Learning Opportunities

Climate Change Action: - Measurement, Monitoring, and Reporting Challenge

This SAP is part of the RUN-EU Students Week, hosted by IPCA and jointly coordinated with TUS. Students will work in international teams to address real-world challenges through practical, hands-on activities.This five-day challenge builds skills in measuring, monitoring, and reporting climate actions. Participants will analyse case studies, develop action plans, and collaborate with companies to design solutions, gaining insights into climate strategy and impact assessment.

Co-Creation Public Finance and SDG Application

Community & The Sense of Belonging

Being in a community isn’t the same as feeling you belong! The SAP, hosted by Howest and jointly coordinated with NHL en TUS, enhances participants' understanding of community building and its impact on well-being. By fostering a learning group culture, encouraging participants to share their personal stories, and identifying commonalities within and across Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), the SAP aims to create a "NEW WE", reshaping narratives around education and learning. The aim is to set clear goals for each RUN EU partner to build stronger communities and boost the sense of belonging.

Connecting Experiences: - Advanced Studies in Tourism, Hospitality and Sport

This Short Advanced Programme (SAP) is part of the RUN-EU Students Week, hosted by the Polytechnic University of Cávado and Ave (IPCA) and jointly coordinated with the Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest (TUS). Students will work in international teams to tackle real-world challenges through practical activities.This SAP offers students a chance to explore health, wellness, tourism, hospitality, and sports. It blends academic insight with hands-on projects, focusing on service design, destination marketing, and cross-sector strategies for sustainable regional development.

Countries, Encounters and Inclusion: - A Journey of Shared Humanity

Connect. Create. Change.Turn your academic journey into a real-world impact! Join a unique volunteering experience in Barcelos designed for international students.What you’ll do: Work in teams to design and implement creative games and intercultural activities that bridge the gap between children and the elderly.Why join?Break linguistic and cultural barriers.Develop soft skills like empathy and leadership.Promote "shared inclusion" in the community.Be the bridge between generations. Build a better world.

Creating Practical Workflows with AI - Think with Data

Improve your critical thinking by framing your analysis around outcomes-based processes.

Culture Cares: Developing Interventions That Support The Integration of Arts in Health Care and Well-Being Practices

Art activities can play a role in prevention, (mental) health, personal development, empowerment and social inclusion. However, integrating these practices in the domain of health care and well-being is still a challenge. Students will study the challenges European health care and well-being systems face and study cases and develop interventions that address and support mutual understanding between professionals and artists.Photograph: Performance scene of ‘Momentum’ of Dance Company Leefmeester. Photographer: Mitch de Pon.

Cyber Defence Essentials

Master foundational cybersecurity practices in this five-day summer program. Combining classroom instruction with hands-on experience, participants gain practical expertise in the NIST Cybersecurity Framework - the industry standard for securing critical infrastructure and data. Three days of expert-led classes cover key CSF principles. Two days on a live cyber range using the Resilmesh Security Operating Centre will enable participants to apply techniques in realistic environments, responding to simulated attacks. Ideal for students seeking a solid knowledge of cyber defence. Leave with practical skills and real-world experience.

Cybersecurity Governance Essentials

Master the fundamentals of cybersecurity governance in just one week. This intensive summer school programme will take place at the TUS. You will gain the practical skills required to navigate risk management, compliance, policy development, and organisational security strategy. Starting building your foundation in governance frameworks and recent regulations (e.g. NIS2, DORA, CRA). It is an ideal course for those entering or advancing in cybersecurity roles, legal, or IT management and Frameworks NIST2, MITRE, Cyber Killchain.