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Nutrition and Physical Activity – Online Course held by URV

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Nutrition and Physical Activity

This course explores the physiological mechanisms behind nutrition and physical activity. The Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV) is excited to offer this online course open to students from Aurora partner universities.

    • Offered by: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
    • Aurora Hub: Health & Wellbeing
    • Format: 100% Online
    • Language: English
    • Who can apply: Bachelor or early Master students with basic knowledge in nutrition and physiology
    • Requirements: English level B1 minimum
    • Final Evaluation: Includes an evaluative presentation
    • Places Available: 16 students (2 per partner university)

📩 How to apply?

    1. Interested students should contact their university’s Aurora coordinator or international office to submit their applications.
    2. Nominated students will then be contacted by the URV and asked to fill in the final registration form.

For any questions, feel free to contact us at aurora@urv.cat.

We look forward to welcoming students from across Aurora alliance!

Industrial Leadership – Online Course held by URV

Written by Benedetta Toledo on .

Industrial Leadership

In this course, you will learn what is the organizational leadership and how this contributes to the sustained success of any organisation. It is not by chance that leadership is always the first criterion in any organizational excellence model. The current and future performance of any organisation is closely correlated to the quality of its leadership. The Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV) is excited to offer this online course open to students from Aurora partner universities.

    • Format: 100% Online
    • Language: English
    • Who can apply: Bachelor or early Master students with a background in Engineering
    • Requirements: English level B1 minimum
    • Final Evaluation: Includes an evaluative presentation
    • Places Available: 16 students (2 per partner university)

📩 How to apply?

    1. Interested students should contact their university’s Aurora coordinator or international office to submit their applications.
    2. Nominated students will then be contacted by the URV and asked to fill in the final registration form.

For any questions, feel free to contact us at aurora@urv.cat.

We look forward to welcoming students from across Aurora alliance!

Responsible Entrepreneurship

Written by Aniza Pourtauborde on .

In this Blended Intensive Programme (BIP), we propose to explore several dimensions of responsible entrepreneurship: a purpose that can benefit society, a business model design that takes into account sustainability challenges, an ethical business conduct, an integration of social and environmental considerations in the strategic and operational plans.

The programme includes lectures, online and face-to-face, onsite visits, and a hands-on approach through groupwork on an entrepreneurial project. Participants will prepare a business plan for a venture that includes a social, environmental or solidarity dimension in its offering and/or operations and pitch in front of a jury composed of academics and entrepreneurs. 

The BIP starts with 3 online sessions dedicated to defining concepts, on the one hand, and getting started on the responsible entrepreneurial project, on the other hand. A last virtual session, after the physical component, will be dedicated to the wrap-up and final lecture of the BIP. The SEIZMIC survey will be conducted on the first and last sessions.  

Online lectures will take place on the following dates:  

  • 6 May 2025 at 17:00 – 19:00 (CET)
  • 12 May 2025 at 17:00 – 19:00 (CET)
  • 15 May 2025 at 17:00 – 19:00 (CET)
  • 27 May 2025 at 17:00 – 19:00 (CET)

In-person activities will be held at the IAE Paris-Est School of Management, Université Paris-Est Créteil (UPEC), from 19 to 23 May 2025.

Interested students are welcome to apply online by 23 April 2025.

Emerging Futures: Societal Innovation Meets Future Studies – UPEC Summer School 2025

Written by Aniza Pourtauborde on .

From June 2 to 13, Université Paris-Est Créteil (UPEC) is hosting its second Aurora Summer School at the AEI International School. Students from UPEC and the Aurora universities will acquire practical and theoretical skills about innovation, social foresight and futures literacy. The intensive two-week programme includes:

  • Week 1: Discover the Foundations of Futures Studies with Professor Felipe Koch. Immerse yourself in a Futures Literacy Lab, master facilitation techniques, and explore Social and Strategic Foresight.
  • Week 2: Learn from renowned lecturers : Riel Miller, former head of Futures Literacy at UNESCO, Ramon Rispoli, from University of Naples, Rocco Scolozzi, from University of Trento, Mayra Fonseca, from University of Brasilia, Fabio Scarano, curator of Rio’s Museum of Tomorrow, Philippe Frouté and Felipe Koch from UPEC
  • International Conference: On the final day, attend our International Conference on Decision Making under Deep Uncertainty. Hear from global experts debating societal transformations and crisis responses.
  • Cultural Activities : Enjoy relaxing moments to discover the vibrant cultural life of Paris.

More about the programme.

How to Apply:

Students must refer to Aurora offices at their universities for further information. Following the universities’ application process, students nominated by their universities must provide an updated CV and Bachelor Transcript of Record for the three years by 31 March 2025. Universities will be notified of selected students by 4 April 2025.

AIxFutures

Written by rostanetek on .

“Throughout the lecture series, students get familiar with concepts and theories that describe and explain AI companies, and learn about the design of Machine Learning-based applications. Do we need AI – or does AI solve our problems? What problems can machine learning effectively solve? What is the current impact of AI technologies on economy, society and ecology? How can we apply AI to a new domain or problem? What role do humans play in designing AI applications?

Building on fundamentals of information systems strategy and enterprise modelling, students reflect the impact of strategy and organizing in AI companies towards their ability to produce sustainable futures. We particularly investigate the generative capacity of data, tools, and (machine learning) models to produce such futures. Among others, we will cover the impact of biases in data and algorithms, explainability of AI applications, as well as accuracy, sovereignty, (inverse) scalability and framing of ML models. Throughout the entire module, we critically reflect impacts of managerial and algorithmic decision-making on sustainability, this includes impacts, for instance, on aspects of health and well-being (SDG 3), gender equality (SDG 5), or climate action (SDG 13).”

Moonshot Design

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In the””Disruptive Innovation and Moonshot Design” course, students delve into sustainable innovation models, focusing on integrating environmental and social responsibility into economic success. Through case studies, they explore how successful businesses have adopted sustainability in their core strategies, providing real-world insights. The curriculum addresses pressing global sustainability challenges, such as climate change, emphasizing innovative solutions like renewable energy and sustainable technologies. Students learn to assess environmental and social impacts using sustainability metrics, equipping them with tools to evaluate and enhance business practices.

Simultaneously, the course emphasizes the transformative role of digital technologies in innovation, examining how advancements like AI and AR reshape business models. Digital entrepreneurship is a key focus, with students exploring digital platforms, e-commerce, and marketing strategies crucial for modern business growth. The use of digital tools in the innovation process, including design thinking software and collaborative platforms, is highlighted to foster creativity and efficiency. The course also looks ahead, discussing the potential future applications of emerging digital technologies such as advanced analytics and augmented reality, preparing students to leverage these tools in driving innovation. This holistic approach ensures graduates are well-equipped to lead in the intersecting realms of sustainability and digital innovation.