For me the Summer School was the perfect combination of academics and culture. Not only was I given a thorough introduction to sustainable energy technologies, but I also enjoyed the Summer School‘s cultural program. We visited cities, met locals, and learned the basics of the language. However, I was the most impressed with the people of the Summer School. Both the organizers and the student helpers were exceedingly welcoming, supportive, and always available to lend a hand. It was truly their efforts that made the Summer School so unforgettable.’ Jeff Rutherford International Summer School On the Cutting Edge of Sustainable Energy Supply 19 May until 25 June 2014 The International Summer School in Freiberg was an unparalleled opportunity for me to learn about renewable energy and experience German culture. From day one, the course was packed with stimulating lectures, labs, and exciting tours of facilities such as a wind turbine and solar module production factory. The German culture and language lessons were also extremely valuable, and allowed myself and my peers to achieve a greater level of immersion in the community as we learned to converse with local citizens and students in their native language. I would highly recommend this program to anyone who is interested in learning more about renewable energy, and experiencing Germany in an incredible way. http://tu-freiberg.de Ryan Going Table of contents WELCOME INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................ 2 FREIBERG AND THE TU BERGAKADEMIE .............................................................. 3 PROGRAM ACADEMIC COURSE ................................................................................................. 4 CREDITS AND ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT PERFORMANCE .......................... 5 CULTURAL PROGRAM .............................................................................................. 6 GERMAN LANGUAGE & CULTURAL COURSE .................................................... 9 LIBRARY AND RESEARCH SUPPORT SERVICES ..................................................10 ORGANISATION HOW TO GET TO FREIBERG? ................................................................................. 11 THINGS TO BRING ALONG ..................................................................................12 ACCOMMODATION ...............................................................................................12 FOOD ..........................................................................................................................13 INSURANCE ..............................................................................................................14 COSTS .........................................................................................................................15 RELIGION AND CHURCHES IN FREIBERG .........................................................16 CONTACT ..................................................................................................................17 APPENDIX 1 – EXAMPLE COURSE SCHEDULE 2013 ........................................18 APPENDIX 2 – DESCRIPTION OF COURSES 2014 ............................................ 21 NOTES Imprint Published by TU Bergakademie Freiberg, International Center Text: Silke Hickmann, E.C. Uche, Paula Trautzold, Inga Welzel, Charlotte Purps Editorship: Katja Polanski Layout/Type: Medienzentrum der TU Bergakademie Freiberg Photographs: TU Bergakademie Freiberg, Students of Summer School 2013, 2012, 2011, Waltraut Rabich, Jürgen Weyer, Lars-Erik Gaertner und Rene Stahlschmidt, Hänel Print: Medienzentrum TU Bergakademie Freiberg © Freiberg, März 2014 1 Welcome INTRODUCTION For the eleventh time we welcome you for the five-week interdisciplinary summer course in renewable energy technology at the Technische Universität Bergaka- demie Freiberg. You are in good company: So far, 125 participants from all over the world have taken part in this unique possibility to learn more about renewable technologies and their influences. The program is designed for students who have completed their third year of study or have earned a first university degree in engineering or the natural sciences. Researchers recognizing an opportunity to refresh and develop their professional knowledge and expertise are also welcome. The eleventh International Summer School ‘On the Cutting Edge of Sustainable Energy Supply’ takes place from 19 May until 25 June 2014. Students shall get acquainted with the most recent technological developments related to the use of renewable energies as well as with current widely used technological solutions. Excursions to relevant companies and research institutions are an important part of the course. The course will be taught in English. In addition to the engineering course German language classes as well as lessons on German history and culture – taught in English – will be offered. Furthermore, the academic course will be accompanied by an extensive cultural program fea- turing weekend trips to Berlin and Prague, day trips to Dresden and the Freiberg mountain region as well as concerts, sports events and a homestay with a German guest family. 2 Freiberg Field trip wind energy FREIBERG q a small university town q with approximately 42,000 residents q situated in the Free State of Saxony q Saxony‘s oldest and most important mining city q not far from Dresden, the state capital q in the foothills of the Erzgebirge (Ore Mountains) q founded in 1186 when an immense deposit of silver ore was discovered q today the region is dominated by semiconductor production, a modern recycling economy, and processing business q a destination for many tourists q sights: … terra mineralia: one of the world’s most famous mineral collections … ‘Rich Colliery’ (Reiche Zeche), the oldest, biggest and last complete mine of Saxony, is now owned by the university and open to the public … Late Gothic Cathedral with the famous ‘Gottfried Silbermann’ organ made of pure silver THE TU BERGAKADEMIE q 5,600 students q a 32% percentage of women q 10% international students q the world’s oldest School of Mines and Metallurgy q founded in 1765 and focused on silver mining q today it is a modern technical university with a wide range of course offerings and a reputation as a center of research q close connection between teaching, research and practical work q smallest university of Saxony, as far as performance and innovation are concerned it belongs to the best universities in Germany q in 2011 Freiberg programs such as mechanical engineering, 3 business administration, and chemistry were ranked among the best in Germany q in terms of third-party funds acquisition the university belongs to the top 5 German universities Program ACADEMIC COURSE The course ‘On the Cutting Edge of Sustainable Energy Supply’ covers all major technologies for the use of renewable energies and efficient energy application. It consists of lectures, lab sessions, and field trips. All classes will be taught in English. Major topics are hydrogen technology, fuel cell technology, photovoltaic techno- logy, wind energy, solar thermal technologies, heat pumps, energy use of biomass and waste material, efficient energy application, micro cogeneration plants, and zero emission power plants and polygeneration. An overview of the world energy situation and of the European policy concerning renewable energies will be given as well. The lectures will not only cover the most recent advancements in research, but also technologies that are already in widespread use. This will be supplemen- ted by program-related excursions led by subject specialists to companies in the Freiberg region, like Deutsche Solar AG. Lectures on the industrial history of the Erzgebirge region and on German and regional culture are a mandatory part of this course. For an example of the course schedule and a description of the courses please refer to Appendices 1 and 2. As one of Germany’s leading universities in renewable energy technologies, the TU Bergakademie is home to an experienced and talented group of academics in this field. All faculty members involved in the course have suitable academic credentials and extensive experience in teaching international students. 4 Campus of the University CREDITS AND ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT PERFORMANCE The engineering course consists of 90 less- ons of 45 minutes each. Upon successful completion of the course, 6 credits based 30% on the European Credit Transfer System a presentation (ECTS) will be awarded. The assessment 35% of the students’ performance in the engi- mid-term exam neering course will be based on a mid- term exam (35%), a final exam (35%), 35% and a presentation (30%). Participation final exam in all lectures and field trips related to the course is mandatory. Participants receive a certificate of completion if they fulfill the attendance and exam requirements. The composition of the assessment in a circular chart. Field trip biomass Field trip wind energy Rich Colliery Lampadiusbau 5 CULTURAL PROGRAM The first day in Freiberg will be devoted to an organizational orientation session and a welcome reception. During the course an extensive program of cultural activities will be offered. This includes weekend trips to the German capital Berlin, to Dresden (the capital of Sa- xony), and to the Czech capital Prague. Introductions for the different excursions will take place during scheduled lectures. Beside the weekend trips, visits of Freiberg and