May 20-24
at TUIASI, Iasi Romania
May 27-31
at URN, Rouen, France
About the event
Junior and Senior Summer School, Staff Academy and Science Factory
The third edition of 10 Days of INGENIUM took place in May 2024, hosted jointly by the “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iași (TUIASI) in Romania and the University of Rouen Normandy in France.
This summer edition focused on several key themes that reflected the alliance’s vision for innovation and collaboration in higher education:
- Design thinking, creativity, and entrepreneurial skills in go-to-market innovative strategies;
- Social responsibility, sustainable development, and collective Olympic games;
- Student-centered learning and blended learning methodologies;
- Strengthening the connection between education and research.
Throughout the ten days, participants engaged in workshops, discussions, and interactive activities that fostered collaboration and creativity across disciplines and cultures — continuing to build the strong and diverse INGENIUM community.
Watch the highlights from the event
For Junior Students @ TUIASI, Romania
For Senior Students @ URN, France
Junior Summer School
Print your mind in 3D – Empower Your Creativity
The 2024 edition of the INGENIUM Junior Summer School, hosted by the “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iași (TUIASI) in Romania, brought together motivated undergraduate students from across Europe under the inspiring theme “Print your Mind in 3D – Empower Your Creativity.”
As part of the INGENIUM alliance — a collaboration between 10 European universities — this event offered a unique opportunity for students to engage in a stimulating learning experience focused on creativity, business thinking, and innovation.
Over five days in Iași, undergradute students immersed themselves in a journey through design thinking, exploring how innovative ideas can be transformed into viable business opportunities. The program combined interactive workshops, team-based projects, and strategic discussions that encouraged participants to think critically, empathize with users, and develop impactful solutions.
Rather than focusing on technical skills, the Summer School emphasized entrepreneurial and analytical thinking. Students learned how to define target audiences, analyze market dynamics, and craft strong value propositions that could turn creative concepts into actionable plans.
By the end of the program, participants had gained a deeper understanding of how ideas evolve from concept to implementation and how creativity and business insight intersect to drive innovation. The experience also fostered collaboration, adaptability, and a mindset of continuous growth.
Throughout the week, participants:
- Explored and applied the five stages of design thinking: empathize, define, ideate, prototype, and test.
- Worked collaboratively to identify real-world challenges and propose innovative solutions.
- Learned how to analyze markets and customer needs to guide strategic decisions.
- Developed go-to-market strategies, value propositions, and positioning plans.
- Strengthened teamwork, communication, and presentation skills through group projects and feedback sessions.
- Cultivated an entrepreneurial mindset built on curiosity, creativity, and resilience.
The 2024 Junior Summer School was more than just an academic experience — it was a space where creativity met strategy, and where students learned to transform ideas into impact within the vibrant INGENIUM community.
Where & When
Virtual: 3 Online sessions, one week before the onsite event.
On site: Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iasi, Romania – 20-24 May.
See Schedule HERE
