Welcome
Dear Summer School Students,
First of all, we would like to warmly welcome you to Stuttgart and especially to the University of Hohenheim. We are very happy to have you here and look very much forward to an intensive and inspiring experience.
In our Summer School, a small group of students will meet with experts in corporate finance, entrepreneurship, venture capital, innovation theory and management as well as risk management and econometrics. We offer you a three weeks comprehensive learning experience and deliver insights into economics, management and financing of innovations and the link of the respective concepts to entrepreneurial behavior and the creation and financing of innovative new companies.
You will find a stimulating combination of academic education and practical experience to connect you with the thriving industry and culture in the region:
High-quality teaching by renowned professors from the University of Hohenheim. Attractive industry program which offers insights into the management and structure of globally active companies as well as start-up companies located in the region, for instance, Daimler (Mercedes-Benz), Porsche, Stuttgart Stock Exchange, Robert-Bosch Start-up GmbH, Preloved | Mädchenflohmarkt GmbH, the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs of the Federal State Baden-Württemberg and the Start-up-Summit Baden-Württemberg. An exciting cultural and leisure program including visits to Heidelberg and the medieval city Tübingen.
We hope you will enjoy your stay here at Hohenheim. And of course, we also hope that you will become a friend and future ambassador of our University!
Kind regards,
Prof. Dr. Dirk Hachmeister Nora Simons Dean, Faculty of Business, Economics Faculty of Business, Economics and Social and Social Sciences Social Sciences, International Relations
Summer School – Program
Lectures in Hohenheim Culture Program Industry Program
CW 27: July 3rd – 9th, 2017
MON 3.7. TUES 4.7. WED 5.7. THURS 6.7. FRI 7.7. SAT 8.7. SUN 9.7.
Prof. Prof. 09:00 Tümmers Gerybadze Prof. Pyka 10:30 (Aula) (Aula) (Aula) Welcome Daimler AG Ballet in the Innovation Innovation An Introduction Park (Aula) Management, Factory Visit Management into Innovation 11:00 R&D Policy, and New Economics 12:30 European R&D Product Policy Development Day trip to Tübingen
13:30 Prof. Hopp Prof. Tykvová 15:00 (Aula) (Aula) Free Free Dies An Introduction An Introduction Afternoon Afternoon Academicus into into 15:30 Entrepreneur- Entrepreneurial 17:00 ship Research Finance
CW 28: July 10th – 16th, 2017
MON 10.7. TUES 11.7. WED 12.7. THURS 13.7. FRI 14.7. SAT 15.7. SUN 16.7.
Prof. Gehde- Prof. Schiller 09:00 Prof. Start-up Trapp 10:30 Gerybadze Prof. Kuckertz Company (Blue Hall) (Blue Hall) (HS 23) (Blue Hall) Mädchen- Risk R&D in Perception, Innovation New Venture flohmarkt Financial Risk Taking 11:00 Policy in Creation GmbH / Institutions and and Risk Germany preloved 12:30 Markets Aversion Day trip to
Heidelberg
13:30 Prof. Burghof Trading (Blue Hall) 15:00 Start-up simulation at Robert Bosch Summer Free Summit Stuttgart Start-Up Early-stage Festival of Afternoon Baden- Stock GmbH Finance, State Cultures Württemberg 15:30 Exchange Subsidies and Financial 17:00 Markets
CW 29: July 17th – 23rd, 2017
MON 17.7. TUES 18.7. WED 19.7. THURS 20.7. FRI 21.7. SAT 22.7. SUN 23.7
Prof. Company 09:00 Prof. Lehmann- founder of Hachmeister Hasemeyer Ministry for 10:30 Economy, Simpleshow (HS 34) (HS 34) Labour and GmbH Free Morning Housing Entrepreneurial Financing Jens 11:00 Baden- Schmelzle Firms’ innovation in Württemberg 12:30 Valuation the industrial (HS 34) revolution
Departure Day
13:30 Dr. Lampenius 15:00 Daimler AG (HS 34) Porsche Free Closing Virtual Reality Risk Museum Afternoon Ceremony Service-Center Management 15:30 using Monte Carlo 17:00 Simulation
Exams Procedure
Students who have successfully completed the summer school will be awarded 9 ECTS.
Students need to write an essay on one of the following questions:
1. Entrepreneurship (Prof. Kuckertz): Imagine after finishing your studies you decide to start-up an innovative venture. How would you approach this process? 2. Finance (Prof. Tykvová): By which means does a venture capitalist evaluate the cash need of an entrepreneurial company? 3. Risk and Risk Management (Prof. Schiller): Based on the study Caliendo et al. (2009), how does risk aversion affect the decision to become an entrepreneur? How important is the prior situation of the considered people (regular employment or unemployment)? What are the main results and important methodological shortcomings of the study? (The study will be published on ILIAS.) 4. Innovation Management (Prof. Gerybadze): What are the most appropriate methods for measuring innovation activities and innovation performance? What are the particular strengths of the German innovation system? How strong are German business firms in terms of innovation performance?
The essay should consist of 3-5 pages. At the end of the summer school (latest Wednesday, 19th July, 9 a.m.) students need to hand in their essay (pdf-file) via email to [email protected].
Grading will be based on the German grading system: 1,0 | 1,3 very good 1,7 | 2,0 | 2,3 good 2,7 | 3,0 | 3,3 satisfactory 3,7 | 4.0 pass 5,0 fail SCHEDULE
Sunday, 2 July 2017
Arrival day: We will pick you up from Stuttgart airport/train station and bring you to the Student Hotel.
Accommodation: Internationales Studentenhotel (International Student Hotel) Neckarstraße 172 70190 Stuttgart
Emergency Number: +49 (0)1637931597 (Nora Simons)
Monday, 3 July 2017
08:45 Meeting point: In front of the International Student Hotel Transfer to the University of Hohenheim by metro
10:00 Official Welcome (Aula)
Address of Welcome by the Dean Prof. Dr. Dirk Hachmeister
Introduction Summer School Program Lars Banzhaf (Head of International Relations)
Organizational Remarks Nora Simons
Campus Tour
12:30 Lunch in the University Canteen
13:30 Lecture: An Introduction into Entrepreneurship Research (Aula) Prof. Dr. Christian Hopp
Entrepreneurship is “always a voyage of exploration into the unknown, an attempt to discover new ways of doing things better than they have been done before” (Hayek, 1948: 101). This lecture is intended to equip students with a basic understanding of the entrepreneurial process and respective managerial challenges. It analyzes the environments of entrepreneurship from types of opportunities, to how decisions are made depending on the opportunities pursued. We will focus on the unique challenges involved in founding and managing entrepreneurial ventures. Moreover, we address the analytical and administrative domains of entrepreneurial and managerial behavior. The course comprises theoretical insights into the entrepreneurial issues at hand and combines these with practical applications.
15:00 Break
15:30 Lecture continues (Aula) Prof. Dr. Christian Hopp
17:00 End of lecture Tuesday, 4 July 2017
09:00 Lecture: Innovation Management, R&D Policy, European R&D Policy (Aula) Prof. Dr. Hans Tümmers
Science, technology and innovation are fundamental for the strength and the sustainable development of the economy. In this course, we analyze the role of the public and the private sector in the innovation process, with a particular focus on the strategy of the European Union.
10:30 Break
11:00 Lecture continues (Aula) Prof. Dr. Hans Tümmers
12:30 Lunch break
13:30 Lecture: An Introduction into Entrepreneurial Finance (Aula) Prof. Dr. Tereza Tykvová
The lecture will deal with value creation as the objective of each strategic and financial choice that an entrepreneur or investor makes. It will devote substantial attention to value assessment in uncertain environments. The course will focus on methods of financial modelling and forecasting.
15:00 Break
15:30 Lecture continues (Aula) Prof. Dr. Tereza Tykvová
17:00 End of lecture
Wednesday, 5 July 2017
09:00 Lecture: An Introduction into Innovation Economics (Aula) Prof. Dr. Pyka, held by Sophie Urmetzer
Innovation economics will introduce the summer school students into the broad field of modern innovation economics. Innovation economics has gained momentum since the 1990s as an autonomous field in economics qualified by the increasing importance of knowledge and innovation for the competitiveness of firms, regions and economies as well as by the peculiarities of innovations, which makes innovation processes difficult to be analyzed in the context of standard industrial economics. It turned out that modern innovation economics has become a field of interdisciplinary research combining besides economists, among others technological historians, economic sociologist, engineers and complexity researchers. In this course, students will be made acquainted with important concepts and ongoing research projects.
10:30 Break
11:00 Lecture continues (Aula) Sophie Urmetzer
12:30 Lunch break
Free Afternoon
Thursday, 6 July 2017
Daimler AG Factory Visit
Mercedes-Benz Customer Center Käsbrünnlestraße 71063 Sindelfingen
09:00 Meeting Point: In front of the International Student Hotel Transfer to Sindelfingen by private bus
10:00 – 12:00 Mercedes-Benz Factory Plant Tour in Sindelfingen
The factory of the Daimler AG offers a detailed view into the fascinating world of automotive production. Starting at the press shop, where the first parts are shaped, past the ballet dancing of the robots at the body shop, to the marriage of the vehicle body and powertrain in the assembly areas you will gain many insights into the engineering processes of Daimler. Moreover, you will get the chance to see innovative robot constructions in action which is one of the most intriguing parts of the tour.
Free Afternoon
Friday, 7 July 2017
09:00 Lecture: Innovation Management and New Product Development (Aula) Prof. Dr. Alexander Gerybadze
This course emphasizes the role of industrial corporations in implementing innovation at the firm and industry level. We will compare large multinational firms and their R&D investments as well as entrepreneurial young start-up firms. New techniques such as stage- gate-processes, R&D portfolio management and strategic management of technology will be described using selected case examples. German corporations and their strategies will be compared with companies from North America and Asia.
10:30 Break
11:00 Lecture continues (Aula) Prof. Dr. Alexander Gerybadze
12:30 Lunch break
Optional Program: Dies Academicus
13:30 – 01:00 “Dies academicus” is an academic holiday. Students and staff of the university are given an opportunity to get to know other faculties. It is also a day where the university opens its doors to the public and thus, it is also known as the Open University. The motto of the “Dies academicus” is Discovering and Enjoying the University! It gets to the heart of what the visitors can expect: A wonderful summer party with exciting activities can be enjoyed. Enjoy the very special atmosphere of the “Dies academicus” which is celebrated annually. After the traditional tapping of the beer barrel by the President, many student groups will present themselves and serve food, cocktails, and much more. On Friday evening, the castle courtyard will turn into a vibrant and international atmosphere. For further information, please have a look at: https://www.uni-hohenheim.de/en/dies-academicus
Saturday, 8 July 2017
Free Day
Optional Program: Day trip to Tübingen
08:45 Meeting point: In front of the Student Hotel, Neckarstr. 172 Transfer to Tübingen by public transport
10:30 – 16:45 Visit of Tübingen
On our day trip to Tübingen, we will explore a famous university city located approximately 50 kilometers south of Stuttgart. Among Tübingen’s former students are the astronomer Johannes Kepler, former Pope Benedict XVI, the philosopher Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel and the poet Friedrich Hölderlin. The atmosphere in the rather small city centre is unique and extremely vivid. Narrow streets and alleyways are typical for Tübingen as well as the wooden boats on the Neckar River.
12:00 – 13:30 Guided Tour of the Old Town Meeting point: Tourist-Information (An der Neckarbrücke 1)
16:45 Meeting point: Main Station Tübingen (Hbf), Platform 3
Sunday, 9 July 2017
Free Day
Optional Program: Ballet in the Park („Ballett im Park“)
09:30 Meeting point: In front of the International Student Hotel
10:30 -13:00 Ballet in the park is one of the most popular events of the Stuttgart Ballet. Whether it is an adventurous dance fan, a curious ballet novice or a sociable open-air enthusiast, they all meet once a year to enjoy a performance of the Stuttgart Ballet from the picnic blanket - free of charge! The Matinee of the John Cranko School will be broadcast live on Sunday in the park. From the meadow, the audience will be able to admire the emerging stars of tomorrow. A relaxing picnic while watching one of the most renowned ballet companies of the world –isn’t that tempting?
Monday, 10 July 2017
09:00 Lecture: Innovation Policy in Germany (HS 23) Prof. Dr. Alexander Gerybadze
This course provides an overview of political processes through which decision-makers at federal and state level attempt to influence and set the stage for research and the national innovation system. What is considered public and what is private? The structure and governance of the public research system and the universities in Germany. Industrial R&D activities and mechanisms for public support of private R&D. Federal innovation policy vs. Länder states and regional clusters. The course provides deep insight into the work of the Expert Commission of Research and Innovation (EFI) and the recommendations of this advisory council during the period 2010-2015.
10:30 Break
11:00 Lecture continues (HS 23) Prof. Dr. Alexander Gerybadze
12:30 Lunch break
Free Afternoon
Tuesday, 11 July 2017
09:00 Lecture: New Venture Creation (Blue Hall) Prof. Dr. Andreas Kuckertz
This course addresses the fundamentals of starting and running a new business. We will discuss different approaches to the entrepreneurial process and introduce effective methods to develop innovative business models and to successfully implement them.
10:15 Break
10:30 Lecture continues (Blue Hall) Prof. Dr. Andreas Kuckertz
11:30 Lunch break
Industry Program: Trading simulation at Stuttgart Stock Exchange
Börse Stuttgart AG Börsenstraße 4 70174 Stuttgart
12:00 Meeting point: University of Hohenheim bus stop Transfer by public transport (Bus 70 direction Ruhbank / Fernsehturm)
13:00 – 13:30 Welcome and Introduction to Live X
13:30 – 16:00 Trading simulation (Live X)
The trading simulation gives students the opportunity to act just like a professional trading participant in financial markets. After a short introduction of trading basics and market microstructure, various trading sessions give students a hands-on experience of trading, price formation and financial markets.
Wednesday, 12 July 2017
Industry Program: Preloved Fashion | Mädchenflohmarkt GmbH
Schwieberdinger Str. 95-97 70435 Stuttgart
09:45 Meeting point: In front of the International Student Hotel Transfer by public transport
11:00 – 13:30 Visit of Mädchenflohmarkt / Preloved Fashion
Fashion, shoes, accessories and jewelry: On the platform for second- hand fashion, girls can afford the latest trends at a fair price and even sell their own stored clothes. Maria Spilka – the founder of Mädchenflohmarkt and former student at the University of Hohenheim decided in 2010 to create a community where girls are able to trade used clothes. Nowadays Mädchenflohmarkt is a successful online second hand shop, not only in Germany but also within Europe.
Industry Program: Robert Bosch Start-up GmbH
Grönerstraße 5 71636 Ludwigsburg
15:00 – 17:00 Company Insights at Robert Bosch Start-up GmbH
With the slogan “Grow is HEIMAT for radical ideas”, the Bosch Grow company introduces an open space for entrepreneurs inside of Bosch and empowers people to transform entrepreneurial spirit, freedom and ability into new Bosch business. At Robert Bosch Start-up GmbH we will gain insights about how start- ups and entrepreneurs of Boss grow are focused on radical ideas in order to develop new sustainable and profitable business in new markets. Moreover, we will get the chance to ask about their current and future projects.
Thursday, 13 July 2017
09:00 Lecture: R&D in Financial Institutions and Markets (Blue Hall) Prof. Dr. Monika Gehde-Trapp
The neoclassical view of capital markets is a purely allocational one: capital is directed towards those business opportunities offering investors the most attractive risk-return profile. In this course, we will challenge this view and consider the role of financial institutions and capital markets in fostering innovation, critically discuss the role which financial innovation plays for economic welfare, and explore how technological advances are in turn affecting financial innovation and development of financial markets.
10:30 Break
11:00 Lecture continues (Blue Hall) Prof. Dr. Monika Gehde-Trapp
12:30 Lunch break
13:30 Lecture: Early-stage Finance, State Subsidies and Financial Markets (Blue Hall) Prof. Dr. Hans‐Peter Burghof
The financing of young innovative companies is hampered by several inefficiencies. The high degree of riskiness, information asymmetries and contractual incompleteness can lead to market failure, in particular if these companies rely on new and innovative technologies. A solution can be found in the adequate design of financial instruments and the availability of financial markets. Furthermore, the state tries to overcome these inefficiencies through subsidies. In the course, these different remedies to improve early stage financing are presented and evaluated according to their economic efficiency.
15:00 Break
15:30 Lecture continues (Blue Hall) Prof. Dr. Hans‐Peter Burghof
17:00 End of lecture
Friday, 14 July 2017
09:00 Lecture: Risk Perception, Risk Taking and Risk Aversion (Blue Hall) Prof. Dr. Jörg Schiller
Financial decisions are usually made in a risky environment. The lecture will deal with the following questions: How do people perceive risky situations? When people are risk averse, do they dislike certain risks more than others? Which risks are people willing to take? How can we model and measure behavior in risky situations? In order to explore these questions, the lecture will include experiments, which are directly analyzed in the classroom.
10:30 Break
11:00 Lecture continues (Blue Hall) Prof. Dr. Jörg Schiller
12:30 Lunch break
Optional Program: Start-up-Summit Baden-Württemberg
13:30 Meeting point: University of Hohenheim bus stop Transfer by public transport (Bus 76 direction Echterdingen Bf)
14:00 – 17:00 Visit of the Start-up Summit
It marks the start of the new "Start-up BW" country campaign, whereby start-ups and their supporters are to be connected more closely and supported even more effectively. 150 innovative start-ups will present their business models and 9 regional start-up ecosystems as well as regional institutions, chambers and associations introduce their consulting, cooperation and financing offerings. Afterwards there is a start-up summer party in the green courtyard of the fair.
17:00 – 22:00 Summer party with BBQ
Saturday, 15 July 2017
Free Day
Optional Program: Day trip to Heidelberg
08:20 Meeting point: In front of the International Student Hotel Transfer by public transport
11:00 – 17:00 Visit of Heidelberg
Heidelberg is a dynamic city that is constantly developing – in terms of architecture, business activities and ideas. Drawn by the historical flair of this University City, with its stunning setting, wide range of activities, superb shopping, and restaurants to meet every taste it is one of Germany´s most popular tourist destinations. The romantic and picturesque cityscape, including Heidelberg Castle, the baroque Old Town, the river Neckar as well as Germany´s oldest and most reputable university, makes a day trip worthwhile.
12:30 – 15:30 Tour of the castle and the historical city center Meeting point: Neckarmünzplatz
17:00 Meeting point: Heidelberg Hbf (Main station), Platform 8
19:00 Arrival in Stuttgart
Sunday, 16 July 2017
Free Day
Optional Program: Summer Festival of Cultures („Sommerfestival der Kulturen“)
The immigrant associations of Stuttgart provide culinary delicacies from all over the world and a rich cultural program. Also included is a colorful market of cultures. Stars of the international world music scene inspire with concerts of Griot to Balkan Beats - and admission is free. The festival takes place July 11-16 and it is a cultural highlight in Stuttgart’s intercultural offer.
Program http://sommerfestival-der-kulturen.de/programm-2017/ (German)
Live Music on Sunday, 16 July 2017:
17:30 Officina Zoè Italian folk and dance music
20:00 Fuel Fandango Spanish Flamenco influenced by modern electronic and dance music
Monday, 17 July 2017
09:00 Lecture: Entrepreneurial Firms’ Valuation (HS 34) Prof. Dr. Dirk Hachmeister
Valuation is the process of converting a forecast into an estimate of the value of the firm. In the first part, we will have a short look on valuation theory and concepts. In practice, a wide variety of valuation approaches is employed. In this lecture, we illustrate valuation using an all-equity firm to simplify the discussion and look at implementation issues using the real life example of Facebook Inc.
10:30 Break
10:45 Lecture continues (HS 34) Prof. Dr. Dirk Hachmeister
12:00 Lunch break
Industry Program: Daimler AG – Virtual Reality Service-Center
Palmenwaldstraße 73733 Esslingen-Brühl
12:45 Meeting point: University of Hohenheim bus stop Transfer by public transport (Bus 65 direction Obertürkheim Bf)
14:00 – 15:30 Visit of the Virtual Reality Service-Center
As part of Mercedes aftersales services the Virtual Reality Service Center is used to enhance customer service through visualization of maintenance processes. We will get insights into their application and experience the live 3D technology on a Powerwall.
Tuesday, 18 July 2017
09:00 Lecture: Financing Innovation in the Industrial Revolution (HS 34) Prof. Sibylle Lehmann-Hasemeyer
The first part of the course will discuss the roots of modern industrial growth in the 18th and 19th Century in Europe. We will have a particular focus on the role of innovation and innovative creativity in triggering the transition to modern economic growth. The second part of the course will discuss how innovative companies accessed capital during the industrial revolution in Europe. A particular focus will be put on the role of the German universal banks and stock exchanging in this process.
10:30 Break
11:00 Lecture continues (HS 34) Prof. Sibylle Lehmann-Hasemeyer
12:30 Lunch break
13:30 Lecture: Risk Management using Monte Carlo Simulation (HS 34) Dr. Niklas Lampenius
The course covers the identification and management of operational and financial risks in the context of innovations using Excel-based Monte Carlo Simulation tools. In the course of the session, students model and identify operational and financial risks in a case-study based context. Further, students test various mitigations strategies in terms of cost efficiency and mitigation potential. The session concludes with a recommendation to management regarding the top-5 risks and potential mitigation strategies of a particular innovation.
15:30 Lecture continues (HS 34) Dr. Niklas Lampenius
17:00 End of lecture
Wednesday, 19 July 2017
Industry Program: Ministry for Economy, Labour and Housing Baden- Württemberg New Castle Schlossplatz 4 70174 Stuttgart
10:45 Meeting point: In front of the International Student Hotel
11:30 – 12:30 Visit of the Ministry for Economy, Labour and Housing Baden- Württemberg
The Ministry is responsible for setting the direction of the State's economic policy, which has the objective of retaining and expanding Baden-Württemberg's level of employment and prosperity. Furthermore, the Ministry functions in various departments as a supervisory authority for the Chamber of Industry and Commerce, the stock exchange and professional rights of architects and engineers.
Industry Program: Porsche Museum
Porscheplatz 1 70435 Stuttgart
Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 9 am – 6 pm Last admission is at 5:30 pm
14:15 – 17:00 Visit of the Porsche Museum
The Porsche Museum is situated immediately next to the headquarters of the Porsche AG in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen and one of the most spectacular car museums in the world. It presents more than 80 vehicles on 5,600 square metre in a unique ambience. The museum tells about the spirit and the passion that motivate the work at Porsche and pays tribute to the company as well as the people behind the product.
Thursday, 20 July 2017
Industry program: Jens Schmelzle
10:00 – 12:00 Company founder of Simpleshow GmbH: Jens Schmelzle (HS 34)
Simpleshow is the market leader in explainer videos. It intends to explain complex issues short, simple, understandable and entertaining via comic drawing. Jens Schmelzer founded Simpleshow in 2008 and has by now spread his company with headquarters worldwide. It is Simpleshow’s goal to make any explanation highly appealing and engaging at the same time. We will get the chance to speak to Jens Schmelzer and ask him all about innovations, start up business and also how and why he decided to found Simpleshow. Be prepared for an unique story with the motto: “I actually wanted to become a rockstar”.
Free Afternoon
Friday, 21 July 2017
Free Morning
Closing Ceremony: Schlachthof Stuttgart / Pigs Museum (Schweinemuseum)
Schlachthofstraße 2 70188 Stuttgart
16:30 Meeting point: In front of the International Student Hotel
17:00 – 19:30 Closing Dinner at Schlachthof Stuttgart Restaurant
Optional Program: Bohnenviertelfest
20:00 – 23:00 Visit of the street food festival
The so called „Bohnenviertel“ is a part of Stuttgart that you have to see. With its historic charm and its vibrant imaginative business the Bohnenviertel offers a perfect surrounding for a feast that reflects how conscious Stuttgart is towards tradition and comfort. The whole evening will be surrounded by a program of concerts, dance- and sport performances. This way there will be something for everybody and all of you will get the chance to let the last 3 week pass and enjoy your last day in Stuttgart.
Further Information
Where to go in your free time:
Wilhelma The Wilhelma, the zoo of Stuttgart, is the most popular place for a leisure-time visit in Baden-Württemberg's capital city. Every year, more than 2 million visitors come to the park from Stuttgart itself, from Baden- Württemberg and from the rest of Germany, as well as from neighbouring European countries. The Wilhelma is not just a zoo in the generally accepted sense of the word - it's the only zoological botanical garden in Europe. And with its combination of plants, animals and historic buildings the Wilhelma is unique worldwide. Opening Hours: Daily until 18.00 Entrance Fee: 10 Euro (with student ID)
Mercedes-Benz Museum The Mercedes-Benz Museum is the only museum in the world that can document in a single continuous timeline over 125 years of automobile history from its very beginnings to the present day. On nine levels and covering a floor space of 16,500 square meters, the museum presents 160 vehicles and over 1,500 exhibits. As a place of innovation, it also demonstrates that history can point the way ahead. The museum contains more than 160 vehicles, some dating back to the very earliest days of the motor engine. The museum provides visitors with free audio tours in a variety of languages. Opening Hours: Tuesdays to Sundays: 9:00 to 18:00 Entrance Fee: 5 Euro (with student ID)
Esslingen The former Free Imperial City “Esslingen am Neckar” nestles in the Neckar Valley and is surrounded by vineyards. The city looks back on a history of over 1,200 years. A stroll through the winding cobblestone alleyways and inviting pedestrian zones of the historical Old Town can be recommended not only as a shopping experience but also as a walk into the past. The medieval Old Town is the only one in the Stuttgart Region to be so well preserved. The oldest row of half-timbered houses in Germany can be admired as well as patricians' and wine-growers' houses, churches, monastic administrative centers (Pfleghöfe), gate towers and towers. Getting there: By S-Bahn (local trains) S1 direction Kirchheim (T)/Plochingen (every 20 minutes); it takes about 17 minutes
Ludwigsburg The city of Ludwigsburg has many different faces. It is the county seat of local government and has about 87,000 inhabitants spread over seven suburbs. Ludwigsburg is one of the most prosperous economic centers in the state. It is home to 50 factories, 1200 craft-oriented and commercial companies and over 2000 wholesale and retail outlets. Accommodating a teachers' training college, the University of Applied Sciences and the only film academy of the state, Ludwigsburg is also a center of education. The greatest and best-preserved baroque palace in Germany is also situated in Ludwigsburg. The city is said to be the cradle of Swabian poetry and in the past, the kings of Württemberg resided here. Getting there: By S-Bahn (local trains), S4 direction Backnang, S5 direction Bietigheim-Bissingen
Ritter Sport Ritter Sport is a brand of chocolate from the Alfred Ritter GmbH & Co. KG. Each 100 gram square-shaped bar is divided into 16 smaller squares, creating a four-by-four pattern. In 2013, the company introduced a new version that is divided into 9 smaller squares using a three-by-three pattern. Large bars weighing 250 grams and 16.5 gram mini bars are also available, although in fewer varieties. The chocolate brand Ritter Sport Schokolade produced as the square tablet known today was launched in 1932 after Clara suggested creating a chocolate bar that would fit into every sport jacket pocket without breaking. The Ritter museum is a "hommage to the square" - to describe the Sammlung Marli Hoppe-Ritter. The collection consists of nearly 600 paintings, objects, sculptures and graphic works, a breadth of painterly and sculptural confrontation with the square form used as the design for the Ritter chocolate. Ritter's factory is located in Waldenbuch, outside Stuttgart. They have a shop and museum there as well that is open to visitors. Opening hours: Shop: Monday to Friday 8:00 to 18:30, Saturday 9:00 to 18:00 Museum: Tuesday to Sunday 11:00 to 18:00
OutletCity Metzingen In Metzingen there is one of Europe's largest outlet centres, with more than 50 top brands and price reductions of between 30 and 70 percent all year round. Fashion, lifestyle, design, food & drink and premium shopping set within innovative architectural surroundings and all just a stone's throw from the historical town centre of Metzingen. Its reputation as one of Europe’s leading factory outlet locations has already spread around the world. Every year over three million visitors from all over the world make the town one of the most important international shopping destinations. Tradition of the town as a centre for textiles and the home of the Hugo Boss brand meet contemporary issues: architecture, fashion, design, lifestyle, culture and cuisine. Opening Hours: Closed on Sundays Public Transport
Stöckach (Student Hotel) University of Hohenheim
From the International Student Hotel to University you need approximately 40 minutes by public transport.
1. To Stuttgart city center: 1.) Go to the Subway Station Stöckach 2.) Take the subway U9 Direction Vogelsang or U14 Direction Heslach or U1 Direction Vaihingen Bf or U2 Direction Botnang) 3.) Exit at Hauptbahnhof (Main station)
2. To Universität Hohenheim: 4.) Take the subway U7 Direction Nellingen Ostfildern 5.) Exit at Ruhbank (Fernsehturm) 6.) Take the bus 70 Direction Plieningen Seemühlenweg or Plieningen Garbe 7.) Exit at the bus station Universität Hohenheim
University of Hohenheim City center / Main station
You can reach Stuttgart city center from our University within 30 minutes by public transport. There are several possibilities to get there. The central exit: Schlossplatz or Hauptbahnhof (main station).
Alternative 1 1.) At the bus station Universität Hohenheim 2.) Take the bus 70 Direction Ruhbank (Fernsehturm) 3.) Exit at the station Ruhbank (Fernsehturm) (it is the final stop) 4.) Change to subway U7 Direction Mönchfeld or U15 Direction Zuffenhausen 5.) Exit at Schlossplatz or Hauptbahnhof (Main station)
Alternative 2 1.) At the bus station Universität Hohenheim 2.) Take the bus 74 or 76 Direction Degerloch 3.) If you took:
a. bus 74 exit at the station Degerloch ZOB
b. bus 76 exit at the station Epplestraße 4.) Change to subway U5 Direction Killesberg, U6 Direction Gerlingen or U12 Direction Killesberg 5.) Exit at Schlossplatz or Hauptbahnhof (Main station)
Food and Drink
Each participant is responsible for his/ her own food. In the students’ dorms you have the possibility to prepare small meals. During the days of class (Mo-Fri) the Mensa offers cheap lunch (approx. 3 EUR). Please see the current menu on: https://www.uni-hohenheim.de/mensa-cafes (Mensa opening hours: Mon-Thurs: 11:00 – 14:15, Fri: 11:00 – 13:45).
The Cafeteria and the kiosk (opposite the main entrance of the Euro-Forum) offer small snacks throughout the day. (Cafeteria opening hours: Mon – Thurs: 07:30 – 17:00, Fri: 07:30 – 15:00)
Shopping
There is a grocery store (Edeka) close to the university, opposite of the U-Bahn station Plieningen. There are more shops in the immediate surroundings (Birkach, Plieningen) as well as in Stuttgart city center.
The closest grocery stores from the Student hotel are Penny (Neckarstraße 207, approx. 5 min by foot) and REWE (Ostendplatz, approx. 20 min by foot).
Post Office / Bank
The post office and the “BW Bank” are located at the U-Bahn station Plieningen.
Opening hours BW Bank:
Mon: 09:00-13:00 & 14:00-16:30 Tues: 09:00-13:00 & 14:00-16:30 Wed: 09:00-13:00 & 14:00-16:30 Thurs: 09:00-13:00 & 14:00-18:00 Fri: 09:00-13:00 & 14:00-16:30 Sat: closed Sun: closed
Photocopier
You can use your Mensa card to scan and/or copy documents or books in the libraries or PC rooms. For legal reasons it is not allowed to copy materials from the language centre’s “Mediathek”.
Sports
The University of Hohenheim offers a variety of sports. More information about courses and facilities is available here: https://www.uni-hohenheim.de/en/unisport-en Internet Access
WiFi on campus
You will have WiFi access on the university campus. In order to have a stable WiFi connection it is highly recommended to install the correct Eduroam settings on your notebook, tablet or smartphone. Afterwards, you only need to log-in with your personal Hohenheim account.
For your phone / tablet (Android / iOS) Visit the KIM website: https://kim.uni-hohenheim.de/94983#jfmulticontent_c165463-4 And follow the installation guideline for your mobile device.
For your laptop (Windows / Mac / Linux): Visit the eduroam Configuration Assistant Tool website: https://cat.eduroam.de/
1. Select your language 2. Click on the center button “download your eduroam installer” 3. Type “Hohenheim” and select the University of Hohenheim 4. Click on the download button 5. Install eduroam (Run the installer) 6. Connect to WiFi network “eduroam” 7. Login with your details: . Log-in: [Hohenheim user account]@uni-hohenheim.de . Password: [Your Hohenheim password]
More details are available here: https://kim.uni-hohenheim.de/en/students-eduroam
PC room 1/2/3
There are three computer rooms on campus which you can use with your Hohenheim account.
Opening hours: Mon – Fri : 08:00 – 19:00
International Student Hotel
The room in the student hotel you are staying at provides internet access.
Medical Service around the Student Hotel Doctors / Pharmacy / Hospital around the Student Hotel
General Practitioners (see map):
A: Dr. med. Loukas Anastassiou B: Katharina Fabritius Werastr. 136 Reitzensteinstr. 24 Phone: +49 (0)711 2623385 Phone: +49 (0)711 283431
Dentists (see map):
C: Dr. Eller D: Zahnärzte in der Landhausstraße Neckarstraße 136 Landhausstraße 74 Phone: +49 (0)711 267034 Phone: +49 (0)711 285210
E: Dr. R. Döring Schwarenbergstraße 47 Phone: +49 (0)711 260029
Pharmacy (see map):
F: Stöckach-Apotheke Neckarstraße 136 Phone: +49 (0)711 260023
Hospital (see map):
G: Karl-Olga-Krankenhaus Hackstraße 61 Phone: +49 (0)711 2639-0
H: International Student Hotel Neckarstr. 172
Emergency Numbers
Police / Emergency call: 110
Fire dept. / Rescue service: 112
Doctors / Pharmacies around the University
General Practitioner:
Dr. Strobel Wollgrasweg 17 70599 Stuttgart-Plieningen Phone: +49 (0)711 455588 (close to the U-Bahn stop „Plieningen“)
Dentists:
Dr. Schmidt and Dr. Schramm Schilfweg 5 70599 Stuttgart-Plieningen Phone: +49 (0)711 454887
Dr. Reith Filderhauptstr.20 70599 Stuttgart-Plieningen Phone: +49 (0)711 4570094
Pharmacies:
Garben-Apotheke Wollgrasweg 17 Phone: +49 (0)711 4560020
Birken-Apotheke Birkheckenstr. 8 Phone: +49 (0)711 456655
Important: The Summer School organizers do not provide medical insurance.
List of Participants
First Name Last Name Country
Ms. Yasmine Naji Belgium Ms. Mara Saccomanni Belgium Ms. Qiuling Qian China Ms. Xinghan Liu China Ms. Yueqiao Chang China Ms. Lan Ma China Ms. Mengyuan Zhou China Ms. Cécile Gurzeler France Mr. Geoffrey Borde France Mr. Martin Burger South Africa Ms. Xinman Liu South Africa Mr. Louis Karsten South Africa Ms. Euné Coetzee South Africa Mr. Francisco Javier Gala González Spain Mr. Joseph Miffleton USA Mr. Thomas Dold USA Mr. Atuoma Ezeh USA Mr. Noel Underwood USA Mr. John Paul Teel USA
Hohenheim Participants Mr. Pascal Dagne Germany Ms. Dominique Nina Schulte Germany Ms. Jasmin Walter Germany
Coordination Team Ms. Nora Simons Program Coordinator Mr. Tim Boissinot Student Assistant Ms. Julia Gilles Student Assistant Mr. Jannis Fischer Student Assistant Lecture halls
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