Learning Opportunities

Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics

Joint Bachelor Programme

Enhancing Financial Literacy for Vulnerable communities/people - 2nd edition

Service Learning Opportunity (from 30/09/2026 to 18/12/2026)

Financial literacy is essential for managing finances effectively and avoiding economic pitfalls. This project addresses financial vulnerability in Bruges and Leeuwarden through targeted financial education and support. Students will identify the needs of social workers through consultations and interviews, and develop practical educational materials and training. They will also solve a real-life assignment from participating partners. Results will be shared through partner websites and social media. Students will be evaluated on research, development, implementation and presentation. The project aims to strengthen financial knowledge, independence and resilience.

Games that can be Heard with the Eyes: Accessible Design for Hearing Inclusion - 2nd Edition

Service Learning Opportunity (from 07/09/2026 to 25/06/2027)

Games Heard Through the Eyes: Accessible Game Design for Hearing Inclusion is an international Service-Learning project that brings together students from the University of Burgos (Spain) and University of Leiria and Oeste (Portugal) to co-design accessible video games with and for people with hearing impairments. Working alongside social organisations, educators and end users, students apply user-centred design, accessibility principles and agile project management to create inclusive gaming experiences that promote digital participation, social innovation and European collaboration within the RUN-EU Alliance.

Smart Car Race

Short In Person Mobiliy (from 22/03/2027 to 26/03/2027)

Our mission is to build a Car with IoT hardware and to control it with your mind. As a minimum a robot will drive forward/stop with your mind while a LED shows the status. At the end of the week we organise a race!