Does the term Sustainable Mobility mean something to you? Would you like to solve the urban and non-urban mobility problems of the modern city? Do you enjoy meeting new people? Do you want to try Erasmus+ in draft? SuMo!
THE PRINCIPLES OF SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY IN EU CITIES
Be Engaged. Take Action! SuMo! is an international Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme project: THE PRINCIPLES OF SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY IN EU CITIES, a blended mobility aimed at providing a rare opportunity for students and faculty to foster the development of international and interdisciplinary learning and teaching. The goal is to ensure both virtual and in-person research-based and challenge-based approaches in teaching and learning so that students can be engaged and prepare to take action finding solutions to societal challenges. Be Engaged, Take Action! SuMo!
WHO IS SuMo! FOR?
- Both undergraduate and postgraduate students who want to get ready for their international study abroad.
- Students who are enthusiastic for learning about other cultures.
- Students who want to acquire new skills to be better positioned in our increasingly globalised society.
- Students with keen interest in acquiring practical skills in the sustainable mobility of their regions and cities.
SuMo! THEMES
The course is focused on characteristic features of transport and its relation to the sustainable development. The aim of the course is to acquaint students with the basic procedures and principles used in the planning, management and monitoring of sustainable transport and teach them to apply these procedures and principles on specific examples.
- General section - Environmental aspects of sustainable mobility
- Application section:
- Measures in European cities in the context of environmental aspects of sustainable mobility
- Cargo bikes in cities
- Emission calculators and their use
- General section - Economic aspects of sustainable mobility
- Application section:
- Intermodal transport
- Logistics centres
- Interoperability in transport in relation to CBTC
- General section - Social aspects of sustainable mobility
- Application section:
- Public service in transport
- Modern public transport systems
- Accessibility of transport for PRM
- General section - Institutional aspects of sustainable mobility
- Application section:
- Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans
- Decision support systems I.
- Decision support systems II.
HOW DOES SuMo! WORK?
- 6 weeks online selfstudy with virtual consultations and socialization.
- 5 days face-to-face interaction between instructors and participants in Pardubice.
- 4 - 8 hours a day classroom work and outside teamwork on the University of Pardubice campus and city of Pardubice solving practical tasks.
- Online sessions working with the creative thinking tools.
- Practical teamwork, role-playing and problem solving.
- Virtual sessions for reflection on the semestral tasks / projects.
- Projects teams virtual presentations at the end of semester.
WHAT WILL STUDENTS RECEIVE?
- 6 ECTS credits after the mobility,.
- The opportunity to explore the beautiful Czech Republic.
- The chance to meet and engage with new students.
- A planned tour of interesting places in the Czech Republic.
- 70 euros a day from your institution’s Erasmus grant for the mobility to University of Pardubice.
WHEN WILL IT TAKE PLACE?
- Face-to-face sessions will take place in Pardubice between 20–24 November 2023.
- Online consultation once a week through the semester before and after the face-to-face session.
FAQS
- Do students need to pay any fees? No. Students will not be required to pay fees to enrol.
- How can I apply? Students can apply by completing the application form on the website fes.upce.cz/en and students have to submit the applications for Erasmus+ mobility at their home university.
- Where will I find accommodation in Pardubice? The dormitories are right in the middle of campus! Further information is on the university website.
PARTNERS
- FH Joanneum Austria
- University of Zagreb Croatia
- Riga Technical University Latvia
- Vilnius Technical and Design College Lithuania
