International Carousel Week

Circular business

Are you an international student who wants to learn more about circular business? Do you want to work in a team to create a circular business concept for a physical product? Then join the International Carousel Week in Zwolle, The Netherlands! The International Carousel Week is a week-long event where you will get to explore the principles and practices of circular business. You will work with students from different disciplines and backgrounds to design and prototype a product that minimizes waste and maximizes value. You will also develop a business concept that shows how your product can be profitable and sustainable in the market.

The International Carousel Week is a great opportunity to network with other students, teachers and experts in the field of circular business. You will also get to experience the culture and hospitality of Zwolle, a charming city in the northeast of The Netherlands.

Don't miss this chance to boost your skills, knowledge and creativity in circular business. Apply now and join the International Carousel Week in Zwolle!

Note: Are you a student at Windesheim? Participation in ICW is only open to students Logistics Engineering and Technische Bedrijfskunde.

What to expect

Work on an assignment about circular design, a very contemporary and fast-moving topic.

• Guest lectures.
• Lots of opportunities for informal interaction with your fellow students.
• Social activities consisting of, for example, lunches and dinners.
• You will present your results on Friday.

Windesheim UAS, Zwolle, The Netherlands

• Windesheim is one of the Netherlands' top-3 universities of applied sciences, known for its personal approach, small classes (15 to 20 students) and for working closely with the business community and public institutes.
• Based in the city of Zwolle, a student town with a great food scene, thriving nightlife, many quiet parks, streets full of independent shops and a city centre steeped in history. It is no wonder Zwolle is such a popular place to visit and to call home!
• Meet the open-mindedness of the Dutch in our highly diverse society.
• Our education is accredited by the NVAO, the Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders. The NVAO is a quality assurance agency that assures the quality of higher education in the Netherlands and Flanders.

Contact

Mr Frank Evers, programme content
jf.evers@windesheim.nl(opens in new tab)

Laura Geux, administration
internationalengineeringict@windesheim.nl(opens in new tab)

Business process management

Would you like to get a taste of international cooperation, making new friends? Are you interested in adding international experience to your resume? And how about expanding and integrating your knowledge about business process management in the age of digitalization? The International Carousel Week at Jade University of Applied Sciences in Wilhelmshaven, Germany, is the perfect opportunity to do all this.

What to expect

• Working in small teams with fellow students from other countries and faculties to take up challenges of Business Process Management.
• Lectures explaining the standard solving methods.
• Learn about Business Process Design and modelling reasonable process chains to support enterprise effectiveness and efficiency, using Process Mining Tools and methods from (world) leading software companies.
• There will be continuous support by professors and assistants.
• In a presentation session on Friday, we will discuss and explain the results of each team.

Learning outcomes

You will work on achieving optimal results in designing a Business Process analysis & Optimization.

Jade UAS, Wilhelmshaven, Germany  

• At its foundation in 2009, the new university needed a vibrant name. The perfect name wasn't difficult to find, because the river Jade links the three campuses of Wilhelmshaven, Oldenburg and Elsfleth.
• Once a year in November, some 30 professors from Jade University of Applied Sciences(opens in new tab) and Oldenburg University take over the turntables in popular Oldenburg clubs. The Night of the Profs is great fun and draws more than 2,000 students who get to know their profs from a completely different angle.
• Jade University of Applied Sciences is a young university, yet it draws on a long educational tradition. Why? Because our university was founded in 2009 by merging two technical colleges. So you'll find the very latest teaching concepts here, as well as experience and solid expertise stretching back to educational institutions from 1832.

Contact

Prof. Dr. Hardy Oepping
hardy.oepping@jade-hs.de(opens in new tab)

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jochen Radmer
jochen.radmer@jade-hs.de(opens in new tab)

Intercultural Strategies and Operational Excellence

International Carousel Week at TH OWL brings together students from different countries and disciplines to work on two parallel programmes:

1. Intercultural Communication and Negotiation Strategies in the Promotion and Cross-Border Supply of Products
   Location: TH OWL Creative Campus in Detmold.

• Six Sigma Yellow Belt Training
  Location: TH OWL Innovation Campus in Lemgo

You will be allocated to the most suitable programme based on your study background.

Programme 1: Intercultural Communication and Negotiation Strategies in the Promotion and Cross-Border Supply of Products

Ready to boost your intercultural skills and business know-how? You will dive into intercultural communication and negotiation strategies while working on a real company case from the food & beverage sector. Together with international peers, you will explore how cultural differences impact production, logistics, and global supply.

What’s in it for you?

• Team project: Work in international groups to solve real-world challenges in production and cross-border supply.
• Company visit: Discover the craft of brewing at “Brauerei Strate” Detmold, and learn how innovation and intercultural strategies shape global markets.
• Guest lectures & workshops: Gain insights into cultural intelligence, negotiation techniques, and smart production management.
• Social & cultural activities: From city tours to informal get-togethers, you’ll experience Detmold and make lasting connections.
• Final presentations: Present your results on Friday and receive feedback and grades.

Why participate?

• Gain practical experience in production management and intercultural teamwork.
• Develop skills highly relevant to global careers in logistics, supply chain, and business.
• Build a professional network of students, professors, and industry experts.
• Enjoy an international learning environment right in the heart of Germany.

Programme 2: Six Sigma Yellow Belt Training

Six Sigma is a method used in many companies to optimize work and business processes using the DMAIC cycle. The aim is to teach participants how to apply the method. It not only covers the theory, but also involves participants working on a project aimed at improving the performance of a specific process. At the end of the course, students who have successfully participated receive a Six Sigma Yellow Belt certificate.

What to expect?

• Application of the Six Sigma DMAIC cycle
• Alternating theory and practical phases
• Work in a project group consisting of 5 to 6 students
• The total number of participants is limited to 12
• Tour of the Lemgo campus and visit to laboratories
• Guided tour of Lemgo's old town

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the participants should be able to …

• know the potential and limitations of the Six Sigma DMAIC method,
• apply terms from the context of Six Sigma DMAIC,
• use important tools of the Six Sigma DMAIC method,
• carry out or support Six Sigma projects using DMAIC,
• recognize the importance of change management,
• use DoE-method (design of experiments) in principle and
• understand the connection between Six Sigma and management accounting.

OWL University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Germany

• The OWL University of Applied Sciences and Arts (TH OWL) is a strong research university for applied sciences in Ostwestfalen-Lippe, a lively and economically strong region in the north-east of North Rhine-Westphalia.
• TH OWL has two campuses: The Innovation Campus Lemgo and the Creative Campus in Detmold. Both Lemgo and Detmold are charming and vibrant historic towns with well-preserved architecture, student life and surrounded by beautiful nature.
• More than 5,600 students are currently enrolled at TH OWL of which 15% are international degree-seeking students.

Contact

Prof. Sholpan Gaisina, programme 1 content
sholpan.gaisina@th-owl.de(opens in new tab)

Prof. Sven Hinrichsen, programme 2 content
sven.hinrichsen@th-owl.de(opens in new tab)

Anne Kulasi, administration
anne.kulasi@th-owl.de(opens in new tab)

Environmental digital strategy

This intensive programme will guide participants through the process of creating a comprehensive digital product that addresses environmental challenges within their respective industries. Students will work in diverse, international teams to combine insights from various academic backgrounds and industries. They will be engaged in lectures, workshops, and hands-on activities, working collaboratively to develop an actionable environmental digital strategy tailored to their sector. By the end of the course, students will present a digital solution aimed at improving sustainability through innovative and strategic use of technology.

Learning outcomes

• Identifying key environmental issues influencing various industries.
• Understanding the role of digital strategies in addressing environmental challenges.
• Creating a tailored digital product or strategy that promotes sustainability within the industry or sector.
• Applying digital tools and platforms to design, implement, and communicate environmental strategies effectively.
• Presentation and defence of digital environmental strategy, demonstrating clear understanding and application of sustainability principles and digital innovation.
• Applying critical thinking and problem-solving techniques to develop innovative, feasible, and scalable environmental solutions.

What to expect

• Work on assignment dedicated to creating a comprehensive digital product.
• Lectures and interactive workshops with experts in digital marketing.
• Opportunities for networking with students from other European countries.
• Social activities / field trip.

Schedule

• Monday: opening session, campus tour, Bratislava sightseeing
• Tuesday to Thursday: teamwork, lectures, workshops, social activities
• Friday: final results presentation

University of Economics in Bratislava

• The University of Economics in Bratislava(opens in new tab) currently represents the biggest university in Slovakia, which provides complex and integral education in business study programmes at all levels.
• It is also the oldest university in the field of economics and the only one accredited by AACSB in Slovakia.
• Since 1940, over 100,000 students have been prepared for their successful careers in economics and management.
• Study in a lively student town with perfect international connection. As a capital of Slovakia, Bratislava is an ideal place to put your knowledge into practice. All in all, it is not only about studying. Have fun in a welcoming, cosy little town. You will never get lost here!

Contact

Paulína Krnáčová, Carousel Week Coordinator EUBA
paulina.krnacova@euba.sk(opens in new tab)

Industrial project

Get ready to improve a production process! You will have to set up the most efficient production unit with the associated services. You will also participate in social student activities, and a factory visit offers the opportunity to discover how the company succeeds in innovation. The project is designed specifically for Industrial Management students.

Schedule

• Monday: welcome and opening, ice-breaking games, lunch, partners presentation, discovery game.
• Tuesday: factory visit, lunch, social activity.
• Wednesday: project team work, lunch, project team work, social activity.
• Thursday: project team work, lunch, project team work.
• Friday: final presentation, lunch, end of the carousel week.

IUT Nancy-Brabois, University of Lorraine, France 

• More than 1,800 students are currently enrolled at Nancy-Brabois University of Applied Sciences(opens in new tab), of which 5% are international students!  
• It is situated 1.5 hours from Paris by high-speed train and is close to Luxembourg, Belgium and Germany.
• Nancy-Brabois UAS was created more than 50 years ago and is part of the University of Lorraine which receives around 60,000 students.
• The site has a privileged setting, green and forest near the Botanical Garden and Montet's Castle.
• It has a strong territorial integration and special relationship with local companies.

Contact

iutnb-international@univ-lorraine.fr(opens in new tab)

 

Climate Friendly Chocolate Challenge

Are you an international student passionate about sustainability and innovation? Do you want to explore how we can create eco-friendly products while tackling one of today’s biggest global challenges: climate change?

During this exciting week, you will work in international, multidisciplinary teams to design a chocolate-based product with a climate-friendly manufacturing process. You will explore how to optimize energy use, reduce carbon emissions, promote short supply chains, and perform a life-cycle analysis to assess your product’s sustainability.

What to expect

• Project-based learning on the theme of climate change and sustainable production.
• Lectures and workshops on key environmental topics, energy efficiency, and decarbonized production.
• Team challenge: design an innovative chocolate product that meets sustainability criteria.
• Video storytelling: each team will create a 90-second video summarizing their creative journey.
• Final presentation and evaluation on Friday.
• Cultural and social activities:
  • Welcome breakfast (coffee and pastries)
  • Ice-breaking activities to strengthen team spirit
  • Guided tour of Épinal to discover local culture and history
  • Lunch and informal networking moments

All these steps will be carried out through practice, using real equipment and software

Why Join?

The Climate-Friendly Chocolate Challenge is a unique opportunity to collaborate across cultures and disciplines, tackle real sustainability issues, and develop your creativity and teamwork skills. You’ll learn how to combine engineering, environmental awareness, and design thinking to create solutions that matter.

IUT Epinal Hubert Curien, Université de Lorraine, France  

• The institute is located in the heart of the city of Epinal, 3rd student city in Lorraine: Épinal, close to the Vosges Mountains.
• The human-sized institute welcomes 450 students each year.
• Approachable and receptive teaching and administrative staff.
• Every effort is made to promote the professional and personal development of young people.

Watch the ICW aftermovie 2025(opens in new tab)

Contact

Anelie Petrissans, professor
anelie.petrissans@univ-lorraine.fr(opens in new tab)

Industry 4.0

Big Data, cloud solutions, mobile computing and the Internet of Things (IoT), together with rapid advances in automation and the concept of lean production, are the foundations of the fourth industrial (r)evolution. Tomorrow's production facilities are effectively communication factories in which cyber-physical systems (CPS), augmented reality, embedded systems, digital retrofitting, actuators, mobile end devices and production equipment are all interconnected, exchanging data both on and off the factory floor.

Join us to explore the challenges in the Optimization of the Value Chain in a multidisciplinary way, within the context of Industry 4.0. Learn and discuss how digitalization is influencing the Value Chain and where there are job opportunities FOR YOU in this radical new labour market.

What to expect

• Work in small virtual groups in a friendly atmosphere.
• Participate in workshops, assist some lectures, work on case studies and listen to field experts.
• Enjoy a social program.

Joanneum UAS, Kapfenberg, Austria

• Located between Graz and Vienna, Kapfenberg is home to many innovative high-tech companies which act as global players in a worldwide business network.  
• Kapfenberg not only offers the best in training facilities for world-class athletes but also provides first class educational opportunities for young talent in technology and business. State-of-the-art laboratories and excellent business contacts throughout the world give FH JOANNEUM(opens in new tab) graduates a head start in their careers.
• The university supports cultural diversity, an international outlook and an interdisciplinary approach - we believe diversity is enriching. We take responsibility for the common good and social development. We consider it our duty to use resources sustainably.

Contact

Ms Marta Jordan, International Coordinator
marta.jordan@fh-joanneum.at(opens in new tab)

Logistics

Are you interested in new challenges, the opportunity to meet new people, to study current-global issues in the field of logistics? If so, we invite you to join us during International Week.

VILNIUS TECH, Lithuania

• Established in 1956 VILNIUS TECH(opens in new tab) is one of the biggest research universities in the country with a focus on technologies and engineering and strong emphasis on university-business cooperation.
• Study programmes in the field of engineering sciences make 70% of all study programmes.
• VILNIUS TECH is among the top 2.1% of universities globally.
• VILNIUS TECH has several art clubs that help to sustain long and historic traditions. Recently, our clubs celebrated their 50th anniversaries.
• BIP activities are organized at the Faculty of Transport Engineering(opens in new tab).

Contact

Kristina Čižiūnienė, Associate Professor, Logistics and Transport Management Department
kristina.ciziuniene@vilniustech.lt(opens in new tab)

Sustainability in engineering and business

Engineers are trained to solve problems. With the increased awareness of the impact that current energy systems, business and economic activities have on our environment, engineers have a big challenge in the 21st century to transform modern society into a sustainable society. Sustainability in engineering and business is the integration of social, environmental, and economic considerations into engineering and business processes that take into account the complete product and process lifecycle and its supply chains.  
 
The SEB course aims at developing the sustainability mind-set of engineering and business students as emerging leaders in engineering organizations and sustainable businesses. To lead change in these organizations, the SEB course will encourage a move from the reductionist attitude to the adoption of a system approach to solving problems that incorporates sustainable development views.

Learning outcomes

• Developing the sustainability mindset of engineering and business students as emerging leaders in engineering organizations and sustainable businesses.
• By working in an intercultural group, you will strengthen your collaboration and communications skills needed in today’s global business environment.

What to expect

• Project work regarding sustainability and comprehensive security. The intensive study week will take place on Savonia’s Microkatu Campus in Kuopio. Every team will present their learning outcomes on Friday, at the end of the intensive study week.
• Lots of opportunities for interaction with your fellow students.
• The programme features several social activities in a relaxed atmosphere. It is easy to make new friends!

Savonia UAS, Kuopio, Finland 

• Savonia UAS(opens in new tab) is one of Finland's biggest and most versatile Universities of Applied Sciences. Our campuses are located in the cities of Kuopio, Iisalmi and Varkaus, in the lake district of East of Finland. Over 9000 students study at Savonia, among them over 600 international degree students.
• Internationality is one of Savonia’s priorities. It is a cross-cutting theme that extends to education, services and RDI activities. Savonia works for embedding international activities and expertise into the regional business and services.
• Savonia has active student exchange partners in more than 30 countries.

Contact

Ms Soile Takkunen, International Coordinator
soile.takkunen@savonia.fi(opens in new tab)