Learning Opportunities

Lifestyle Brand Building - Towards culturally responsive design!

Erasmus+ BIP (from 04/05/2026 to 29/05/2026)

How can we build sustainable lifestyle brands that inspire identity, culture, and purpose? Join the Lifestyle Brand Building BIP and find out!We offer a hands-on, interdisciplinary journey that blends design thinking, brand building, and fashion production. The programme is jointly coordinated by HAMK from Finland, Politécnico de Leiria from Portugal, and NHL Stenden from The Netherlands.Across three online weeks and one face-to-face week at NHL Stenden, you will work in international, multidisciplinary teams in a safe, creative, supportive environment, use design thinking to develop sustainable brand concepts and express the brand through a fashion piece prototype.

Moot Court

SAP (from 12/05/2026 to 05/06/2026)

The Short Advanced Programme (SAP) Moot Court on EU Values, part of the EU Values Awareness strand in RUN-EU Work Package 5 – EMIC, aims to deepen understanding of mechanisms safeguarding EU values through the interactive Moot Court format. Legal instruments, rooted in the Union’s founding Treaties, are central to promoting these values and driving integration. The Treaties, other legislation, and European Court of Justice rulings have long underpinned economic integration grounded in democratic principles. Jointly coordinated by IPCA and NHL Stenden, this SAP includes an in-person week in Barcelos, Portugal.

Natural Happiness - Living in playground

Erasmus+ BIP (from 16/03/2026 to 24/04/2026)

The project based BIP  Natural Happiness - Living in playground explores physical and social environments in multidisciplinary approach in order to improve public spaces and promote natural happiness (rather than artificial happiness).

Navigating Cultural Diversity: - Communication on cultural awareness in the EU 2050

Erasmus+ BIP (from 29/04/2026 to 29/05/2026)

How will communication shape Europe’s social and cultural future?This Blended Intensive Programme combines online learning with an international in-person week to explore intercultural communication, European values, globalization, and the challenges of the digital age. Join students from across Europe to develop key skills for communicating responsibly in a diverse and interconnected EU.

Navigating EU Values in EU Institutions

SAP (from 03/03/2025 to 08/05/2025)

This programme focusses on EU institutional awareness, communication, and intercultural sensitivity. By engaging in cross-cultural collaboration, participants will enhance their ability to explain European decision-making processes and contribute to a more inclusive, value-driven Europe.Through a combination of workshops, seminars, group assignments, and immersive experiences, participants will explore how these values shape European governance, education, and society. The programme emphasises both theoretical and practical knowledge, offering a comprehensive introduction to European decision-making processes and how European values are integrated across EU Member States.

Next-Gen Content - 2nd Edition

SAP (from 23/02/2026 to 27/03/2026)

In this SAP, students will learn how to create media content for the next generations. They get to know the Gen Z and Gen Alpha audience and develop innovative formats.The programme offers dynamic online sessions focusing on media trends, new media business models and tech developments in media by trying out new tools.Students will apply theory to create innovative new media concepts for a media/content company, preparing themselves for real-world product innovation challenges.

Postgraduate & Researcher Mentoring Programme (PRMP) - (in the scope of WP4)

LEXS (from 09/03/2026 to 13/03/2026)

An exciting part 1 of 3 stage entrepreneurship and mentoring programme for postgrads, PhDs and researchers - helping them explore the commercialisation potential of their research.

Responsible Consumption and Production

Erasmus+ BIP

Scenario Analysis Decision-Making Using Modern Tools

Erasmus+ BIP