Heilbronn, Germany. This in-person event will delve into AI and ML applications in science, exploring computational challenges, high-performance computing, and deep learning validation. Lectures, hands-on sessions, and expert panels with specialists from ORNL, NASA, and ETH Zurich will enhance participants’ understanding of the field.
More information: here
Frugal Design
Hosting University: Chalmers University of Technology
Target Group: BSc Students, MSc Students
Application Deadline: April 1, 2025
This Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) on Frugal Design and Prototyping invites students to engage in collaborative, cross-cultural design using resource-efficient solutions and physical prototyping. Organized by Chalmers University in collaboration with Aalto University, DTU, NTNU, and KTH, the programme includes online learning, workshops, and team-based project work. The on-site sessions will take place at Chalmers Fuse Lab, where participants will develop innovative solutions with mixed international teams.
More information: here
Design of Measurement Systems in Integrated Programming Environments
Hosting University: Gdańsk University of Technology
Target Group: BSc Students, MSc Students, PhD Candidates/Researchers
Application Deadline: April 30, 2025
This hybrid summer school offers 30 hours of learning, including online lectures and hands-on laboratory work. Participants will dive into measurement system design and LabVIEW programming, gaining practical experience with data acquisition and programming virtual instruments. By the end of the course, students will have developed essential skills for designing measurement system software and integrating hardware and software components for real-world applications.
More information: here
Synergic Urban Systems (Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme)
Hosting University: Technische Universität Berlin
Target Group: BSc Students, MSc Students
Application Deadline: April 22, 2025
The SYNERGIC URBAN SYSTEMS Summer School, organized by the ENHANCE Alliance, focuses on analyzing and designing interdisciplinary urban systems. This Erasmus+ BIP includes both an online and on-site phase, allowing students to tackle real-world challenges in urban sustainability and resilience. Participants will gain both technical and soft skills to address urban transformation, working with peers from universities such as RWTH Aachen, TU Berlin, and ETH Zurich. The onsite phase will take place at TU Berlin from September 1–6, 2025.
More information: here
Inter- and Transdisciplinary Integration in Science, Policy and Practice
Hosting University: ETH Zurich
Target Group: MSc Students, PhD Candidates/Researchers
Application Deadline: May 1, 2025
The Interdisciplinary and Transdisciplinary Integration Summer School at ETH Zurich will explore the integration of research across disciplines and between science, policy, and practice. Participants will engage with real-world case studies, applying integration theories and methods to solve complex environmental and societal challenges. This summer school will develop students’ skills in critical analysis, problem-solving, and interdisciplinary communication, enabling them to address pressing global issues..
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Physics-Informed Machine Learning for Geotechnical Engineering
Hosting University: RWTH Aachen
Target Group: MSc Students
Application Deadline: May 31, 2025
This programme at RWTH Aachen University introduces students to physics-informed neural networks (PINNs) and their application in engineering. Participants will learn the fundamentals of machine learning and optimization techniques, applying them through hands-on coding sessions. The programme includes a hackathon-style workshop, where students will solve real-world modeling challenges, deepening their understanding of the practical applications and limitations of PINNs.
More information: here
Plotting Sustainability
Hosting University: Technische Universität Berlin
Target Group: BSc Students, MSc Students
Application Deadline: May 4, 2025
The “Plotting Sustainability” Summer School at TU Berlin offers an interactive and artistic exploration of sustainability. Through workshops and group projects, participants will analyze the interconnections between technology, nature, society, and democracy, contributing to socio-ecological transformation. The programme includes a 5-day summer school (July 14–18, 2025) and online preparatory meetings. Students will gain a deeper understanding of social sustainability, political ecology, and democratic decision-making.
Summer School in Climate Change
Hosting University: Warsaw University of Technology
Target Group: BSc Students, MSc Students, PhD Candidates/Researchers
Application Deadline: May 30, 2025
The Summer School in Climate Change aims to equip students with a solid understanding of climate change, its global impact, and the local strategies that can help mitigate its effects. The programme includes four modules on the scientific basis of climate change, methods for evaluating climate impacts, mitigation and adaptation strategies, and multidisciplinary project-based workshops. Participants will engage in international teamwork to explore climate action solutions. The course is a Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) consisting of two online modules (3 and 5 days), and one on-site module at Warsaw University of Technology (5 days), running from June to mid-July 2025. The programme culminates in a peer-reviewed group project.
More information: here
Be sure to check the specific application deadlines and program details for each school. These immersive learning experiences provide the perfect opportunity to broaden your knowledge, network with peers, and gain invaluable skills for your academic and professional future. To explore all current ENHANCE offers and learn more about upcoming opportunities, head over to the ENHANCE Innovative Learning Campus Catalogue today!
