Students from the School of Social Work and Social Policy travelled to Münster Germany with Professor Susan Flynn and Ms Rose Doolan Maher to take part in a week of lectures and workshops from subject experts on disability and child welfare including experts by experience. A historic city tour of Münster and dining out were among activities to help with soaking up German culture and atmosphere. Students from four Universities across Ireland, Austria and Germany came together to learn together. As one student commented, “It not only was a SUPERBLY done academic program relevant for our degree, but I believe this has created lasting friendships across countries!... If I had to rate the opportunity on a scale of 1-10, I would give it a 20 out of 10”
Susan and Rose organised the summer school along with Professor Onno Husen, Professor Katrin Hermsen, Professor Eva van Koolwijk (all from University of Münster); Dr Rahel More (from University of Vienna); and Prof. Florian Eßer (from Osnabrück University). Professor Onno Husen led out with the initial idea and plans for the Summer School.