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SUMMARY:Envisioning the future of local communities (re)shape labour market opportunities
DESCRIPTION:Course Type: Applied Blended Challenge (ABC) Programme \nDuration and Timeline:  \n\nCourse components and contact hours: 12 hrs synchronous online\, 25 hrs onsite + 38 hrs independent and group work\nOnline component:\n\n 1st week: 8 – 10 April (online) CET time \n 2nd week: 13 – 17 April (online) CET time \n 4th week: 4 – 8 May (online) CET time \n\nOn-site component: \n\n3rd week: 20 – 24 April (face-to-face) Santarém\, Portugal \n  \nAward\, Credits and Certification  \nOn successful completion of the course participants will receive 3 ECTS credits and a certificate of attendance \n  \nOrganised by:  \nSantarém Polytechnic University \n\nTatiana Ferreira – tatiana.ferreira@ese.ipsantarem.pt;\nPerpétua Santos Silva- perpetua.silva@ese.ipsantarem.pt\nPaula Ruivo – paula.ruivo@esa.ipsantarem.pt;\nRosa Coelho – rosa.coelho@esa.ipsantarem.pt;\nCéu Godinho – maria.godinho@esa.ipsantarem.pt\n\nUniversity of Francisco de Victoria:  \n\nAgustina Jutard a.jutard@ufv.es;\nMaría José Díaz m.diaz@ufv.es\n\nTechnische Hochschule Ingolstadt \n\nUlrich Schlickewei – ulrich.schlickewei@thi.de\n\nLatvian Academie of Culture \n\nIeva Zemīte – ieva.zemite@lka.edu.lv\n\nCarinthia University of Applied Sciences \n\nBirgit Aigner-Walder – B.Aigner-Walder@fh-kaernten.at\n\n  \nExternal stakeholders that will be involved in the course: \n\nEuropean Rural Youth Observatory\nMunicipality of Santarem\nLocal Employment Services\nVititejo-Association of Winegrowers of the Tejo Region\nAssociation of Farmers of Ribatejo\n\n  \nCourse Description and Learning Objectives \nSHORT DESCRIPTION: \n\nFully applied programme focused on labour market future trends and local communities’ resources;\nInvolve students as key actors in the identification of real-world problems in their communities;\nParticipants will work on real-life cases alongside key stakeholders and business from local communities.\n\nGENERAL OBJECTIVES: \n\nImproving the quality of life of local communities\n\nidentify emerging local economies (e.g. renewable biological resources\, technology\, and innovation)\nenvisioning future workforce needs;\nenhancing local resources.\n\n\nEmpowering participants with the skills and awareness to (re)think their future pathways in the  labour market\, promoting innovation and community-oriented growth;\nConnect and build bridges between participants\, universities (scientific knowledge)\, stakeholders and local economies;\nStrengthening collaboration between universities\, students\, local businesses and policymakers.\nAddressing real-life challenges in collaboration with stakeholders\, local business/institutions.\n\n\nCourse Description: \nPedagogical approach  \n\nMentorship & networking sessions with professionals from local businesses and industries\nForesight Methodology\nInternational mobility – one week of training at another ACE2-EU university.\nPractice-oriented activities –interactive exercises\, collaboration with real stakeholders\, projects co-design.\nReal-World problems: focus on identification and solving of real-world problems.Hands-on experience – innovative problem-solving using student’s diverse disciplinary perspectives\n\n  \nMETHODOLOGICAL APPROACH   \nA) Lecture – theoretical background through seminar presentations \nB) Experiences’ Exchange between participants from different universities – use of participatory and foresight methodologies \nC) Practice-oriented activities – interactive exercises\, collaboration with stakeholders\, projects co-design \n\nReal-World problems: focus on identification and solving of real-world problems\nHands-on and collaborative work – in this step each group will develop their community-based projects proposals\nCollaborative\, local and youth-centred solutions – young people community-based projects proposals developed collaboratively with stakeholders\n\nD) Pitch presentations – share in a larger group of the community-based projects proposals \nE) Asynchronous Online Work Strategies – Guided Readings; Video Analysis Activities; Thematic Discussion Forum; Gamified Challenges; Collaborative Document Creation. \n  \nParticipants are expected to:  \n\nComplete readings and tasks (online modules)\nEngage actively in both online and face-to-face activities\nCollaborate on a group challenge project\nDeliver a pitch presentation of the project outcomes\nSubmit a final written proposal and an individual reflection report\n\n  \nSTRUCTURE – thematic lines\nModule 1: Understanding Local Labour Market Dynamics \n\nExploring existing local industries – foster place-based industries (viticulture\, wine-tourism\, eco-tourism\, agriculture\, manufacturing)\nIdentifying challenges: employment gaps\, infrastructure\, policy limitations\nFieldwork: visits to local businesses and industries\n\nModule 2: Innovation & Sustainability in Communities Development \n\nGreen economy & sustainable practices (shift toward climate-neutral economies\, bioeconomy-aligned jobs support both environmental goals and economic revitalization)\nTech-enabled solutions for local business and industries growth\nCase studies of successful local businesses and industries\n\nModule 3: (social) Entrepreneurship & Intrapreneurship \n\nCommunity-driven solutions for job creation (e.g. circular use of local biomass – agricultural waste)\nBusiness models and future market needs\n\nModule 4: Field Engagement & Real-World Application \n\nHands-on with stakeholders\, local entrepreneurs and policymakers\n\n  \nSpecific learning objectives include: \nPlease list clear and measurable objectives that students should achieve by the end of the course. \nBy the end of the course\, students will be able to: \n\nAnalyse real-world problems\, question assumptions\, and make evidence-based decisions\nLearn participatory techniques through hands-on experience of co-development and participatory methods\nWork effectively in diverse teams and co-create with peers and local stakeholders\nIdentify local challenges and design realistic\, context-sensitive solutions\nCommunicate ideas clearly and persuasively to different audiences\nValue diversity and understand rural realities across Europe\nApply creative approaches to generate ideas and shape solutions\nDefine goals\, set timelines\, allocate resources\, and structure proposals\nTake initiative\, lead with empathy\, and promote positive change\n\nWhich students would find this course useful for them? \n\nThis course is open to all students from ACE2-EU\, independently of their area of knowledge\, 4 students per ACE University.\n\nThis course may be suitable for those who have an interest in: \n\nLocal communities/economies development\nLocal Labour Market Dynamics (viticulture\, wine-tourism\, eco-tourism\, agriculture\, manufacturing)\nGreen economy & sustainable/innovative practices\nTech-enabled solutions for local business and industries\nCommunity-driven solutions for job creation\n\n\nRecommended Language Level :\n\nBasic to intermediate level of English (B1 – B2)\, as the working language will be English\n\n\n\n  \nApplication Process: \nInterested applicants should \n🔗 Apply here: https://forms.gle/c1FrG3YMzZRJnuac9 \nDeadline for receipt of applications: 15 December 2025 \nA notification of acceptance to participate will be sent to successful applicants \nFurther Information \nFor any further information or queries related to the course\, please contact: \nEmail: Perpétua Santos Silva- perpetua.silva@ese.ipsantarem.pt ; Tatiana Ferreira – tatiana.ferreira@ese.ipsantarem.pt;
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SUMMARY:ACE-SCHOLAR - Foundation : Researcher Capacity
DESCRIPTION:Training Programme\nDuration and Timeline \n\nOnline Intensive Training Contact hours: 25 hrs\nDuration: Summer Semester: 20 April – 29 June 2026\n\nAbout the Programme \nACE-SCHOLAR — Foundation is a structured training programme open to students and staff from all disciplines. It provides practical skills\, evidence-based tools\, and collaborative learning opportunities to support participants in developing a strong research profile. \nThe curriculum covers 7 competency areas from the European Researcher Competency Framework (Foundation to Intermediate level)\, complemented by 3 additional topics selected by the ACE²-EU alliance. Together\, they offer a coherent pathway towards research excellence. \nSessions are delivered online via Microsoft Teams by instructors from across the ACE²-EU partner institutions. All registered participants also have access to the Moodle platform\, where session resources and recordings of missed sessions are available throughout the programme. \nWhat you will develop \n\nResearch management — project planning\, resource optimisation\, and open-access publishing.\nResearch impact — dissemination strategies to engage policymakers\, industry\, and the public.\nSelf-management — productivity\, stress management\, entrepreneurial thinking\, and inclusive work practices.\nCognitive skills — creativity\, critical thinking\, and problem-solving for complex research challenges.\nCollaboration and leadership — inclusive teamwork\, mentorship\, and professional networking.\nResearch tools — data management\, citizen science\, open-source software\, and AI tools for ethical research.\nResearch practice — scientific writing\, disciplinary expertise\, and AI integration.\nResearch ethics — ethical principles\, data protection\, and responsible use of AI.\nResearch funding — funding sources\, resource management\, and consortium building.\nProposal writing — EU funding calls\, proposal drafting\, and alignment with societal challenges.\n\nThe Making Impact session is distributed through 5 smaller sessions from 20th April till 24th April. Exception of 20th April Session which will be held at 12:30 – 13:30 CEST\, the remaining sessions will be conducted as scheduled. \nProgramme format and calendar \n\n\n\nDates\n20 April 2026 — 29 June 2026\n\n\nFormat\nOnline live sessions (Microsoft Teams)\n\n\nResources\nMoodle platform — materials and session recordings available throughout\n\n\nFinal Assessment deadline\n31 July 2026\, 23:59 CEST (submissions required to earn badges and ECTS)\n\n\nOrganised by\nARIES Incubator — ACE²-EU Alliance\n\n\n\n  \nSession Calendar \n\n\n\nSession\nDate & Time (CET)\nInstructor(s)\n\n\n1.      Making an Impact\n20 – 24 April 2026\nat 9:00 – 10:00\nMaria Barbas\n(IPS\, Portugal)\n\n\n2.     Research Ethics\n27 April 2026\nat 15:00 – 17:00\nDaniela Krainer\nChristine Dulling-Pichler\n(CUAS\, Austria)\n\n\n3.     Managing Research\n30 April 2026\nat 11:00 – 13:00\nBiljana Balabanova\n(UGD\, North Macedonia)\n\n\n4.     Doing Research\n30 April 2026\nat 14:00 – 16:00\nCatalin Chimerel\n(UCB\, Romania)\n\n\n5.     Working with Others\nTBD\nVicente Ruiz\n(UFV\, Spain)\n\n\n6.     Self-Management\n12 May 2026\nat 10:00 – 12:00\nGanesh Ramakrishna Babu Jai\n(THI\, Germany)\n\n\n7.     Managing Research Tools\n15 May 2026\nat 10:00 – 12:00\nAnce Kristāla\, Sabīne Ozola \n(LAC\, Latvia)\n\n\n8.     Research Funding\n20 May 2026\nat 13:00 – 15:00\nMateusz Kirjak\n(MUG\, Poland)\n\n\n9.     Cognitive Abilities\n29 June 2026\nat 12:00 – 14:00\nGiedrė Adomavičienė\n(LIK\, Lithuania)\n\n\n10.  EU Funding Landscape\nTBD\nINNOVA+\nPedro Costa\n\n\n\nUpon registration\, all registrants will have access to all sessions.  \nAward and Recognition   \nUpon successful completion of each session and its corresponding assessment\, participants receive a digital skill badge (MLO — Micro Learning Opportunity). Collecting badges leads to formal ECTS recognition. \nACE-SCHOLAR Foundation awards Micro Learning Opportunities (MLOs) upon completion of each module. MLOs are designed to be compatible with emerging microcredential frameworks and are intended to be formally recognisable as microcredentials as the ACE²-EU alliance’s recognition infrastructure develops. \n\n\n\nAchievement\nECTS awarded\nRecognition\n\n\n\n\nCompletion of one session\n—\nACE-SCHOLAR Digital Skill Badge (MLO)\n\n\nCompletion of 5 sessions (5 badges collected)\n1 ECTS\nECTS Recognition Certificate\n\n\nCompletion of all 10 sessions (10 badges collected)\n2 ECTS\nECTS Recognition Certificate + ACE-SCHOLAR Digital Badge\n\n\n\nImportant: Assessments must be submitted by 31 July 2026\, 23:59 CEST to earn badges and ECTS credit. \nParticipants who successfully complete 5 or more sessions will be eligible for a travel opportunity to an ACE-SCHOLAR Researcher Capacity Training Workshop. \nHow to register \n\nApplication deadline: 30 May 2026\, 23:59 CEST (late registrants will still have access to the sessions starts on 20 April)\nRegistration form: https://forms.gle/WWjkh7pKADLdKm5R6\nAfter registering you will receive an email with access to the Moodle course.\nFurther information and inquiries: info.ariesincubator@e-ucb.ro
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