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SUMMARY:From Living Soil to Living Food: A One Health perspective
DESCRIPTION:Course Type: Flavour School \nFlavour Schools are short\, intensive programmes (four days) that bring together students from across the ACE2-EU alliance to collaborate on real-world challenges connected to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Through interactive workshops\, teamwork\, and project-based learning\, participants explore innovative solutions while developing cross-cultural understanding and global awareness. Designed as a short mobility opportunity\, Flavour Schools offer a dynamic international experience for students who may not be able to join longer exchanges. They foster creativity\, cooperation\, and the European spirit of shared learning towards a more sustainable and inclusive future. \n  \nDuration and Timeline: \n\nCourse components and contact hours: 25 hours on-site\nOn-site component: 25-29 May 2026 (SANTAREM\, PORTUGAL)\n\n  \nAward\, Credits and Certification \nOn successful completion of the course participants will receive 1 ECTS credit and a certificate of attendance \nOrganised by: HOST: Santarém Polytechnic University(IPS) \, Maria Godinho \n  \nPartners:  \nMedical University of Gdansk\, (MUG) Maciej Tankiewicz \nKaunas University of Applied Engineering Sciences (LIK) Vilda Grybauskiene \nUniversity Constantin Brâncusi Târgu-Jiu (UCB) Irina Pecingină \nExternal stakeholders that will be involved in the course: \nAgricultural and environmental sector – DGADR \nAgriculture sector – COTHN; AGROTEJO; \nGovernance\, policy\, and certification – DGADR \nCivil society and consumers – QUERCUS\, CMSantarem \n  \nCourse Description and Learning Objectives \nThis course explores the connections between living soil\, food production\, and environmental health through a One Health thematic strategy. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the One Health concept – from soil to fork and glass – while examining how regenerative agricultural practices support soil vitality and food composition. The course also covers the environmental impact of agriculture\, the influence of soil microbiomes and arthropods on crop health\, and the development of sustainable production strategies that promote both ecosystem integrity and food safety. \n  \nCourse Description: \nCourse Structure \nThe course is designed to provide a comprehensive and applied understanding of the relationship between living soils\, sustainable agriculture\, and ecosystem health\, using a One Health approach. It is divided into several key components to ensure an engaging and multidisciplinary learning experience. \nOnsite Sessions – These sessions offer hands-on\, experiential learning opportunities that allow students to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world contexts. \nTheoretical sessions – Complementing the onsite sessions\, students will receive foundational instruction on key topics\, including: The One Health concept applied to agriculture; Soil ecosystems and microbiomes; Agroecological and viticultural systems; Environmental assessment methodologies \nWorkshops – Interactive sessions where students explore core concepts such as One Health\, soil health\, and regenerative agriculture through collaborative activities and guided discussion. \nPractical Activities- Field-based exercises that may include soil sampling and analysis\, vineyard or farm visits\, and demonstrations of regenerative farming techniques. These activities foster direct observation and critical thinking. \nCase Studies – Analysis of real-world examples highlighting sustainable agriculture practices\, environmental challenges\, and food safety concerns. Case studies are used to develop problem-solving and systems-thinking skills. \nStakeholder Engagement – Students will engage with local farmers\, agronomists\, environmental scientists\, and other stakeholders through interviews\, panels\, or site visits. This promotes understanding of diverse perspectives and challenges in implementing sustainable practices. \nSpecific learning objectives include: \nExplain the principles of the One Health concept and how they apply across the food system—from soil to fork and glass. \nIdentify and describe regenerative agricultural practices that promote healthy and biologically active soils. \nEvaluate the environmental impacts of different agricultural systems\, with a focus on sustainability. \nAnalyse the roles of soil microbiomes and arthropods in maintaining crop health and resilience. \nDevelop and propose sustainable production strategies that integrate ecosystem health\, food safety\, and long-term agricultural productivity. \nBy the end of the course\, students will be able to: \n\nUnderstand the principles of the One Health concept\, from soil to fork and glass.\nIdentify regenerative agricultural practices that support healthy and living soils.\nAssess the environmental impact of agriculture systems\nRecognise the role of soil microbiomes and arthropods in influencing crop health\nPropose sustainable production strategies that integrate ecosystem health and food safety\n\nWhich students would find this course useful for them? \nThis course may be suitable for students from ACE2-EU partner universities enrolled in undergraduate or postgraduate programmes in the following fields: \nAgriculture sciences \nEnvironment \nHealth and nutrition \nThis course is specially suited for students passionate about agriculture\, environment conservation and food composition and quality. \nRecommended Language Level : \nBasic to intermediate level of English (B1-B2)\, as the working language will be English \nApplication Process: \nInterested applicants should \n🔗 Apply here: https://forms.gle/Fxxm5MFFGQVkrd6RA \n  \nDeadline for receipt of applications: 25.01.2026 \nAn acceptance email will be sent by the host institution and will include programme registration details \nFurther Information \nFor any further information or queries related to the course\, please contact: \nEmail: maria.godinho@esa.ipsantarem.pt
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