CirCOOL 3.0 - The Life Cycle of PolymersINTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL 2020

6th - 17th July 2020

For many years, the university’s academicexcellence and popularity have beendocumented by a number of ranking surveys(e.g. FOR-MAT magazine, Universum TalentResearch, Tendance Graduate Barometer). In 2017 and 2018 Montanuniversitaet wasranked one of the best universities in variousengineering categories by the ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academicsubjects.

WHO ARE WE? As a 178 year old technical university with aunique profile, Montanuniversitaet Leoben(MUL) claims a special position in the Austrianas well as in the international academiclandscape. The research and education profileis set along the value life cycle of productsranging from the extraction of raw materials,to processing, production processes, productdesign, product distribution and the recyclingof the end of life products in order to eintroduce them into the value life cycle assecondary raw materials.  

STUDY PROGRAMS All study programs and the universityphilosophy is set along this life cycle. Thenecessity of a new understanding of rawmaterials in a wholesome concept has becomeunnegotiable in todays’ world and is thus acentral thought in research and educationdone at Montanuniversitaet. Inside Austria thestudy programs with their specific focusoffered can only be pursued in Leoben. As aresult, Montanuniversitaet graduates have anoutstandingly good position on the job market.

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

Mineral resource and processing

Metallurgy high performance materials

Process and production engineering

Environmental technology and recycling

MUL is a global center of excellence in ourcore disciplines:

Energy technology and resource management

Safety engineering and risk management

Mathematics, natural sciences, engineeringand economics

These are complemented by the followingfields of research:

CirCOOL is MUL’s innovative & interdisciplinary international summer school program that successfully premiered in July 2018 and went into itssecond round in 2019 – again with outstanding feedback. In 2020 CirCOOL will take place for the third time in a revised form. This year the CirCOOLwill focus on one specific field within the circular economy: the production, processing and recycling of polymers. The CirCOOL program intends to enable students to see the bigger scope of their specific educational field and what it can contribute to the wholematerial circle. This approach strongly contributes to the de-isolating of the various fields of expertise needed to implement the material loop.CirCOOL is arranged in a modular structure which mirrors the various major steps of the value life cycle - this year especially focusing on the lifecycle of polymers. Content seminars will be completed by at least one major field trip to relevant industry in order to show the practical applicabilityof the material flow in the industry and economy.

CirCOOL - MONTANUNIVERSITAET'S INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL

Montanuniversitaet considers its central futureaim to establish sustainability in its value-addedcycle, from raw materials to the finished product,in the disposal of the product and its recyclingand reuse as secondary material.

CIRCULAR ECONOMY

RESIDUAL WASTE

LEOBEN - A TOWN FULL OFOPPORTUNITIES Leoben is a city of culture, a university city, a city ofcommerce, a hub of upper Styria, the second largest cityin Styria and the home of the headquarters of leadingmultinational companies. Leoben is also known as the"Gateway to the Styrian Iron Road". A walk through theold town feels like a journey through the centuries. Thecity has many green parks, which invite you to take awalk and spend some time. Just a few ideas for leisureactivities in and around Leoben...  

25.000 inhabitants4.000 studentsIndustrial center 2nd biggest city in Styria

LEOBEN FACTS:

…discovering Europe—Austria is in the heart of Europe!

...hiking and other outdoor activities in Austria’s beautiful nature

...travelling within Austria: Excellent train access to Vienna, Graz & Salzburg

...getting to know Austria’s culture: Visiting the old town Leoben, galleries & concerts        

…shopping in the historical town centre or the shopping mall Leoben

...having fun at cultural events, festivals, in parks, bars and garden restaurants

...enjoying wellness and the exquisite local cuisine

TARGET GROUPBSc students who have completedmin. 90 ECTS of their studies, MSc& PhD students

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT CirCOOL 2020

TOPIC

The Life Cycle of Polymers - the production, processing andrecycling of polymers

LOCATION

Montanuniversitaet Leoben,industry/leasure fieldtrips

DATE6th - 17th July 2020- arrival: 6th July

- 1st week: 7th - 11th July - 2nd week: 13th - 16th July

- departure: 16th July after 2 pm or 17th July until 11 am

APPLICATION DEADLINE

30th April 2020, 12pm MET(15% early bird discount for applicationssubmitted until 29th February 2020, 12pm MET) WORK LOAD

4 ECTS

ENGLISH LEVEL

Minimum B2 - prove of some sortis required

NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTSmax. 30 - if not agreed apon differentlymax. 3 students per university - the international offices ofstudents' HOME unviersity are asked to make a selection

HOUSING Single bed room in shared apartmentwith kitchen and bathroom in ourexquisite guest house Mineroom(www.housing.oead.at - Leoben)

BOARD

Lunch included on course days in Leoben

TOTAL COSTS

€ 960 participation fee (15% early bird discountfor applications submitted until 29th February2020 = participation fee € 816)- money is due in cash on the first day of the program,which is Tuesday 7 July 2020

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 30th April 2020, 12pm MET 15% early bird discount can only be approved for complete applications

submitted until the 29th February 2020, 12pm MET

Processing of CompositesWaste Processing Technology and Waste ManagementProcess Technology and Industrial EnvironmentalProtection

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT CirCOOL 2020

ACADEMIC FIELDS (always in relation with the life cycle of polymers)Applied GeosciencePetroleum EngineeringChemistry of Polymer Materials

FIELD TRIPSOMV -Reoil Project (to be confirmed)

LEASURE ACTIVITIES INCLUDED

Getting to know the University Town - historical city tour in LeobenSaturday in Graz - Visit Austria's second biggest city and Styrias capitalAfternoon in Vienna - Visit Austria's capital and cultural hotspot (to be confirmed)

filled out application form**

Master Data Sheet (Stammdatenblatt)**

Confirmation of enrollment at your home university (in english or german)

Prove of English level B2 - e.g. school or course certificate, TOEFL, IELTS and similarkinds of confirmation

Letter of Motivation (in english) - min. 1/2 page, max. 1 page

Who are you? (personal description: name, interests, ...)How is the CirCOOL program related to your field of studies?Why do you want to attend the CirCOOL program?How can you benefit in your future from participating in the CirCOOL program(personally, academically and/or professionally)?

PhD students only (in English): Description about your field of research/thesis excerpt -min. 1/2 page, max. 1 page

Please try to cover the following questions:

** Application form & Master Data Sheet can be downloaded from our website: international.unileoben.ac.at

REQUIREMENTS AND APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Participants must be students of relevant technical/scientific fieldBSc students  - min. 90 ECTS completedEnglish level of minimum B2 (prove required)Application documents submitted until deadline

(15% early bird discount for complete applications submitted until 29th February)

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

APPLICATION PROCESS AND FURTHER INFORMATION

APPLICATION PROCESS:

All applications must be send in ONE e-mail with subject "Application for CirCOOL 2020" to anja.zarfl@unileoben.ac.at and international@unileoben.ac.at in copy The participantion fee is due in EURO and in cash on the first day of the program (Tue, 7thJuly, 2020)!

ACCEPTANCE

BSc and MSc students must prepare a presentation (ca. 10 min) about their academicand/or professional interests and future goals.

PhD students must prepare a presentation (ca. 20 min) about their research (thesis),their academic and/or professional interest and future goals.

The presentation shall be given during the CirCOOL program

Further instructions will be given to the accepted participants

CEEPUS SCHOLARSHIP

A CEEPUS scholarship of € 525,- for students of the following universities is possible:AGH Krakow, University of Zagreb, University of Belgrade, University of Kosice, University of Miskolc

Summer School Coordinator: Anja Zarfl

international@unileoben.ac.at or anja.zarfl@unileoben.ac.at

+43 3842 402 7239

international.unileoben.ac.at

CONTACT:- Montanuniversitaet International Relations Office

See you in Leoben!

  

Application Form   CirCOOL 3.0 International Summer School Program  

    

 

Please fill this form out with the computer  

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‘Application for CirCOOL 2020’ to anja.zarfl@unileoben.ac.at and in copy  

to international@unileoben.ac.at 

 

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Conf irmat ion of  Appl icat ion and Regulat ions  

I apply for the summer school program CirCOOL 3.0 in July 2020. This application is binding. MIRO will notify the applicants max. three weeks after the official application deadline (30

th April, 2020*), if they were allocated a spot in the CirCOOL  

program. Early bird applicants (Deadline 29th February, 2020) will be notified if they were allocated a spot before the official application deadline at the end of April. *Applicants from countries who need a visa for travelling to Austria may receive the confirmation earlier.  I confirm that all data stated herein are correct and allow MIRO to process, save and use the data for internal purposes and share it with my home university.  I confirm to autonomously take on an adequate  insurance for the time at Montanuniversitaet Leoben (travel, health care, accident, liability, repatriation). Montanuniversitaet Leoben shall not be liable for any losses and/or damages caused  intentionally or unintentionally by the participants of the CirCOOL program.  I acknowledge that Montanuniversitaet Leoben does not cover any travel costs to and from the venue: CirCOOL participants must arrive and depart autonomously and carry their own travel costs to arrive and depart from the venue.  

 

 

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