E+ BIP Environmental Impact on Human Health

Environmental Impact on Human Health Summer School

The University of Maribor, Faculty of Health Sciences, is organizing a Blended Intensive Programme Erasmus+ Environmental Impact on Human Health for students in the period 8th September – 12th September 2025 (3 ECTS) with NO FEE for participants. Virtual part will take place on 4th September and 5th September 2025.

Explore, Learn, and Connect!

Gain a deeper understanding of how the environment affects human health! Join us for an interactive and immersive learning experience at the Environmental Impact on Human Health Summer School, designed for both local and international students. This dynamic program offers hands-on training through virtual reality learning, interactive workshops, expert-led educational visits, and much more.

Topics Covered:

✔ Climate Change & Its Health Impacts

✔ Biodiversity & Ecosystem Services

✔ Toxicology & Epidemiology

✔ Food Safety & Sustainable Practices

✔ Other Pressing Environmental Health Issues

Program Highlights:

🔹 Interactive Learning Workshops – Engage in hands-on workshops utilizing innovative educational methods such as poster-making, gamification, and virtual reality simulations.

🔹 Virtual Reality Learning – Experience cutting-edge VR technology to explore the hygiene and health aspects of environmental change.

🔹 Educational Visits – Visit Rogla and discover forest therapy guided by experts, learning how natural environments enhance health and well-being. Tour the National Laboratory of Health, Environment, and Food (NLZOH) for insight into environmental health research.

🔹 Social & Networking Activities – Strengthen connections through city explorations, group dinners, sports, cinema nights, and more for a truly memorable stay in Maribor and Slovenia.

Preliminary programme

Language of Summer School: English

Why Join Us?

Excellent Content: Gain valuable insights from experienced professionals.

Unforgettable Experience: Discover the scenic beauty of Maribor and immerse yourself in Slovenian culture.

Professional Networking: Connect with like-minded peers and field experts, fostering professional and personal relationships.

Don't Miss Out on This Unique Opportunity!

Application:

Register now to secure your Environmental Impact on Human Health Summer School spot. Expand your knowledge, enhance your skills, and create lasting memories in beautiful Maribor, Slovenia.

Application deadline: May 1st, 2025.

The maximum number of participants in BIP: 20 participants.

Selection procedure: Admissions will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Once all spots are filled, additional applicants will be placed on a waiting list. If any accepted students withdraw, we will offer available spots to those on the waiting list.

Contact persons: Aleksandra Lovrenčič aleksandra.lovrencic@um.si, Špela Krštinc spela.krstinc@um.si

Apply using the Microsoft Form linked . Insert all the necessary data.

Additionally, you will have to submit the following documents:

• Learning Agreement (If your faculty uses the OLA platform, you may submit it via OLA—please inform us in advance)

• GDPR Consent form

• EMŠO form

The accommodation reservation

Accommodation and travel costs for the physical event in Maribor are covered by participants (please check with the home institution on the Erasmus grant for BIP). The University of Maribor will provide all participants accommodation at the Student Dormitory close to the faculty for a reasonable price.