The Polytechnic University of Coimbra invites the entire academic community to join an EcoPedalada bike ride through the city of Coimbra on 11 March!The initiative includes a bike ride starting at the Campus of the Coimbra Higher School of Agriculture (ESAC) (next to the IPC Gymnasium) and stopping at strategic locations, such as Parque Verde…
UNIgreen Day at SupBiotech is a sustainability‑focused event led by the Biocampus student association. Throughout the week, students take part in the “Atelier 2 Tonnes” workshop, where they explore future scenarios and learn how to reduce their environmental impact. In parallel, a Sustainable Development Challenge runs on the Eli app, inviting teams to complete ecological…
This event is organized within the framework of UNIgreen Day, in collaboration with Work Package 6: Knowledge Transfer, Society and Ecology. The webinar will focus on “Green Economy – Current Challenges of Trade in the EU?”, exploring how trade policies and market dynamics are evolving in response to the European Union’s sustainability and climate objectives. The speaker will…
UNIgreen’s JRC1 – Biochemistry & Biotechnology Webinar Series: Episode 6 Topic Phenolic Compounds and Their Gut Microbial Metabolites in Human Health: Focus on Colon Cancer Prevention “Let food be the medicine and medicine be the food.”With these words, Hippocrates intuited a profound truth: nutrition is not merely about providing energy or building blocks, but also…
UNIgreen’s JRC4 – Biodiversity, Forestry, and Agroecology Webinar Series: Episode 5 This event, organized within the UNIgreen JRC4 Living Lab framework, brings together researchers, students, and forest practitioners to discuss aliens and flames – when fire ecology meets invasion ecology. Thematic This seminar presents a case-study of natural restoration intervention carried out in the “Marco Biagi”…
UNIgreen’s JRC1 – Biochemistry & Biotechnology – Scientific Mission Who? Researchers and PhD students of UNIgreen Alliance universities with experience and/or knowledge on environmental microbiology, nutrition, plant physiology, metagenomics, big data analysis, or One Health. Objectives Programme Topics of Training Who can apply? Scientists employed by the UNIgreen Alliance Universities or persons completing their doctoral…
A hands-on introduction to how modern AI tools work and how to apply them effectively in academic and professional contexts. Deadline for admission is 28 March 2026 Audience This course is interesting for students who want to learn to use AI tools in a professional manner, who wish to train now in AI to be…
UNIgreen’s JRC7 – Plant Breeding – Scientific Mission Who? Researchers and PhD students of UNIgreen Alliance universities with Health or agronomy education equivalent to EQF level 7. Objectives Programme Topics of Training Who can apply? Scientists employed by the UNIgreen Alliance Universities or persons completing their doctoral studies at the UNIgreen Alliance Universities, with Application…
A hands-on introduction to how modern AI tools work and how to apply them effectively across teaching, research, and administrative contexts. Deadline for admission is 7 April 2026 Audience This course is designed for university professionals including academic staff, researchers, and administrative staff who want to use AI tools in a practical and responsible way…
Nourrir Liège is a festival where the topic of feeding the population is studied. HEPL organize conferences, stands market and workshops around the topic of health and nutrition.
The BIP One Health is an international and interdisciplinary programme within the UNIgreen Alliance. Through collaborative learning and academic exchange, the programme promotes a holistic One Health approach in an international context. Who? It is designed for health students from the second year onwards and focuses on the interconnected challenges of human, animal, and environmental…
Target Participants BSc and MSc students in Civil and Environmental Engineering and related fields. Subject Students will work in international teams on civil and environmental engineering problems related to the use of construction and demolition (C&D) and industrial solid waste (ISW) materials. The course covers environmental impacts, ecotoxicity, remediation potential, geotechnical design, and laboratory and…
The UNIgreen Summer Festival is organised in the framework of the BIP: Student-led Community for Sustainable and Democratic Participation Dive into UNIgreen and Be Part of the Movement! Target Participants The programme is designed for students from UNIgreen member universities who are interested in sustainable and democratic participation, student representation, and civic engagement within higher education…
The programme will take place in Oliveira do Hospital, at Oliveira do Hospital School of Technology and Management (ESTGOH), part of the Polytechnic University of Coimbra, and will be taught entirely in English. RE:VIVE Europe was designed to explore the viability of low-density territories as drivers of sustainable development, innovation and territorial cohesion. The initiative…
UNIgreen’s JRC3 – Food Technology, Quality and Safety – Scientific Mission Who? Researchers and PhD students of UNIgreen Alliance universities with experience in Food Science/Technology/Engineering or similar (EQF7). Objectives Programme Topics of Training Experimental Platforms, Industrial Systems and Research Foresight Who can apply? Scientists employed by the UNIgreen Alliance Universities or persons completing their doctoral…
Target Participants Bachelor’s and Master’s students interested in environmental issues, social conflicts, participatory processes, and sustainable management of natural areas. Subject Participation in Solving Local Socio-Environmental Issues – Outreach Programme is the BIP organised by the Warsaw University of Life Sciences . The programme focuses on real-life socio-environmental conflicts and aims to help students understand…
UNIgreen’s JRC7 – Plant Breeding – Scientific Mission Who? Early Career Researchers and PhD students from UNIgreen Alliance universities. (Max 20 participants)Participants are free to make their own reservations; the Organizers will provide a list of recommendations.Funding: UNIgreen mobility and Erasmus+ support may be available. Objectives Programme Topics of Training Strategies and Methodologies for Multi-Stress Adaptation. More…
UNIgreen’s JRC6 – Bioeconomy, Agricultural and Rural Policy – Scientific Mission Who? Researchers and PhD students of UNIgreen Alliance universities with Minimum EQF level 7 (MSc or equivalent) in agricultural, environmental, or economic sciences. Objectives Programme Topics of Training Valorising Agricultural Residues through Green Innovation Who can apply? Scientists employed by the UNIgreen Alliance Universities…
Target Participants BSc nad MSc students in forestry and environmental sciences. Subject Can alien tree species help mitigate the negative effects of climate change? What silvicultural and management methods prove effective for alien species? What benefits and risks do alien species pose to forest ecosystems? Students will increase their knowledge of: Programme Participants will take…
Target Participants BSc and MSc students interested in interdisciplinary aspects of ageing. Subject AgeWise: Science and Society in Ageing is an interdisciplinary learning experience that prepares students to understand and shape a world in which longevity becomes the norm. As Europe and many other regions face unprecedented demographic change, ageing is no longer a niche…
Target Participants MSc, PhD students, early-stage researchers in biotechnology, nanotechnology, life sciences, environmental sciences, chemistry, biology, agriculture, veterinary and biomedical sciences. Subject The course introduces students to sustainable approaches in nanobiotechnology, focusing on green synthesis, biosafety, and circular economy principles. The course introduces principles of circular economy, green chemistry, sustainability, and nanosafety, with a strong focus…
UNIgreen’s JRC8 – Responsible Governance, Land Use, and Climate Change – Scientific Mission Who? Researchers and PhD students of UNIgreen Alliance universities. Participants should have a PhD (e.g., postdocs or faculty) or be in and advanced stage of their PhD studies, working on topics related to the SM. Objectives Programme Topics of Training Building capacity…
This BIP (5th edition) is an interdisciplinary course integrating microalgal biotechnology, sustainability, and entrepreneurial thinking. This program is open to students from any academic background, and is designed to foster collaboration across disciplines. Who? Undergraduate and Master students from areas related to Business, Economics, Management, Chemical or Environmental Engineering, Biology, Marine Biology, or Food Technology…
Target Participants B.Sc. and M.Sc. students in animal science, biology, environmental science, ecology, forestry and related fields.Participants work in international teams and prepare a species or habitat management plan as a final project. Subject The course focuses on European wildlife conservation, EU environmental policies, biodiversity management, invasive species control, and practical field methods such as species monitoring,…
Target Participants Bachelor’s and Master’s students in nutrition, dietetics, food science, health sciences, or related fields who are interested in personalized nutrition, gluten-free diets, and sustainable food systems. Subject Participants will gain practical skills in planning nutritionally balanced and environmentally sustainable gluten-free menus, assessing their nutritional value and environmental impact, and communicating effectively in English…
Objectives Kick off your summer with an immersive week of French courses in Paris. You will fully engage with French culture through language lessons and cultural activities. You will discover the country’s traditions and way of life, with daily adventures through historical sites and local customs, enriching your understanding of France and improving your language…