School "Science for all" in Namur 2026
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Science for all - An introduction to popular sciences
The UNIVERSEH team at the University of Namur invites HHU students to participate in the 1st edition of Science for all - An introduction to popular sciences.
In this Blended Intensive Programme (BIP), participants will act as content creators. They will learn how to disseminate knowledge in an original, authentic, and innovative manner by producing a two-minute video to be shared on social media. This course contributes to their development as engaged and responsible specialists and offers them the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by sharing their knowledge with the general public. This School will take place from 13 to 17 April 2026.
The 4 selected students will have the opportunity to participate in a blended programme consisting of interesting online project work and a week on site in Namur.
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 School Science for all - An introduction to popular sciences is a short-term mobility offer by UNIVERSEH.
It consists of preliminary 10 online meetings (3 live sessions + 7 asynchronous sessions) before the physical mobility and one week in Namur at the University Campus.
Successful participation will be rewarded not only with valuable experience and expanded knowledge of science, but also with a certificate and 3 ECTS credits.
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.
The course will be divided into two parts. The first part will consist of a 10h MOOC (massive open online course) devoted to (1) theoretical considerations related to popular science and science communication, (2) the identification of the target audience and distribution channels, as well as (3) language and linguistic exercises.
The second part will consist of various coaching sessions organized in person during an onsite practical workshop week in Namur.
To validate the course, participants must first complete the MOOC. They will then be evaluated on the video they produce and on the oral defense of this video.
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 Namur 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.
