Program Overview

2019 AMEE Summer School Program

The 2019 AMEE Summer School Program was held at China University of Mining Technology (CUMT) in Xuzhou, China. The program, organized and supported by the International Higher Education Alliance for Mining, Energy and Environment (AMEE), took place from June 14-30.

Program Overview

The summer school program has gradually developed into a comprehensive program with a combination of engineering and humanity course packages in a selective model, and a range of social and cultural activities. A team of academic staff from both China and overseas was involved in the teaching, making the program more attractive to students from AMEE member universities and other partner universities.

Program Structure

The program comprises three packages:

• Engineering and humanity courses
• Chinese language and culture courses
• Experiments and excursions

Curriculum Development

CUMT has been endeavoring to improve the quality of the program by optimizing the curriculums. This year, Professor Piotr Makowsk from AGH University of Science and Technology in Poland joined the summer school to deliver a course in engineering. A new Chinese language and culture course package was also developed, integrating Chinese language, Chinese history and culture, Tai Ji, and calligraphy.

Participant Feedback

The program received positive feedback from participants, including:

• "I was impressed by the profound traditional Chinese culture and the great achievements China has made in economic and social development." - Carolina Bruecker from RWTH Aachen University, Germany
• "The teachers' professional knowledge and student-centered teaching style are very helpful for me to engage in the course." - Juho Heikonen from Lappeenranta University of Technology, Finland
• "After visiting the state key laboratory of coal resources and safe mining, I was shocked by the advanced facilities and wonderful scientific research environment, and will plan to apply for a master's program at CUMT after completing my undergraduate study." - Mila Karaleeva from University of Mining and Geology, St.Ivan Rilsk, Bulgaria

Program Participation

Initiated in 2014, the number of participants in the summer school program has increased every year. This year, 50 international students representing 15 countries and 20 universities joined the program, which is the record high since 2014. The summer school program has helped enhance the exchange and communications between CUMT and the alliance members.