Wetskills-South Africa (Durban) 2023
2023-05-28 - 2023-06-09 | Durban, South Africa, Durban, Zuid-Afrika
About the event

Co-Create for Water in Cities with Wetskills (Durban)
After a great experience in Cape Town (February 2023) Wetskills will go to another metropolis in South Africa: Durban.
Are you a student or young professional from South Africa, sub-Saharan region and beyond, and do you want to make a difference in the water sector? Would you like to experience working in an international team to solve water cases with out-of-the-box solutions?

Do you want to work on challenging water & sustainability issues? Are you interested to visit the CoCreateMYCITY and present your ideas for an international jury panel and audience? This is your chance! Wetskills Foundation and partners are organizing the seventh Wetskills edition in South Africa!
Wetskills Foundation is inviting students (Bachelor (final year), Master and PhD) and Young Professionals from universities and organizations worldwide with a passion for Water, Climate and Sustainability, to join this intergenerational event and apply for Wetskills-South Africa (Durban) 2023 (period: 28 May to 9 June 2023). You can register by filling-in the online form on the wetskills website.
Previous events in South Africa were in: Cape Town 2012, Nelspruit 2014, Durban 2016, Cape Town 2018, Gauteng 2022 and Cape Town 2023. A digital W@tskills edition was organized in 2021, during the corona pandemic. Read more about the great finals at the WISA 2018 Conference in Cape Town in presence of Mr Gugile Nkwinti, Minister of Water and Sanitation of South Africa, and Mr Henk Ovink, Dutch Special Envoy for Water.

Event info

Programme Wetskills-South Africa (Durban) 2023 (draft)

LAST CALL Announcement for Participants Wetskills-South Africa 2023 (Durban)

Terms & Conditions Wetskills-South Africa 2023 (Durban)

Registration

Registration deadline (last call): 10 May

After this deadline, every week a selection of the new applications is made until the program is full.

Who can apply?
Any Young Professional (up to 5 years of working experience) and student (last year Bachelor, Master or PhD) from South Africa, Sub-Saharan region, and other countries worldwide, with a passion for water & sustainability and intercultural teamwork.
How can I apply?
Prepare a motivation letter and resume, click the button on the right, fill out the online application form and submit it.
Selection criteria
The Wetskills Team will make a final selection among applications received, based on quality of motivation & resume. We also consider a good diversity of the whole group (incl. backgrounds, local/international, gender balance, etc.).
Costs
Participation fee for local and international participants is € 395,- (excl. VAT). This Participation fee includes accommodation in Durban and Franschhoek, teambuilding activities, some lunches & dinners, field trips, workshop, supervision, trainings and working venues. Participants are responsible for their own travel expenses (plane tickets, local travel, etcetera), meals during working days and other personal costs.
For local participants in Durban, who do not need accommodation, an adjusted price will be made.
Note: DWS will fund 10 participants for their fees.
Note: Wetskills Foundation and partners strive to lower costs for local participants, contact us for options.
Note: During past editions participants often successfully arranged financial compensation for their Wetskills participation from their university or employer. We therefore strongly encourage applicants to inquire about funding opportunities to compensate the costs (university mobility funds, travel allowance etc.).

Joining this Wetskills Event – What do you get?

A unique learning experience where you will tackle real-life water challenges with your own team!

You will increase your skills in: international cooperation; problem solving, cross-cultural and interdisciplinary teamwork, networking and presenting (pitch & poster);
You will get the opportunity to connect with other international water students/young professionals;
You will exclusively visit the Wetskills finals and awarding at the CoCreateMYCITY programme;
You will visit Durban and surroundings: water-related, natural and cultural sites, and meetings with water experts;
You will learn, network and experience more about international and regional water challenges, the main stakeholders and organizations, contemporary issues and current business opportunities;
You will receive a certificate of participation upon completion of the program.

For more information and registration, take a look at the website.

ClimateCafe New Energy Forum 22 June 2023
2023-06-22
During the New Energy Forum, we will have a climate café. Our urban and rural environment are becoming increasingly vulnerable for climate change and there is an urgent need to become more resilient. ClimateCafé is a field education concept involving different fields of science and practice for capacity building in climate change adaptation. ClimateCafé involves the development of a set of measurement tools that can be applied in different areas in a low-cost low-tech approach with stakeholders and practitioners. ClimateCafé uses storytelling and sketching as methods to connect stakeholders, motivate action, evoke recognition in a jointly formulated goal, such as taking climate action. The ClimateCafé method was tested in different areas around the globe in groups of (young) professionals and stakeholders in rapid urban appraisals.
During this session we will focus on how to make cities more resilient, how can cities become more resilient to water and how can they become more resilient against extreme heat. We will discuss with the participants on ways to engage citizens.
You will learn in an informal fun international interdicipline setting:

Innovating Best Management Practices in climateadaptation (fieldvisit climateadaptation lab Building)
Circular economy and climateadaptation (fieldvisit climateadaptation lab Building)
be able to map climateadaptation and work with database with over 10.000 solutions (climatescan.org)
Able to monitor how climateadaptation works in practice (hydraulic test, waterquality testing etc.
Present your ideas to public

More info: https://climatecafe.nl/2023/04/climatecafe-new-energy-forum-22-june-2023/

Wetskills-México 2023
2023-08-27 - 2023-09-07 | Mexico City, Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico
About the event

Water solutions for Mexico: join Wetskills
After a great experience in Mexico in 2019 Wetskills will come back to this country in August/September this year.
Are you a student or young professional from Mexico, Americas or beyond, and do you want to make a difference in the water sector? Would you like to experience working in an international team to solve water cases with out-of-the-box solutions? Do you want to work on challenging water & sustainability issues? Are you interested to visit the Auqatech-Mexico exhibition and conference and present your ideas for an international jury panel and audience? This is your chance! Wetskills Foundation and partners are organizing the seventh Wetskills edition in México!
Wetskills Foundation is inviting students (Bachelor (final year), Master and PhD) and Young Professionals from universities and organizations worldwide with a passion for Water, Climate and Sustainability, to join this intergenerational event and apply for Wetskills-México 2023 (period: 27 August to 7 September 2023). You can register by filling-in the online form on the wetskills website.
Find more information about the first Wetskills edition in Mexico (2019) online and watch the movie with the 2019 programme.

Registration

First registration deadline: 15 June 2023
After this deadline, every week a selection of the new applications is made until the program is full.

Who can apply?
Any Young Professional (up to 5 years of working experience) and student (last year Bachelor, Master or PhD) from Mexico, Americas and other countries worldwide, with a passion for water & sustainability and intercultural teamwork.
How can I apply?
Prepare a motivation letter and resume, click the button on the right, fill out the online application form and submit it.
Selection criteria
The Wetskills Team will make a final selection among applications received, based on quality of motivation & resume. We also consider a good diversity of the whole group (incl. backgrounds, local/international, gender balance, etc.).
Costs
Participation fee for participants from Mexico who have local accommodatio arrangements is 1000 pesos. Participation fee for local and international participants, who need accommodation in Mexico City is € 425,- (excl. VAT, only for Europe). This Participation fee includes accommodation, teambuilding activities, some lunches & dinners, field trips, workshop, supervision, trainings and working venues. Also the Finals & Awarding and entrance to Aquatech-Mexico Exhibition & Conferences are included. Participants are responsible for their own travel expenses (plane tickets, local travel, etcetera), meals during working days and other personal costs.
Note: Wetskills Foundation and partners strive to lower costs for local participants, contact us for options.
Note: During past editions participants often successfully arranged financial compensation for their Wetskills participation from their university or employer. We therefore strongly encourage applicants to inquire about funding opportunities to compensate the costs (university mobility funds, travel allowance etc.).

Event info

Overall Programme Wetskills-Mexico 2023 (draft)

Announcement for Participants Wetskills-México 2023

Terms & Conditions Wetskills-México 2023

Joining this Wetskills Event – What do you get?

A unique learning experience where you will tackle real-life water challenges with your own team!

You will increase your skills in: international cooperation; problem solving, cross-cultural and interdisciplinary teamwork, networking and presenting (pitch & poster);
You will get the opportunity to connect with other international water students/young professionals;
You will exclusively visit the Wetskills finals and awarding at the Aquatech-Mexico Exhibition & Conference;
You will visit Mexico City and surroundings: water-related, natural and cultural sites, and meetings with water experts;
You will learn, network and experience more about international and regional water challenges, the main stakeholders and organizations, contemporary issues and current business opportunities;
You will receive a certificate of participation upon completion of the program.

For more information and registration, take a look at the website.

Wetskills-Lesotho 2023
2023-09-30 - 2023-10-13 | National University of Lesotho, P.O Roma 180, Maseru, Lesotho
About The Event
Wetskills event for transboundary cooperation in Water (Southern Africa)
Lesotho joined the fourth Wetskills event in South Africa (Cape Town, 2018) with 5 participants and a case. After this event Wetskills and the ministry (ReNOKA programme) joinde forces to create a first Wetskills in this Country and develop a project to implement the results of the case in Cape Town (read more about this cooperation). This was the start of the WetsNext project about the Soil Erosion Blankets in Lesotho, see movie.
All activities are focused on bringing young talents in the region together for improving transboundary cooperation and creating innovative win-win situations for a better water management in Southern Africa.
The Wetskills Foundation with partner ReNOKA programme of Department of Water Affairs Lesotho together with GIZ would like to welcome young professionals and students with a passion for water and sustainability to join this unique event in ‘the water tower of Souther Africa’. Southern African partners as Department for Water and Sanitation of South Africa, Rand Water, Water Institute of Southern Africa, Young Water professionals in South Africa, Water Research Commission, Blue Deal South Africa and Embassy of the Kingdom of The Netherlands in South Africa will join forces for this Wetskills event, focussing on transboundary cooperation in water.

What is Wetskills?
Bachelor, Master, PhD students and recent graduates work together in mixed teams on water challenges provided by organizations of the local and international water sector. The programme will run from 30 September to 13 October 2023. The central place of staying and working is the Capital of Lesotho: Maseru. The programme will contain various field trips to relevant water locations in the country, like the Katse Dam and wetland areas to visit the WetsNext project of Soil Erosion Blankets in Lesotho. The Finals & Awarding of this event will be organised in a special seminar.

Practical Information
Programme Wetskills-Lesotho 2023
Terms & Conditions Wetskills-Lesotho 2023

Deadline for registrations: 15 July 2023
After this deadline, every week a selection of the new applications is made until the program is full.

REGISTER

Registration
Registration deadline: 15 July 2023
After this deadline, every week a selection of the new applications is made until the program is full.

Who can apply?
Any Young Professional (up to 5 years of working experience) and student (last year Bachelor, Master or PhD) from Lesotho, SADC region and other countries worldwide, with a passion for water & sustainability and intercultural teamwork.
How can I apply?
Prepare a motivation letter and resume, click the button on the right, fill out the online application form and submit it.
Selection criteria
The Wetskills Team will make a final selection among applications received, based on quality of motivation & resume. We also consider a good diversity of the whole group (incl. backgrounds, local/international, gender balance, etc.).
Costs
Participation fee for local participants from Lesotho, invited by ReNOKA programme is free of charge. Participation fee for local and international participants, who need accommodation in Maseru is € 395,- (excl. VAT, only for Europe). This Participation fee includes accommodation, teambuilding activities, some lunches & dinners, field trips, workshops, supervision, trainings and working venues. Participants are responsible for their own travel expenses (plane tickets, local travel, etcetera), meals during working days and other personal costs.
Note: Wetskills Foundation and partners strive to lower costs for local participants, contact us for options.
Note: During past editions participants often successfully arranged financial compensation for their Wetskills participation from their university or employer. We therefore strongly encourage applicants to inquire about funding opportunities to compensate the costs (university mobility funds, travel allowance etc.).

Joining this Wetskills Event – What do you get?
A unique learning experience where you will tackle real-life water challenges with your own team!

You will increase your skills in: international cooperation; problem solving, cross-cultural and interdisciplinary teamwork, networking and presenting (pitch & poster);
You will get the opportunity to connect with other international water students/young professionals;
You will exclusively visit the Wetskills finals and awarding a inspiring workshop in Maseru;
You will visit Maseru and other parts in Lesotho: water-related, natural and cultural sites, and meetings with water experts;
You will learn, network and experience more about international and regional water challenges, the main stakeholders and organizations, contemporary issues and current business opportunities;
You will receive a certificate of participation upon completion of the program.

More information
Participants from Lesotho: contact Phomolo Khonthu (phomolo.khonthu@wetskills.com). Participants from other countries: contact Johan Oost, (johan.oost@wetskills.com)

DeltaTech-Challenge
2023-10-04, 2023-10-18
Wat is de Delta Tech Challenge?
De missie van de Delta Tech Challenge is aankomende professionals kennis te laten maken met nieuwe, innovatieve oplossingen op het gebied van water. Bijvoorbeeld rond complexe vraagstukken op het gebied van energie, waterveiligheid, gezondheid en klimaat. Onze eerste challenge draait om aquathermie of TEO (Thermische Energie uit Oppervlaktewater) en wordt op verschillende (hoge)scholen georganiseerd.
Onderdelen Delta Tech Challenge
De Delta Tech Challenge is flexibel in te vullen en kan bestaan uit de volgende onderdelen:

Gastcollege
Tekst en uitleg over de TEO technologie (Thermische Energie uit Oppervlaktewater).

Ontwikkelen Systeem
Zelf puzzelen op de samenstelling van het ideale TEO systeem, inclusief toepassing van (eigen) isolatiemateriaal.

Excursie
Een bezoek aan een gebouw dat middels aquathermie / TEO wordt voorzien van warmte.

Challenge Uitvoering
Het bouwen, laten draaien en optimaliseren van het systeem, inclusief het meten van temperatuur en stroomverbruik.

Analyse en Pitch
Analyse en pitch van de toepassingsmogelijkheden van TEO in een gebiedsontwikkeling op basis van de Aquathermieviewer.

Speeddate
Kennismaken met overheden en marktpartijen uit de watersector en uitwisselen van mogelijkheden voor stages en afstudeeropdrachten.
Mogelijkheden
De Delta Tech Challenge is ontwikkeld voor studenten, maar kan ook voor andere doelgroepen worden ingezet.

Als onderdeel van een lesprogramma
Een gastcollege, excursie en een uitvoeringsdag. Team ontwikkelen zelf hun ideale systeem en maken mede gebruik van onze spullen.

Als interactieve techniek dag
2 Dagdelen met theorie en uitvoering. Het bouwen van het systeem als interactieve puzzel. Teams maken gebruik van onze spullen. Geen specifieke voorbereiding nodig (inlezen mag).

Als teamactiviteit met een leerzaam tintje
1 Dagdeel met een beetje theorie en veel uitvoering. Het bouwen van het systeem als interactieve puzzel. Teams maken gebruik van onze spullen. Geen specifieke voorbereiding nodig.
Delta Challenges 2023
Saxxion Hogeschool in Deventer op woensdag 4 en 18 oktober 2023
van Hall Larenstein in Leeuwarden op woensdag 22 en 29 november 2023
Hogeschool van Den Haag woensdag 6 en 13 december 2023
De voorbereidingen zijn in volle gang en partijen die graag willen meedoen, kunnen zich nog aanmelden bij Rob Koster (06 – 4600 6821)

Woensdag Challengedag
De verwachting is dat er in 2024 mogelijk 8 tot 10 DeltaTech-Challenges zullen plaatsvinden, waaronder ook minimaal één DeltaTech-Challenge met een combi van MBO/HBO.
Ken je of ben je een enthousiaste docent die bij voorkeur minimaal 24 studenten kan enthousiasmeren mee te doen met de DeltaTech-Challenge, laat het ons dat weten en wij gaan het regelen!
Meer informatie over de Delta Tech Challenge vind je op www.deltatech-challenge.nl

Wetskills-The Netherlands 2023
2023-10-28 - 2023-11-09 | Stayokay, Timorplein 1, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nederland
About the event

Wetskills welcomes participants to The Netherlands!
At the moment we are preparing the next Wetskills edition in The Netherlands. As the last six previous Amsterdam International Water Weeks, Wetskills will be organized. This Netherlands Wetskills event will be aligned to the AIWW event, as well as the Aquatech in Amsterdam (5-8 November 2023).
Are you a student or young professional from Europe and beyond, and do you want to make a difference in the water sector? Would you like to experience working in an international team and experiencing the culture of The Netherlands? Do you want to work on challenging water, climate & sustainability issues? Are you interested to visit the AIWW2023 Conference and the Aquatech Amsterdam exhibition? Do you want to present your ideas for an international jury panel and audience? This is your chance! Wetskills Foundation and partners are organising the ninth Wetskills edition in The Netherlands overall!
Wetskills Foundation is inviting students (Bachelor (final year), Master and PhD) and Young Professionals from universities and organisations worldwide with a passion for Water, Climate and Sustainability, to join this intergenerational event and apply for Wetskills-The Netherlands 2023 (period: 28 October to 9 November 2023). You can register by filling-in the online form on the wetskills website.

Event info

Programme Wetskills-The Netherlands 2023 (draft)

Terms & Conditions Wetskills-The Netherlands 2023

Registration

Registration deadline: 30 June 2023
After this deadline, every week a selection of the new applications is made until the program is full.

Who can apply?

Any Young Professional (up to 5 years of working experience) and student (last year Bachelor, Master or PhD) from Europe and beyond, with a passion for water & sustainability and intercultural teamwork.

How can I apply?
Prepare a motivation letter and resume, click the botton on the right, fill out the online application form and submit it.
Selection criteria
The Wetskills organization will make a final selection among applications received, based on quality of motivation & resume. The organisation will also consider a good diversity of the whole group (incl. backgrounds, local/international, gender balance, etc.).

Costs

Participation fee for international participants is € 475,- (excl. VAT). This participation fee includes accommodation. Participation fee for local applicants, who do not need accommodation arrangements, is € 125,- (VAT free).
The Participation fee (with or without accomodation) includes teambuilding activities, some lunches & dinners, field trips, workshop, supervision, trainings and working venues. Participants are responsible for their own travel expenses (plane tickets, local travel, etcetera), meals during working days and other personal costs.
Note: During past editions participants often successfully arranged financial compensation for their Wetskills participation from their university or employer. We therefore strongly encourage applicants to inquire about funding opportunities to compensate the costs (university mobility funds, travel allowance etc.).

Joining this Wetskills Event – What do you get?

A unique learning experience where you will tackle real-life water challenges with your own team!

You will increase your skills in: international cooperation; problem solving, cross-cultural and interdisciplinary teamwork, networking and presenting (pitch & poster);
You will get the opportunity to connect with other international water students/young professionals;
You will visit the Wetskills finals and awarding at the Amsterdam International Water Week and Aquatech;
You will visit Amsterdam and surroundings: water-related, natural and cultural sites, and meetings with water experts;
You will learn, network and experience more about international and regional water challenges, the main stakeholders and organisations, contemporary issues and current business opportunities;
You will receive a certificate of participation upon completion of the programme.

For more information and registration, take a look at the website.

Wetskills-Oman 2024
2024-01-13 - 2024-01-24 | Muscat, Oman
About The Event

5th Wetskills in Oman for concealing water solutions during the first Oman water week!
Because of the great successes of previous Wetskills Challenges in Oman (since 2011 up to 2023) we were thrilled to organize another event, the fifth edition: Wetskills Oman in 2024!
Are you a student or young professional from Oman, MENA region, or beyond, and do you want to make a difference in the water sector? Would you like to experience working in an international team to solve water cases with out-of-the-box solutions? Do you want to work on challenging water & sustainability issues? Are you interested to present your ideas for an international jury panel and audience during the Oman Water Week? This is your chance! Wetskills Foundation and partners are organizing the fifth Wetskills edition in Oman!
Wetskills Foundation is inviting students (Bachelor (final year), Master and PhD) and Young Professionals from universities and organizations worldwide with a passion for Water, Climate and Sustainability, to join this intergenerational event and apply for Wetskills-Oman 2024 (period: 13-24 January 2024). You can register by filling-in the online form (see button at the right side).

Watch the Video of Wetskills-Oman 2023

Event info

Announcement for Participants Wetskills-Oman 2024

Programme Wetskills-Oman (Muscat) 2024 (draft)

Terms & Conditions Wetskills-Oman 2024

Registration

Registration deadline: 5 December 2023
After this deadline, every week a selection of the new applications is made until the program is full.

REGISTER

Who can apply?
Any Young Professional (up to 5 years of working experience) and student (last year Bachelor, Master or PhD) from Oman, MENA region and other countries worldwide, with a passion for water & sustainability and intercultural teamwork.
How can I apply?
Prepare a motivation letter and resume, click the button on the right, fill out the online application form and submit it.
Selection criteria
The Wetskills Team will make a final selection among applications received, based on quality of motivation & resume. We also consider a good diversity of the whole group (incl. backgrounds, local/international, gender balance, etc.).
Costs
Participation fee for local participants from Oman who have local accommodation arrangements is 30 OMR. Participation fee for local and international participants, who need accommodation in Muscat is € 425,- (excl. VAT, only for Europe). This Participation fee includes accommodation, teambuilding activities, some lunches & dinners, field trips, workshops, supervision, trainings and working venues. Participants are responsible for their own travel expenses (plane tickets, local travel, etcetera), meals during working days and other personal costs.
Note: Wetskills Foundation and partners strive to lower costs for local participants, contact us for options.
Note: During past editions participants often successfully arranged financial compensation for their Wetskills participation from their university or employer. We therefore strongly encourage applicants to inquire about funding opportunities to compensate the costs (university mobility funds, travel allowance etc.).

Joining this Wetskills Event – What do you get?

A unique learning experience where you will tackle real-life water challenges with your own team!

You will increase your skills in: international cooperation; problem solving, cross-cultural and interdisciplinary teamwork, networking and presenting (pitch & poster);
You will get the opportunity to connect with other international water students/young professionals;
You will exclusively visit the Wetskills finals and awarding workshop at Oman Water Week;
You will visit Muscat and surroundings: water-related, natural and cultural sites, and meetings with water experts;
You will learn, network and experience more about international and regional water challenges, the main stakeholders and organizations, contemporary issues and current business opportunities;
You will receive a certificate of participation upon completion of the program.

Betatournament 2024
2024-02-06 - 2024-02-07
Het Bèta Tournament is dé plek voor getalenteerde en gemotiveerde vmbo-leerlingen. Tijdens het evenement op 6 en 7 februari krijgen leerlingen en docenten een unieke kijk op het werkveld van de bètavakken. Ze gaan aan de slag met praktische opdrachten, waarbij ze worden uitgedaagd om hun vaardigheden te laten zien.
Dit toernooi biedt gemotiveerde leerlingen de kans om de praktijk van biologie, natuurkunde en scheikunde te verkennen! Niet alleen krijgen leerlingen de mogelijkheid om hun talenten te tonen, maar ook docenten kunnen genieten van een speciaal programma met presentaties, rondleidingen, workshops en een kijkje bij de practica van de deelnemende leerlingen.
Benieuwd naar wat je kunt verwachten? Neem een kijkje naar de hoogtepunten van voorgaande edities en schrijf je nu in.

Wetskills-Egypt 2024
2024-03-09 - 2024-03-22 | Cairo, Egypt
Wetskills back to Egypt
Note: due to recent situations in the region, this event will be postponed from November 2023 to 2024 (most probably March 2024).
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Are you a student or young professional from the Arab region and beyond, and do you want to make a difference in the water sector? Would you like to experience working in an international team and experiencing the Arab culture (in Egypt)? Do you love wandering around in the vibrant, challenging and historic City of Caïro? Do you want to meet people who can tell you everything about Egypt or the Arab culture? And, most importantly are you passionate about water & sustainability and want to contribute to innovate solutions on challenging water issues? Are you keen on meeting and interacting with an international water audience with diverse professionals? Participants of this Wetskills Challenge in Caïro, Egypt will see and experience all this, and more!
Wetskills Foundation is inviting students (Bachelor (final year), Master and PhD) and Young Professionals from universities and organisations worldwide with a passion for Water-Energy-Food, to join this unique event and apply for Wetskills-Egypt [2023] 2024.

This new edition of Wetskills Challenge, the second one in Egypt (after the first one in 2012), will be organized from [date not yet known]. The finals will be held at a special workshop at the Embassy of the Kingdom of The Netherlands, where the teams will present their results and the winning team will be announced.

Registration

Registration
This event is postponed to 2024. Dates will be announced later.

Who can apply?

Any Young Professional (up to 5 years of working experience) and student (last year Bachelor, Master or PhD) from Egypt, MENA region, and other countries worldwide, with a passion for water-energy-food and intercultural teamwork.

How can I apply?
You can apply by visiting the Wetskills website. Prepare a motivation letter and resume, click the botton on the right, fill out the online application form and submit it.
Selection criteria
The Wetskills organization will make a final selection among applications received, based on quality of motivation & resume. The organisation will also consider a good diversity of the whole group (incl. backgrounds, local/international, gender balance, etc.).

Costs

♦ Participation fee for local applicants, who do not need accommodation arrangements, is € 25,-. Note: Wetskills and partners are striving to get additional funding to lower this fee.
♦ Participation fee for participants is € 395,- (excl. VAT), needing accommodation in Cairo. This participation fee includes accommodation, teambuilding activities, some lunches & dinners, field trips, workshop, supervision, trainings and working venues. Participants are responsible for their own travel expenses (plane tickets, local travel, etcetera), meals during working days and other personal costs.
Note: With partners Wetskills Foundation strives to lower the price and even arrange vouchers for participants to join this Wetskills for free.
Note: During past editions participants often successfully arranged financial compensation for their Wetskills participation from their university or employer. We therefore strongly encourage applicants to inquire about funding opportunities to compensate the costs (university mobility funds, travel allowance etc.).

Joining this Wetskills Event – What do you get?
A unique learning experience where you will tackle real-life water challenges with your own team!
♦ You will increase your skills in: international cooperation; problem solving, cross-cultural and interdisciplinary teamwork, networking and presenting (pitch & poster);
♦ You will get the opportunity to connect with other international water students/young professionals;
♦ You will exclusively visit the Wetskills finals and awarding at the Cairo Water Week;
♦ You will visit Cairo, Luxor and surroundings: water-related, natural and cultural sites, and meetings with water experts;
♦ You will learn, network and experience more about water challenges in the Arab region, the main stakeholders and organisations, contemporary issues and current business opportunities;
♦ You will receive a certificate of participation upon completion of the programme.
More information
Interested candidates (local and international) can contact: Johan Oost, johan.oost@wetskills.com.
Local participants can contact: Dr. Alia Amer (Agriculture Research Institute and Wetskills Team), alia.amer@wetskills.com
MENA region participants can contact: Loay Alatrash (Wetskills Team), loay.alatrash@wetskills.com.

Aardrijkskunde Olympiade
2024-06-04 - 2024-06-07 | Universiteit van Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Nederland
Een nieuwe Aardrijkskunde Olympiade, de plek om je geografische kennis te toetsen en te verbreden.
Het thema dit jaar is water. Samen met de universiteit van Amsterdam gaat de Olympiade de strijd aan met gerografische en watergerelateerde vraagstukken.
Ontdek de fascinerende wereld van water tijdens onze speciale waterdag, inclusief een verkennende velddag naar watergerelateerde locaties in en rondom Amsterdam.
VWO-scholieren met passie voor water en aardrijkskunde, dit is jouw kans om deel te nemen aan een unieke ervaring. Meld je nu aan!
