Summer School
What
Thomas More is excited to announce the launch of its fourth summer school at Campus National@Antwerp, Belgium. We extend a warm invitation to all who are ready to embrace the challenge presented by Colruyt, with a focus on lowering barriers for minority groups in the retail sector.
This unique opportunity also grants you the chance to discover Antwerp and its neighbouring cities, immersing yourself in the vibrant Flemish culture.
Our summer school is open to students and professionals from every corner of the world, regardless of their field of study or expertise.
We welcome anyone with a thirst for knowledge and a desire to connect with fellow participants, as we emphasize a multidisciplinary and intercultural approach to learning.
Join us for an enriching experience that combines education and cultural exploration in the heart of Antwerp.
The Summer School is free of charge. Moreover, this experience includes 4 lunches and 2 dinners. Travel and accommodation expenses are not included.
Where
Thomas More Campus National
Kronenburgstraat 62
2000 Antwerp
Belgium
Preliminary Programme
As this is a Blended Intensive Programme, we will come together physically for at least 5 days. Next to this, we will work together online twice.
The preliminary schedule can be found below. This schedule is provisional and subject to change based on external visits that are yet to be determined.
Remark: In between the indicated working times, we will organise also some visits.
The online timing has not been determined yet.
Benefits:
- Certificate of attendance
- 3 ECTS
- Social and cultural activities in a multicultural setting
Accommodation
For students
Typically, students prefer to make their own reservations at their preferred locations.
Please consider the proximity of our workspace.
However, nearby, we would suggest the youth hostel Pulcinella:
Bogaardeplein 1, BE-2000 Antwerpen
antwerpen@vjh.be / Tel. +32 3 234 03 14
https://www.jeugdherbergen.be/en/antwerp
For lecturers
The IBIS Hotel Antwerpen centrum offers a good value for the price you pay.
Of course, you always can look at booking.com or at spending the night in Antwerp.
Transport
Airports nearby Antwerp
BE- Brussels Airport (located 50 km from Antwerp): all airlines reach this airport.
Brussels National Airport (Belgium)
The airport’s railway station is situated on Level -1.
Book your train ticket through Belgiantrain for the journey from Bussels Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
BE- Brussels South (located 120 km from Antwerp): is primarily served by low-cost airlines.
Brussels South (Charleroi, Belgium)
To reach Antwerpen-Centraal from Charleroi-Sud, take the bus from the airport to the Charleroi Sud railway station. Book your train ticket through Belgiantrain for the journey from Charleroi-Sud to Antwerpen-Centraal.
NL-Eindhoven Airport (located 90 km from Antwerp): is serviced primarily by low-cost airlines.
Eindhoven Airport (The Netherlands)
To reach Antwerpen-Centraal from Eindhoven Airport, take the bus from the airport to the Eindhoven railway station. Book your train ticket through B-europe.com for the journey from Eindhoven to Antwerpen-Centraal.
Additionally, you can check the Flibco website for bus connections to Antwerp.