Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic - host university
Mendel University in Brno has been around with its educational activities since 1919. Since 1994, the institution is dedicated to Gregor Johann Mendel, an Augustinian frier and scientist, known as father of modern genetics. At present, the university consists of Faculty of Agronomy, Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology, Faculty of Business and Administration, Faculty of Horticulture, Faculty of Regional Development and International Studies, and the Institute of Lifelong Learning. The student population of the university amounts to 10,654, out of which 585 are international students.
Visit the institutional website on: http://www.mendelu.cz/en?lang=en
Meet our students online and have fun: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZiRfMPLHd8
Southern Moravia, the region where Mendel University is located, is a land of vineyards, woods, curvy hills, mild weather, earthy villagers and witty locals. Though without their regular glass of beer or wine they seem to be rather grumbling.
Visit: http://www.czechtourism.com/a/moravia-silesia
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/czech-republic/moravia
Google Moravian folk images and you will be instantly cheered up by joyfull coulours and elaborate style of folk costumes.
Don´t forget to listen to some Moravian folk songs – you will immediatelly fall into twists, sorrow and joy of love as it was experienced in green pastures, shady groves and cosy maiden-rooms: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gOnJFAiFOg
Brno, where Mendel University is based, is the capital of Southern Moravia. It is a centre of tertiary education and scientific research centred into four European Centres of Excellency. Furthermore, Brno houses a Unesco site, Villa Tugendhat, a trade fair centre and a Grand Prix circuit, to mention just some of many purposes visitors come and stay in Brno. The citizens often say that the city has just the right size to develop and support alternative culture. There are also a lot of music and theatre festivals taking place all over the year. After living here for some time you have actually
a feeling that you know most of those you see at concerts, cafes or simply meet in the streets. Brno has great surroundings suitable for variety of outdoors activities, not to mention the lyrics of a pop song: „Brno is a golden ship, come and meet Brno girls, they are pretty and they are witty“. Check it out!
To download an informal map of Brno, go to: http://www.brno.use-it.travel/
Siauliai University, Lithuania - partner university
History of Siauliai University starts in 1939 with the establishment of Siauliai Trading Institute. The present status University got in 1997 by uniting Siauliai Pedagogical Institute and Siauliai Polytechnic Faculty of Kaunas University of Technology. It is regional and classical type higher education institution located in the Northern region of Lithuania with more than 5000 students and 300 academic staff.
University consists of 8 faculties: Arts, Education, Humanities, Mathematics and Informatics, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Social Welfare and Disability Studies, Technology and Continuing Studies Institute. There also are 12 research centers such as Gender Studies, Biological Research, Energy and Environmentally Clean Technologies, Modeling of Physical Processes, ect.
Visit the institutional website on: http://su.lt/en/siauliai-university-su
See what International week participants have seen (the fun part begins from 8:46 min.): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tiJ23IqzvOY
The undulating Zemaitija (Samogitia) landscape, dappled with crystal clear lakes and fast flowing rivers, gives way to peaceful Aukstaitija (Highland) valleys, rich farmland and wooded countryside. Ancient legends and beautiful folk songs can be heard in the gentle rustle of leaves in manor park trees, monasteries tell the unique history of the country, wooden baroque churches reveal the secrets of the past, wooden roofed poles and crosses are well-preserved and treasured. This is Siauliai Region where Siauliai University is located.
Visit: http://tic.siauliai.lt/article/archive/56/
The home of Siauliai University is the city of Siauliai (“Saule” lith. = “Sun” eng.). Along with Lithuania’s growth and integration into the European Union, the city has been making a successful transition into a commercial centre. The name of Siauliai was mentioned in the chronicles of Livonian Order after Lithuanians defeated the army of crusaders during the “Sun battle” that took place near Siauliai on 23 September 1236. Siauliai is one of the major cultural centers in Lithuania. Professional art companies and single performers make the town famous. Both residents of Siauliai and visiting guests may sweep into the vortex of the intensive cultural life, which is full of original events. Each city has a beauty that defines and sets it apart, each has something special to offer: for someone living in Siauliai, it might be the scenery of Talksa lake you can take in as you go down Ezero street, a gentle shade of the walnut tree at the Drama Theatre building in the city centre or a soothing tinkling sound of crosses on the Hill as they sway with the breeze.
You have to see it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpstPTD8b8M
Okan University, Turkey - partner university
Okan University is a private university which was founded in 1999 and is currently celebrating its 15th anniversary. Under its motto “The University closest to business life” about 13.000 students study here in 53 undergraduate, 28 graduate and 8 Ph.D. programs in altogether 8 Faculties, 2 Graduate Institutes, Schools of Applied Sciences and Health Sciences. The languages of instruction are Turkish and English.
Okan University has 3 campuses. The main campus is located in the Tuzla district on the Asian side of Istanbul, near Sabiha Gökcen Airport and the former the Formula 1 circuit. Dormitories for more than 1.000 students are located on the main campus as well as social facilities with restaurants, cafeteria, shops, cinema and sport facilities with swimming pool, gym, basketball, football and tennis courts.
Homepage: www.okan.edu.tr
Istanbul is located in the centre of the Old World, with its estimated population of 15 million, Istanbul is one of the world's greatest cities famous for its historical monuments and magnificent scenic beauties. It is the only city in the world which spreads over two continents: it lies at a point where Asia and Europe are separated by a narrow strait - the Bosphorus. Istanbul has a history of over 2,500 years, and ever since its establishment on this strategic junction of lands and seas, the city has been a crucial trade centre.
The historic city of Istanbul is situated on a peninsula flanked on three sides by the Sea of Marmara, the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn. It has been the capital of three great empires, the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman empires, and for more than 1,600 years over 120 emperors and sultans ruled the world from here.
Nowadays, Istanbul remains the melting point between orient and occident and is by many considered to be the world’s hippest city.
For further information visit: http://english.istanbul.gov.tr/
Dynama
DYNAMA is a Brno NGO active in the area of non formal education. Through international educational projects, consultancy and coaching, the association supports young people in their transit post educational period. Very often, it is customised support for junior project teams who would like to apply for grants but have not sufficient skills in the area of project coordination, team work, communication or putting together international programmes for participants.
Live statues camapign promoting sustainable consumption,
a DYNAMA 2012 international project.
In cooperation with DYNAMA, they may overcome difficult processes and be able to pay attention to their own learning. To taste one of DYNAMA projects, watch the 28:40 video documentary Czechin´ London, which traces seven stories of young Czechs in London, helping them to evaluate the impact of their immigrant experience: http://vimeo.com/21748879
In cooperation on the IP „Effective Presentation Skills“ , DYNAMA has been in charge of the activities programme (insuring the ballance between theory & practice, and formal & non formal), information and communication.