We are IN – in the climate change reality together. We work on blue-green infrastructure technologies. We seek blue-green innovation for resilient communities. We aim at blue-green inclusiveness. And we want to start with you instantly. Are you IN with us? Join us, share your experience, and co-design the blue-green-IN solutions!
The summer school will be held between 1st-31st July 2024. Check the timeline below for more information ►
Timing:
- Block 1 (online): July 1-11, 2024
- Block 2 (place-based, in Warsaw): July 15-19, 2024
- Block 3 (online): Self work July 22-26, 2024 + project delivery July 31, 2024
Tutors: Katarzyna Bargieł (WUT), Anna Cudny (WUT), Artur Filip (WUT), Mariusz Kaleta (WUT), Anna Rolewicz-Kalińska (WUT), Javier Rodrigo Ilarri (UPV), Caner Telli (RWTH), Veronica Garcia Donoso (RWTH).
Course level: B.Sc. and M.Sc.
Course type: Online and place-based summer school (online lectures, online presentations, direct teamwork)
ECTS: 4 credit points
Organizing Unit: Warsaw University of Technology
After the school students will:
- understand the importance and complexity of climate change issues;
- be familiar with basic ideas and theoretical concepts regarding climate change research;
- know latest technology solutions being used regarding climate issues;
- be able to identify the aspects influencing climate change in their local environment (city, campus, housing estate);
- understand how local actions might influence long-term, global changes;
- understand and be sensitive to citizen-led attempts to climate issues,
- recognize the potential of university campuses and the possible progressive role of academic communities;
Teaching Methods
Acquisition of knowledge and skills will be implemented through the use of the following techniques:
- direct contact and transfer of knowledge by the tutor;
- site-specific research;
- product-oriented work;
- group work and exchange of thoughts;
- presentations and public discussions.
Assessment methods
- group and public presentations;
- discussions;
- engagement and project responsibility;
- individual (partial) project tasks.
The Summer School consists of three blocks (two online and one place-based in Warsaw). Participation in the School requires a prior preparation, including reading the materials provided by the Tutors and preparing a self-presentation (in accordance with the instructions provided). After the 9-day Summer School ends, students will have to prepare a film as a project result.
Block 1 (online): July 1-11, 2024
The online meetings will be devoted to getting to know each other by students and tutors (workshop, self-presentations). In addition, students will be introduced to the basic knowledge of climate change and its complexity in the context of the functioning of the local systems.
Block 2 (place-based, in Warsaw): July 15-19, 2024
During their stay in Warsaw, students will work in international teams on the problem of climate change perceived in the perspective of the university campus. Each team will receive a different problem area. Work in teams will be supervised and supported by tutors. Each team will be assigned tutors. Additionally, mini-lectures introducing students to the techniques of solving complex project problems will be organized.
Block 3 (online): July 22-26, 2024
In this part, students will finish the design task and prepare their final version of a film. The tutors will support the teams in the process of preparing the final version of the project result. The films prepared by students will be presented on our website.
Team 'Climate Enhancers'
Team 'Urban Gardeners'
Basic travel information can be found here:
- Public Transport System in Warsaw wtp.waw.pl
- Prices of the tickets in Warsaw public transport (zone 1) wtp.waw.pl
- Application how to get to warszawa.jakdojade.pl
- Polish Railway rozklad-pkp.pl
- Bus connections polskibus.com
AIRPORT
Chopin Airport in Warsaw. The website includes an interactive arrival/departure timetable and information on transportation.
To reach WUT, take the bus 188 in front of the Airport Exit gates and get off at the METRO POLITECHNIKA stop. When you get off from the bus, you will need to walk about 950 m to PL. POLITECHNIKI 1.
TAXIS IN WARSAW
Use only official companies (see below). Outside of Terminal 2 airport, there is a taxi rank. There, you will find official taxis waiting to take customers.
- City Taxi +48 22 848 88 88
- Wawa Taxi +48 22 333 44 44
- Ele Taxi +48 22 811 11 11
- MPT Taxi +48 22 19191
- Sawa Taxi +48 22 644 44 44
- Eco Car +48 123456789
There is also Uber and FreeNow. Receipts are available.
RAILWAY
To reach WUT from Central Railway Station, take the tram 10 in front of the CRS and get off at the Pl. POLITECHNIKI stop.
We recommend that participants use portals such as booking.com and airbnb to look for short term rentals in Warsaw.
We have compiled a list of hostels located near WUT and the city centre, within walking distance of WUT.
🌿 LoftHotel Sen Pszczoły (Piękna 66a) https://pl-pl.facebook.com/LofthotelSenPszczoly/
🌿 Emma (Wilcza 25/4) https://new-emma-hostel.hotel-warsaw.net/pl/#main
🌿 Warsaw Hostel Centrum (Emilii Plater 36a) https://warsawhostelcentrum.pl/pl/
🌿 Planet Hostel (Marszałkowska 1) https://planethostel.pl/
🌿 Chillout Hostel (Poznańska 7/5) https://chillouthostel.pl/
🌿 Hostel Lwowska 11 (Lwowska 11) https://hostellwowska11.pl/
You are requested to establish direct contact with them to book a room. These are only suggestions; you are free to browse the Internet and select an accommodation you prefer. Please make sure you book accommodation with a flexible cancellation policy, as neither the home nor host universities can offer any reimbursements in case of course cancellation.
Warsaw is the capital of Poland and its biggest city. The city was a witness of wars and the Warsaw Rising during the II World War (in 1944), during which it was almost completely destroyed. Rebuilt after the war, it has kept its historical atmosphere in the Old Town (which is included in the World Heritage List by UNESCO). Nowadays, Warsaw is Poland's business center with headquarters of many international companies.
The city is divided into 18 districts. WUT Main Campus is located in the most central district called "Śródmieście".Each city has a place that is its showcase and a must-see on any trip. In Warsaw, it’s the Old Town, entered on the UNESCO World Heritage List – it’s where the city’s heart has been beating for centuries. However, when you cross the Vistula River and look at the Old Town from a distance, you are struck by how unusual the panorama of the city is – skyscrapers rise above the red roofs of the Old Town. Historical buildings blend in harmoniously with modern architecture, and the city surprises us by revealing its second face.
More information about how to enjoy a stay in Warsaw you can find warsawtour.pl ►►►
Discover Warsaw!
We really believe that you will be fine with just English bt just in case you want to feel more secure, you can find here some of the Polish words and names you will probably encounter on your way.
Warsaw University of Technology - Politechnika Warszawska
student card - legitymacja studencka
Dean's Office / Student office - dziekanat
dean - dziekan
Main Building of WUT - Gmach Główny PW
faculty - wydział
dormitory - akademik / dom studencki
examination period - sesja
room / office - pokój
opening hours - godziny otwarcia
student - student
library - biblioteka
canteen - stołówka
bus - autobus
tram - tramwaj
ticket - bilet
public transport monthly card - karta miejska
airport - lotnisko
Central Railway Station - Dworzec Centralny
City center - Centrum
Good morning / Good afternoon - Dzień dobry
Goodbye - Do widzenia
Thank you - Dziękuję
Please - Proszę
Excuse me - Przepraszam
Sorry, I don't speak Polish - Przepraszam, nie mówię po polsku
I don't understand - Nie rozumiem
Do you speak English? - Czy mówisz po angielsku?
Warsaw University of Technology / Center for International Cooperation
pl. Politechniki 1 room. 234
00-661 Warsaw, Poland
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