Date
20 Feb 2026 11:00 - 30 Mar 2026 13:00
Location
Online (Teams)
Host university
UiT – The Arctic University of Norway (UiT)
Mode
Online
WP
WP 2
Target groups
Master students,
PhD students,
Undergraduate students
Category of knowledge transfer
Entrepreneurship/Innovation
Duration
6 weeks
Registration limit
600
Registration
10 Dec 2025 08:00 - 18 Feb 2026 08:00
Environmental challenges such as climate change, pollution, and resource depletion pose significant threats to global health. Improving global environmental conditions through sustainable engineering practices directly enhances human well-being.
This course addresses these challenges by integrating sustainability principles with engineering solutions, making it highly relevant to global health initiatives.
Course Description
This advanced-level course covers fundamental concepts of sustainability, energy auditing, green and sustainable materials, and life-cycle frameworks for sustainability. Participants will learn to apply sustainability principles to the management of energy, water, and waste systems, with a strong emphasis on engineering applications.
Content and Methodology
- Online lectures
- Problem-based learning
- Video case studies
- Assignments and an analytical Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA) project (approximately six weeks)
Assessment
Participants will complete quizzes and assignments. Students will demonstrate key knowledge in sustainability by conducting a comprehensive Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA) project.
Final evaluation will be based on coursework and project submissions.
Upon completing the course, participants will receive recognition in the form of 5 ECTS credits.
Selection Strategy
- The course is open to Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD students.
- Applicants must have a satisfactory background in science and engineering, as well as basic knowledge of chemistry and biology.
