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ungkyunkwan University’s International Summer Semester (ISS) offers an enriching academic experience set against the vibrant backdrop of Seoul, Korea’s 600-year-old capital. Designed to inspire true global engagement, the ISS invites students to explore diverse perspectives on today’s most pressing global issues, build meaningful connections with peers from around the world, and experience Korea’s dynamic history, culture, and society first-hand.

Join us for a transformative summer that will expand your horizons, deepen your understanding of the world, and create memories that last a lifetime.

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COURSES

Students can take 1~3 courses.
Each course is worth 3 credits, except for Korean Language Courses, which are worth 2 credits.
The language of instruction is English.

Course List

Business & Economics, Computer & Data Science, Engineering, Social Science & Humanities, Korean Studies & Korean Language

Program Details
Dates: July 27 – August 21, 2026 (4 weeks following the conclusion of ISS classes)
Location: On-campus of Seoul or Suwon, South Korea
Eligibility: ISS 2026 enrolled students only (with the Research Internship ISS3320)
Fee: A one-month dormitory fee may apply

📌 HOW TO APPLY
Students can apply directly through our online application system:
https://summer.skku.edu/summer/registration/application2.do

Much more info at this LINK

Leadership Summer School (LSS) 2026 is an amazing 9 – month journey, that brings together 50
motivated young leaders (aged 21-26) from Eastern, Central and Southeast Europe 🌟

What is included:
🔹 10 days of intensive trainings in Munich, July 31 – August 9 (travel refund available) 🔹 2 more live events over the weekends, in November and March (travel refund available)
🔹 Mentorship program over 9 months
🔹 E-Learning program over 9 months
🔹 Opportunity to join Mummert Alumni Association, a strong community of over 100 leaders from
many European countries (and the LSS is one of the few ways to join!)
🔹 Accomodation, travel costs, trainings and food are covered

If you are:
🔹 a student or young professional aged 21 to 26,
🔹 from Central, Eastern, and Southeast Europe,
🔹 fluent in English,
🔹 actively involved in civil society, student unions, or youth networks,
🔹 engaged in leadership roles, extracurricular activities, or volunteer work, feel free to apply here!

Applications are open until February 1st.
Participation Fee: 200 EUR, covers everything mentioned above!

The event is organized by Mummert Alumni Association.
You can read more information on our Instagram and Linkedin pages.

Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla University, Thailand announces the 2026 Call for Applications for the Research Internship.

Read carefully the propositions HERE.

Mind the short deadline: 2 January 2026!

See the available placements

Apply for one of the placements

Are you a student or early-career professional from a low- or middle-income country (World Bank classification) and want hands-on experience at an international scientific event?

Apply to volunteer at the 24th International Congress of Biometeorology (assistance desks + technical support during sessions).

How to apply: send to 📧 nsucl@pmf.uns.ac.rs
CV
One-page motivation letter

👉 Country classification: https://lnkd.in/gdGyANyW

Deadline: 31 January 2026

Benefits: selected volunteers get the Congress registration fee waived, plus networking and international experience.

Students are invited to take part in the Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) “Internet of Things (IoT) and 3D Printing” hosted by the University of Novi Sad, in collaboration with the University of Porto (and partner institutions within EUGLOH 2.0).

The programme is designed for Bachelor and Master students who are beginners in IoT and connected devices, and who have basic computer and/or programming skills. Participants who successfully complete the programme will receive 3 ECTS.

Programme format and dates

• Virtual part: 13 April – 15 May 2026
• Physical part (Novi Sad, Serbia): 18 – 22 May 2026

Topics

The BIP introduces core concepts and hands-on practice in:

• Arduino and ESP32 microcontrollers
• networking and IoT services (incl. cloud components)
• data collection and basic analysis
• 3D design and 3D printing for prototyping IoT devices

How to apply

Applications are processed through students’ home institutions (Erasmus+ KA131 BIP short-term mobility grant). The home institution nominates candidates to the organisers at UNS.

• Nomination deadline: 30 January 2026
• Required nomination documents: CV, transcript of records, short motivation letter (incl. level of programming/computer skills), proof of English proficiency
• Contact for questions / pre-invitation letters:

Selected participants are expected to bring a laptop capable of running Arduino IDE.

Practical information

The University of Novi Sad will provide one meal (lunch) during the physical part, as well as study materials, equipment use and costs related to the cultural programme, including a welcome dinner. Travel and accommodation are covered by participants from their Erasmus+ grant.

🔗 More information (UNS announcement): https://www.uns.ac.rs/index.php/en/vesti-eng/8699-ka131-eugloh-bip-iot-and-3d-printing-4

European Commission reference

The organisers note that the BIP has been highlighted as a good practice example in the Erasmus+ Annual Report 2024, published by the Publications Office of the EU. Publications Office of the EU
🔗 https://op.europa.eu/en/publication-detail/-/publication/eb9511a3-c05a-11f0-a612-01aa75ed71a1/language-en Publications Office of the EU

On Friday, 12 December, the Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad (PMF) hosted a meeting with a delegation from the Shandong Institute of Metrology (China).

The meeting focused on the exchange of knowledge and experiences in the field of metrology and testing, with discussions covering the following key topics:

• gaining deeper insight into measurement policies, regulatory requirements, background and testing procedures for the formulation of measurement standards, as well as management experience in this area
• exchanging experience related to the construction and management of measurement laboratories
• discussing cutting-edge technologies and development trends in the inspection and testing industry

The visit contributed to strengthening international cooperation and fostering the exchange of expertise between institutions working in related scientific and applied research fields.

Danas je u Klubu nastavnika DF/DMI održan deveti po redu Lunchtime Talk u organizaciji Kancelarije za međunarodnu saradnju PMF-a, pod nazivom „Klima i život u harmoniji: biometeorologija u službi života na Zemlji“.

Predavači Stevan Savić, Jelena Dunjić i Milica Vasić sa Departmana za geografiju, turizam i hotelijerstvo predstavili su kako su njihovi projekti, terenska istraživanja i međunarodne saradnje doprineli pozicioniranju Univerziteta u Novom Sadu na globalnoj mapi biometeorologije. U okviru izlaganja predstavljeni su inovativni rezultati i kratki prikaz istraživačkog puta koji je doveo do toga da PMF i Novi Sad 2026. godine budu domaćini 24. Međunarodnog kongresa biometeorologije (ICB2026).

Učesnici su imali priliku da čuju više o radu Novi Sad Urban Climate Lab-a, uključujući primere dobre prakse u urbanoj klimatologiji, biometeorologiji i interdisciplinarnim pristupima u istraživanju klimatskih uticaja na životnu sredinu i ljude.

Nakon inspirativnih predavanja usledila je diskusija, gde su prisutni postavljali pitanja i razmenili iskustva sa predavačima, uz kratko neformalno druženje.

Zahvaljujemo se kolegama na odličnom predavanju i svim učesnicima na prisustvu.
Vidimo se na narednom Lunchtime Talk-u!

Kolege iz Kancelarije za međunarodnu saradnju (IRO) 09.12.2025. su se odazvale akciji dobrovoljnog davanja krvi i dale svoj doprinos jednoj od najvažnijih humanitarnih inicijativa.

Dobrovoljno davanje krvi je mali čin velike humanosti koji može napraviti ogromnu razliku. Ponosni smo na naše kolege koje su još jednom pokazale odgovornost, empatiju i brigu za druge.

Zahvaljujemo se svima koji su učestvovali i pozivamo i druge koleginice i kolege da, u skladu sa mogućnostima, prate buduće akcije i pridruže se ovom humanom poduhvatu.

Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) invites students from partner institutions to join the International Summer Semester 2026 in Seoul, South Korea – a four-week programme that combines academic courses with cultural activities.

• Programme dates: 26 June – 24 July 2026 (classes start 29 June)
• Application period: from early January until June 2026

ISS 2026 offers an updated portfolio of courses, including fieldwork-based classes in Global Hospitality, Business and K-culture, taught by international professors, as well as organised cultural excursions across South Korea.

📎 More information (courses, fees, accommodation and application):
https://summer.skku.edu/summer/index.do?utm_source=

The International Relations Office of the Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla University (Thailand) has announced the 2026 Call for Applications for the Research Internship at the Faculty of Science.

All details about the internship programme, eligibility criteria and application procedure are available at the following link:
👉 https://sites.google.com/psu.ac.th/sci-ir/collaborations/research-internship

Interested graduate students and young researchers are encouraged to explore the call and consider applying.