EU WINTER SCHOOL 2025
"Catalysing Economic Prosperity: Unleashing the Power of Innovation and Attractive Investments"
24-27 February 2025
The EU Winter School is organised by the European Young Cell Alumni Kosovo in cooperation with the Young Cell Scheme (Rounds XIII, XIV and XV) project and the University of Prishtina “Hasan Prishtina”.
The EUWS 2025 will focus on two main streams:
- Theoretical foundations on investment attraction, innovation, and economic growth, and
- Practical skills training relevant to entrepreneurship, investment, and innovation.
International experts, government officials, local business leaders, innovators, and Young Cell Scheme alumni in Kosovo's civil service will lecture on two main themes. There will be 14 lectures, several panel discussions, and team activities over 4 days, offering opportunities for discussions, debates, and networking for students and other participants. Each participant who successfully participates in the EUWS 2025 will receive an attendance certificate.
WHO CAN APPLY?
Students from all public and private universities in Kosovo and public sector employees are eligible to apply.
Requirements:
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Applicants must be enrolled in the 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of their bachelor studies or enrolled in a master programme.
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Preferably, their field of studying should be related to social sciences, economics or humanities. Other applicants are encouraged to apply if they have relevant knowledge and/or interest in the abovementioned areas.
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At least B1 or B2 level of communication in English is required (spoken and listening)
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Participation in projects, NGOs and programmes related to the above areas is considered an added value.
WHERE IS IT?
The European Winter School 2025 takes place at the University of Prishtina ‘Hasan Prishtina’, Amphitheatre of Faculty of Philology.
WHEN IS IT?
The European Winter School will be held between 24 and 27 February 2025.
Courses take place every day, in two sessions:
from 09:00 –12:00 and from 13:00 – 15:30.
WHAT IS THE PRICE?
Free of charge. Participation fee, winter school materials, water and lunches, are all covered by the organizers.
HOW TO APPLY
For your application to be taken into consideration, you must:
- Complete the application form https://forms.gle/XR3SY6HFcvmPUxUE8 also available on the University of Prishtina's website (www.uni-pr.edu) and the project website (www.ycskosovo.org).
- Submit a proof of your student status (a scanned copy of transcripts, enrolment confirmation or any other relevant document).
- The application deadline is 18 February, 2025 at 16:00.
Note: Shortlisted candidates will be notified by 20 February, 2025, at the latest.
I HAVE QUESTIONS!
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