Learning Opportunities

Cyber Defence Essentials

LEXS (from 08/06/2026 to 12/06/2026)

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

LEXS (from 15/06/2026 to 19/06/2026)

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.

Democracy, Citizenship, and Emerging Challenges: European Values at risk?

SAP (from 15/02/2026 to 25/04/2026)

Tackle misinformation in your environment and promote democratic values in a technological and AI context.

Design Thinking - Healthcare Challenges

Erasmus+ BIP (from 08/09/2025 to 27/11/2025)

This course offers students the chance to work with other disciplines on “wicked problems” in healthcare settings 

Designing and implementing STEAM-activities in the future innovation lab of your university (in an extracurricular context) – second edition - STEAM FILS WP4

SAP (from 03/11/2025 to 17/02/2026)

Participants gain insight into meaningful STEAM education in extracurricular contexts. In international teams, they design and prototype an activity tailored to a specific youth target group, applying human-centered and inquiry-based approaches. Through coaching and hands-on sessions, they explore the seven STEAM design principles and develop facilitation skills to inspire young learners in their university’s Future Innovation Lab. Each team tests their activity with the target group, reflects on the outcomes, and improves their design accordingly.

Digital Literacy

MOOC (from 01/04/2026 to 30/06/2027)

Digital literacy is everywhere! Today, digital skills are essential for study, work, and daily life. Digitalisation and AI offer great chances to create, design, and communicate but also bring risks like data safety, misinformation, and online privacy.This course helps (future) teachers across Europe and others integrate digital literacy into their professional context. With theory, practical tasks, and reflection, you develop your own skills and learn how to guide others.

Drawing, Technology & Cultural Heritage

Erasmus+ BIP

Dreaming of a Green Christmas: sustainable food tourism at winter markets - Sustainable food tourism at winter markets

Erasmus+ BIP (from 20/10/2025 to 02/12/2025)

How do we create meaningful, innovative and regenerative food and drink experiences in tourism?  In this BIP, participants will assume the role of professional advisors, aiming to enhance the meaningfulness, innovation, and regenerative qualities of food & drink experiences at winter markets.Expect a mixture of input from experts in the field, group work, problem solving tasks and reflection. During the F2F week you will go on field trip to the historical city centre of Bruges and Lille. This BIP is jointly coordinated by Howest, NHL Stenden and TUS and with Visit Kortrijk as an external stakeholder

Drones as key technologies in agriculture, industry and society

SAP (from 04/11/2025 to 07/12/2025)

Discover how drones operate and explore their practical applications in agriculture, industry, and environmental monitoring. A beginner-level programme combining online learning and a practical in-person week.