High school students spent their summer learning about technology. Summer schools showcased study opportunities at BUT

Summer has come to an end, and with it the summer schools at BUT. The popular educational programs took place throughout the holidays at the faculties and departments of the Brno University of Technology, allowing high school students to discover the world of science and art.

Summer schools at BUT are over. | Author: Jakub Rozboud

To make sure the lecture halls don’t stay empty for too long during the summer, Brno University of Technology organizes a series of summer schools every year. “It’s a fantastic opportunity to show future students the BUT environment and give them a taste of university studies,” said Václav Kundera, guarantor of the Summer School of Sports Technologies. This year, high school students could choose from 27 courses, exploring workshops, laboratories, studios, and sports facilities.

The popularity of summer schools is also confirmed by feedback from the participants themselves. “I heard about the summer school from my cybersecurity teacher and didn’t hesitate to sign up,” said Simona Havelková from the Secondary Industrial School in Třebíč. Matyáš Svoboda from a Brno grammar school added that the summer school program could be longer so that participants would have more time to gain skills.

Summer school of cyber security at FEEC. | Author: FEEC

Science Hands-On

At the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, students tried soldering, designing, machining, and delved into the world of artificial intelligence and micro-materials. Five summer schools gave participants a look into modern mechanical engineering and how this field works.

Summer school of engineering technology at FME. | Author: FME

The Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Communication presented topics such as biomedicine, radio electronics, and cybersecurity within its summer schools. “We prepare the summer school of biomedicine to show applicants that at the intersection of medicine and technology lies huge potential,” said organizer Oto Janoušek, adding that they already see interest in the next edition.

Summer School of Biomedicine at FEEC. | Author: Oto Janoušek

The Faculty of Electrical Engineering also co-organized a joint course with the Centre of Sports Activities, where participants focused on motion analysis, sports performance monitoring, and stress testing.

Summer school of sports technologies at CESA. | Author: CESA

The Forensic Analysis Summer School at the Faculty of Chemistry allowed students to become detectives, using forensic chemistry and various experiments to try real crime scene methods.

The research center CEITEC BUT organized a summer school in English. High school students immersed themselves in science and research, developing their own projects under the guidance of young experts. They went through all stages of research work – from defining a project and learning proper lab conduct to performing experiments, analyzing results, and presenting before a professional jury.

CEITEC Student Talent Summer School 2025. | Author: Jakub Rozboud

The Entrepreneur summer school at the Faculty of Business and Management demonstrated how business works. Through workshops with experienced lecturers, participants developed business ideas and worked on branding.

The Faculty of Fine Arts prepared twelve summer schools focused on drawing, animation, or sculpture. It also organized less traditional courses, such as movement and magic. Participants got acquainted with artistic methods and developed their creative skills.

Summer school of sculpture at FFA. | Author: FFA

The goal of the Technical Summer School at the Faculty of Civil Engineering was to support applicants in technical fields and strengthen their knowledge of mathematics, descriptive geometry, physics, chemistry, and informatics.

Girls Only?

Special summer schools for girls are becoming increasingly popular, aiming to motivate young women to study STEM fields and break the stereotype that only men belong in technology. According to the organizers, girls are becoming more confident, ambitious, and unafraid to admit their interest in specific fields, which they see as a positive trend.

This year, two such summer schools took place at BUT. At the Faculty of Information Technology, the traditional Summer IT School for Girls was held for the twentieth time, where high school students learned about biometrics, programming, and virtual reality. “I’m most interested in user interfaces and human-computer interaction,” said participant Kristýna Míšková.

Meanwhile, the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Communication hosted a girls-only summer school for the first time. The program combined 3D modeling, electronics, and programming with botany, and participants left not only with new theoretical knowledge but also with a self-made sensor for a smart flowerpot.