HUM-STEM Summer school 2026

Short description

The HUM-STEM Summer School is a unique educational program designed for undergraduate and PhD students to explore the integration of Humanities and STEM disciplines. Hosted by the University of Kragujevac, Faculty of Technical Sciences in Čačak, in collaboration with other partners in the HUMANISTA network, this program will take place over 6 days in July 2026.

The first day will be a virtual preparatory meeting, where participants will get acquainted, review the agenda, and prepare for the onsite activities. The remaining 6 days will be held onsite in Čačak, featuring workshops, interactive classes, and cultural enrichment.

The proposed summer school will focus on psychological resilience, communication between STEM and Humanities, and skill development in critical thinking, design thinking, intercultural communication, and English language proficiency. With the participation of guest lecturers coming from academia, industry and beyond, the program offers an interdisciplinary and collaborative learning environment that bridges the gap between human-centered thinking and technological innovation.

By the end of the program, interdisciplinary teams will develop and present a collaborative project proposal, concept framework, or research-oriented solution addressing contemporary challenges at the intersection of technology, communication, ethics, education, and society.

In addition to academic sessions, participants will have the opportunity to engage in cultural activities. Afternoons and evenings will be dedicated to visiting cultural sites in Čačak, where students can experience the local heritage, music, food, and traditions. Educational institutions, research facilities, and other local landmarks will be visited to give participants a broader perspective on the host country’s culture and academic landscape.

At the end of the program, students will submit a reflective report on their experiences, which will help them consolidate their learning and gain valuable insights into interdisciplinary approaches to problem-solving. Each participant will receive a certificate of participation to acknowledge their involvement in the HUM-STEM Summer School.

 

This dynamic and hands-on learning experience will not only enhance students' academic and professional development but also inspire a deeper appreciation of the role Humanities can play in shaping the future of STEM disciplines.

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN

Join us this summer for the HUM-STEM Summer School — an engaging and collaborative international program where technology meets human insight, and interdisciplinary thinking becomes a practical skill for the future.

International interdisciplinary learning experience

Develop the competences needed to navigate an increasingly complex digital world! Whether your background is in IT, Engineering, Management or more, HUMANISTA invites you to think across boundaries — and build ideas that work not only technologically, but humanly.

Practical experience in teamwork across STEM and Humanities

Through workshops, teamwork, project-based learning, and intercultural exchange, HUM-STEM offers far more than a traditional summer course: it is a space for experimentation, dialogue, innovation, and meaningful academic connection.

Opportunities for networking and future academic collaboration

Work with students and lecturers from across Europe and beyond! The School offers valuable opportunities for international networking and intercultural exchange. Participants will have the chance to build professional connections, exchange ideas across disciplines and cultures, and become part of a dynamic academic community within the HUMANISTA network.



Lecturers

Meet our HUM-STEM lecturers and facilitators!

Lena Tica

University of Kragujevac

Ivana Krsmanović

University of Kragujevac

Andy Tri Nguyen

Hoa Sen University Vietnam

Ghita Ramdhiansing

See Suite The Netherlands

Pamela Johnson

University of Birmingham Dubai

Vesna Petrović

University of Kragujevac

Joanna Kic-Drgas

Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań

Milica Stojković

University of Kragujevac

Sylwia Mikołajczak

Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań

Greg Archimandritis

SocieTeQ, Greece

Milena Damnjanović

University of Kragujevac

Cornelius Benekam

UAS CAMPUS 02 Graz

Technology needs more than engineers. It needs perspective.

Technical support

Andrijana Gaborović

Faculty of Technical Sciences Čačak

Katarina Karić

Faculty of Technical Sciences Čačak

Jelena Ivić

Faculty of Technical Sciences Čačak

Our special friends

Faculty of Technical Sciences Čačak

University of Kragujevac

AEQUALIS4TCLF

Erasmus + project "Addressing Skills Gaps in the European Textile, Clothing, Leather and Footwear Industries, Emphasizing Equality, Innovation, and Resilience" 

Medigraf

Industry representative

Dren invest

Industry representative

Copyright: HUMANISTA network within the CEEPUS program.

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