In short: What to expect as a participating student?
Uncharted Territories. Crossing Thresholds.
Anticipate an enriching experience at this Summer School, blending high academic standards with experimental teaching methods. The program, developed at FH Münster University of Applied Sciences, spans two weeks and offers hands-on workshops, lectures, demonstrations, and excursions facilitated by an international academic team. Set in various locations in Münsterland, Germany,
the interdisciplinary course delves into design, technology, and innovation. Participants will gain practical skills, deep insights, and an understanding of the interconnected relationships between these fields. The curriculum explores current trends, future trajectories, societal challenges, and sustainable development, preparing students for a technology-driven future as change-makers.
The Summer School at the University of Applied Sciences Münster is dedicated to providing an enriching, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all participants. We believe that by embracing diversity, we create a stronger and more compassionate community, fostering learning, personal growth, and global collaboration. Join us on this exciting journey of discovery and exploration, where everyone is valued, respected, and cherished.
Schedule - When and where will things take place?
Out-of the class-room experience!
The DTI'24 summer school takes place at multiple locations, and with the support of various companies based in the beautiful Münsterland. An intensive and enriching knowledge transfer with agricultural and craft businesses will take place, such as the exchange, for example, with an innovative software and AI-robotics company, or a social water filter start-up. A workshop in the Makerspace on the Steinfurt campus is also planned. See the below overview to encounter all planned activities.
Please note that the schedule provided for the course is tentative and subject to change. This is to allow for adjustments based on the needs of the participants, availability of resources, or unforeseen circumstances. We advise all participants to check for updates regularly and appreciate your understanding and flexibility in this regard.
Partner & Collaborators
Fostering Success through Collaboration
The success and enrichment of the DTI'24 Summer School is greatly attributed to our partners institutions and supporters. The partners include established companies, innovative startups, and local businesses in the Münsterland region, all contributing their expertise and resources to provide a diverse learning experience. Potential sponsors play an equally crucial role. Their financial and material support allows us to enhance the course content, provide state-of-the-art technology for hands-on experience, and secure the best possible locations for our roving course. We are always open to further partnerships and sponsorships, fostering a collaborative and symbiotic relationship for the promotion of education in design, technology, and innovation in the Münsterland region.
Our team of organisers
Prof. Dipl.-Des. Felix Hardmood Beck
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Our amazing course partners at FH Münster
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Sven Bodenburg
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Patrick Stalljohann
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Our other great course partners
- Adriaan Bernstein
Delft Technical University
infobernsteindesign - Prof. Zlatan Filipovic
American University of Sharjah
CAAD
zfilipovicausedu - Árni Rúnar Hrólfsson
AR/VR Productions Iceland
arniarfilmis - Gaurav Mehta
Dharma Life (CEO)
gaurav.mehtadharmalifein - Dipl.-Ing. Lasse Trappe
What a Bird (CTO)
infowhat-a-birdcom - Rodja Trappe
Zauberzeug GmbH (CEO)
rodjazauberzeugcom