Designing learning experiences using the ADDIE model
Design impactful online learning experiences using the ADDIE model and create engaging, learner-centered virtual environments.
Target Group: U!REKA students
Design thinking fundamentals
Learn the essentials of design thinking and human-centered design. Discover practical strategies, innovative methods and collaborative tools. Do you want to become an innovator in your field? Are you curious about design thinking and human-centred design? Would you like to uncover opportunities in your daily work and engage others in the process, too? Would you like to learn practical tips and useful strategies to apply creativity to your problem-solving approach? Discover the fundamentals of design thinking in this online course. Through a hands-on, learning-by-doing approach, you will explore the mindsets and methods of design thinking, from generating innovative ideas to applying human-centred design strategies. After successful completion of the course, participants should be able to understand: The fundamentals of design thinking Be familiar with design thinking processes and methods Be able to generate innovative ideas using design thinking Know how to engage others collaboratively in the process Have the grounding around strategies and practices to help incorporate design thinking and acting into your daily practice Please note for registration: You will need a code to be able to register for free. You can uptain this code by sending an email to: . After that, you can apply via the Enroll button below. The goal of the design thinking fundamentals course is to familiarise you with the mindsets and methods of design thinking, as well as the practice to apply these in your daily practice. We will take you through the entire design thinking process using a learning by doing approach. You will work hands-on to combine theory with practice through case studies and hands-on exercises. You will be introduced to our Design Method Toolkit and apply various design methods to a relevant case. The methods in our toolkit will help you to collaborate more effectively, using design and design methods as a common language. During the three sessions of the course, you will learn to move more quickly from talking and discussing to visualising and making things tangible, which will ensure a richer, more productive, and more creative workflow.
Adaptable mindset
Develop an adaptable mindset to thrive in an ever-changing world. Learn to embrace change, foster creativity, and innovate effectively. This course will empower you to find your own way in this increasingly complex world. A world that is changing rapidly; new technologies and new realities are arising every few months. Education has difficulty keeping up, and businesses fail to adapt. In order to adapt to this ever-changing world, you need to develop your own mindset and tools to help yourself and others. Developing your own (adaptable) mindset will allow you to embrace and deal with change much more effectively in both your personal and professional life. After successful completion of the course, participants should be able to understand: three essential modules real-world cases habit-forming & awareness tools methods to enable creativity and deal with change, or uncertainty ways to nurture a must-have mindset for innovation Please note for registration: You can apply via the Enroll button below. Module 1: Exploration In this module, we will present you with activities and examples that will allow you to expand your perception of the world and be open to new possibilities. The explorative mindset is an essential element of creativity, innovation, design and art. If you want to create solutions that will disrupt and transform your field, you need to nurture this mindset. Module 2: Perspectives This module is about embracing diverse perspectives, provoking thought, and thinking critically. If the module on exploration was about nurturing openness and curiosity, this one is about questioning. The purpose of this module is to develop a mindset of considering multiple perspectives when exploring a topic on which you would like to create innovation. Module 3: Reflection This module is about building capacity to process information, to synthesise and connect with your personal values, passion and needs. The process of reflection supports you to integrate all of the ideas, possibilities and perspectives you have been exploring. This process allows you to come up with unique new ideas, identify opportunities that you might have not noticed before and discover the essence (for yourself) of all the information that we are constantly flooded with.
Diversity & Inclusion
Discover the transformative power of Diversity & Inclusion (D&I). Learn how to foster inclusivity in professional and societal contexts. Discover the transformative power of Diversity & Inclusion (D&I). Gain theoretical insights, practical strategies, and tools to apply D&I in your (future) daily work as a manager, employee, or colleague. Explore the history of diversity, its connection to identity, and learn how to foster inclusivity, empowerment, and belonging in teams. With engaging modules, interactive discussions, and real-world assignments, this course equips you to navigate and implement D&I effectively in professional and societal contexts. By the end of the course, students will be able to understand: how the concept of D&I was born and developed. the connection between diversity and identity. the difference between lack of inclusivity and discrimination. the connection between power relations, sense of belonging (in a team) and empowerment. the types and layers of diversity and how it can be capitalized to benefit everyone. other concepts to lay the ground for the strategies and practices to help you incorporate D&I into your daily work. Please note for registration: You can apply via the Enroll button below. This course aims to provide you with a theoretical background on the topic in addition to strategies and practices to use in work-related situations you are facing or might experience in the future. After this course you will be empowered with relevant knowledge related to D&I to apply to your daily practice as a hiring manager, as an employee and as a citizen in society. Through the 4 modules of the course, you will be introduced to the more critical aspects of diversity and inclusion.
Interprofessional and international research project
Improve your English skills by researching literature about a biomedical topic. The goal of this course is improving the oral and written skills of the English language of the students by means of literature research on a biomedical topic regarding the ongoing research project(s) in the department of biomedical science. A specific training in speaking and writing scientific English is a true benefit for students who will be employed in biomedical laboratories and pharmaceutical industries. In this course they will be prepared to understand and to use the English language, which is the international scientific language. This course will enable the students to work in an international environment. This course is also an interesting preparation for the following internship and for the writing of the bachelor thesis. Bachelor students will be able to report clearly and accurately on experimental data and analysis results, projects, and the processing of scientific literature, using appropriate biomedical terminology. The bachelor independently plans their laboratory work and organizes their analyses and experiments systematically and efficiently within an agreed timeframe. The course unit comprises the following parts: Learning an academic English vocabulary and dealing with common mistakes made by not native speaking people in English scientific literature Dealing with scientific literature concerning the ongoing research project(s) Writing an abstract Giving an English presentation about the ongoing research project(s) Following an English scientific lesson or seminar and making a report Please note: As a U!REKA student, please use your email address from your home institution to avoid fees As a HOGENT student, you cannot register for this course via this link. Please check with your study counsellor whether this course is also available to you.
Sustainability reporting
Explore the principles, frameworks, and practices of sustainability reporting. Learn step-by-step how to report sustainability for SMEs. This course provides students with an understanding of the principles, frameworks, and practices of sustainability reporting. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Explain and evaluate the legal requirements governing the preparation of sustainability reports. Articulate and critically assess the importance and purpose of sustainability reporting. Identify and analyze the key stakeholders involved in sustainability reporting. Describe the essential characteristics of a sustainability report. Conduct and interpret double materiality assessment. Summarize the thematic European sustainability standards (environmental, social, and governance). Explain the voluntary sustainability standards applicable to SMEs. Design a step-by-step plan for preparing a sustainability report (materiality assessment, KPI selection, action planning, and verification) Reflect on their professional role as a bachelor-level graduate in business (accountancy, finance, HR, supply chain, marketing, law, etc.) within the sustainability reporting process. Students explore the importance of sustainability disclosure, the relevant legal and regulatory context, and the application of European sustainability standards. Particular attention is given to the concept of double materiality, value chain considerations, and the role of due diligence. The course also addresses sustainability reporting for SMEs and guides students through a practical step-by-step process, including materiality assessment, KPI selection, action planning, and verification through a case study. Please note: As a U!REKA student, please use your email address from your home institution to avoid fees As a HOGENT student, you cannot register for this course via this link. Please check with your study counsellor whether this course is also available to you.
Sustainability coordinator
Get prepared to become a sustainability coordinator or advisor within an organisation. This course combines a theoretical foundation with practical skills. This on-campus, short-intensive programme (March–May 2026, Ghent, Belgium) prepares you to become a sustainability coordinator or advisor within an organisation. You will develop solid expertise in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and immediately apply this knowledge to a real business case. The programme offers a strong theoretical foundation combined with highly practical skills for implementing, managing and reporting on sustainability in organisations. It is internationally oriented, certified by UNITAR (the training centre of the United Nations), and fully aligned with the European Sustainability Competence Framework. See learning outcomes of the different components of the course on: https://studiefiches.hogent.be/programme?mid=23424&opl=INT-BRL&dep=DBO&acadyear=2025-26&lang=2. The programme consists of the following components: The UN and Sustainable Development: introduction to global sustainability frameworks and the SDGs. SDGs for People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace & Partnerships: four thematic modules exploring each dimension of sustainable development. Circular Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Innovation: principles of the circular economy and innovative sustainability solutions. Change Management & Communication: strategies for leading and communicating organisational change. Measuring & Reporting Sustainability: tools for sustainability metrics, reporting and impact assessment. Project Sustainability Coordinator: an applied project in which students develop a sustainability strategy for a real organisation. Web page of the course: https://www.hogent.be/en/future-student/micro-degrees/sustainability-coordinator/
Effective crisis management
Master the essentials of crisis management. Learn to identify, prevent, and control crisis situations while understanding key phases, preparedness strategies, and risk evaluation. Master the essentials of crisis management. Learn to identify, prevent, and control crisis situations while understanding key phases, preparedness strategies, and risk evaluation. Gain the skills to advise organisations on contingency planning and damage control. CRISIS is any situation, event or activity that can lead to an unstable and dangerous situation affecting an individual, group, community or entire society. It is mostly unpredictable; not always unexpected, but it always has a potentially negative result. By the end of the course, students will be able to: understand crisis phases, the importance of preparedness and how to calculate risk probability and impact. evaluate real events based on good practice guidelines. focus on key knowledge and skills that are essential to effectively respond and recover from a crisis or incident. advise companies to make crisis management plans with clear, well-understood structures, roles and responsibilities. This course on crisis management will offer you the basics in identifying, preventing, and controlling crisis situations. Crisis management basics, from preparation to training and compliance are discussed, as are various stages of a crisis, and the need to establish a crisis management team. Clearly identifying the roles and functions of each crisis management team member is essential for the ultimate success of contingency planning, which is also discussed. Finally, the course concludes with guidance regarding damage control, the restoration of confidence in a business, company or entity, and offers students a basic checklist that may be utilised as a starting point for a crisis management team in a variety of business environments or public sector scenarios. All the above will be done by analysing recent crisis situations and evaluate it by looking at the company background, the crisis situations, internal and external responses, the aftermath and consequences, the lessons learned and future prevention. Assessment During the entire course you will be required to actively participate by taking part in (online) discussions, completing class exercises and mini assignments, giving and receiving feedback on assignments. Attending the lectures and participating in the workshops will also give you a competitive advantage in preparing for the crisis simulation exercise which forms part of the course. There are two assignments, each worth 30% of your final grade which you will need to complete for the course: Assignment 1 – 30%: Crisis management case study Assignment 2 – 30%: Crisis management opinion article The last 40% of your grade is made up based on your (online) attendance and active participation in class sessions and exercises, the online discussion forum and participation in feedback fruit sessions. The 40% is divided over a period of eight lesson weeks during which you can earn points, counting 5% every week. Current events and actual international crises are used as topics for class sessions.
Waste treatment
Gain insights into waste-management concepts, treatment hierarchy, waste types, treatment processes, and analytical methods. Students will gain knowledge about the basic concepts of waste management and discuss basic hierarchy (priority) in waste treatment. They are required to describe waste types generated in the various spheres of production and processing functions. Furthermore, they learn how to define chemical, physical and physico-chemical waste treatment processes and to describe wast processing technology, focusing on analytic methods. After completing the course, students will be able to: define basic concepts in waste management including their practical interpretation, explain the essence of a system of municipal waste management in its whole range, determine the industrial technologies, the types of waste that occur during their operation, and methods of their processing, suggest the best method for processing of a specific type of waste, evaluate the properties of municipal waste with respect to its material composition, analyze samples of waste materials. Introduction to Waste Management Legislation on waste management Ministry Decree No. 383/2001 Coll. Ministry Decree No. 381/2001, Coll. Ministry Decree No. 376/2001, Coll. Municipal waste Waste from industry Wastes from industries Wastes from the leather industry Waste from the energy industry Wastes from mining, transportation, processing and use of oil Waste from agriculture and forestry Waste treatment technologies Biological methods of waste treatment Toring waste in landfills and underground spaces
Introduction to geoinformatics
Get an introduction to geoinformation technologies, including spatial and temporal data, positioning, geo and meta data, geographic features. This course offers an introduction to geoinformation technologies (GIT) and their application in the representation, analysis, and interpretation of the real world. It addresses core concepts shared across all GIT domains, including spatial and temporal data, positioning methods, geographic features, and data modelling. Emphasis is placed on understanding space and time, methods for determining position in both dimensions, and the descriptive components of geospatial features. The course provides an in-depth overview of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and introduces students to key related technologies such as GIS, DPZ, GPS, DMR, MGIT, GeoWeb, Lidar. Additional topics include spatial modelling of real-world phenomena, the structure and use of geodata, metadata principles, and fundamental methods of geodata acquisition. The aim of the course is to teach students basics of geoinformatics and geoinformation technologies, use them to complete diffrenet tasks, to design adequit data models to portray real world. Real world and its presentation. Earth sciences. Geoinformatics and geoinformation technologies. Definition of basic concepts. Space. Different concepts of space. Positioning in space. Time. Different concepts of time. Positioning in time. Feature. The components to describe features. Data models. Data modeling. Data structures. Raster data model. The vector data model. Getting geodata. Primary geodata. Derived geodata. The quality of geodata. Metadata. Digital terrain models. Global navigation satellite systems. Remote Sensing.