Summer School 2026Aarhus University, Denmark
Join us for a week of interactive learning in the future of dairy from June 22-26th!
This year’s theme focuses on how digitalisation is shaping every stage of the dairy value chain—from primary production to consumer engagement.
Programme Includes:
- Digital solutions in primary production
- Future processing technologies and digital twins
- Big data and AI for food safety
- Machine learning and data science applications
- Digital tools for consumer behavior
What to Expect:
- Expert lectures on digital tools and applications in dairy
- Industry insights from leading companies
- Interactive workshops and case studies
- Excursion to industrial and research facilities within Denmark
- Networking with peers and professionals across Europe
Frequently Asked Questions
For suggestions on hotels and what you may experience in Aarhus, visit
www.visitaarhus.com (Hotels https://www.visitaarhus.com/aarhus/where-sleep/hotels
and Experience https://www.visitaarhus.com/areas-and-cities/aarhus )
Hotel Scandic Aarhus and Hotel Wakeup Aarhus are in locations convenient for summer school participants.
Hotel Scandic Aarhus
(https://www.visitaarhus.com/aarhus-region/plan-your-trip/hotel-scandic-aarhus-city-gdk739953)
Hotel Wakeup Aarhus
(https://www.visitaarhus.com/aarhus-region/plan-your-trip/hotel-wakeup-aarhus-gdk1079406 )
Hotel Wake Up Aarhus have provided a 10% discount from their flexible prices:
BOOKING LINK:
https://www.wakeupcopenhagen.com/arpbe/web/en/login/61582088
The course requires 100 hours of student effort. This includes full participation in the scientific programme, the poster session, the career development event, and submission of a short essay assignment after the course.
Upon fulfilment of all elements, participants will receive a certificate of completion, awarded by Aarhus University, to present to their home institution for up to 5 ECTS credits.
Who Can Join & Registration Fee
This school is for:
Early-career researchers and dairy professionals (typically MSc students, PhD candidates, postdocs, or others within 5 years of their latest degree, excluding parental leave and career breaks).
Attendance Fee
The 2026 attendance fee will be covered by the European Excellence in Dairy Learning project, grant number 101055548, however students who attend the Summer school are responsible for all additional costs, e.g., travel, accommodation and subsistence.
If you have any questions, please reach out to us via email DSS2026@food.au.dk.