International Summer School strengthens exchange with ICAM Toulouse

The excursion to the French partner university ICAM Toulouse (Institut Catholique d'Arts et Métiers) took place from 14 to 19 April. The aim of the programme is to promote international and intercultural exchange and to develop shared perspectives on sustainability technologies. The group of 16 students from the Departments of Engineering and Communication, Management Sciences and Computer Science was accompanied by Prof. Dr Sebastian Groß and Claudia Holbach. The interdisciplinary composition enabled an intensive interdisciplinary exchange and collaboration across different disciplines. The exchange was sponsored by the Franco-German Youth Office (FGYO).

The visit focussed on the topic of "Sustainable technologies: discovering and shaping them together". The participants worked together digitally in Franco-German tandems in advance and developed ideas on sustainability topics. On site, these collaborations were further intensified through joint workshops, international encounters and a language animation.

The company visits to Liebherr and Airbus were particular highlights of the trip. There, the students gained exciting insights into industrial processes, international corporate structures and technological innovations. The encounters with French students and insights into student life at ICAM Toulouse also offered a special experience.

The summer school gave the participants international experience, strengthened their intercultural and language skills and promoted collaboration in international project teams. At the same time, the module makes an important contribution to the internationalisation strategy of Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg.

A return visit by the French students to Bonn is already on the cards for May 2026.