Programme
About the programme
Each day combines high-level lectures by leading international experts with in‑depth group case work. Students work in small teams on a comprehensive, cross‑disciplinary case integrating data science, AI, diagnostics, treatment, law, ethics, and policy.
Find the detailed programme here (may be subject to change).
Detailed programme
Practical information
Participation cost and cancellation policy
The summer school is funded by the Danish Agency for Higher Education and Science. This means that tuition, accommodation, planned social activities and most meals (except dinner) are free.
There will be a no-show fee of DKK 2000 (approximately $279 or €269), which will be charged if you do not show up or participate in the summer school. Participation is equal to 80% attendance. Cancellations due to sickness or other well justified reasons for absence must be made to phd@adm.ku.dk
Reimbursement of travel expenses
If your PhD grant does not include funding for travel, you may apply for reimbursement of travel expenses up to DKK 5,000 (including VAT), approximately $697 or €670. Reimbursement of travel expenses will happen after the summer school has been completed.
To receive reimbursement, you need to fill out this form and include documentation for your travel expenses e.g. copy of your flight ticket. The filled form and documentation should be sent to phd@adm.ku.dk
Please note that as the summer school takes place 10-21 August, your date of arrival in Copenhagen should be 9 August 2026 and departure date 21 August. If you choose to arrive early or stay longer, this will be at your own expense.
Visa
Participants are themselves responsible for visa applications (if applicable) and travel insurance.
Travel information
Transportation from Copenhagen Airport
If you arrive at Copenhagen Airport, you can:
- Take a regional train to Copenhagen Central Station and walk to the hotel (approximately 14 minutes to walk). Travel time in total: 30 minutes
- Take the bus 5C to the stop Polititorvet and walk to the hotel (approximately 7 minutes to walk). Travel time in total: 40 minutes
Accomodation Copenhagen
During you time in Copenhagen, you will be staying at:
Wakeup Copenhagen, Carsten Niebuhrs gade 11, 1577 København V
The summer school will be held at:
Henrik Dam Auditoriet, Building 9, Panum, Blegdamsvej 3B, 2200 København N
The hotel is located 4 kilometers from Panum (marked with a red cross). To go to Panum, you can:
- Bike (be aware of the many bikes during morning and afternoon). Travel time: 20 minutes.
- Take the bus (the most direct busline is 5C, which you can take from Polititorvet to Elmegade). Travel time: 30 minutes.
Accomodation Aalborg
During you time in Aalborg, you will be staying at:
Cabinn Aalborg, Fjordgade 30, 9000 Aalborg
The summer school will be held at:
Room 12.01.004, AAU SUND, Selma Lagerløfs Vej 249, 9260 Gistrup
The hotel is located 7 kilometers from AAU SUND (marked with a red cross). To go to AAU SUND, you can:
- Bike: Travel time: 30 minutes.
- Take the busses:
- Number 12 towards Gistrup or the University from Budolfi Plads (Vingårdsgade/Aalborg) to Postgårdsvej (Selma Lagerløfs Vej/Aalborg). Travel time: Approximately 40 minutes.
- Number 2 towards Hospitalsbyen from Nytorv to Hospitalsbyen. Go through entrance 7 at the hospital and walk towards AAU (the room is located near the main entrance of the university). Travel time: Approximately 40 minutes.
Accomodation Aarhus
During you time in Aarhus you will be staying at:
Wakeup Aarhus, M.P. Bruunsgade 27, 8000 Aarhus
The summer school will be held at:
Lille Anatomisk Auditorium, Building 1231, Room 424, Einarson-bygningen, Wilhelm Meyers Allé 3 , 8000 Aarhus C
The hotel is located 2.5 kilometers from the Einarson-bygningen (marked with a red cross). To go to Einarson-bygningen, you can:
- Bike: Travel time: 10 minutes.
- Take the Letbane towards Lystrup from Aarhus H to Universitetsparken. Travel time: Approximately 15 minutes.
- Take the busses:
- Number 18 towards Lystrup from Jægergårdsgade/M.P. Bruuns Gade (Aarhus Kom) to Universitetsparken/Nørrebrogade (Aarhus Kom). Travel time: Approximately 20 minutes.
- Number 16 towards Mejlby via Bystævnet from Jægergårdsgade/M.P. Bruuns Gade (Aarhus Kom) to Universitetsparken/Nørrebrogade (Aarhus Kom). Travel time: Approximately 20 minutes.
- Number 1A towards Skejbyparken from Park Allé/Banegårdspladsen (Aarhus Kom) to Nørrebrogade/Nørre Boulevard (Aarhus Kom). Travel time: Approximately 20 minutes.
All travel suggestions is made through Rejseplanen
Please note that the travel plans may be subject to change. Therefore, we recommend to check the travel plans available through the link above
Planning committee and organisers
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Professor, Technical University of Denmark | |
| Associate Professor, Aarhus University | |
| Clinical professor, Southern University of Denmark | |
| Associate Professor, Aalborg University | |
| Assistant Professor, Aalborg University | |
| Jens Vinge Nygaard |
Associate Professor, Aarhus University |
| Kasper Hallenborg |
Head of Section, Southern University of Denmark |
| Ken Friis-Larsen |
Head of Section, University of Copenhagen |
| Lasse Riis Østergaard |
Professor, Aalborg University |
| Professor, University of Copenhagen | |
| Professor, Aalborg University | |
| Assistant Professor, University of Copenhagen | |
| Associate Professor, Aalborg University | |
| Richard Röttger |
Professor, Southern University of Denmark |
| Søren Brunak |
Professor, University of Copenhagen |
| Professor, University of Copenhagen | |
| Vedrana Andersen Dahl |
Professor, Technical University of Denmark |