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Summer School on
Renewable Energy:
Policy and DevelopmentJuly 1 - August 3, 2016
Renewable Energy Summer School
University of Bonn
Poppelsdorfer Allee 102
D-53115 Bonn, Germany
Phone: +49 (0)228 - 73 9632
www.renewableenergy.uni-bonn.de
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D r . M a u e r s b e r g / U n i B o n n
© Norman Tan © Miriam Sanmukri© F. Homann / Uni Bonn© Volker Lannert / Uni Bonn © B. Frommann / Uni Bonn
“The combination of coursework and field trips
definitely make this program stand out from theothers.”
“In Bonn I have met amazing people, learnt so muchabout a topic I am really interested in and visited
several fantastic places. This summer was a reallyrewarding experience that I’ll never forget!”
(quotes from previous participants)
© Dr, Mauersberg / Uni Bonn
Study Abroad at One of the World‘s Top 100Universities in the Heart of Germany
Bonn‘s charm is hard to miss: It is a beautiful, historic citythat offers a vibrant and engaging environment in whichto live, work, and study. Founded by the Romans, the cityhas continued to develop a rich cultural heritage. Amongother things, it is the birthplace of Ludwig van Beethovenand host to its own opera house, several theaters, concerthalls, and a wide range of museums. As the former capitaland today’s UN city Bonn is also a very international city – welcoming people from all over the world in the heart of
Germany.
With a student body of about 34,000, the University ofBonn is one of the largest universities in Germany today.Also, with roughly 4,000 students from around the world,it is a very internationally-oriented university. A wide rangeof course offerings, an outstanding reputation in teachingand research, and a unique location make this university anespecially attractive place to study.
Benefit from Half a Century of Experience
For over 60 years, the University of Bonn has hostedstudents from around the world. As a study abroadstudent, you can study in Bonn either for a few weeksor up to an entire year. The International Office inBonn supports you before and during your stay:We arrange your accommodation, assist you withformalities and offer you a varied cultural programto make your stay in Germany a rewarding study
abroad experience, both personally and academically.
We welcome your questions [email protected]
© Volker Lannert / Uni Bonn
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Renewable Energy: Policy and DevelopmentClimate change, environmental degradation, and the
increasing scarcity of resources are major challenges that
humans face today. In light of the Fukushima catastrophe
in 2011 and the post-2015 development agenda, energy
security and alternative energy production are major topics
of discussion worldwide. Germany plays a leading role in
this field and strongly endorses the transition from nuclear
and fossil energy to renewable resources such as biomass,solar, or wind power. However, due to the multitude of groups
and special interests involved, this transition also faces
significant political, economic and technological challenges.
The Summer School at the University of Bonn intro-
duces students to the numerous aspects and debates on
renewable energy sources as a response to today’s climate
and energy problems.
The Summer SchoolThe University of Bonn invites highly motivated international
undergraduates from various academic backgrounds
to this interdisciplinary program to debate policies and
developments in the field of renewable energy. The summer
school gives students an insight into current discussions,
research and policy efforts on global and local levels, with a
special focus on conflicts associated with the topic. Through
intensive seminars, individual projects and guest lectures
by experts from academia, politics, and international
organizations students will critically assess the potential and
challenges of renewable energy. The interactive exchange
with experts from diverse fields also provides students with
a glimpse into possible career paths.
www.renewableenergy.uni-bonn.de
Summer School on Renewable Energy
Bonn – Center of Global Policy-MakingThe University of Bonn is located in the heart of Germany’s
UN city, where 19 UN-agencies and international think tanks
practice global policy-making on a daily basis. Combined
with the University’s leading interdisciplinary research on
sustainability, program participants have the unique opportunity
to assess policy-making in action.
Program ElementsThe course “Energy Policy: Global Decisions, Local Actors”
explores policies in the area of sustainable development, with
a special focus on the “energy” factor. Through a broad
perspective students will be introduced to global policies
and actors. To illustrate the EU’s approach, the students
will visit the European Commission in Brussels. During the
last week in Bonn, the focus shifts to German efforts in the
field of renewables and to concrete examples of local action.
Students put what they have learned to use in a simulation,a presentation, and in their final papers.
Guest lectures and excursions to NGOs, research institu-
tions, such as the Jülich National Research Center, and re-
newable energy sites will deepen the students’ policy know-
ledge and cover the political, economic and technological
aspects of the topic.
Students will work in small independent groups on energy-
related projects, guided by scientists and professionals
from the respective fields.
The program is entirely conducted in English. An intro-
ductory workshop on German culture and activities with
student ‘Buddies’ from Bonn make the summer school a
unique intercultural experience.
During the final excursion to Berlin, the group will meet and
discuss with practitioners and politicians from government
agencies and NGOs. Furthermore, students will gain deeper
insight into recent German history and culture.
Tuition and CostsThe program fee includes registration, accommodation, tuition,
free use of public transportation in Bonn and the state of North-
Rhine-Westphalia, excursions, and regional field trips. Travel
expenses to and from Bonn, meals and other personal expenses
need to be covered by the participant or his/her home institution.
For further information on the current program fee, please
contact us at [email protected].
CreditsUpon successful completion of the program, the University of
Bonn recommends that partner institutions award participants
with 6 ECTS credits (European Credit Transfer System).
Admission RequirementsWe welcome highly motivated undergraduate students from
diverse fields such as political science, sociology, education,
environmental and sustainability studies, engineering, botany,geology, chemistry, meteorology, physics, pre-law, business,
economics, journalism and public policy. Students should have
already completed at least one year of study. Knowledge of
German is not required.
Application Procedure and DeadlineFor further information on the application process, please visit
www.renewableenergy.uni-bonn.de .
Application Deadline: March 15, 2016
www.renewableenergy.uni-bonn.dewww.renewableenergy.uni-bonn.de
© Miriam Sanmukri
© Anna Bönisch