International business and technology trip

International partners

Institute of Systems and Robotics (ISR-UC)
One of the 38 research centers of the University of Coimbra, the Institute of Systems and Robotics promotes advanced multidisciplinary R&D in the areas Mobile Autonomous Robotics, Intelligent Transportation Systems, Search and Rescue Robotics, Robotic Manipulation, Computer Vision, Medical Robotics, Assistive Technologies, Biomedical Engineering, Advanced Industrial Automation Technologies and Intelligent Energy Systems. ISR-UC gives special attention to international scientific research cooperation with centers of excellence, as well as to training and education Initiatives. ISR was founded in 1992 with the global purpose of setting up a first-class multi-disciplinary research team, able to carry out leading-edge research in several important areas of science and technology, with a special emphasis in systems and robotics. ISR has also developed strong links with industry, either existing national and international companies or promoting the creation of spin-offs.

Universidade de Coimbra - UC
The University of Coimbra is the oldest in Portugal and one of the oldest in the world having been created in the thirteenth century, in 1290, with the document "Scientiae thesaurus mirabilis" signed by King Dinis. The Bull "De statu regni Portugaliae" of Pope Nicholas IV, dated August 9, 1290, acknowledges the “General Studies (Estudo Geral)”. The University established in Coimbra and later in Lisbon and Coimbra again, until the year 1537 when it has definitely established in the latter city.

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (DEEC)
The University of Coimbra also works as a fundamental mechanism at the level of entrepreneurship and enterprise development, especially in technological areas of IT by connecting research with the market, stimulating distinct types of partnerships with companies. Some examples of innovation at the University of Coimbra are cars that do not need a driver or that are capable of traveling miles and miles spending little quantities of fuel, robots that obey to orders given by the human voice or help astronauts performing their tasks, or of revolutionary methods for the treatment of several diseases.

At the core of these innovations is the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (DEEC).

Caetano - Toyota
tbd.

Institute Pedro Nunes
IPN offers different services to startups. As IPN promotes innovation establishing the link between the scientific sector and companies, they support entrepreneurs from day one in the business incubator.
Besides IPN incubator, the institute has six applied R&D labs that support product development in different technology areas, mainly ICT, Electronics, Automation and Materials.

Queima das Fitas
During the trip in May 2020, the university city of Coimbra will host the emblematic students’ feast “Queima das Fitas”. An exceptional opportunity to visit the city of students and witness a unique tradition!

There are plenty other and diverse music, arts and tradition events going on.

Involvement from the Faculty of Economics and Business of the University of Groningen

Faculty of Economics and Business
Eng. P.J. (Paulo) Marques Morgado (PMM) MBA
E-mail: p.j.marques.morgado rug.nl

Students in the Organization:
Nico Helinski (n.helinski student.rug.nl),
Samradha Sanjeev (s.sanjeev student.rug.nl)

Administration and project management:
Marjan van Ittersum: a.g.t.van.ittersum-leegte rug.nl

From the University of Coïmbra:
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (DEEC):
Paulo Menezes, Professor (PJM)
E-mail: pm@deec.uc.pt

Humberto Jorge, Assistant Professor and Director of DEEC (HJ)
E-mail: hjorge@deec.uc.pt

António Gomes Martins, Full Professor (AGM)
E-mail: amartins@deec.uc.pt

Nuno Gonçalves, Assistant Professor (NSG)
E-mail: nunogon@deec.uc.pt

External business involved:
Caetano - Toyota
Institute Pedro Nunes

For whom

Bachelor, (pre)Master and PhD students from all study programs within FEB (students from the University of Coimbra will join the group).
Students from other faculties are also welcome to participate – Please contact the organization team via Marjan van Ittersum at a.g.t.van.ittersum-leegte rug.nl

Application process

The learning community has place for maximum of 10 students . A minimum of 6 students is required for the learning community to go through.
The selection criteria considers individual academic performance and motivation to personal and professional development, interest in Technology and International Business Strategy and Management.
The students are from the FEB and DEEC, but depending on the project other students will join from other faculties from both universities.

You are welcome to attend an information session about this Learning Community. Day, time and location will be announced here, after the holiday break. Drs. Paulo Morgado will be available for questions and will provide any other information you may need to decide whether to participate in this Learning Community.

If you have any questions or for more information, feel free to contact Marjan van Ittersum: a.g.t.van.ittersum-leegte rug.nl.

Schedule and Time Investment

The schedule consist of time spend in the Netherlands and in Portugal:

Costs, Transport and Accomodation:

• Returnticket and transportation costs from and to airport: approx. 250 euros per person (at own expense)
• A participation fee (non-refundable) of 100 euro's (Non-RUG 200 euro's) that needs to be paid after you are selected to join the learning community.
• Consumptions during the week: meals, snacks etc. are at own expenses

• Transportation during the week: organised by University of Coimbra, no additional costs

• Accommodation: available on Campus in Coimbra, no additional costs

Benefits and skill development

The theme includes learning about

• Technology,
• Culture differences,
• Business culture,
• Sustainability,
• Strategy, and
• International Business and Management, by outstanding academics and company professionals.

Skills covered:

Social and technical skills required to perform individual tasks and maximize the team delivery in an international environment.
Some of the skills to develop:

• Analytical,
• Research,
• Emotional intelligence,
• Communication,
• Organization and other found necessary.