Energy Policy & Security of the EU

About

Energy transition, skyrocketing prices of energy, reliance on imports from authoritarian and openly hostile regimes, weaponization of energy supplies, energy poverty, social aspects of energy use, or looming impoverishment of once proud coal regions. 

These are just a few examples of the major challenges faced by many countries around the world, including the European Union. The summer school thoroughly examines both recent and long-term developments, plans, and policies of the EU influenced by the development of the global energy environment.

With 8 teachers covering the different topics, students are exposed to a wide range of considerations into holistically understanding what it takes to create energy policy, and the perceived effect on the industrial and social sectors. Misunderstanding of differences and specifics in different EU regions creates unnecessary friction and may result in disputes. Therefore, the summer school focuses on stressing the multidisciplinary nature of the topic.

This course specifically looks at the case of the Czech Republic and Central/Eastern Europe, highlighting how this region must balance EU policy, with the logistics of the region.

Don't miss the opportunity to discuss energy issues with Vaclav Bartuska, the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affair's Special Envoy for Energy Security, and a session on supply security and geopolitics led by James Henderson, Director of Natural Gas Programme of the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.

This programme is designed as a part of our Intensive 2 Week Summer School, where multiple courses from a wide variety of Masaryk University study programmes and departments will be offered. These courses will be arranged in an intensive and dynamic form, each working day there will be an academic session. In the afternoon and evenings students come together from across disciplines to enjoy everything Brno has to offer!

Course leader

Lenka Martínková, Tomáš Vlček, Filip Černoch, Jan Osička

Target group

This course is targeted for bachelor, master and PhD students. The curriculum requires no specific previous knowledge, and all information is presented in non-technical language. Students of all fields and degrees are welcome. The teachers will finalize the design of the course based on the final student demographics.

Course aim

Students will gain:
- Overall understanding of the formation of energy policies
- Knowledge of all factors relevant for the planning and implementation of energy policies
- In-depth understanding of the term Energy security and its importance for the daily life of citizens
- Overview of the tools and effects of the individual energy policy decisions
- Contextual perception of the effects of the industrial and social sectors within the decision-making process
- Ability to analyze and comprehend the global impact of wars or natural disasters on the energy markets
- Overview of the geopolitical consequences of the changes on energy markets
- Understanding of the important of the complex energy security measures of the state
- Insight into the dynamics of united and coordinated energy policy of the EU

Fee info

The cost of this program is €1275. The cost breakdowns as follows: Tuition fees; Accommodation in Brno (12-26 July); Breakfast; Orientation; Daily cultural and social activities including welcome and farewell receptions; Saturday trip to one of the local Czech UNESCO sites; 24/7 support. Students should budget an additional €200-500 depending on their spending habits for food (lunch, dinner) and other expenses. Public transport ticket is in additional costs.