The University of Economics and Human Sciences in Warsaw (Poland), under the Erasmus+ Jean Monnet Module ESPERIDTA (European Studies for Supporting Polish Education and Research in Digital Transformation: Interdisciplinary Approach), invites students, researchers, and professionals to join its Summer Schools in 2025–2026.
These intensive, interdisciplinary courses blend European Union policy, digital innovation, and academic excellence to shape future-oriented thinkers and leaders.
👥 Who Are the Participants?
- Undergraduate and graduate students (UEHS & partner institutions)
- University teachers and early-career researchers
- Representatives of public institutions and NGOs
- Policy-makers, civil servants, and journalists interested in EU studies and digital transition
📚 Core Modules: 5 Digital Perspectives on Europe
Each participant will engage in five themed modules, specially designed to offer deep insights into how digital transformation intersects with key European disciplines:
- European Studies through Digital European Languages Policies (Lead: Dr. Habil., UEHS Prof. Yan Kapranov) – Investigating language rights, multilingual digital resources, and AI-based educational tools.
- European Studies through Digital Historical Developments (Lead: Dr. Tomasz Wierzchowski) – Includes digital archiving, virtual exhibitions, and the role of history in EU identity-building.
- European Studies through Digital European Law (Lead: Dr. Dawid Stadniczeńko) – Exploring topics such as data protection (GDPR), cyber law, and digital rights across Europe.
- European Studies through Digital Management (Lead: Dr. Habil., UEHS Prof. Yan Kapranov) – Focusing on digital entrepreneurship, innovation ecosystems, and EU strategies for sustainable digital economies.
- European Studies through Digital Political Science (Lead: Dr. Bożena Iwanowska) – Covering digital democracy, AI in political communication, and the EU Democracy Action Plan.
Covering digital democracy, AI in political communication, and the EU Democracy Action Plan.
🌍 Key Issues Discussed
- Digital skills and critical thinking in EU citizenship
- Intercultural dialogue and media literacy in the EU context
- Practical use of digital archives and platforms in research and education
- Policy development in digital governance and education
👩🏫 Academic Leadership
Leading lecturers and ESPERIDTA experts from UEHS will deliver all modules:
- Dr. Habil., UEHS Prof. Yan Kapranov – linguistics, management, and digital policy
- Dr. Bożena Iwanowska – political science and translation
- Dr. Dawid Stadniczeńko – law and EU legal frameworks
- Dr. Tomasz Wierzchowski – digital history and EU memory politics
Their diverse academic and professional experience ensures a high-level learning environment across legal, linguistic, historical, managerial, and political fields.
💻 How Will It Work?
- Hybrid format: in-person workshops in Warsaw and interactive digital components
- Access to the e-Lab “Digital European Studies” (DES) platform
- Participant-centered activities, including debates, simulations, and joint publications