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Summer School Safety of Underground Transport Infrastructure on 12-27 Sept 2024

This interdisciplinary program, hosted by TU Darmstadt, combines expertise in automotive, energy, and civil engineering. Participants will gain hands-on experience and insights into innovative safety solutions for tunnels and car parks.
Hands-on work in the research tunnel underneath Otaniemi

Unite! university alliance invites Aalto students to apply for the summer school "Safety of Underground Transport Infrastructure" taking place during September 12 - 27, 2024. The Summer School will provide an insight into various sub-areas and efforts in the context of sustainable and safe mobility. In addition to lectures, a large part of the Summer School will take place in the form of group work, in which a case study will be developed in this context. This will take place both virtually and in Darmstadt, Germany, in international and interdisciplinary groups. The Summer School will be rounded off with a visit to a real tunnel construction site near Wroclaw, Poland.

๐Ÿ“… Course Duration: Sept 12-27, 2024 

๐Ÿ“ Locations: Darmstadt & Wroclaw 

๐Ÿ“š Credits: 3 ECTS

 โœ‰๏ธ Apply latest 30 August 

The first part of the summer school will take place virtually. In various lectures, the basics of safety aspects of infrastructure and vehicles as well as legally relevant contexts will be presented. At the same time, group work will start, which will be continued and completed in Darmstadt with all participants. In addition to the focus on content, there is the opportunity to explore Darmstadt and the surrounding area and to exchange ideas with the international team members. After successfully completing the Summer School, you will be credited with 3 ECTS for your studies (recognition will be provided by the respective study office).

Financial support is provided for travel and accommodation costs via a Blended Intensive Programme (BIP). You will receive further information on this in advance of the Summer School. More detailed information on lectures and group work will also be shared with you before the start of the Summer School.

Find out more and register latest 30 August 

For more information and registration, please, log into Unite!'s learning management system Metacampus, link below. All Aalto students and staff have access to the platform, just use your Aalto credentials. 

Link to more information and registration

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