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BIP Non-technical skills for Accountants

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Organizer

Munster Technological University

Virtual Sessions:
From 26/9/2026 for 6 weeks

Credits:
5 ECTS (free choice module — can also be taken as an extra credit module)

BIP Type:
Transversal

Fields of Study:

Business, Administration and Law — Accounting / Non-Technical (Soft) Skills for Business; drawing also from Entrepreneurship, HR, and Social Studies

Level of Experience:
Bachelor (Accounting / Business programmes) 

Sending partners:
URN, UNIOVI (+ other INGENIUM Universities)

Available Places: 25 total
5-15 URN students
5-15 UNIOVI students
5-15 other INGENIUM Universities

BIP Coordinator

Ruth Vance Lee

ruth.vancelee@mtu.

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BIP Non-technical skills for Accountants

November 9 - November 13

About the programme

Non-technical skills for accountants – This Erasmus Blended Intensive Programme is a dynamic and challenge-based learning experience designed to strengthen the non-technical skills essential for accountants in today’s global business environment.

Students will engage in real-world scenarios, role-play exercises, and case-based challenges that highlight the importance of communication, team-work and leadership, ethics, and adaptability. The program will also incorporate case studies which aim to develop student’s business acumen, critical thinking and problem solving.

Through a combination of Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) and an immersive mobility week, participants will develop the interpersonal and professional skills that complement their technical accounting knowledge. Academic mentors and industry professionals will guide students in applying these skills to practical contexts, preparing them for leadership roles in diverse organisations.

How you will learn

Learning activities are based on problem-based and case-based approaches, using real-world business scenarios and applied accounting contexts. The programme is designed to develop the non-technical competencies required of accountants, including communication, teamwork, leadership, ethical decision-making, and adaptability. Students work in international teams through phases.

Special emphasis is placed on reflection and metacognition, supported by guided self-reflection tools and group discussions.

Competences you will develop

  • Communication & Influence: Building clarity in financial storytelling and stakeholder engagement
  • Leadership & Teamwork: Developing collaborative leadership styles and managing diverse teams
  • Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving: Applying structured reasoning to ambiguous business challenges
  • Adaptability & Innovation: Navigating change, digital transformation, and future-of-work scenarios
  • Ethics & Professional Integrity: Upholding trust and accountability in decision-making
  • Cross-Cultural Competence: Working effectively in international and multicultural contexts
  • Entrepreneurship, HR and social studies perspectives integrated throughout 

Learning Outcomes

After successful completion of the BIP, students will be able to:

  • LO1. Strengthen their ability to communicate financial insights to non-specialist audience
  • LO2. Demonstrate leadership and teamwork in diverse, cross-cultural settings
  • LO3. Apply ethical reasoning and integrity to complex business dilemmas
  • LO4. Enhance adaptability and resilience in dynamic organisational environments
  • LO5. Build confidence in problem-solving and decision-making beyond technical accounting tasks

BIP's Programme

Virtual component (online activities)

Period: From 26/9/2026 for 6 weeks

Schedule / Contents:

Six thematic online sessions (Collaborative Online International Learning — COIL): 

  • Theme 1 — Communication & Influence: building clarity in storytelling and stakeholder engagement 
  • Theme 2 — Leadership & Teamwork: developing collaborative leadership styles and managing diverse teams 
  • Theme 3 — Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving: applying structured reasoning to ambiguous business challenges 
  • Theme 4 — Adaptability & Innovation: navigating change, digital transformation, and future-of-work scenarios 
  • Theme 5 — Ethics & Professional Integrity: upholding trust and accountability in decision-making 
  • Theme 6 — Cross-Cultural Competence: working effectively in international and multicultural contexts

        Duration: online lectures, self-study and/or group work = 50 hours

        Physical component (on-site at MTU)

        Period: 9-13 November 2026

        Programme / Contents: 

        • Live case studies designed to test and refine non-technical skills in real-world settings  
        • Attendance at MTU’s International Accounting Day event: local professionals deliver content and help students acquire non-technical skills 
        • Presentations to qualified accounting managers, with feedback 

        Project Types during mobility week: 

        • Business Challenges: role-play scenarios requiring negotiation, persuasion, and decision-making under pressure 
        • Charity & Social Enterprise Cases: applying empathy, ethical reasoning, and communication skills to socially impactful projects 
        • Cross-Cultural Collaboration: multinational team projects highlighting cultural awareness, adaptability, and inclusive leadership 

        Duration: 5 days = 40 hours of on-site activities 

        Application requirements

        To apply for this BIP you must:

        • Be enrolled at one of the INGENIUM partner universities at the time of the programme.
        • Apply through your home (sending) institution.
        • Have a sufficient level of English (typically B2 or equivalent).
        • Be available to participate in both the virtual and physical components of the BIP.
        • Meet any specific academic or eligibility requirements indicated for this programme.

        As this BIP includes a physical mobility period hosted at MTU (Cork, Ireland), it is intended for students coming from other INGENIUM partner institutions. Therefore, students enrolled at MTU are not eligible to apply for this specific BIP.

        How to apply

        Applications for this BIP are managed by each INGENIUM partner university.

        To apply, please select your home university from the list below and follow the application process indicated on their page. Each institution has its own application platform and procedure.

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        BIP Academic Communication

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        Organizer

        Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences

        Virtual Sessions:
        05 October- 25 November 2026

        Credits:
        5 ECTS

        BIP Type:
        Transversal

        Fields of Study:
        all fields of study

        Level of Experience:
        Bachelor / Master

        Sending partners:
        MTU, XAMK, URN (+ other INGENIUM Universities)

        Available Places:  15-20 total
        5 MTU students
        5 XAMK students
        5 URN students

        Up to 5 students from other INGENIUM partner universities

        BIP Coordinator

        Mila Koretnikov: mila.koretnikov@h-ka.de

        Alexander Kim+ Anna Tillhon: ingenium@h-ka.de

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        BIP Academic Communication

        November 30 - December 4

        About the programme

        Academic Communication is an interdisciplinary Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) that brings together students from different countries and fields of study to strengthen their academic, intercultural, and digital communication skills.

        The programme combines interactive workshops, group projects, discussions, and presentations with periods of guided self‑study. Its core idea is to create a space where students can experiment with different forms of academic communication, exchange perspectives, and reflect on how communication works in international and multicultural contexts.

        A central focus is on developing practical competencies: delivering interactive seminar presentations, participating constructively in discussions, tailoring communication to diverse audiences, and giving and receiving feedback across cultural boundaries. Students also explore intercultural communication frameworks and apply them directly in international teams.

        By blending online sessions with an intensive on‑site week in Karlsruhe, the programme offers a dynamic learning environment that supports independent, collaborative, and inquiry‑based learning. Depending on the interests of the cohort, outcomes may include short texts, presentations, posters, digital contributions, or joint reflection pieces—laying the groundwork for future international collaboration.

        How you will learn

        Learning activities combine interactive workshops, group projects, discussions, and guided self‑study, creating a dynamic environment for experimenting with academic communication in an international context. You will work in diverse, cross‑cultural teams throughout both the virtual and on‑site phases.

        Your learning journey unfolds in several modes:

        • Collaborative exploration
          You engage in groupwork with international peers, developing presentations, short texts, multimodal outputs, and applied communication projects.
        • Interactive practice
          Through seminar presentations, peer feedback, and structured discussions, you practice tailoring communication to different audiences and contexts.
        • Intercultural analysis
          You apply intercultural communication frameworks—such as Erin Meyer’s dimensions—to understand how communication styles vary across cultures and how to navigate them effectively.
        • Reflection and metacognition
          Reflection is embedded throughout the programme: you participate in self‑assessment activities, peer evaluation, and guided reflection sessions to deepen your understanding of your own communication strategies.

        By combining synchronous online sessions with an intensive on‑site week, the programme supports independent, collaborative, and inquiry‑based learning—building a sustainable international learning community that continues beyond the BIP itself.

        Competences you will develop

        • Academic communication across formats: presenting, discussing, and adapting messages to diverse audiences.
        • Intercultural collaboration: working effectively in international teams using established communication frameworks.
        • Digital and multimodal communication: using online and hybrid formats confidently.
        • Feedback & reflection skills: giving, receiving, and integrating feedback across cultures.
        • Inclusive and globally aware communication:  navigating diverse perspectives with sensitivity and clarity.

        Learning Outcomes

        After successful completion of the BIP, students will be able to:

        • LO1. Deliver clear, engaging and interactive seminar presentations that communicate academic content effectively across disciplines.
        • LO2. Participate constructively and critically in academic discussions, contributing well‑reasoned arguments and responding to diverse viewpoints.
        • LO3. Analyze and apply intercultural communication frameworks (e.g., Erin Meyer’s dimensions) to navigate cultural differences in academic and collaborative settings.
        • LO4. Tailor verbal and written communication to diverse audiences, adapting tone, structure and format to context, purpose and cultural background.
        • LO5. Give and receive feedback effectively across cultural boundaries, using structured reflection to improve their own communication strategies.

        BIP's Programme

        Virtual component (online activities)

        Period: 05 October – 25 November 2026
        Schedule: Mondays–Wednesdays, 18:00–19:30 (CET)

        Sessions:

        Session 1: Programme introduction, intercultural icebreaking & expectations

        Session 2: Foundations of academic communication in international contexts

        Session 3: Discussion and argumentation strategies

        Session 4: Written, oral and multimodal academic expression

        Session 5: Intercultural communication frameworks (e.g., Erin Meyer’s dimensions)

        Session 6: Tailoring communication to diverse audiences

        Session 7: Giving and receiving feedback across cultures

        Session 8: Preparation for on‑site group projects and presentations

        Duration:
        Online lectures, synchronous sessions, guided self‑study and group work = approx. 50 hours (part of the total 140 hours / 5 ECTS)

        Physical component (on-site at HKA) 

        Period: 30 November – 4 December 2026
        Location: Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences (HKA)

        Programme / Contents:

        • Interactive workshops and seminars on academic communication, presentation strategies, and intercultural collaboration
        • Team-based applied projects in international groups, building on the work from the virtual phase
        • Practice-focused sessions on written, oral and multimodal academic expression
        • Guided discussions and peer-feedback activities to strengthen critical engagement and communication across cultures
        • Cultural visits and cross‑institutional exchange, fostering international community building
        • Preparation and delivery of student presentations, including structured peer and self‑evaluation

        Duration:
        5 days = 40 hours of on-site activities

        Application requirements

        To apply for this BIP you must:

        • Be enrolled at one of the INGENIUM partner universities at the time of the programme.
        • Apply through your home (sending) institution.
        • Have a sufficient level of English (typically B2 or equivalent).
        • Be available to participate in both the virtual and physical components of the BIP.
        • Meet any specific academic or eligibility requirements indicated for this programme.

        As this BIP includes a physical mobility period hosted at HKA (Karlsruhe, Germany), it is intended for students coming from other INGENIUM partner institutions. Therefore, students enrolled at HKA are not eligible to apply for this specific BIP.

        How to apply

        Applications for this BIP are managed by each INGENIUM partner university.

        To apply, please select your home university from the list below and follow the application process indicated on their page. Each institution has its own application platform and procedure.

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        BIP Sustainable Development and Corporate Responsibility

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        Organizer

        University of Crete

        Virtual Sessions:
        November – December  2026 (TBA)

        Credits:
        3 ECTS

        BIP Type:
        Cross – disciplinary

        Fields of Study:
        Econimics, Sustainability & Entrepreneurship, Corporate responsibility

        Level of Experience:
        Master / PhD

        Sending partners:
        All INGENIUM Universities

        Available Places: 25 total

        Partners and academic coordinators
        Constantine Manasakis, UoC, manasakis@uoc.gr
        Danilo Brozovic, HiS, danilo.brozovic@his.se
        Silvia Gómez Ansón, UNIOVI, sgomez@uniovi.es

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        BIP Sustainable Development and Corporate Responsibility

        November 30 - December 4

        About the programme

        More and more companies are investing in responsibility and sustainability actions in order to be, or at least appear to be, socially and environmentally responsible.

        The motivations of companies for responsibility and sustainability actions vary: differentiation from competitors, attracting aware customers, participation in international value chains, pressure from stakeholders, strengthening reputation, regulatory compliance, etc.

        Responsibility and sustainability actions are now a dominant business practice: Companies contribute to addressing environmental and social problems and at the same time strengthen their reputation, competitiveness and profitability.

        The modern framework for developing business strategy and practice is structured in the ESG (Environment – Society – Governance) triptych. In this context, there are ESG management tools, the use of which by a company can guarantee that: the path that begins with the selection of the issues for which it will implement responsibility and sustainability actions, and ends with the publication of a sustainability report, will create shared value for the company itself and its stakeholders.

        Moreover, EU rules require large companies and listed companies to publish regular reports on the social and environmental risks they face, and on how their activities impact people and  the environment.

        The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) updates the rules concerning the social and environmental information that companies have to report. Companies subject to the CSRD will have to report according to European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS).

        Learning Outcomes

        • LO1. Explain the motivations, frameworks, and business strategies underpinning corporate responsibility and sustainable development in a global context
        • LO2. Apply the ESG (Environment – Society – Governance) triptych and related management tools to analyse and develop sustainability strategies for companies
        • LO3. Understand and navigate the requirements of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), and the VSME standard for SMEs
        • LO4. Analyse real-world case studies of corporate responsibility and sustainability, evaluating their impact on reputation, competitiveness, stakeholder relations, and access to sustainable finance
        • LO5. Collaborate effectively with peers from diverse disciplinary and cultural backgrounds to address shared challenges in sustainable development and corporate responsibility

        BIP's Programme

        Virtual component (online activities)

        Period: November & December 2026 (two days prior to on-site visit and one after)

        Schedule / Contents: Dates to be announced

        Physical component (on-site at UoC) 

        Period: 30 November – 4 December 2026

        Programme / Contents: 

        • Day 1 — “Introducing sustainability into business practice: The rise of ESG”, Constantine Manasakis (Associate Professor, University of Crete).
        • Day 2 — “Strategy, value, and sustainable business models”, Danilo Brozović (Associate Professor, University of Skövde).
        • Day 3 — “Corporate governance mechanisms, ESG engagement, and firm value”, Silvia Gómez Ansón (Professor, University of Oviedo).
        • Day 4 —“Reporting ESG performance”, Constantine Manasakis (Associate Professor, University of Crete).
        • Day 5 — Study visit at the Natural History Museum of Crete – University of Crete (https://www.nhmc.uoc.gr/en/): Focusing to climate change and biodiversity.

        Duration: 5 days

        Application requirements

        To apply for this BIP you must:

        • Be enrolled at one of the INGENIUM partner universities at the time of the programme.
        • Apply through your home (sending) institution.
        • Be available to participate in both the virtual and physical components of the BIP.

        How to apply

        Applications for this BIP are managed by each INGENIUM partner university.

        To apply, please select your home university from the list below and follow the application process indicated on their page. Each institution has its own application platform and procedure.

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        BIP: International Project Challenge (IPC) – An Integrated Cross-Sector and International Collaborative Initiative

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        Organizer

        South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences

        Virtual Sessions:
        FEB-MAY 2027

        Credits:
        4 ECTS

        BIP Type:
        Transversal / Cross-disciplinary 

        Fields of Study:
        Industrial Organization Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Automation, Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences; Project Management, International Collaboration, and Innovation

        Level of Experience:
        Bachelor 

        Sending partners:
        UNIOVI, URN, Xamk (+ other INGENIUM Universities)

        Available Places: 25 total
        3-6 UNIOVI students
        3-6 URN students
        3-6 Xamk students
        3-6 other INGENIUM Universities

        BIP Coordinator
        1st edition host — Xamk (Finland): Kalle Pesonen, kalle.pesonen@xamk.fi

        University of Oviedo (Spain): Vicente Rodríguez Montequín,  montequi@uniovi.es

        Université de Rouen Normandie (France): Jorge César Brändle de Motta, jorge-cesar.brandle-de-motta@univ-rouen.fr

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        BIP: International Project Challenge (IPC) – An Integrated Cross-Sector and International Collaborative Initiative

        April 12 - April 16

        About the programme

        This BIP, International Project Challenge (IPC): An Integrated Cross-Sector and International Collaborative Initiative,  brings together four universities to deliver a challenge-based, international project experience in which students collaborate across borders and disciplines to develop a joint project design package.

        Partner institutions and roles:

        • Rouen students act primarily as Project Owners, issuing requirements and validating design decisions against constraints
        • Oviedo students develop the integrated project concept and engineering solution, coordinating inputs across teams
        • Xamk students develop electrical, automation and building service elements and iterate closely with Oviedo to ensure coherence and feasibility
        • Students from the additional university will participate as members of the project groups.

        Students work in international mixed teams with clear role separation and structured interactions. While the theme may evolve each year, the collaboration model and roles remain stable. The first edition may focus on a facility such as a bioterium.

        The BIP combines a virtual collaboration phase (online teamwork, meetings, shared documentation) supporting requirements elicitation, iterative design, coordination and progress reviews, with a physical mobility week ( 5 days) providing intensive co-creation, intercultural teamwork, and skills workshops (communication, agile practices, stakeholder management, and project coordination in international settings). The programme ends with a final presentation.

        The BIP is designed to be replicable annually, rotating the host university for the physical week, and supports Erasmus+ objectives of short-term blended mobility and innovative, collaborative learning.

        How you will learn

        • Challenge-based and project-based learning (real-world project design challenge)
        • Role-based collaborative learning with clear role separation (Project Owner, engineering design, automation)
        • Virtual collaboration: online teamwork, meetings, shared documentation, iterative design reviews
        • Agile project management practices
        • Intercultural and interdisciplinary teamwork in international mixed groups
        • Skills workshops during the physical mobility week (communication, stakeholder management, project coordination)

        Competences you will develope

        • Challenge-based and project-based international learning
        • Cross-disciplinary collaboration: engineering, automation, and bio-pharmaceutical sciences
        • Project management: agile practices, stakeholder management, project coordination in international settings
        • Intercultural teamwork and communication in multinational teams
        • Role-based learning: Project Owner, engineering design, electrical and automation integration
        • Requirements elicitation, iterative design, and validation against constraints

        Learning Outcomes

        After successful completion of the BIP, students will be able to:

        • Collaborate effectively in international, cross-disciplinary project teams with clearly defined roles (Project Owner, engineering design, electrical and automation integration), applying structured project management methodologies
        • Develop and integrate a joint project design package addressing user requirements, engineering constraints, and regulatory considerations across disciplinary boundaries
        • Apply agile practices, iterative design, and requirements elicitation techniques to manage scope, progress, and design decisions in a multinational team context
        • Communicate effectively in international and intercultural professional settings, including stakeholder management, progress reporting, and final project presentation
        • Demonstrate intercultural competence and adaptability when working in blended (virtual and in-person) international collaborative environments

        BIP's Programme

        Virtual component (online activities)

        Period: February-May 2027 

        Schedule / Contents: 

        • January (Project Owner definition): Rouen students (linked to a year-long course) define project context, functional requirements, regulatory constraints and acceptance criteria as Project Owners
        • February (Joint virtual kick-off): Oviedo and Xamk students join; all teams align on scope, roles, specifications and working methods in a joint online kick-off meeting
        • February–March (Virtual collaboration | Design and coordination): international mixed teams work remotely — Oviedo develops the overall project and engineering design; Xamk designs electrical and automation components and HVAC systems; Rouen validates progress against requirements as Project Owners
        • May (Virtual closure | Final presentation): mixed teams finalise project documentation and deliver an online final presentation of joint project outcomes

        Physical component (on-site at Xamk, Finland) 

        Period: 12-16 April 2027  

        Programme / Contents: 

        • Intensive co-creation sessions: integration of all teams’ outputs into the final project design package
        • Intercultural teamwork workshops: communication, agile project coordination, and stakeholder management in international settings
        • Final presentation of the joint project design package
        • Focus on integration, teamwork, communication, and agile project coordination

        Application requirements

        To apply for this BIP you must:

        • Be enrolled at one of the INGENIUM partner universities at the time of the programme.
        • Apply through your home (sending) institution.
        • Have a sufficient level of English (typically B2 or equivalent).
        • Be available to participate in both the virtual and physical components of the BIP.
        • Meet any specific academic or eligibility requirements indicated for this programme.

        How to apply

        Applications for this BIP are managed by each INGENIUM partner university.

        To apply, please select your home university from the list below and follow the application process indicated on their page. Each institution has its own application platform and procedure.

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        BIP Multidisciplinary Approaches to Digital Competence and Innovation in Health and Social Care

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        Organizer

        University of Skövde

        Virtual Sessions:
        21 jan – 28 Apr 2027

        Credits:
        3 ECTS

        BIP Type:
        Transversal

        Fields of Study:

        Health and Social Care, Digital Health and Welfare Technology, Informatics, Health Technology Innovation, Interdisciplinary Engineering, and Person‑Centred Integrated Care, with a focus on digital competence, innovation, and transdisciplinary collaboration

        Level of Experience:
        Undergraduate and Graduate — Sciences in Health and Social Care, Informatics, and Engineering 

        Sending partners:
        XAMK, MTU, MUS, TUIASI

        Available Places:

        Minimum 2 and maximum 5 students from each of the 5 coordinating and sending partner universities, with a mix of different disciplines. 

        Total maximum of students for the BIP: 30

        BIP Coordinator

        Catharina Gillsjö catharina.gillsjo@his.se 

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        BIP Multidisciplinary Approaches to Digital Competence and Innovation in Health and Social Care

        April 12 - April 18

        About the programme

        Multidisciplinary Approaches to Digital Competence and Innovation in Health and Social Care  addresses one of the major challenges facing modern health care: how to maintain high-quality, person-centred care in the context of an ageing population, increased life expectancy, and a shrinking health‑care workforce. As health care increasingly shifts from institutions to people’s homes, digital technologies and innovative solutions play a crucial role in ensuring accessibility, safety, and quality of care.

        The programme focuses on digital competence and innovation in health care, bringing together students from health and social care, informatics, engineering, and related disciplines. Through interdisciplinary collaboration, you will explore how digital technologies can support person‑centred integrated care and contribute to sustainable health‑care systems. The on-site week is hosted by the University of Skövde, with the Skaraborg Health Technology Center (SHC) as a central learning environment.

        How you will learn

        Learning takes place through a blend of virtual collaboration and an intensive on-site week in Sweden. Before and after the on-site week, you will participate in three structured online meetings where learning objectives are introduced, interdisciplinary groups are formed, and innovations are evaluated.

        The core of the programme is multidisciplinary, small-group work using a modified Problem-Based Learning (PBL) approach. Together with students from other disciplines and countries, you will work on real health‑care challenges presented as cases or scenarios. Lectures and workshops provide theoretical grounding and practical tools related to digital health competence, innovation, and technology in care settings.

        During the on-site week, experiential and simulation-based learning plays a key role. You will visit the Skaraborg Health Technology Center and take part in innovative simulations, including experiencing ageing through an age suit in a digitally equipped, highly accessible apartment. Site visits, workshops, and collaborative innovation activities culminate in student presentations and peer evaluation.

        Competences you will develope

        By participating in this BIP, you will strengthen your digital health literacy and develop the ability to critically assess and apply digital technologies in health and social care contexts. You will gain experience in identifying problems in real-world health‑care settings and using innovation tools to design technology‑based solutions.

        The programme emphasises interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary teamwork, helping you understand perspectives ranging from technology developers to end users of digital health solutions. You will also develop competences in international and intercultural collaboration, critical thinking, problem-solving, and constructive peer feedback. These competences are highly relevant both for future studies and for professional roles in health care, technology, and innovation.

        Learning Outcomes

        After successful completion of the programme, you will be able to:

        • Assess your own digital health literacy and competence and identify areas for further development.
        • Review existing digital technologies in health- and social care, identify challenges, and propose evidence-based and user-centred solutions.
        • Apply innovation tools and methods to address complex health‑care challenges using digital technology.
        • Collaborate effectively in international and interdisciplinary teams across health and social care, informatics, and engineering.
        • Critically evaluate digital health innovations and provide constructive feedback to peers.

        These learning outcomes are assessed through individual assignments, group innovation projects, active participation in online and on-site activities, student presentations, and structured peer evaluation.

        BIP's Programme

        Virtual component (online activities)

        Start date: January 21st   |   End date: after on-site week, November 2026 

        Schedule / Contents: 

        Online 1: January 21st,  2027, at 10.00-12 and 13-15 CET

        • Give an overview of the BIP,
          presentation of learning objectives and course implementation.

        • Presentation of students and
          teachers

        • Information of the first assessment
          consisting of a presentation of their own field (Health and social care,
          Informatics, Engineering) and its relation to digital technology in health and
          social care. Submit January 29th for online session February 8th.

        Online 2: February 8th 2027, at 10.00-12 and 13-15 CET

        •  Seminar: A five minute presentation of field of study and
          its relation to digital technology in health and social care.

        • Information on assignment 2 – assessment of digital health
          literacy and competence

        • Information on session 2 

        Online 3: March 8th 2027, at 10-12 and 13-15 CET

        • Seminar with presentation of assignment on digital health literacy and competence
        • Presentation of assignment for on-site week on the subject of innovation resources 
        • Information on on-site week 

          Online 4 — after the on-site week (28 April): 

          • Students evaluate their own innovations and those of others 
          • Academic staff present their evaluations 
          • Students provide feedback and development suggestions for improving the BIP 

          Physical component (on-site at University of Skövde) 

          Period: 12-18 april 2027

          Programme / Contents: 

          • Introduction to AI as a decision-support tool (engineering, medicine, psychology) 
          • Team-based applied tasks: theoretical/methodological approach followed by AI-assisted problem-solving phase 
          • Critical thinking techniques to compare, evaluate and reflect on both approaches 
          • 3D printing materialisation of final team solutions 
          • Structured teamwork, guided discussions, formal presentations, and facilitated reflection sessions 
          • Documented debriefing sessions (psychologist-led, using structured self-reflection forms) 

          Duration: 5 days = 40 hours of on-site activities 

          Application requirements

          To apply for this BIP you must:

          • Be enrolled at one of the INGENIUM partner universities at the time of the programme.
          • Apply through your home (sending) institution.
          • Have a sufficient level of English (typically B2 or equivalent).
          • Be available to participate in both the virtual and physical components of the BIP.
          • Meet any specific academic or eligibility requirements indicated for this programme.

          As this BIP includes a physical mobility period hosted at HiS (Skövde, Sweden), it is intended for students coming from other INGENIUM partner institutions. Therefore, students enrolled at HiS are not eligible to apply for this specific BIP.

          How to apply

          Applications for this BIP are managed by each INGENIUM partner university.

          To apply, please select your home university from the list below and follow the application process indicated on their page. Each institution has its own application platform and procedure.

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          BIP – Engage & Enjoy: an inclusive and multicultural INGENIUM experience

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          About the programme

          Engage & Enjoy is a transversal Blended Intensive Programme that brings together students, administrative staff and academic staff from across the INGENIUM Alliance to work on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). It forms part of a series of annual INGENIUM Inclusion BIPs, hosted in rotation by partner universities, with each edition taking up a different dimension of inclusion beyond the formal curriculum.

          The programme treats inclusion as a shared responsibility and looks at its barriers collectively, building understanding, empathy and a stronger sense of belonging within the Alliance. Discussion ranges across diversity-related challenges, emotional safety, psychological well-being and the collaborative practices that hold inclusive campus communities together. This edition, hosted by the University of Oviedo, centres on intercultural communication: participants become aware of their own culture and that of others, sharpen their intercultural sensitivity, and learn to communicate effectively in cross-cultural settings such as international teams.

          How you will learn

          Teaching follows a problem-based approach in which the lecturer sets a task and acts as facilitator while participants investigate it in groups. Each group presents its findings, and the lecturer then draws out the underlying theory. The weight falls on group work and on participants learning from one another by sharing their own experience and knowledge. The intercultural communication sessions are interactive and practical throughout.

          Competences you will develop

          • Equality, Diversity and Inclusion across higher education institutions
          • Intercultural competence: curiosity, empathy, communication and an understanding of difference
          • Collaboration across disciplines, roles (students, administrative staff, academics) and cultures
          • Recognising and sharing good practice to address inclusion and intercultural barriers within INGENIUM

          Learning Outcomes

          After successful completion of the BIP, participants will be able to:

          • LO1. Recognise the importance of culture across different contexts
          • LO2. Show awareness of their own deep-rooted assumptions, ideas and emotions, and those of other cultures
          • LO3. Communicate effectively within a multicultural context
          • LO4. Handle the miscommunications that can arise in intercultural settings, for example when working in international teams
          • LO5. Interpret examples of critical incidents in intercultural communication

          BIP’s Programme

          Virtual component (online activities)

          Period: 6 April – 4 May 2027 (four sessions: 06/04, 13/04, 20/04, 04/05)

          Schedule / Contents (draft schedule, subject to change):

          • Session 1: Icebreaker and introduction to the programme
          • Session 2: Intercultural communication group exercise in breakout rooms
          • Session 3: Video-based session, with material for independent study; participants select their own clips
          • Session 4: Debriefing of the video clips in plenary, followed by a Q&A

          Physical component (on-site at UNIOVI, Oviedo)

          Period: 26 – 30 April 2027

          Programme / Contents:

          • Collaborative projects building inclusion and intercultural values
          • Workshops, presentations and intercultural communication activities
          • Team-building exercises and collaborative group work
          • Interactive, practical sessions throughout

          Duration: five-day programme (Monday to Friday), approximately 35 contact hours.

          Application requirements

          To apply for this BIP you must:

          • Be enrolled at, or employed by, one of the INGENIUM partner universities at the time of the programme.
          • Apply through your home (sending) institution.
          • Have a sufficient level of English (typically B2 or equivalent).
          • Be available to take part in both the virtual and physical components.
          • Meet any specific academic or eligibility requirements indicated for this programme.

          As the physical mobility period is hosted at the University of Oviedo, this BIP is intended for participants coming from other INGENIUM partner institutions.

          BIP School Community Development and Youth Work Approaches

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          Organizer

          South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences

          Virtual Sessions:
          Academic year 2026-2027

          Credits:
          3 ECTS

          BIP Type:
          Transversal / Social Sciences

          Fields of Study:
          Social Sciences — Community Education, Social Care, Community Development, Youth Work, School Community Development, Well-being in Education

          Level of Experience:
          Bachelor 

          Sending partners:
          MTU(+ other INGENIUM Universities)

          Available Places: 25 total
          Max 6 per partner university  

          BIP Coordinator

          Katri Schadewitz (Academic Coordinator),  katri.schadewitz@xamk.fi

          Mirka Lähdeniemi (Academic Coordinator)

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          BIP School Community Development and Youth Work Approaches

          May 10 - May 14

          About the programme

          This BIP, School Community Development and Youth Work Approaches, is built around lectures, workshops and workplace visits. During the BIP, students become familiar with various practical exercises and meet local school youth workers. Students work in multicultural and multiprofessional teams. 

          Main themes covered: 

          • Good school community — theory, action, practices 
          • School-based youth work — theory, action, practices 
          • Peer and group relationships — theory, action, practices 
          • School satisfaction — theory, action, practices
          • Case Saimaanportti: exploring the well-being work and the promotion of community spirit at comprehensive school (classes 1 to 9) 
          • Case Esedu: well-being work at vocational college 
          • Work in multicultural and multiprofessional student teams 

          The BIP has a transversal focus and is not embedded in a curriculum. It targets Community Educator students, Social Care students, and Community Development students. 

          How you will learn

          • Lectures (theory on school community development, youth work, peer relationships, school satisfaction) 
          • Practical workshops (action and practice components for each theme) 
          • Workplace visits and meetings with local school youth workers 
          • Case study analysis (Saimaanportti and Esedu) 
          • Multicultural and multiprofessional team work 
          • Experiential and place-based learning in Finnish educational and community settings 

          Competences you will develope

          • School community development and community spirit promotion
              • School-based and community youth work theory and practice 
              • Peer and group relationship dynamics in educational settings 
              • Well-being in school and vocational college environments 
              • Multicultural and multiprofessional collaborative teamwork 
              • Experiential learning through workplace visits and meeting local practitioners 
              • Intercultural competence across Community Education, Social Care and Community Development disciplines 

                      Learning Outcomes

                      After successful completion of the BIP, students will be able to: 

                      • LO1. Explain and apply theories, approaches and practical methods of school community development and school-based youth work in diverse educational contexts 
                      • LO2. Analyse peer and group relationship dynamics and school satisfaction, connecting theory with practical action in school community settings 
                      • LO3. Evaluate real-world well-being and community development practices through case study analysis (Saimaanportti and Esedu) and workplace visits with local practitioners 
                      • LO4. Collaborate effectively in multicultural and multiprofessional international student teams, drawing on complementary expertise from community education, social care and community development 
                      • LO5. Reflect critically on different European approaches to school community development and youth work, connecting learning from the BIP with their own professional and academic background 

                              BIP's Programme

                              Virtual component (online activities)

                              Period: During academic year 2026-2027

                              Schedule / Contents: 

                              As part of the blended format, pre- and/or post-mobility online activities are expected to be defined by Xamk for this BIP.

                              Students must complete at least one Micro-Credential (three × 2 ECTS options available from the host institution) before joining the BIP intensive week.

                              Physical component (on-site at Xamk, Finland) 

                              Period: 10-14 May 2027

                              Programme / Contents: 

                              • Lectures on school community development, youth work, peer and group relationships, and school satisfaction 
                              • Workshops: practical exercises on all main themes (theory, action, practices) 
                              • Workplace visits: students meet local school youth workers in authentic professional settings 
                              • Case study — Saimaanportti: well-being work and promotion of community spirit at a comprehensive school (classes 1–9) 
                              • Case study — Esedu: well-being work at a vocational college 
                              • Multicultural and multiprofessional team work throughout the week 

                                      Application requirements

                                      To apply for this BIP you must:

                                      • Be enrolled at one of the INGENIUM partner universities at the time of the programme.
                                      • Apply through your home (sending) institution.
                                      • Have a sufficient level of English (typically B2 or equivalent).
                                      • Be available to participate in both the virtual and physical components of the BIP.
                                      • Meet any specific academic or eligibility requirements indicated for this programme.

                                      Students must complete at least one Micro-Credential (three × 2 ECTS options available from the host institution) before joining the BIP intensive week.

                                      How to apply

                                      Applications for this BIP are managed by each INGENIUM partner university.

                                      To apply, please select your home university from the list below and follow the application process indicated on their page. Each institution has its own application platform and procedure.

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                                      BIP: Nature-Based Wellbeing Experience

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                                      Organizer

                                      South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences

                                      Virtual Sessions:
                                      Spring semester 2027 (prior to intensive week) 

                                      Credits:
                                      3 ECTS

                                      BIP Type:
                                      Transversal, multidisciplinary

                                      Fields of Study:
                                      Social care, physical education, nursing, education, community work, tourism and related fields

                                      Level of Experience:
                                      Bachelor / Master

                                      Sending partners:
                                      MTU, UdA (+ other INGENIUM Universities)

                                      Available Places: 25 total
                                      2 –5 students per partner university

                                      BIP Coordinator
                                      Anna-Kaisa Hokkanen (Academic Coordinator), anna-kaisa.hokkanen@xamk.fi

                                      Piia Soikkeli (Academic Coordinator), piia.soikkeli@xamk.fi 

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                                      BIP: Nature-Based Wellbeing Experience

                                      May 24 - May 28

                                      About the programme

                                      This BIP, Nature-Based Wellbeing Experience, offers an immersive week in clean and rich Finnish nature, combining expertise from different fields such as social care, physical education, nursing, education, community work, and tourism. Students work in nature-based, multicultural and multiprofessional teams to design innovative nature-based wellbeing solutions.

                                      The main themes of the week are Sustainability, Nature-Based Wellbeing, and Experiential Learning in nature surroundings.

                                      Before the BIP intensive week, students meet in 1 online session. This online session provides information and interactive tasks on the week’s programme and the possibilities of Nature-Based Wellbeing in different academic fields.

                                      As part of the experiential week in Finland, students co-create nature-based wellbeing products or services, such as:

                                      • Guided outdoor activities
                                      • Mindfulness practices in natural settings
                                      • Sustainable tourism concepts

                                      These products aim to integrate sustainability, wellbeing, and practical application, making them relevant for both local and international audiences.

                                      The BIP has a transversal, multidisciplinary approach to the topic of Nature-Based Wellbeing, drawing on complementary expertise from across academic disciplines. It is not embedded in a curriculum.

                                      Timeline: Nature-Based Wellbeing Micro Credentials open in autumn 2026; BIP online component and intensive week take place in spring semester 2027.

                                      How you will learn

                                      • Experiential and outdoor learning in Finnish nature 
                                      • Multidisciplinary and multiprofessional team co-creation 
                                      • Online preparatory sessions with interactive tasks 
                                      • Nature-based and place-based learning 
                                      • Design thinking: co-creation of wellbeing products and services 
                                      • Intercultural collaboration in international mixed groups 
                                      • Reflection and sustainability-focused project work 

                                              Competences you will develope

                                              • Nature-based wellbeing and its applications across academic disciplines 
                                              • Sustainability and sustainable tourism concepts 
                                              • Experiential and outdoor learning in natural environments 
                                              • Multidisciplinary and multiprofessional collaboration in international teams 
                                              • Co-creation of innovative wellbeing products and services for local and international audiences 
                                              • Intercultural teamwork and communication 
                                              • Integration with Nature-Based Wellbeing Micro Credentials (prerequisite: minimum 2 ECTS) 

                                                        Learning Outcomes

                                                        After successful completion of the BIP, students will be able to: 

                                                        • LO1. Apply nature-based wellbeing principles and methodologies from a multidisciplinary perspective, drawing on knowledge from social care, physical education, nursing, education, community work, tourism and related fields 
                                                        • LO2. Co-create innovative nature-based wellbeing products or services (e.g. guided outdoor activities, mindfulness practices in natural settings, sustainable tourism concepts) that integrate sustainability, wellbeing, and practical application 
                                                        • LO3. Demonstrate experiential and outdoor learning competences through active participation in nature-based activities in Finnish natural environments 
                                                        • LO4. Collaborate effectively in multicultural and multiprofessional international teams, applying intercultural communication skills and shared project work 
                                                        • LO5. Reflect critically on the relevance of nature-based wellbeing for both local and international audiences, connecting sustainability, health promotion, and experiential learning contexts 

                                                        BIP's Programme

                                                        Virtual component (online activities)

                                                        Period: Spring semester 2027 (prior to intensive week)

                                                        Schedule / Contents: 

                                                        21 April 2027: 

                                                        • Online session 1: information on the week’s programme and introduction to Nature-Based Wellbeing across different academic fields; interactive tasks 

                                                        Note: Students are recommended to completed at least 2 ECTS of Nature-Based Wellbeing Micro Credentials (available from the end of January 2027) before participating in the BIP.

                                                        Physical component (on-site at Xamk, Savonlinna, Finland) 

                                                        Period: 24-28 May 2027

                                                        Programme / Contents: 

                                                        • Immersive experiential learning week in Finnish nature 
                                                        • Multicultural and multiprofessional team work: designing innovative nature-based wellbeing solutions
                                                        • Co-creation of nature-based wellbeing products or services (guided outdoor activities, mindfulness practices in natural settings, sustainable tourism concepts)
                                                        • Field-based activities integrating sustainability, wellbeing, and practical application
                                                        • Focus themes: Sustainability, Nature-Based Wellbeing, and Experiential Learning in nature surroundings
                                                        • Final presentation of co-created wellbeing products/services to local and international audiences

                                                        Application requirements

                                                        To apply for this BIP you must:

                                                        • Be enrolled at one of the INGENIUM partner universities at the time of the programme.
                                                        • Apply through your home (sending) institution.
                                                        • Have a sufficient level of English (typically B2 or equivalent).
                                                        • Be available to participate in both the virtual and physical components of the BIP.
                                                        • Meet any specific academic or eligibility requirements indicated for this programme.

                                                        Note: Students are recommended to completed at least 2 ECTS of Nature-Based Wellbeing Micro Credentials (available from the end of January 2027) before participating in the BIP.

                                                        How to apply

                                                        Applications for this BIP are managed by each INGENIUM partner university.

                                                        To apply, please select your home university from the list below and follow the application process indicated on their page. Each institution has its own application platform and procedure.

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                                                        MedChem BIP: Exploring Medicinal Chemistry – A Hands-On Journey for Future Scientists

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                                                        Organizer

                                                        University ‘G. d’Annunzio’, Chieti-Pescara

                                                        Virtual Sessions:
                                                        14-18 June 2027

                                                        Credits:
                                                        3 ECTS

                                                        BIP Type:
                                                        Discipline-specific

                                                        Fields of Study:
                                                        Pharmacy / Medicinal Chemistry / Life Sciences — Organic Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Analysis and Technology, Biology, and Health Sciences

                                                        Level of Experience:
                                                        Bachelor / Master / PhD

                                                        Sending partners:
                                                        UNIOVI, HS, TUIASI

                                                        Available Places: 18 total
                                                        1-5 UNIOVI students
                                                        1-5 HS students
                                                        3-8 TUIASI students

                                                        BIP Coordinator

                                                        Prof. Cristina Maccallini (Academic Coordinator) 

                                                        cristina.maccallini@unich.it 

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                                                        Pescara, Abruzzo Italy

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                                                        MedChem BIP: Exploring Medicinal Chemistry – A Hands-On Journey for Future Scientists

                                                        June 7 - June 11

                                                        About the programme

                                                        The international course “UdA MedChem — Exploring Medicinal Chemistry: A Hands-On Journey for Future Scientists” is a BIP offered by the Department of Pharmacy of the University “G. d’Annunzio” of Chieti-Pescara, in partnership with the Department of Organic Chemistry of the University of Oviedo, the Department of Biomedicine at the School of Health Sciences of the University of Skövde, and the Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Protection of the “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iași. 

                                                        The face-to-face component, hosted in the Medicinal Chemistry Laboratory (MedChemLab) of UdA, aims to inspire and equip students with practical laboratory experience, critical thinking skills, and a deeper understanding of how chemistry drives drug discovery and the development of new nutraceuticals and cosmeceuticals. 

                                                        The programme addresses cross-cutting topics of importance for various scientific areas, namely students in Medicinal Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Pharmaceutical Analysis and Technology: 

                                                        • Understanding the reactivity and physical-chemical properties of organic substances and their influence on biological activity 
                                                        • Pharmaceutical analysis to guarantee quality of drugs; main methods of analysis; mechanisms of action at the molecular level 
                                                        • Sources, methodologies and strategies for drug discovery and design 
                                                        • Case studies and problem-based learning consolidating theoretical knowledge 
                                                        • Laboratory classes demonstrating and consolidating knowledge acquired in theoretical sessions 

                                                        How you will learn

                                                        • Classic lectures (blackboard and PowerPoint/presentation tools) 
                                                        • Case studies and problem-based learning (PBL) 
                                                        • Hands-on laboratory classes in MedChemLab 
                                                        • Study visit to industry or research institution 
                                                        • Remote e-learning plenary lectures by partner university professors 
                                                        • International and interdisciplinary teamwork 
                                                        • Individual study (self-directed, supported by supplementary materials) 

                                                        Assessment: laboratory work report (25%) + written exam covering all subjects of the theoretical component (75%). 

                                                        Competences you will develope

                                                        • Medicinal chemistry, drug synthesis, pharmaceutical analysis and drug discovery/design 
                                                        • Development of nutraceuticals and cosmeceuticals — health, well-being and emerging technologies 
                                                        • Hands-on laboratory skills and practical scientific experimentation 
                                                        • Critical thinking and problem-based learning in interdisciplinary teams 
                                                        • Internationalisation and intercultural collaboration across partner institutions 
                                                        • Research collaboration and innovation in life sciences 
                                                        • Alignment with the INGENIUM “Health, Well-Being, and Emerging Technologies” pathway 

                                                        Learning Outcomes

                                                        After successful completion of the BIP, students will be able to:

                                                        • LO1. Understand the behaviour (reactivity) of organic substances and apply this knowledge to medicinal chemistry, including drug synthesis, pharmaceutical analysis, drug discovery and design, and the development of nutraceuticals and cosmeceuticals 
                                                        • LO2. Analyse the reactivity and physical-chemical properties of organic substances and their influence on biological activity, and explain the mechanisms of action of drugs at the molecular level 
                                                        • LO3. Apply pharmaceutical analysis methods to guarantee drug quality and describe the main sources, methodologies and strategies used for drug discovery and design 
                                                        • LO4. Carry out laboratory work in medicinal chemistry, demonstrating and consolidating the theoretical knowledge acquired during the course 
                                                        • LO5. Collaborate effectively in international and interdisciplinary teams and demonstrate intercultural competence in a scientific context 

                                                        BIP's Programme

                                                        Virtual component (online activities)

                                                        Period: 14-18 June 2027

                                                        Schedule / Contents: 

                                                        • Remote lectures delivered by professors of the participating Foreign Universities (6 hours of remote contact — plenaries of 1 hour each) 
                                                        • Topics covered: complementary perspectives from partner institutions on medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences and health sciences 

                                                          Physical component (on-site at UdA in Pescara) 

                                                          Period: 7-11 June 2027

                                                          • Classroom activity (11 hours of contact): lectures on organic reactivity, medicinal chemistry, drug synthesis, pharmaceutical analysis, drug discovery and design, nutraceuticals and cosmeceuticals 
                                                          • Laboratory practice (6 hours of contact): hands-on work in the Medicinal Chemistry Laboratory (MedChemLab) — experiments demonstrating and consolidating theoretical knowledge 
                                                          • Study visit (8 hours of contact): visit to a relevant industry or research institution 

                                                          Duration: 5 days — 25 hours of face-to-face contact 

                                                          Application requirements

                                                          To apply for this BIP you must:

                                                          • Be enrolled at one of the INGENIUM partner universities at the time of the programme.
                                                          • Apply through your home (sending) institution.
                                                          • Have a sufficient level of English (typically B2 or equivalent).
                                                          • Be available to participate in both the virtual and physical components of the BIP.
                                                          • Meet any specific academic or eligibility requirements indicated for this programme.

                                                          How to apply

                                                          Applications for this BIP are managed by each INGENIUM partner university.

                                                          To apply, please select your home university from the list below and follow the application process indicated on their page. Each institution has its own application platform and procedure.

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