ConnectED Learning Camp 2026
A two-week hybrid learning experience that combines online lectures with on-site learning, field excursions, and interaction with German students and lecturersWe invite students from partner universities to apply for participation in the ConnectED Learning Camp 2026, organised at the Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development (HNEE). The Learning Camp is designed as a two-week hybrid learning experience that combines online lectures with on-site learning, field excursions, and interaction with German students and lecturers. The camp is organised within the pilot implementation of the course “Restoring Ecosystems Resilience (During and After Crises)” , jointly developed by Ukrainian and German professors within the ConnectED Network, as part of the project “ConnectED: German–Ukrainian University Network for Empowering Higher Education in Environmental Protection and Nature Conservation.”
Learning Format
📅 Week 1 (16-20 November) – Online learning
Participants will attend online lectures and introductory sessions.
*The participation in online lectures is mandatory for selected participants to come to Eberswalde.
📍 Week 2 (23-27 November) – On-site learning in Eberswalde, Germany
Students will participate in lectures, field excursions, and interactive sessions together with students from Germany at Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development (HNEE).
The course will be delivered in English language. A sufficient level of English fluency is required.
Learn more about the course Restoring Ecosystems Resilience.
Who Can Apply
Applications are open to Bachelor’s and Master’s students who are currently enrolled in study programmes related to environmental sciences, natural resource management, or other closely related fields. Students with an academic interest in sustainable forest management, ecology, and environmental protection are especially encouraged to apply.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
Be currently enrolled at a partner university
Have an academic background related to ecology, environmental sciences or forestry
Possess English language proficiency at least at B1 level
Be motivated to participate in an international learning experience
Scholarship
Participants receive the following financial support for accommodation (€315) and mobility (€350).
Why Participate
Participants will have the opportunity to:
🌿 Explore the concept of ecosystem resilience in ecological and social–ecological systems
🌍 Learn how ecosystems respond to disturbances, such as climate change, land-use change
🌲 Explore real-world case studies from Polissia (Ukraine), Harz (Germany), Ethiopia, and Rwanda
🎓 Experience hybrid teaching formats and field-based learning
🤝 Connect with students and lecturers from Ukrainian and German universities
Certification
Upon successful completion of the Learning Camp and course activities, participants will receive a certificate with ECTS credits, which may be recognised by their home universities.
Application Process
To apply for the Learning Camp, students must submit:
Completed application form
Motivation letter
Proof of English language proficiency (if available)
Letter of support from the home university or a certificate of enrolment confirming the student’s study programme
The application deadline is 22 September 2026.
All documents must be submitted as a SINGLE PDF FILE named, for example, Shevchenko_DUHN_Camp.pdf, and sent with the email subject “DUHN Learning Camp November 2026” to 📧 [email protected].
Only complete applications that meet all eligibility criteria will be considered. A selection committee will review all submissions. Applicants will be notified of the results via email within two weeks after the deadline.
We look forward to receiving your application!