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Europe and the World Winter School 2025


  


The Una Europa Europe and the World Winter School will take place from 3 –7 February 2025 at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid, providing an excellent opportunity to bring together students from various cohorts and campuses of the Una Europa Joint Bachelor of Arts in European Studies (BAES).


Under the guidance of academics and practitioners, students will analyse current policy outcomes and develop recommendations to address pressing challenges such as the complexities of implementing the new EU Pact on Immigration and Asylum; the technological and financial uncertainties linked to the EU's climate change agenda; and the impact on the European Union of economic and political instability across numerous Latin American countries. The programme consists of lectures, workshops and field trips.

 

The Winter School aims to strengthen interdisciplinary learning and foster a professional network among students with shared academic and professional interests in European Studies. Participants will build critical thinking skills by analysing topics of importance for Europe, enrich their understanding of the EU’s current landscape, and  develop a comparative and collaborative perspective by engaging with students from diverse backgrounds. This is a unique chance to grow your network among international students, researchers and professors!


The Winter School is designed to be a dynamic and reflective space to explore crucial issues such as immigration and asylum, climate change and the relations between the EU and Latin America. Through a multidisciplinary and problem-solving approach, its programme aims to raise awareness and promote dialogue on these global challenges.

Under the guidance of academics and practitioners, students will analyse current policy outcomes and develop recommendations to address pressing challenges such as the complexities of implementing the new EU Pact on Immigration and Asylum; the technological and financial uncertainties linked to the EU's climate change agenda; and the impact on the European Union of economic and political instability across numerous Latin American countries. 

Following an introductory day to open the Winter School, students will participate in lectures and panel discussions on these central themes. The analysis will be conducted both through student working groups and roundtable discussions with leading experts. Notably, there will be three expert roundtable sessions, each focused on one of the Winter School's main themes. This approach will significantly enhance the quality of education, research, and outreach through interdisciplinary and multicultural collaboration. 
 
This Winter School offers an interdisciplinary approach, allowing students to explore complex issues from different perspectives (political, economic, social, environmental). Students will combine plenary lectures and group work with a variety of social events and excursions in Madrid, such as cultural visits and tours to emblematic areas of the city.

The UCM Faculty of Law (Menendez Pelayo sq, 4. 28040 Madrid, Campus Ciudad Universitaria), will be the main venue for the Winter School (See location on Google Maps)


 

  • When and where: 

    - Online: Introductory session on the 31st January 2025.

     



    - In person: Faculty of Law, UCM, Madrid- 3-7 February 2025.

  • UCM will provide 3 ECTS and a Certificate of Attendance.

  • There is no registration fee, but participants must arrange and cover their own travel and acommodation expenses. BAES students travelling from KUL and JU are eligible for a grant by applying to be included in the Erasmus+ BIP program. 

 

  • Eligible students:

    Students in their second or third year of the Una Europa Bachelor of Arts in European Studies (BAES) at Universidad Complutense de Madrid, KU Leuven, Uniwersytet Jagielloński w Krakowie and Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna may apply.



  • Applying / enrolment process: Registration is open!

  • Each university will coordinate the applications of their BAES students. Contact your local academic coordinator to follow the selection process steps and find out wether you are eligible to apply for a grant. Selection will be based mainly on academic record. 

    Please note that participating universities may invite other students who meet the appropriate academic criteria to enrol in the programme, should there be places left unfilled by BAES students.

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    Important: If you are travelling to Spain from KU Leuven or Uniwersytet Jagielloński w Krakowie, once admitted to the programme, you must follow the procedure to apply for inclusion in the Erasmus+ BIP programme in order to be eligible for a mobility grant to help cover your expenses. Your local Winter School coordinator will inform you of the steps and deadlines to complete this process:

    - Universidad Complutense de Madrid:     Diego Rodríguez (drodrigu@ucm.es)
    - Uniwersytet Jagielloński w Krakowie: Izabela Nawrot-Adamczyk (izabela.nawrot-adamczyk@uj.edu.pl)
    - KU Leuven: Olha Skrypal (olha.skrypal@kuleuven.be)
    - Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna: Carmelo Danisi (carmelo.danisi2@unibo.it)

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