THE BASICS:
Lecturers:
Local Center for Healthy Ageing (CEHA) researchers and invited speakers from
other IARU universities
Tuition:
No tuition fee for students from IARU universities
Accommodation:
DKK2500
Target audience:
This course is open to Master students and above. Students who have obtained a bachelor degree from any discipline, have interests in ageing research, and have good English skills are welcome to apply. The applicants are encouraged to write an essay about their interests and plans for their future studies as part of their application. A few fellowships will be given to outstanding applicants to cover their travel and accommodation expenses.
About the University of Copenhagen:
Founded in 1479,
the University of Copenhagen (KU) is a leading European University that
is distinguished for its diversity in academic environment and
scientific approaches. With its specialized focus on sustainability
issues, KU is a keen participant in IARU initiatives pertaining to
ageing, longevity and health, and climate changes. It has also led and
organized a successful IARU Climate Change Congress in conjunction with
COP-15, which further underscores its commitment to be a leading
international climate university. Given its encouragement of diversity
and excellence in research, KU brings a spirit of intellectual
engagement in its interaction with the Alliance.
Hosted by the University of Copenhagen
18 - 31 July, 2011
This course is designed for master students and above who would like to gain diverse research experience in the Ageing research field. The course is rooted in the research and teaching environment in the Center of Healthy Ageing (CEHA, http://healthyageing.ku.dk/). The course would substantially reflect the Center's various research projects and interdisciplinary nature. Students will form groups and carry out interdisciplinary projects with supervision from researchers in the CEHA.
The course is intense and combines lectures
and project work. The students will learn the basic research concepts and
principles in diverse disciplines including humanities, social science,
epidemiology, neurology, physiology, and molecular biology from the lectures.
The students will then form different groups (3-4 students per group) during
the course, and carry out a research project under the supervision of tutors
from CEHA programs. This course is aimed at students who have gained a first
bachelor level degree and are interested in all aspects of aging research. Students from all fields are
welcome to apply. Read More>>