Eligibility
This academic programme is open to students within the Belfast School of Architecture and the Built Environment.
A maximum of 8 places are available.
Please note: You can apply for only one academic programme.
Through this academic programme you will have the opportunity to see how different professions in the built environment collaborate in Philadelphia to create healthier places and communities. You will gain an understanding of how architecture, planning and environmental health function in Philadelphia and be able to appreciate of how these systems, working independently and collaboratively, can deliver on ways to enhance social and environment well-being. You will also have the opportunity to go on different US University Campus visits, and take part in workshops with guest academic staff.
Example Itinerary
Please note this is an indicative itinerary and is subject to change.
| Date | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| June 15 | AM |
Depart Belfast via air-coach: 0530 Flight to Philadelphia: 1120 |
| PM |
Land in Philadelphia: 1355 Briefing by campus Philly: 1800 Group Dinner TGI Fridays: 1900 | |
| June 16 | AM | Visit to the Franklin institute, The Liberty Bell and Independence Hall |
| PM | Free Time | |
| June 17 | AM | City Centre Visit to the Philadelphia City Planning Commission and Philadelphia Citizens’ Planning Institute |
| PM | Visit to Philadelphia Department of Public Health | |
| 18 June | All Day | University of Pennsylvania or Jefferson University Campus visit for joint workshop on health communities with staff/student from University of Pennsylvania City and Regional Planning and Urban Studies, Jefferson University Sustainable Design, Temple University City Planning and Bryn Mawr (and Haverford) College Growth and Structure of Cities. |
| 19 June | AM | Visit to University of Pennsylvania Hill College House |
| PM | Ulster Global Conference | |
| 20 June | AM | Reflective activity and presentations - hotel lobby |
| PM | Flight to Dublin: 2110 | |
| 21 June | AM |
Land in Dublin: 0855 Depart Dublin via air-coach: 1100 |
