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Applying a Challenge-based learning approach in course design (2026)

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  • Academics
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This module is part of a broader upskilling initiative aimed at educators who wish to learn how to apply innovative methodologies to their teaching practice.

Following one of the basic principles of CIVIS, the module on Challenge-based learning has been designed to support real-world, impact-driven learning.

Here you will get ideas on how to work on authentic, real-world challenges, develop solutions with social relevance, engage with external stakeholders and build transferable skills essential for future careers.

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Other resources

  • Briefing paper: Building a bridge towards Africa and the Mediterranean Region (2021)

    Building partnerships with African and Mediterranean universities outside Europe is an importantstrategic aim of CIVIS and one of its distinct features as a European University alliance (1). By 2022, the end of CIVIS’ “fabric phase”, our alliance seeks to win at least one partner institution in the target regions for each of its established thematic Hubs (2). This implies initiating some first joint pilot projects as well as to prepare and adopt longer-term strategic partnership agreements between CIVIS and partner universities.
    • Global partnerships
    • Audiovisual materials
    • Report
    • Academics
    • Researchers
    • Administrators
    • Policy makers
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  • Sensing Our Environment Together: Citizen Sciences for Climate and Air Quality (Workshop Report, 2025)

    The workshop “Sensing Our Environment Together: Citizen Sciences for Climate and Air Quality” (30 September–1 October 2025) brought together academics, associations, and local stakeholders committed to addressing climate and air‑quality challenges through participatory research. Designed as a prototype for future CIVIS Open Labs, the event fostered dialogue between diverse actors, encouraged the exchange of methodologies, and highlighted the value of inclusive, science-based action. By convening experts and communities across different territories, the workshop aimed to enhance transnational collaboration and strengthen the collective capacity to address environmental issues.
    • Challenged-based approach
    • Communication and Dissemination
    • Civic engagement
    • Participatory research
    • Report
    • Students
    • Academics
    • Researchers
    • Civil society
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