Courses

Sustainability in the Urban European Context

Course overview

Are you ready to dive into the fascinating world of sustainability within the urban European context? This is a co-created course, designed to help you develop a deeper understanding of sustainability. This course serves as a foundational experience for all U!REKA European University Alliance students, fostering a common understanding and a sense of identity as U!REKA University students alongside your connection with your local university as a partner within the alliance.

Course content

  • Values and Mindset Underlying the Sustainability Shift (approximately 1-2 hours of work):  Explore the values and mindset necessary for fostering a sustainable future.
  • Systemicity and Planetary Boundaries (approximately 2-3 hours of work): Understand the interconnectedness of ecological systems and the limits within which humanity can safely operate.
  • The Three Pillars of Sustainability (Economic 2-3 hours/ Social 2-3 hours/ Ecological 2-3 hours of work): Dive into environmental, economic, and social sustainability to grasp how these pillars support a sustainable future.
  • EU Regulatory Frameworks supporting the Green and Digital Transformation (approximately 1-2 hours of work): Become aware of the European regulations supporting the green and digital transitions.
  • Cases from the Partner Countries (approximately 1-2 hours of work): Learn from real-world examples and case studies from eight countries within the U!REKA alliance.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course,

  • the students are aware of the planetary ecological boundaries, climate change and biodiversity loss,
  • the students understand the three dimensions of sustainable development as a systemic whole and can argue the interdependencies between them,
  • the students are aware of the European regulations related to digital and green transition,
  • the students are able to identify the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals and how the goals are promoted within U!REKA cities,
  • the students are aware of the sustainability focus within U!REKA European University Alliance.

Enrollment

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Course information

Category

Green skills

Format

Online

Target groups

Lifelong learners, U!REKA staff members, U!REKA students

Academic year

Starting month

Language

English

Duration​

25 hours

Contact

Monika Manakova:

Organising institution​

U!REKA

Places reserved for U!REKA participants​

unlimited

Assessment

Each topic is self-contained and computer-assessed. This course is evaluated pass/fail. You will need to pass all module quizzes with 3 out of 5 to pass the course. You will need to pass the prior quiz in order to take the following one.

Credit/degree/certificate

1 ECTS

Course fee

None. Please, use your university email address for the application in order to avoid additional fees.

Prerequisites

None

Level

Open for all levels
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