Learning Opportunities

50+10 Cocreation Challenges: - Finance and SDG Application - 3rd Edition

Ready to think like an investor? Join the Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) “50+10 Cocreation Challenges: Finance and SDG Application” and tackle real-world company valuation and strategic financial decisions. Work in international teams, analyse KPIs and ESG criteria, and decide: buy, hold, or sell? Develop future-ready skills in sustainable finance, critical thinking, and intercultural collaboration — all within a dynamic European learning experience.

Co-Creation Public Finance and SDG Application

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.

Decoding life: exploring applications of nanopore sequencing and bioinformatics

Unlock the potential of Oxford Nanopore Technology and explore its vast applications in the bioeconomy and healthcare sectors. From agricultural genomics and environmental monitoring to clinical diagnostics and cancer research, this cutting-edge technology is revolutionizing the field. Imagine being able to identify pathogens, detect genetic mutations, and analyze microbial communities, all with the power of nanopore sequencing! This hands-on workshop is perfect for students, researchers, and professionals eager to apply nanopore sequencing in their work.

Design Thinking - Healthcare Challenges

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

Digital Literacy

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.

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

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

Engineering Applications in Python - 1st Edition

Learn Python for Engineering Applications! Join our 6-week BIP program to gain hands-on experience in Python programming, designed for students from any cycle with basic coding knowledge.Build problem-solving and algorithmic thinking skillsLearn to code and develop practical engineering applicationsWork with students from different countries and backgroundsBlend of online learning and face-to-face workshops in Limerick

Ethics & values in events, tourism & hospitality

Modern slavery, including forced labour and human trafficking, affects millions globally and demands urgent attention. While governments and international bodies are increasingly acknowledging the seriousness of the issue, many companies fail to address the risks adequately. This project prepares participants to become proactive global citizens by addressing modern slavery in various industries.  Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding through interdisciplinary collaboration, online sessions, and real-world case studies.