
Utrecht, Netherlands
Essentials of Coaching
When:
14 July - 25 July 2025
Credits:
5.0 EC
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Human geography & Social Sciences
When:
18 July - 08 August 2025
School:
University of Amsterdam Summer School
Institution:
University of Amsterdam
City:
Country:
Language:
English
Credits:
6 EC
Fee:
6 EUR
In this four-week programme, we will dive into several areas relevant to urban life. In week one, we will explore the various societal challenges Amsterdam has faced in its long history. Students will be challenged to identify how these challenges resonate within their home cities, whilst also looking to the future. In week two, we'll delve into empowerment and leadership. Week three is pride week in Amsterdam: the perfect time to discuss sexuality, gender and identity. Finally, in week four we'll address urban mental health, diving into problems but also into possible solutions (such as mindfulness).
By the end of this programme, students will possess a deeper understanding of the dynamics and complexities of urban life. They'll be equipped with the tools and knowledge to become a real changemaker, both in their own lives and their home cities.
Amber Howard is currently completing her joint PhD between the department of Health Policy at the University of Melbourne, and the department of Geography, Planning, and Int. Development Studies at the University of Amsterdam. Her research explores young adult’s changing housing arrangements over the 2000s in high-income countries, with a focus on socio-economic inequalities. Prior to commencing her PhD, Amber completed a master degree in Urban Planning at UvA and began her career in research for an architectural firm specialising in sustainable community development. Amber has taught in and co-coordinated master’s programmes in Urban Planning and Public Health at University of Melbourne.
Students should have a background in the social sciences or humanities. Students should have an interest in changemaking, have an open-mind and are passionate about exploring today's societal issues from various perspectives.
Housing and urban issues have come to the forefront of social, economic and environmental debates in recent years as metropolitan modes of living have become even more widespread and globally pervasive.
In this three-week programme, students will explore the fundamental issues that are shaping the development and evolution of cities in the 21st century. With a focus on real urban places, set in both contemporary and historical contexts, the course will examine subjects such as architecture and neighbourhood design, housing finance and policy, city planning and sustainability, and the impact of household and demographic change on urban lives and spaces.
Fee
6 EUR
When:
18 July - 08 August 2025
School:
University of Amsterdam Summer School
Institution:
University of Amsterdam
Language:
English
Credits:
6 EC
Utrecht, Netherlands
When:
14 July - 25 July 2025
Credits:
5.0 EC
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Maastricht, Netherlands
When:
14 July - 18 July 2025
Credits:
2 EC
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Amsterdam, Netherlands
When:
05 July - 20 July 2025
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