RWTH Aachen University

Open Opportunities

HOT – Healing Our Towns (Politecnico di Milano / RWTH Aachen Summer School) IDEA League IDEA League Other organizations: Delft University of Technology, Politecnico di Milano, Chalmers University of Technology, RWTH Aachen University, ETH Zurich APPLICATION CLOSED - 8 – 13 September 2025 - The 2024 climate crisis, marked by extreme heat in Lombardy and northern Italy, calls for urgent adaptation strategies. This workshop invites students to explore how small and medium-sized towns like Crema can adapt to climate change by focusing on the redesign of public spaces to tackle heat, water scarcity, and new urban questions. Participants will meet experts, engage with local administrations, and experience firsthand the impact of climate change while imagining radical solutions for the future of cities. Engineering and Technology IDEA League Summer School (IDL), Summer School

Geophysical Monitoring in Geothermal Systems (ETH Zurich Summer School) IDEA League IDEA League Other organizations: Delft University of Technology, Geothermal Energy and Geofluids, ETH Zurich, Chalmers University of Technology, Politecnico di Milano, RWTH Aachen University 30 June – 4 July 2025 - The EASYGO-ON Training Week focuses on geophysical monitoring in geothermal systems, teaching students key techniques like seismics and electromagnetics for geothermal exploration and energy production. The program includes theoretical sessions, networking, student presentations, and a field visit. Engineering and Technology IDEA League Summer School (IDL), Summer School

Empowering Decision-Aiding: Evaluation Approaches to Complexity (Politecnico di Milano / TU Delft / ETH Zurich Summer School) IDEA League IDEA League Other organizations: Delft University of Technology, Politecnico di Milano, Chalmers University of Technology, RWTH Aachen University, ETH Zurich APPLICATION CLOSED - 21 – 25 July 2025 - Structured decision-aiding is essential for tackling complex problems that involve conflicting factors, interconnected systems, and externalities. This course explores multidisciplinary evaluation approaches and tools for decision-aiding in areas like urban resilience, sustainability, and climate change, fostering skills to manage complexity effectively. Engineering and Technology IDEA League Summer School (IDL), Summer School

Closing the loop: (Re-)Design for Disassembly and Circular Economy (Chalmers University Summer School) IDEA League IDEA League Other organizations: Delft University of Technology, Chalmers University of Technology, Politecnico di Milano, RWTH Aachen University, ETH Zurich APPLICATION CLOSED - 8 – 13 June 2025 - This summer school aims to analyze the possibilities of designing for disassembly and remanufacturing systems to increase life-spans and circularity of products. Engineering and Technology IDEA League Summer School (IDL), Summer School

Electric Transport Grids as Multi-functional and Sustainable Urban Infrastructures (TU Delft Summer School) IDEA League IDEA League Other organizations: Delft University of Technology, Chalmers University of Technology, Politecnico di Milano, RWTH Aachen University, ETH Zurich APPLICATION CLOSED - 25 – 29 August 2025 - This summer school investigates the creative research on rethinking electric public transport grids as sustainable, multi-functional, and multistakeholder electrical infrastructures. Engineering and Technology IDEA League Summer School (IDL), Summer School

Analysis and Modelling of Road-User Behaviour (Chalmers University Summer School) IDEA League IDEA League Other organizations: Delft University of Technology, ETH Zurich, Chalmers University of Technology, Politecnico di Milano, Mechanics and Maritime Sciences, RWTH Aachen University 17 – 22 August 2025 - This summer school teaches about the critical role of road-user behaviour in a safe transport system. The school will focus on the potential for new technology to improve safety for all road users by predicting human behaviour. Engineering and Technology IDEA League Summer School (IDL), Summer School

Artificial Intelligence for Engineering Applications (TU Delft Summer School) IDEA League IDEA League Other organizations: Delft University of Technology, Chalmers University of Technology, Politecnico di Milano, RWTH Aachen University, ETH Zurich APPLICATION CLOSED - 17 - 22 August 2025 - This summer school focuses on harvesting the power of AI to extract actionable information from raw data. The course integrates AI principles with engineering applications, offering students the opportunity to learn advanced computational techniques and apply them to complex engineering challenges. This synergy of AI and engineering is designed to empower students with the skills to innovate and optimize in the field of engineering and beyond. Engineering and Technology IDEA League Summer School (IDL), Summer School

Spaces of Homelessness: Critical Perspectives on urban social sustainability (RWTH Aachen Summer School) IDEA League IDEA League Other organizations: Delft University of Technology, Department of Geography, RWTH Aachen University, Chalmers University of Technology, Politecnico di Milano, ETH Zurich APPLICATION CLOSED - 25 – 29 August 2025 - This summer school on homelessness offers an interdisciplinary exploration of urban spaces, focusing on the experiences and challenges faced by marginalized populations from a critical perspective Engineering and Technology IDEA League Summer School (IDL), Summer School