VISUAL-EU · Teaching & training · 2026
Summer School 2026
18–31 May 2026 · Academic Year I (2025–2026)
Held at VIZJA University in Warsaw, this advanced, practice-oriented programme moved from mapping EU governance to designing communication campaigns, evaluating contested values and planning credible community engagement.
4
applied modules
4
expert lecturers
85
presentation slides
Practice-led
learning formats
Advanced learning in action
From knowledge to confident application
The Summer School develops the full VISUAL-EU pathway through advanced governance mapping, strategic storytelling, critical case analysis and project design. Participants work with concrete tools for communicating European policies and values clearly, responsibly and effectively.
Programme at a glance
Four modules, four applied formats
01 · GOVERNANCE VISUAL LAB
EU Governance & Decision-Making: Visual Maps of Institutions and Procedures
Governance mapping, policy cycles, critical reading of EU infographics and redesign for Polish higher education.
Dr Bożena Iwanowska · 39 slides
02 · STORYLAB
Advanced Digital Storytelling & EU Policy Communication
Strategic framing, audience design, multi-format campaigns and engagement measurement.
Dr Dawid Stadniczeńko · 15 slides
03 · CASELAB
CaseLab: EU Values in Action, Contestation & Local Narratives
A critical case method for examining values as principles, practices and public narratives.
Dr Habil. Yan Kapranov, VU Prof. · 14 slides
04 · CITIZENSHIP DESIGN SPRINT
Citizenship Design Sprint: European Citizenship & Community Engagement Projects
Project design for lived citizenship, civic hubs and sustainable institutional action.
Dr Habil. Olena Pimenowa, VU Prof. · 17 slides
Learning outcomes
Interpret · Visualise · Communicate · Evaluate · Engage
The programme connects analytical understanding with practical communication and community-facing action.
Photo story
Summer School 2026 in pictures
From StoryLab sessions and hands-on visual tasks to the closing certificate moments.
Learning in action
Certificates and closing moments
Participation documents
Participant Declaration & Data Protection
Before taking part in a VISUAL-EU School, participants are asked to read and sign this declaration. It explains participation, optional photo and video consent choices, and the processing of personal data under the GDPR.
Approved VISUAL-EU document · PDF · 3 pages · English
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