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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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“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)

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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 atrenewable.energy@uni-bonn.de

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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 renewable.energy@uni-bonn.de.

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

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