The Hague University of Applied Sciences (THUAS) invites students from all UNINOVIS partner universities to its Summer School on Responsible AI for Society. This intensive programme takes place 6–17 July 2026 in The Hague, the international city of peace and justice.
Successful completion of the programme will earn you 4 ECTS.
Why attend?
This Responsible AI for society course is holistic in nature due to a multi-layered examination of AI's impact, moving from the microscopic level of data creation to the macroscopic level of planetary and political consequences.
- The Micro Level (Data): The course begins with the foundational "invisible steps" of AI: how data is gathered, cleaned, and modeled, highlighting the ethical choices and potential misconduct behind statistical and algorithmic fairness.
- The Meso Level (Human-Machine Interaction): It then shifts to the user, exploring how individuals interact with these models, how AI shapes human cognition, language, and professional identity, and where epistemic authority truly lies.
- The Civic Level (Society & Politics): The focus then widens to society, examining the civic consequences of AI, the asymmetry of technological power between designers and users, and the regulatory responses like the EU's Artificial Intelligence Act.
- The Macro Level (Planetary & Global Power): Finally, it zooms out to a planetary scale, questioning the socio-economic, ecological (water and energy use), and neo-colonial power dynamics driven by Big Tech companies in the US and China.
Programme & dates
Online Session: 30 June 2026
In-person programme in The Hague: 6–17 July 2026
Erasmus+ funding is available for travel and accommodation expenses.
How to apply
- Register via the Osiris Application — choose the option for UNINOVIS students
- Limited places available — applications are assessed on a first-come-first-served basis
Fee
Field trips and social programme costs: €300 (includes public transport card, lunch vouchers, BBQ at the beach, Amsterdam Day and more!).
Accommodation
Visit the The Hague Summer School website to find accommodation options. UNINOVIS students receive a €950 discount on the quoted prices — the correct pricing will appear during your registration process.
Who can participate?
The Summer School is open to students enrolled at any of the eight UNINOVIS partner universities:
- University Sorbonne - Paris Nord (USPN), France
- Technical University of Applied Sciences (THWS), Würzburg-Schweinfurt, Germany
- University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli (UDCLV), Caserta, Italy
- University of Applied Sciences (TAMK), Tampere, Finland
- Kauno kolegija Higher Education Institution (KK), Kaunas, Lithuania
- University of Málaga (UMA), Spain
- University of Tirana (UT), Albania
- The Hague University of Applied Sciences (THUAS), The Netherlands