Call for application - BIP programme
Dear students,
University of Maribor Faculty of tourism has been invited by our partners University of Lapland to a BIP – Blended Intensity Program. It is a new type of mobility promoted by European Union. Content of this years BIP will be related to experience design, so if you are interested in this topic, keep on reading.
What is it about?
In the first phase of the project, we will be involved in the on-line activities - in September 2023, a series of lectures and presentations will be given to you, some pre-recorded, some live. This way we can gain the knowledge we need for the second stage of the project.
In the second phase of the project, we will travel to Finland, in Rovaniemi, where we will participate in an intensive week of mobility. This mobility is intended for students to relate to other students from partner faculties. Institutions are joining forces, the host institution (University of Lapland - Finland), Universitat de les Illes Baleares (Spain), Universidade de Lisboa, Instituto Superior de Ciencias Sociais e Políticas (Portugal) and the University of Maribor - Faculty of Tourism (Slovenia).
In the third phase of the project, after the end of the mobility to Finland, we will carry out an evaluation of the project, in which you will also a part of.
Where and when?
Phase 1: Online activities / workshops / lectures – September 2023
Phase 2: Mobility to Finland – Rovaniemi – September 23rd to September 30th, 2023
Phase 3: Evaluation of the project – October 2023
How much will this cost me?
Participating in the project will cost you some of your time, please carefully read the financing information, most of you are eligible for extra financing!
The project will cover your travel and accommodation costs in Rovaniemi. We will include some meal, some of which will have to be covered from our own resources.
Conditions for participation?
- Student status.
- High motivation to participate in project based on the content description above.
- Fluent speaking and writing in English language.
- Ability to fulfil visa requirement conditions for Finland.
How many students are going?
There are 6 positions that are open.
How and where do I apply?
You submit your application via e-mail to assoc. prof. Mitja Gorenak at: mitja.gorenak@um.si
Deadline: Monday April 17th, 2023, by 12.00 – EXTENDED DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: Wednesday April 26th, 2023, by 12.00.
Application content – what do you have to send in:
- A letter where you provide us with the basic information about you (name, last name, student number, program, year of studies).
- Motivational letter where you explain to us why you are the best choice of student to participate in this project.
Overview of applications and results:
Applications that arrive on time will be reviewed in the first week of May, by asist. Tjaša Alegro and assoc. prof. dr. Mitja Gorenak, who are organizing the implementation of the mobility, based on the quality of the content of the application and motivation letter, candidates will also be selected and invited to participate in the project in the same month.
For more information, please e-mail assoc. prof. dr. Mitja Gorenak – mitja.gorenak@um.si
I am looking forward to your applications.
Mitja Gorenak