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Dear partners and colleagues,

greetings from Finland!

We want to remind that the application period for Xamk Summer School of Gaming is ending on May 18th! There is still time for your students to fill in the application form (link below).

Xamk is arranging the Xamk Summer School of Gaming (3 ECTS) on 4 – 10 August, 2025. We are delighted to invite your students to spend a week in the beautiful city of Mikkeli!

The Summer School will focus on Essentials of Video Game Creation (3 ECTS) and will teach you how to create a video game by studying concept design and development. You will learn in practice how to develop a basic game concept, from an idea to a pitch, without needing to have a background of previous gaming studies. 

The classes will be held by gaming industry professionals:

• Dr. Jan Storgårds: with over 25 years of experience in the gaming industry, he is entrepreneur, Director of CADGI (Cambridge Academy of Games and Innovation) and CEO of Cambridge Gamechanger ltd. He has also experience working with start-ups and early-stage technology companies including video games studios.
• James Shepherd: CEO Cypherdelic Limited and Head of Studio at nDreams, who just recently published Ghostbusters VR. Double Bafta and Develop winning executive responsible for delivering multi-million selling products. He has been working for both Microsoft (creating the Xbox games community 'Upload' and the app 'Upload Studio') and Sony (delivering triple 'A' products including ‘Heavenly Sword’and ‘LittleBigPlanet’.

Why participate in the Xamk Summer School of Gaming in Finland?

• Learn from highly recognized instructors, who are seasoned experts in the gaming field.
• A mentoring session about work-related tips and gaming start-ups is also included in the programme.
• Gain 3 ECTS or more.
• Finnish summer is one-of-a-kind experience – spend 1 full week in the bright summer of the happiest country in the world!

Language of instruction: 
English

Price: 
550€ for students from partner institutions
570€ for students from non-partner institutions

The price includes tuition, study material, scheduled free time activities, insurance during the scheduled activities, and study certificate for recognition of study credits. The price does not include accommodation.

Application:

The Summer School application will be carried out in DreamApply: [SSG 2025] Xamk Summer School of Gaming 2025 - South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences, Xamk. The application period will be open until May 18^th 2025.

For more information, please refer to the attached Brochure of Summer School of Gaming and the schedule, visit our website Summer School of Gaming - Xamk, or contact Ms Anu Pirttimäki at Tato e-mailová adresa je chráněna před spamboty. Pro její zobrazení musíte mít povolen Javascript..

Don’t miss the chance to be a part of this unforgettable experience! 

- Xamk, all for the future –

Kind regards,

Anu Pirttimäki

Education Export Specialist

South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences – Xamk

International Services

Campus address: Paraatikenttä 7, Kouvola, Finland

Tel. +358 44 702 8237

www.xamk.fi

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Hola! 

It would be our pleasure to invite you to the " Staff Training Week Courses: English, Legal English, Spanish, ICT, Creativity, Sustainable Living, Inclusion -Integration and Multidiversity, Yoga and Meditation for educators, CLIL, SEN, organized by SpainBcn-Programs in Barcelona, which will take place throughout 2025-2026, under the Erasmus + Program for teachers and staff, the Staff Training Mobility.

We have offered the Staff Training Week Language courses since 2014. 

During the course you will have the opportunity not only to strengthen your language skills but also to connect with and establish partnerships with other universities. You will be able to meet other International faculty members and staff and, of course, you will have plenty of time to see beautiful Barcelona. There are two afternoon excursions free, included as part of the package.

Course Highlights:

Location:  At SpainBcn-School in BARCELONA, MALLORCA, CANARIAS,MALAGA and TARRAGONA
In Barcelona: the Staff Training Week Courses usually take place in the iconic neighborhood of Barcelona (Barcelona beach area) and in the picturesque neighborhood of Gracia
Duration: 5 days / 10 days
Total Hours:  20 immersive learning hours / 25 hours
5 week-days from Monday to Friday  = 1 week 20 / 25 hours, or 7 days or  10 week-days (40 / 50 hours)

BARCELONA

ENGLISH Courses: May 5-9, 12-16, 19-23, 26- 30 / June 2-6, 9-13,16-20, 23-27, 30-July 4 / July 7-11, 14-18, 21-25, 28-Aug 1 / August 4-8, 18-22 / September 8-12, 15-19 / October 13-17,  20-24, 27-31 / November 10-14, 24-28 / December 8-12, 15-19

SPANISH Courses: May 5-9, 12-16 / June 2-6, 16-20, 23-27 / July 7-11, 14-18, 21-25 / September 8-12 / November 10-14, 24-28 / December 8-12, 15-19

ICT - AI  Courses: June 2-6, 16-20, 23-27 July 7-11, 14-18, 21-25

SUSTAINABLE LIVING Courses: March 3-7, 17-21 April 7-11, 21-25
ART-Based teaching Strategies Courses: July 7 - 11
ECO Courses: June 2 - 6
SEN  Courses: July 21 -25 
OUTDOOR  Courses: June 23-27,  July 21 -25 
YOGA and MEDITATION  Courses: July 14-18 / October 6-10

Price 2025: Only 400€ / 20 hours 450€ / 25 hours per person including the course,  all material + Extracurricular activities (free) guided tour in the old Barcelona and Montjuic tour..
You can use any of the financial sources offered by your university or institution, Erasmus+ Programs (or private, depending on your possibilities).
No cancellation penalties.

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MALLORCA

ENGLISH Courses   September 22-26, 20-24 / October 6-10, 20-24

SPANISH Courses  October 6-10

YOGA and MEDITATION Course  October 6-10

CANARY ISLAND
ENGLISH Courses: May 12-16 / September 8-12, 22-26
SPANISH Courses: September 8-12

MALAGA
ENGLISH Courses: July 14 - 18
SPANISH Courses: October 6-10

TARRAGONA
ENGLISH Courses: June 23-27, July 14-18 

SPANISH Courses: July 14-18

Price 2025: Only 420€ / 20 hours 450€ / 25 hours per person including the course,  all material + Extracurricular activities (free) guided tour in the old Barcelona and Montjuic tour..
You can use any of the financial sources offered by your university or institution, Erasmus+ Programs (or private, depending on your possibilities).
No cancellation penalties.

If you require any more information, please, don't hesitate to contact at Tato e-mailová adresa je chráněna před spamboty. Pro její zobrazení musíte mít povolen Javascript.  or  visit our website SpainBcn.com

Hasta pronto!

Miriam GatiUs

Staff Training Week Coordinator

SpainBcn.com-Programs in Barcelona

• Online kick-off meeting:                                             June 27, 2025
• Physical mobility (5-day training program):                June 30 – July 4, 2025 
• Cultural trip to Dracula’s Castle and Brașov city:      July 5, 2025
• Cultural activities in Bucharest:
  • Bucharest Walking Tour
  • visit to the Village Museum
  • visit to the Palace of Parliament
  • International Dinner

• NO FEE - for BIP participants (Staff Mobility for Training registered to the BIP)
• 125 EUR - for Staff Mobility for Training participants (STT not registered to the BIP)
• 175 EUR - other mobility scheme (including accompanying persons)

Dear students,

We are excited to announce our brand new program ‘ Delightful Late Summer Edition Cyprus 2025’ The program will take place between 23^rd - 30^th August 2025 in Kyrenia North Cyprus.

’SEA - SUN - SAND - LEARN - EARN & FUN’ is the Motto of the Program!

Digital Marketing Course 3 ECTS - Blended Mobility will be delivered during the program. Students are expected to arrive either at Larnaka or Ercan Airports on the 23rd of August and we will provide transfers from the airport to Oscar Resort Hotel. 990 Euro Fee of the program covers, 7 nights of accommodation at Oscar resort Hotel, Breakfast, lunch and dinners during the program and airport transfers. There will also be a full day sight seeing tour during the program. Classes will be at our Cyprus Aydin University Campus in Kyrenia.

University students from both undergraduate and graduate programs can apply to this program. Application is online and it takes minutes to enroll.

Dates:
August 23 Saturday  (Arrival in Cyprus) - August 30 Saturday (Departure from Cyprus)

Social Activity Program:
Delightful Late Summer Edition Cyprus comes with a rich social activities program that enables students to discover nearly all attractions in both cities while they continue their studies. Click here for full details.

Program fee is 990 EURO. Fee includes:
- 25 hours of Face to face + online course class tuition,
- Course materials,
- 7 nights Full Board Accommodation in Oscar Resort Hotel by the Beach.
- One day city tour,
- Program amenities and other surprises. For more information click here

Following course is offered; for course descriptions and contents please click here

• Digital Marketing (Blended Mobility)                                                3 ECTS

Accommodation       : here
Easy Application       : here
Scholarship scheme:

1. We offer 1 full scholarship on the program fee to our partner institute (can be granted to a student or to a faculty member) for every 10 paid bookings we receive from your institution.

2. We grant 50% scholarship on the program fee for every 5 paid bookings we receive from your institution. (you may nominate the 6th student to get this grant)

For more information, please visit our website or contact us.
Email: Tato e-mailová adresa je chráněna před spamboty. Pro její zobrazení musíte mít povolen Javascript.
Website: https://delightful.istanbul/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/delightful.istanbul/

With best regards;
Gurkan Donat
International Short Term Study Programs
Vice Director International Directorate
Mobile: +905323210918 (WhatsApp)

APPLICATION FORM

For more information, please refer to our website www.delightful.istanbul  and do not hesitate to contact us at Tato e-mailová adresa je chráněna před spamboty. Pro její zobrazení musíte mít povolen Javascript.

Dear Colleagues,

It’s been a pleasure to announce that we are organising our 3^rd International Staff Training Week (ESOGU ISTW 2025) between 12-16 May 2025.

The event is open only for the attandance of the academic staff.

As the program includes BTB networking sessions, we request all attandants to present a project idea that has the potential to be turned into a proposal. You will find  attached the “Project Idea Template” which needs to be filled and sent to our e-mail address until 2^nd May 2025.

You can find the application form at https://forms.gle/5tZr9pCudoHefhkW9 . The link will be open until the 2^nd May 2025.

All the activities will be held in English and a minimum B2 level is recommended.  Depending on the number of applications we may offer a limited number of places and restrict the number of participants from the same university. Participation in the Staff Week can be funded by Erasmus+ grants provided by the home university of the participant.

Would you need any further information, please feel free to contact us at: Tato e-mailová adresa je chráněna před spamboty. Pro její zobrazení musíte mít povolen Javascript.

We hope to welcome you in Eskişehir.