Teaching

Co-led by Makerere University (MAK), Kampala, Uganda and Paris Lodron University Salzburg (PLUS), Austria, the Teaching Work Package (WP) stands out as it explores ways to accelerate learning on polycrisis.

The Teaching WP aims to craft a cross-network Masters Degree on Polycrisis, forming the basis for a corresponding application within the Erasmus Mundus programme as well as short-term interdisciplinary programmes. These educational programmes delineate the global and diverse crises, considering their variations across disciplines, timeframes, geographical regions, and languages. This will reinforce interdisciplinary teaching and training on Euro-African relations, extending across diverse departments within the network's members. 

Web Dossier on Developing African-European Joint Teaching Programs

Welcome to this web dossier, which presents a collection of interviews conducted with academics from the PolyCIVIS network and beyond, shedding light on their teaching methodologies, experiences, and insights. We invite you to explore these interviews and gain deeper insights into the transformative potential of education within the PolyCIVIS alliance.

          

 

          

 

          

 

 

          

News and opportunities

Strategic Foresight BIP: Open For Application

Hosted by ULB | October 2025 | CIVIS Alliance

We live in a time of polycrisis that demand a new generation of thinkers equipped with the right tools to anticipate, respond, and lead. That’s where Strategic Foresight comes in, and where you can be part of the solution. This Blended Intensive Programme (BIP), developed under the CIVIS Alliance, seeks to cultivate these essential skills in graduate students, enabling them to become effective agents of change in the face of the polycrisis.

Apply by 4 Mai 2025

BIP Programme at a Glance

Virtual Component
October to December 2025 | 6 interactive sessions 

(12 hours + 12 hours of independent work)
Delivered via MS Teams & CIVIS virtual campus

In-Person Winter School
Brussels, Institut d’Études Européennes – Université libre de Bruxelles
26–30 January 2026
Includes workshops, visits to EU institutions, group simulations, and a final public conference.

Who Should Apply?

  • Master’s from CIVIS universities and PolyCIVIS African partner academic institutions.
  • Fields: political science, law, EU studies, public health, urban planning, climate studies, economics, development studies, geo-informatics, and related areas.
  • Students with an interest in policy innovation, global governance, and societal resilience.

ECTS & Certification

Participation equals 3 ECTS credits

Certificate of completion will be provided

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Mission

The Teaching WP’s mission is to complement research and policy-driven approaches to the polycrisis by developing a cross-network Master Degree addressing the multifaceted challenges of the polycrisis (across disciplines, timeframes, geographical regions, and languages) and forming the basis for a corresponding application within the Erasmus Mundus program.

Within this framework, the Teaching WP aims to:

  • Aggregate, disseminate, and discuss existing course content and experiences while facilitating the development of new courses where gaps exist.
  • Ensure that teaching perspectives complement research and policy-driven approaches to the polycrisis, nurturing a future cohort of academics and decision-makers equipped to address these challenges.
  • Solicit student insights on confronting the polycrisis.
  • Facilitate an ongoing dialogue with the CIVIS Education Unit.

Vision

These pioneer educational programs not only will provide access to new, rigorous research on complex challenges of our era, but will also be designed to equip students and recent graduates with an in-depth understanding of the polycrisis. Thus, the Teaching WP envisions a future where graduates equipped with interdisciplinary perspectives are prepared to tackle the complex issues of our world.

Its long term vision is to reinforce interdisciplinary teaching and training on Euro-African relations, extending across diverse departments within the network's membership. This effort aims to strengthen the capacity of member universities to attract students interested in innovative programs centered on addressing the major societal challenges of our times. 


 

Values

High-quality educational programs:  Developing courses that meet the standards of academic excellence.

Interdisciplinarity: Valuing interdisciplinary approaches to provide holistic perspectives on complex issues.

Innovation: Embracing innovation to address evolving challenges effectively.

Collaboration: Fostering collaboration among academics, students, and decision-makers from Africa and Europe to achieve shared goals in education and societal impact.