Alma universitas studiorum parmensis A.D. 962 - Università di Parma
EUGreen - European University Alliance for sustainability

Project coordinator: Prof.ssa Cristina Carusi 

Project: TBD

Blended Intensive Programme coordinated by University of Parma.

Blended Intensive Programme coordinated by the University of Parma. The University of Parma offers students from three universities the opportunity to participate in this Blended Intensive Programme, approved by the European Union under the ERASMUS+ Programme 2021/2027.

Co-organizing universities:

Program Details:

  • Hosting University: Università di Parma (IT)
  • In-presence period: 18 to 25 May, 2025
  • Virtual attendance period: April 1 to May 12, 2025
  • Language of instruction: English
  • Awarded ECTS credits: 6
  • Number of places available:
    •  Università di Parma (Coordinator): 10 students
    •  Alma Mater Studiorum Università di Bologna: 4 students
    •  University of Oslo: 5 students
    •  Julius Maximilian Universität Würzburg: 2 students
    •  Universität zu Köln: 8 students + 1 staff unit
    •  Democritus University of Thrace: 15 students + 1 staff unit
    •  Universität Leipzig: 5 students
    •  Universidad Complutense Madrid: 5 students
    •  University of Vilnius: 11 students
  • Admission conditions: Applicants must be enrolled in a Bachelor, Master’s, or PhD programme at one of the universities participating in the project or be part of the teaching, research or administrative staff at the same institutions. Participation is open to university students enrolled in any discipline related with BIP contents.
  • Call for applications: OPEN
  • Application deadline: January 10, 2025

Program description:

Building on the experience of a previous Erasmus+ partnership, the ENCODE project (https://site.unibo.it/encode/en), the partners propose a Blended Intensive Program that aims to train students and researchers in the rapidly evolving field of Digital Humanities and AI. The goal is to prepare professionals capable of using and creating new digital resources for studying, preserving, and giving access to ancient artifacts written in multiple languages and writing systems from ancient Europe, Asia, and Africa. The BIP consists of one week in presence at the University Parma (May 18-24, 2025), preceded by six online sessions (with a mix of lectures, tutorials, hands-on workshops, Q&A sessions, and round-table discussions).
The program targets students and academics in a wide range of disciplines (Ancient History, Epigraphy, Papyrology, Paleography, Archaeology, Aegean Studies, Historical Linguistics, Classics, Medieval and Byzantine Studies, Religious Studies, Cultural Heritage, Digital Humanities) as well as professionals in the fields of cultural heritage curation, digital
collections of artifacts and texts, and digital publishing.

APPLICATION FORM

Project coordinator: Prof.ssa Cristina Carusi 

Project: TBD

Blended Intensive Programme coordinated by University of Parma.

Blended Intensive Programme coordinated by the University of Parma. The University of Parma offers students from three universities the opportunity to participate in this Blended Intensive Programme, approved by the European Union under the ERASMUS+ Programme 2021/2027.

Co-organizing universities:

Program Details:

  • Hosting University: Università di Parma (IT)
  • In-presence period: 18 to 25 May, 2025
  • Virtual attendance period: April 1 to May 12, 2025
  • Language of instruction: English
  • Awarded ECTS credits: 6
  • Number of places available:
    •  Università di Parma (Coordinator): 10 students
    •  Alma Mater Studiorum Università di Bologna: 4 students
    •  University of Oslo: 5 students
    •  Julius Maximilian Universität Würzburg: 2 students
    •  Universität zu Köln: 8 students + 1 staff unit
    •  Democritus University of Thrace: 15 students + 1 staff unit
    •  Universität Leipzig: 5 students
    •  Universidad Complutense Madrid: 5 students
    •  University of Vilnius: 11 students
  • Admission conditions: Applicants must be enrolled in a Bachelor, Master’s, or PhD programme at one of the universities participating in the project or be part of the teaching, research or administrative staff at the same institutions. Participation is open to university students enrolled in any discipline related with BIP contents.
  • Call for applications: OPEN
  • Application deadline: January 10, 2025

Program description:

Building on the experience of a previous Erasmus+ partnership, the ENCODE project (https://site.unibo.it/encode/en), the partners propose a Blended Intensive Program that aims to train students and researchers in the rapidly evolving field of Digital Humanities and AI. The goal is to prepare professionals capable of using and creating new digital resources for studying, preserving, and giving access to ancient artifacts written in multiple languages and writing systems from ancient Europe, Asia, and Africa. The BIP consists of one week in presence at the University Parma (May 18-24, 2025), preceded by six online sessions (with a mix of lectures, tutorials, hands-on workshops, Q&A sessions, and round-table discussions).
The program targets students and academics in a wide range of disciplines (Ancient History, Epigraphy, Papyrology, Paleography, Archaeology, Aegean Studies, Historical Linguistics, Classics, Medieval and Byzantine Studies, Religious Studies, Cultural Heritage, Digital Humanities) as well as professionals in the fields of cultural heritage curation, digital
collections of artifacts and texts, and digital publishing.

APPLICATION FORM

Project Coordinator: prof. Marco PIERONI

Project number: 2023-1-BE02-KA131-HED-000117677-8

Blended Intensive Programme coordinated by University of Leuven.

Participating universities:

Program details:

  • Host university for the in-person component: UNIVERSITY OF LEUVEN (B)
  • In-person attendance period: May 26–30, 2025
  • Virtual attendance period: April 22–May 20, 2025
  • Language of instruction: ENGLISH
  • Credits awarded (CFU/ECTS): 4
  • Available spots: 24 (at least 6 reserved for Parma) + 2 mentors
  • Admission Requirements: Each participating university will define its internal criteria for the selection of candidates, including the number of participants and selection requirements. For the University of Parma, applicants must meet the following conditions: 
    Be regularly enrolled for the academic year 2023/2024 in the fourth or fifth year of a master's degree in the LM-13 class (Pharmacy or CTF) or a doctoral program. 
    Six spots are available.
    Applicants must score a minimum of 30 points during the selection process. Master's students will have priority over doctoral students if they meet the eligibility criteria.
    At the time of application, candidates must demonstrate English proficiency at a B1/B2 level (CEFR). A B2 level will be considered a preferential criterion.
  • Call Status: OPEN 
  • Deadline: February 14, 2025

Program Description: The University of Parma (Italy), in collaboration with the Université Paris-Saclay (France), the University of Helsinki (Finland), and Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (Belgium), offers students the opportunity to participate in a Blended Intensive Programme (BIP). The program has been officially approved by the EU under the ERASMUS+ 2021/2027 framework. Now in its third edition, the course is coordinated by the University of Leuven, which will host the in-person sessions. In the current historical moment, human well-being and healthcare have taken center stage in public interest. The development of new technologies and the ability of small entrepreneurial entities to meet clinical/therapeutic needs necessitate dynamic teaching methodologies sensitive to the changing labor market. The program's overarching goal is to facilitate the transition from student life to active and professional roles in the pharmaceutical and biotechnological fields. To achieve this, it aims to enhance skills such as initiative, self-confidence, and the effective application of students' knowledge, including fundamental (hard skills), transversal, and soft skills. Participants will be required to connect these competencies and adopt an entrepreneurial mindset, managing the creation of a business while collaborating with team members. Positive emulation and pressure will stem from the competition between teams, each formed around a common project in the health sector.

The APPLICATION FORM is available at this link.

Project coordinator: Prof.ssa Benedetta Maria Crivelli

Project: 2023-1-IT02-KA131-HED-000138353-6

Blended Intensive Program organised by the University of Parma as part of the EU GREEN Alliance

As part of the EU GREEN University Alliance, the University of Parma offers students enrolled in one of the Alliance's universities the opportunity to participate in this Blended Intensive Program, approved by the European Union under the ERASMUS+ 2021/2027 Program.

Co-organizing universities:

Partners universities:

Program Details:

  • Hosting University: Università di Parma (IT)
  • In-presence period: 07/11 July, 2025 
  • Virtual attendance period: 09/29 June (16 hours) and 16 July (4 hours), 2025
  • Language of instruction: English, B1
  • Awarded ECTS credits: 6
  • Number of places available:
    •  Università di Parma (Coordinator): 5 students
    •  Other partner universities: 25 students

 

  • Admission conditions: This BIP has been designed for bachelor’s and master’s degree students, as well as for doctoral students. Applicants may come from a diversity of backgrounds, (History, Economics, Political science, Food science etc.) countries and cultures. The selection for this programme will be based on the evaluation of submitted CVs and statements of personal motivation – “Why have you applied for this BIP? What are your expectations?”.

  • Call for applications: OPEN
  • Application deadline: April 27, 2025

Program description:

Food is a powerful expression of cultural identity and diversity, fostering social bonds while also preserving cultural distinctions. In 2010, food was first recognized on UNESCO’s World Heritage lists, underscoring its role in cultural heritage and the rise of identity claims associated with it. While this may seem like a recent phenomenon, food has historically played a pivotal role in shaping identities and fostering cross-cultural exchanges. Eating habits are closely tied to cultural identity, shaped by a range of factors including religious traditions, social groups, income, dietary restrictions, and cultural prohibitions. Social transformations over time have introduced new food practices, leading to new identities that became part of daily life and reflected emerging needs arising from economic, social, and technological changes. Moreover, the accelerated population growth poses challenges to the ability to produce enough food to feed an increasingly larger number of people. In this process, there may be losses related to the knowledge of previous food practices.

The BIP aims to examine food as a vehicle for cultural identity formation, exploring how food heritage is negotiated between past and present identities and how it supports the integration of social groups into the global economy. This is important because it highlights food as a dynamic and multifaceted element of cultural identity that bridges history, tradition, and modernity. By exploring how food heritage is negotiated between past and present identities, the BIP sheds light on the ways communities maintain their cultural distinctiveness while adapting to contemporary challenges. Furthermore, understanding how food supports the integration of social groups into the global economy underscores its role in fostering economic inclusion and global interconnectedness, making it a key factor in addressing issues of cultural preservation, social cohesion, and economic development in an increasingly globalized world.

The goal of the BIP is to encourage students to engage actively in safeguarding cultural heritage. Students will be aware that cultural heritage is not something static, but an evolving construct shaped by the narrative of shared experiences between cultures.

History education offers an analytical framework that enhances understanding of identity development by situating the history of food within the broader context of Europe’s formation. Through an innovative approach that fosters a productive dialogue between historical narratives and contemporary experiences, students are expected to acquire tools for a deeper understanding of ongoing interactions and exchanges within Europe, as well as between Europe and other cultures around the world.

Combining scientific approaches from socio-historical research (such as the production of oral sources, archival and bibliographic research, questionnaires, and statistical analyses) with the use of social media, students will be able to convey to a wide audience the importance of food culture as a means of social cohesion. 

Beyond individual academic development, the program emphasizes knowledge transfer and community involvement. Students produce educational materials to raise awareness of food heritage and sustainability, ensuring their research reaches a wider audience through cultural institutions, communities, and online platforms.

These outcomes prepare students for careers in education, policymaking, research, media, and the food industry, equipping them with research proficiency, cross-cultural communication, and interdisciplinary problem-solving skills. By the end of the program, they will have strengthened their theoretical foundation and practical expertise, emerged as competent professionals and engaged global citizens.

APPLICATION FORM

Project coordinator: Prof. Francesco Martelli

Project:  2023-1-IT02-KA131-HED-000138353-5

Blended Intensive Program organised by the University of Parma as part of the EU GREEN Alliance

As part of the EU GREEN University Alliance, the University of Parma offers students enrolled in one of the Alliance's universities the opportunity to participate in this Blended Intensive Program, approved by the European Union under the ERASMUS+ 2021/2027 Program.

Co-organizing universities:

Partners universities:

Program Details:

  • Hosting University: University of Angers
  • In-presence period: 07/07/2025 - 11/07/2025 
  • Virtual attendance period: 16/06/2025 - 06/07/2025 and 14/07/2025 - 21/07/2025
  • Language of instruction: English - B1
  • Awarded ECTS credits: 6
  • Number of places available: 40 (5 for each University or according to ranking in case of vacancy)
  • Admission conditions: To apply for this program, students must be regularly enrolled at one of the participating universities (EU GREEN partner universities). Applicants must be enrolled in a Master’s (bachelor’s fourth-year students from Spain and Romania are accepted) or PhD level degree.

    At the time of the application submission, applicants must demonstrate proof of English language competence at the B1/B2 level (CEFR). This can be certified by the University of origin (see application procedures below. Level B2 will be a preferential criterion.

    Participation to the program is open to students of the following disciplines and/or degree programmes:

    University of Parma: Law; Political Science and International Relations; International and European Relations, Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Food science and technology, Gestione dei Sistemi, Alimentari di Qualità e della Gastronomia (FOOD Quality), Food Safety and Food Risk Management, Food Sciences for Innovation and Authenticity, Produzioni animali innovative e sostenibili (PAIS-Innovative and Sustainable Livestock Production)

    University of Angers applicants: Any discipline related with contents related to the BIP

    University of Extremadura applicants: Any discipline related with contents related to the BIP

    Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences: Food Sciences and Environmental Sciences

    Universitatea din Oradea: Any discipline related with contents related to the BIP

    Atlantic Technological University: Any discipline related with contents related to the BIP

    Otto-von Guericke Universität Magdeburg: Any discipline related with contents related to the BIP

    Högskolan i Gävle: Any discipline related with contents related to the BIP

    Universidade de Evora: Any discipline related with contents related to the BIP

    Selected students must communicate their acceptance or withdrawal within 10 days from the publication of the selection results by contacting their university program coordinator. Selected students will be contacted with further instructions upon completion of the selection procedures.

  • Call for applications: OPEN
  • Application deadline: 22/04/2025

Program description:

The world population has reached the mind-boggling number of 8 billion people. Food production is running into an increasing demand for quantity and quality, but agro-livestock activity and the processing industry have a heavy impact on the environment and on Earth’s health. With this BIP, we aim at making students conscious of the problems that must be tackled from different perspectives: sustainability for people, the planet and other later aspects. These will be discussed from environmental, food production, management, and legislative point of view. The program will be divided into four sections: the ecological, the food, the management, and the law modules. The ecological module supports students in understanding how the production of food may impact on environment and how to protect the environment while producing food. Students will be involved in case studies and a field trip presenting real case scenarios for which they will be asked to apply knowledge acquired during the BIP. The food module addresses the topics of sustainable food production integrating solutions for waste recovery, efficiency and sustainability of food production, food safety and food security, while also considering the environmental impact. Key issues of the management module will be the concept of transition in terms of potential contribution of innovative policies, localised production and distribution approaches, novel technologies and foods, and alternative consumption scenarios. The law module aims at familiarising participants with the holistic approach the European Union (EU) is undertaking towards food sustainability and novel foods regulation.



 

 

APPLICATION FORM

Blended Intensive Program coordinated by the Högskolan i Gävle (SWEDEN) under the EU GREEN Alliance.

Project n.:  2024-1-SE01-KA131-HED-000198865-1

European project coordinator: Prof. Nicholas Etherden

University of Parma local coordinator: Prof. Mirko Morini

Co-organizing universities:

Partners universities:

Program Details:

  • Hosting University: University of Gävle
  • In-presence period: 01/05 June 2025 
  • Virtual attendance period: 12/28 May 2025
  • Language of instruction: English - B2
  • Awarded ECTS credits: 4
  • Number of places available: 25

  • Call for applications: OPEN
  • Application deadline: 17/03/2025

For more details

APPLICATION FORM

Project coordinator:  Prof. Giancarlo Condello

Project: 2023-1-IT02-KA131-HED-000138353-4

Blended Intensive Program organised by the University of Parma as part of the EU GREEN Alliance

As part of the EU GREEN University Alliance, the University of Parma offers students enrolled in one of the Alliance's universities the opportunity to participate in this Blended Intensive Program, approved by the European Union under the ERASMUS+ 2021/2027 Program.

Co-organizing universities:

Partner Universities:

Program Details:

  • Hosting University: Università di Parma
  • In-presence period: 09/06/2025 - 13/06/2025 
  • Virtual attendance period: 16/06/2025 - 27/06/2025 
  • Language of instruction: English - B1
  • Awarded ECTS credits: 6
  • Number of places available: 40

Admission conditions: To apply for this program, students must be regularly enrolled at one of the participating universities (EU GREEN partner universities). Applicants must be enrolled in a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD level degree. At the time of the application submission, applicants must demonstrate proof of English language competence at the B1 level (CEFR). This can be certified by the University of origin. Participation to the program is open to students of any discipline related with public health, sport and exercise science, engineering, computer science. 

Selected students must communicate their acceptance or withdrawal within 10 days from the publication of the selection results by contacting their university program coordinator. Selected students will be contacted with further instructions upon 

  • Call for applications: OPEN
  • Application deadline: 27/04/2025

Program description:

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a transformative force in our society entering industries like robotic, financial service, agriculture, medicine, transportation, defense. In the context of human well-being, AI also entered the field of healthcare, lifestyle, and elite sport with the target of prevention, diagnosis, monitoring, and prescription. With this BIP, we aim at disseminating current knowledge and future directions regarding the application of AI for the maintenance of a healthy lifestyle in general population, and for performance optimization and injury prevention in athletes. The competences acquired in the BIP will be divided into 4 modules. The module Introduction to Artificial Intelligence consists of a historical trajectory of AI, basic knowledge of data analysis and AI models, and generative AI. The module Artificial Intelligence: Opportunities and Challenges addresses keys issues related to ethics, regulation, education, digital transformation, and future directions of AI. The module Artificial Intelligence in Health: Research and Applications explores various applications of AI in health, including wearable technologies, exercise prescription, monitoring of patients at risk of clinical conditions. The module Artificial Intelligence in Sport: Research and Applications is focused on the application of AI in sport setting, considering different models for motion analysis, training monitoring, performance prediction, and injury prevention. The program consists of lectures and workshops, round tables in both virtual and in-presence modalities, with the participation of experts from educational institutions and industry to explore theoretical bases of AI and practical applications in sport and health sectors. The program is built to guarantee a proficient exchange among students and scholars from different cultural contexts and expertise.

APPLICATION FORM

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