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56 Short courses in Social Sciences in Netherlands
Land Acquisition, Resettlement and Social Sustainability
The Land Acquisition, Resettlement and Social Sustainability programme at the University of Groningen will be based on good international practices and standards, lessons learned on the ground and practical case studies, and will include a technical site visit to a resettlement site.
Sustainable Local Economic Development
How can we get our local economy to grow inclusively? How do entrepreneurship and innovation affect the local economy? What strategies are there to support local enterprises? Are your region's local economic policies driving sufficient investment to make it competitive? Erasmus University Rotterdam's Sustainable Local Economic Development answers these questions and more.
Sustainable Landscapes - The Wadden Experience
How to steer towards sustainability at the landscape level? In the Northern part of the Netherlands lies the World Heritage Wadden Sea Region. Within this region, human and natural landscape development is strongly intertwined. The region has a strong drive towards sustainable development. University of Groningen's Sustainable Landscapes - The Wadden Experience will teach you about this.
Learn Dutch - intensive summer course
University of Amsterdam's Learn Dutch - intensive summer course Summer Course is an intensive programme, ideal for those aiming to spend their summer both learning Dutch as well as enjoying their holidays.
Dutch Language Course
After the Dutch Language Course offered by International Business School, The Hague Netherlands you will be more confident picking up phone calls, know more about the culture, and get prepared for negotiation and debates.
Humanities and Social Sciences in Europe
In 1992 the Maastricht Treaty led to the creation of the EU with its motto “Unity in Diversity”, but what is European identity? These questions are at the heart of European culture and society and demand consensus, born out of centuries of division and conflict. The Humanities and Social Sciences in Europe programme is offered at the Maastricht University - Center for European Studies.
Mindfulness and Compassion-based Interventions
This A Peaceful Mind - Mindfulness and Compassion-based Interventions from University of Amsterdam explores Emotion Regulation and contemplative practices such as mindfulness and compassion-based interventions across education, clinical, and organizational structures to develop new strategies and approaches to health and wellness.
Business and Economics in Europe
The European Union (EU) is a major global trading power. With the introduction of the Euro and EU enlargement, key steps towards integration were taken to increase European prosperity and competitiveness. The Business and Economics in Europe programme is offered at the Maastricht University - Center for European Studies.
Culture Sensitive Design
Culture Sensitive Design at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) and understanding can stimulate the potential for innovation in new product and service design. This course will show you how! The Culture Sensitive Design programme is offered by the Delft University of Technology (TU Delft).
Urban Design for the Public Good - Dutch Urbanism
Are you an urban planner, designer, policy maker or involved or interested in the creation of good living environments? This Urban Design for the Public Good - Dutch Urbanism course delivered at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) will broaden your scope and diversify your take on the field of urban planning and design.
Water Policy Analysis - A Systems Approach
This Water Policy Analysis - A Systems Approach course at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) is designed for professionals interested in learning the tools and methods which can connect sound analysis and science to address complex policy problems, especially in the water sector.
Understanding and Preventing Youth Suicide and Suicidal Behavior
In several western countries, youths’ mental health has decreased, and their suicide rate has risen over the past decade. The loss of young people brings lifelong sorrow to their families and is a major concern for schools, peer groups, youth care, and public health. University of Groningen's Understanding and Preventing Youth Suicide and Suicidal Behavior programme will teach you more about this.
Comprehensive Research Methodology and Design
This Comprehensive Research Methodology and Design from University of Amsterdam aims to lay a solid, diverse and integrated foundation for conducting first-rate qualitative and quantitative research, and for embedding it in effective and feasible mixed-method research designs.
Water Politics and Governance
The Water Politics and Governance course from VU Amsterdam Summer School builds knowledge on the governance of freshwater resources with emphasis on the institutional, political and organisational dimensions.
Legal Constructions of Race in the Netherlands
The Legal Constructions of Race in the Netherlands course from VU Amsterdam Summer School aims to remedy that difficulty. Using the Netherlands as a case study, it provides historical context and concrete examples of how ‘race’ has functioned as a legal concept throughout history and how laws regulating race have adapted to the postcolonial, some say even post-racial world.
Project Proposal Design
This Short Executive Programme equips professionals from the private sector, public institutions, semi-public bodies, and development organisations with consultancy-level skills and practical frameworks to identify funding opportunities, design competitive project proposals, and institutionalise long-term fundraising systems.
Psychology and Neuroscience in Europe
Psychology and Neuroscience in Europe programme at the Maastricht University - Center for European Studies specialises in cognitive and biological psychology and its unique research infrastructure enables groundbreaking study of the brain and behaviour.
Intercultural Competence
The Intercultural Competence programme at the University of Groningen is a structured training based on a developmental approach to building intercultural competence, regardless of your current level of cultural understanding.
A Journey Through Dutch Art - Track
The A Journey Through Dutch Art - Track BA delivered at the Utrecht Summer School takes you out of the classroom and into cities, museums and churches - you will not be able to get closer to the masterpieces themselves!
Multilateralism, Globalisation and Corporate Diplomacy
Does climate crisis spell the end of human civilization or a chance for a major breakthrough in global cooperation and multilateralism? Is the resurgence of nativist attitudes a transient backlash or the dawn of the post-globalist era? University of Amsterdam offers the Multilateralism, Globalisation and Corporate Diplomacy programme.