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Information, program and registration: https://www.united-summerschool.eu/

This conference serves as a pre-conference to GeNeMe 2025 (Gemeinschaften in Neuen Medien — Center for Open Digital Innovation and Participation (CODIP) — TU Dresden), the renowned conference series “Gemeinschaften in Neuen Medien”, which has been bringing together experts from fields such as computer science, data science, media technology, education, business, and social sciences for over 25 years. Following our event, GeNeMe 2025 will continue the discussions on online communities and digital collaboration across disciplines.

Join us as we present the key results of the project, discuss insights from our international cooperation, and explore the future of gamification in education. The conference will bring together educators, students, and professionals from across Europe for an inspiring exchange of ideas and experiences.

The students will:

- Develop professional skills via an international project focused on the well-being of individuals and groups within their working environment (interprofessional skills, soft skills, communication skills, organization skills, self-management skills, etc.).

- Develop International competences (ICOMs): 

o Intercultural competences 

o Language competences 

o Global engagement 

o Personal growth 

o International Disciplinary Learning

- Develop foreign language skills and knowledge on a specific professional topic 

This Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme is primarily aimed at students in their final year of studies (EQF Level 5 or 6), who may be interested in pursuing a top-up or second degree in Media and Communication at Thomas More in 2026-2027.

Picture this: Company A, Company B, and the Nigerian government walk into a bar... just kidding, they’re actually negotiating a high-stakes joint venture. The mission? To create a swanky international business complex in Nigeria that’s part logistics hub, part office paradise, and part conference wonderland. This place will be the ultimate hotspot for global trade and investment. Here’s the twist: Company A has the golden ticket (a.k.a. the solution) and is ready to sell it to Company B, who’s got the deep pockets to fund this grand venture. The Nigerian government is ready to ink the deal with Company B, but only after getting a nod from Company A, who’s got some serious sway with the powers that be. In short, it’s a three-way dance where everyone’s got a role to play, and the endgame is a business complex that’ll put Nigeria on the international trade map. Let the negotiations begin.   

More details will follow and registration will open in May 2025. 

In recent years, global trade and cross-border transactions have increased steadily. This trend has also resulted in a surge in international commercial disputes.  The International Chamber of Commerce, for example, has reported a record number of cases before its International Court of Arbitration.

These developments illustrate the growing reliance on international arbitration and ADR as the preferred method for resolving cross border disputes. 

4 December 2025 -> 6 February 2026: written stage

see presentation: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vTS6G59zViDQAJuMTa1zO8eRT2xTeJXxR7sfmmxiMXGztX2DNSzCMqvxghTNrD206z4CB7OO5GCdZ70/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=5000

    The teams that play the BLG do not represent their University but players/students are mixed so that each group/team is composed of students who study at different institutions and speak a different mother tongue.

    The assignment of the BLG is in English, so the game will be played in English.  This means that the assignment and the final documents must be written in English and the common language for communication is also English.  Note that if players use their mother tongue during the game,  penalties will be taken into account! 

See presentation: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vRy8Par4cCSXKf9KD1dEev4UZoJ_NYlag1bBFvsRu08k8Y7jIKVct6un0wWYuTfQxW_WGmHLU7Xgg63/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000

The goal of this international week is to develop and present innovative, creative concepts related to the Circular Economy to a participating sports company. No prior knowledge of Circular Economy principles is required: through expert-led sessions and visits to Circular Economy-focused companies in the Brussels area, you will gain the insights needed to co-create impactful ideas that could be integrated into real business practices. 

This week offers a unique opportunity to connect with fellow students in a dynamic, cross-cultural environment. You'll reflect on sustainable business practices and explore alternatives to the traditional linear economy model—all while having fun! 

What to Expect:

• Exclusive Visits to European Institutions (European Commission Committee of the Regions, European Parliament,…): Walk the halls of power where crucial decisions shaping Europe are made. See firsthand how policies are crafted and negotiated.
• Interactive Conferences with Expert Lobbyists: Gain insider knowledge from top lobbyists who will share their strategies and techniques. Learn how they advocate for change and influence policy.
• Hands-On Case Study: Put theory into practice! Engage in a dynamic case study that simulates real-world lobbying scenarios. Work with fellow students to develop and present your own lobbying strategy. 

This week will be a mix of problem-solving case in order to develop the cooperation, creativity and flexibility of students within an international environment. 

Students will also visit a local brewery and enjoy beer tastings. Social activities and a beer/chocolate hunting in the European capital, Brussels, will also be foreseen in order to develop the intercultural understanding and the Belgian specialities discovery. 

The week will be a mix of conferences, working sessions coached by professionals with a final presentation and prize ceremony.

If you are interested in discovering the Belgian beer know-how in a student city, this week is for you ! 

More than ever, it’s important to drive your business, keeping the eyes on key figures in a dashboard… just as you do it to drive your car. The recent Corona crisis forced companies to rebuild their business and to reorganize it, transforming the threats into opportunities. If you haven’t a solid management system, it can be more difficult to keep up. 

During the week, we will focus on KPIs (Key performance indicators) : Why is it so important to have a good dashboard ?  Examples of relevant KPIs – testimonials of companies. Drive your own virtual business in teams and try to perform and maximize your own KPIs in a competitive environment. 

In our program you will find: 

• An introductory lecture from DELOITTE  
• A lecture and visit of AGC European Research Center  
• A visit of Choco Story (Chocolate museum in Brussels) and the town center of Brussels  
• A business game during which you will in team drive a company that produces and sells leisure boats 

As part of the management team, run your own virtual company, The Fresh Connection, a manufacturer of fruit juices. Faced with declining performance, your team must get the company back on track by taking the best sales and supply chain operation decisions. You will have fun competing against other teams to generate the best Return on investment (ROI).   

What to expect:

• Experience the complexity of managing a Supply Chain (SC) through gamification (business simulation tool).  
• Anchor and reinforce theoretical SC knowledge through practice.  
• Translate Business strategy into action.  
• Understand the SC parameters and cross functional decision-making process (S&OP).