20 February 2025

PhD candidates at Leiden University and LUMC: join hands in an immersive learning and group work experience! Apply by 16 March to attend Una Europa's One Health Summer School in Berlin, Germany from 16-20 June 2025.

Under the theme of “Bridging disciplines for One Health solutions”, participants will explore the concept of One Health at a deeper level and broaden the understanding of this framework from interdisciplinary viewpoints in a structured series of courses and workshops.

Why apply

The programme will foster interdisciplinary collaboration and hands-on, project-based learning in order to address pressing challenges at the intersection of human, animal, and environmental health. Participants will engage with experts and peers in an interactive environment, developing practical solutions to real-world problems.

What to expect

The Summer School at Freie Universität Berlin will be hosted at the Veterinarium Progressum, a venue equipped with state-of-the-art facilities on the campus of the School of Veterinary Medicine. The courses and workshops will offer both theoretical knowledge and practical application, leveraging the expertise of leading professionals in the One Health field.

A wide range of topics will be explored: human-animal interactions, soil health, one Health in wildlife, digital health and data science approaches, food safety, resilient ecosystems, ethics, historical contexts and perspectives of One Health.

The main programme will be hosted at Freie Universität Berlin’s campus. In addition, there will be a field trip to a local farm in the surrounding area of Berlin. Students will earn 3 ECTS by successfully completing the course.

Costs

There is no tuition fee.

Each participant is responsible for organising and financing their own accommodation for the duration of the five-day on-site programme at Freie Universität Berlin. Selected PhD candidates at Leiden University and LUMC will be able to apply for Erasmus+ funding for Blended Intensive Programmes (BIPs), to help cover these costs.

How to apply

Three spots are available for PhD candidates at Leiden University and LUMC. Apply by completing the application form by 16 March 2025.

To learn more

See the Una Europa website for more information about the application process and the programme. Please feel free to reach out to our local Una Europa team with any additional questions.