Spring School in Belgium 2026
Space is all around
An introduction to Space Sciences
The UNIVERSEH team at the Université de Namur invites students to explore the many dimensions of the space sector from engineering and scientific research to the humanities during the third edition of its dynamic Spring School. Designed for a broad audience, the Spring School brings together STEM and non-STEM students, encouraging them to discover the diverse perspectives and careers shaping the space sector today. This Spring School will take place from 6 to 12 April 2026 at the Euro Space Centre in Libin. The 10 selected students will have the opportunity to participate in a blended programme consisting of interesting online project work and a week on site in Libin.
The European University for Earth and Humanity (UNIVERSEH), is a European University Alliance funded by the European Commission. Starting from November 2020 UNIVERSEH is an Alliance of now 7 partner universities, spread all over Europe, that aims to create new higher education interactive experiences for the university community, teachers and students, and for the benefit of society as a whole.
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The Spring School - Space is all around, is a short-term mobility offer by UNIVERSEH.
It consists of preliminary 3 online meetings before the physical mobility and one week at Euro Space Center in Belgium.
The succesful participation will be rewarded with not only great experience, new friends all over Europe and expanded knowledge about Space Sciences but as well with a certificate and 3 ECTS.
Open to all undergraduate and postgraduate students enrolled at the Heinrich Heine University (also in the summer semester 2025). All levels of study are welcome (BA, MA, Staatsexamen, PHD), regardless of subject. No prior knowledge is expected.
Discover several aspects of the space sector, from engineering and science to humanities.
The Spring school will include plenary general conferences on various topics, team-building activities inspired by astronaut training at the Euro Space Center (the only space-themed park in Europe), visits of the ESA Academy facilities and ESEC-Redu station, a cosmicathon (team-based challenge around space mission design), planetarium and stargazing sessions, etc.
Your successful participation will earn you a certificate and 3 ECTS points.
The train ticket from Aachen to Namur and back to Aachen will be paid by UNIVERSEH. Accommodation in Libin will be reserved and paid for by UNIVERSEH.
To apply, you will need to fulfil the registration form and submit:
- a motivation letter
- your certificate of study for the summer semester 2026
- your most recent transcrip of records
Submit your application online
Deadline for application: 15 Februar 2026, 11:59 pm
All applicants will be informed if they have been chosen for the mobility programme by 23 Februar 2026.
