Dates: April 22-24, 2026
Place: SWPS University in Wrocław, Poland
SWPS University and ERUA invite Master’s and Bachelor’s level student to participate in an Intensive Course “Organizing Self, Others, and Environment: Psychological, Social, and Cultural Perspectives”, which will take place in Wrocław, Poland, April 22-24, 2026.
About the program
This intensive course offers an interdisciplinary exploration of “organization” in three aspects: the individual, the group, and the environment. Thanks to the course you will acquire the tools needed to navigate various organizational structures.
We will focus on hands-on applications and case studies rooted in the city of Wrocław. You will participate in lectures, hands-on workshops, case studies, role-playing activities, group discussions, and guided explorations of urban spaces.
What will you learn?
During the course, you will:
- Learn about heuristics (i.e., cognitive shortcuts) and decision making
- Understand social psychology of teams and intercultural processes
- Examine the impact of physical space on productivity and social relations
- Participate in guided tours of two spaces — a historical and a contemporary one
- Conduct analysis of these two spaces and their impact on people
Application Process
Before you start your application process, please prepare the following documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (max. 2 pages, format A4, .pdf)
- Cover letter describing your current academic/scientific interests, your motivation for participating in the course, and a practical perspective on how you intend to use the acquired knowledge and skills in your future academic or professional career (max. 1 page, format A4, .pdf)
- CEFR B2 English proficiency certificate, we accept the following certificates: TOEFL, CAE, IELTS, or FCE. Alternatively, a letter confirming your English skills, printed on your home university’s letterhead, signed by one of your university lecturers.
Application deadline: March 10, 2026.
To apply, follow this link and fill in the application form: https://english.swps.pl/we-the-university/our-news-and-events/conferences-and-seminars/34661-mental-health-literacy-in-a-cross-cultural-perspective
Funding
Students from ERUA partner universities, other than SWPS University, who are accepted to the program by SWPS University, can apply for travel and accommodation funding at their home university’s ERUA Office.
Organizers
- SWPS University
- European Reform University Alliance
The project is co-funded by the European Union.
