EULiST Blended Intensive Program
Effective Student Participation
On-line lectures
Between 1st and 19th of July
An Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) focused on Student Engagement
Institut Mines-Télécom (IMT), within the framework of the Alliance EULiST “European Universities Linking Society and Technology” is excited to announce the initiation of an Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) focused on the crucial theme of Student Engagement. This innovative program, conceived in collaboration with Leibniz University Hannover, University L’Aquila, Brno University of Technology and National Technical University of Athens aims to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to bolster their active participation in both academic and extracurricular activities.
Student engagement promotes the acquisition of skills and knowledge that contribute to personal development, civic education, and better integration of students into society as active citizens. In this context, it is essential to develop mechanisms for recognizing engagement and all extracurricular activities of students. In our dynamic program, students will develop essential communication skills, intercultural competence, and leadership qualities to navigate and influence diverse groups effectively. They will learn project management with practical tools, oversee administrative and financial tasks, and understand the nuances of resource management. The program promotes self-directed learning, empowering students to use innovative tools and technologies for personal and professional growth. It also delves into the essence of active citizenship, spurring students to participate in initiatives that foster social inclusion and embody European ideals.
This rich tapestry of experiences prepares participants to contribute meaningfully to the European University EULiST community and the wider global context, in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
The educational strategy is multifaceted, blending presentations, group collaborations, vibrant discussions, and engaging social activities. This pedagogical mix ensures that participants not only absorb theoretical insights but also engage practically with initiatives led by students, positioning them to weave these experiences into their future professional tapestry.
Structure
Self-working time
July-August for independent study
Onsite physical workshops at IMT Mines Alès
From August 19-24
Autonomous work
August-September for project implementation and reflection
Expected schedule
You can view the expected schedule here
Learning Outcomes
Communication skills and interculturality
Association management, including project and financial management
Leadership development and fostering cultural and social awareness
Autonomous learning techniques and the use of technology
Insights on active citizenship and social inclusion initiatives
Credits – ECTS
Upon successful completion of the BIP Program, students will earn 3 ECTS credit points accredited by the Institute Mines-Télécom, IMT Mines Alès.
Acceptance of these ECTS credit points within students’ academic curricula is contingent upon their respective home universities’ policies.
Prior to program enrollment, students are encouraged to consult with study counselors or EULiST local coordinators.
Completion of the program will be documented in the diploma supplement.
Teachers
Maka Eradze
Associate professor at the University of L’Aquila, Italy
Her research interests focus on technology-enhanced learning, the use of tools in both higher education and school contexts and their theorization; multimodal learning and analysis; learning design; blended learning; MOOCs, design-based research, educational innovation planning and educational research methodologies and methods. She is the author of numerous publications of international relevance in the field of technology-enhanced learning, editor and reviewer for numerous national and international journals, member of the organizational council and program board of numerous international conferences.
Pr Alison Gourvès-Hayward
Emeritus professor at IMT Atlantique
She was educated in Great Britain (UCL & Leicester University), France (Université de Bretagne Occidentale) and Ireland, where she completed her PhD in Intercultural studies at Dublin City University. She has extensive experience in education, interpreting, translation and managing and training multicultural teams. Her research interests include telecollaborative and academic intercultural learning, intercultural mediation and intercultural competences for student and practicing engineers. She has published extensively in this field and given many academic papers and invited talks at national and international conferences.
Daniel Jochman
Local project manager for EULiST at BUT
Daniel Jochman is the local project manager for EULiST at BUT. Previously, he was responsible for creating a marketing strategy for the years 2024-2029 at BUT, in cooperation with an external marketing company. Daniel is also a co-founder of the university ice hockey club, VUT Cavaliers Brno, which represents BUT in the Czech university ice hockey league. Their biggest event, which you can learn more about here, hosts 7,700 students. They won first place in the category "Best Fan Experience" in Czech sports. They collaborate with numerous brands and bring the latest technologies into sports entertainment.
In his previous job, Daniel worked as the QA division lead for seven years at Kiwi.com (a tech company). He was responsible for testing and automating the mobile app.
Vasilis Loukadakis
Senior Engineer at the Department of Physical metallurgy and Forming of ELKEME SA
Graduated from the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) with a specialisation in Physical Metallurgy. After his graduation in 2020 he stared his PhD with a focus on industrial applications of advanced modelling techniques of metallic materials. Additionally, he has started and participated in various volunteering teams in order to engage with the broader community mostly focusing on knowledge-skills transfer and communication to a wider public. Other interests include philosophy, psychology, beekeeping, gardening and self-improvement.
Martina Manna
Postdoctoral research fellow at the University of L’Aquila
Her expertise is in linguistics, language didactics and education, with a focus on educational technologies and teacher agency. She also has a background in foreign languages and extensive experience of teaching Italian language in different international institutions. Martina just concluded a PhD on the implementation of Mobile Augmented Reality for the teaching of Italian language. Her study focused on the analysis of teachers’ educational needs and value attribution during the processes of MAR learning design and contextualization in the language classroom. Other research interests concern intercultural and multilingual education, as well as the study of linguistic landscapes and of their implications for language education. For her postdoctoral research she is currently working on the possibility to implement AI for language teaching in order to improve pragmatic competence skills in sequential bilinguals.
Julia Männel
Coordinator and trainer at the Center for the Enhancement of Quality in Teaching and Learning at the Leibniz University in Hanover
She has worked as a career counselor and coordinator and trainer for students within the programs "Projects with Companies" and "Projects for Future" at the Leibniz University in Hanover.
She is a trained psychologist (organizational and educational psychology) and holds a Master in North American Studies from the University of Bonn.
She has lived and studied in Germany and the United States.
Her passion is motivating and enabling students to become self-effective learners and optimistic shapers of this world.
Martin Ocko
Co-Founder of Start-up company 6eye studio and Manager for International Cooperation at Brno University of Technology
He has a demonstrated history of working in higher education, specializing in project management, coaching, teamwork, and team development. Martin holds a Master’s degree in International Business and Management and is pursuing a Ph.D. in Company Management and Economics. His previous roles include International Service Manager, Analyst, and Coach/Lecturer at Brno University of Technology. Martin is also a Co-Founder of 6eye studio and has served as Chairman of the Academic Senate of Faculty of Business and Management at Brno University of Technology. Currently, he a chairperson of the Student’s Chamber of the Academic Senate of the Faculty of Business and Management at BUT and as well a member of the Student’s Chamber of the Academic Senate of Brno University of Technology.
Jean-François Rieu
CEO of Cognitest Systems
With over 30 years of experience, Jean-François RIEU is committed to the passing of skills at the forefront of the world’s evolution. Learning and transmitting, through exchange and sharing, remains his leitmotif.
Human connection is at the heart of the professional and associative commitments of this great enthusiast. Long involved in the service of his intermunicipality, he was president of the Centre des Jeunes Dirigeants (CJD) before carrying out several missions at the BNI, in particular as head of education.
Jean-François has written several books on Excel and Word (ENI Editions), and trains through traditional learning to the digital world (both office automation and graphics skills) with a particular focus on Excel, PowerBI and OneNote. He also teaches strategy and project management through reversed learning (edutainment).
His constant quest to remain at the forefront of technology and learning leads him today to lecture in the innovative fields of Green IT and AI, as well as to take part in themed collaborative workshops and collective forums.
Sarah Rosser
Coordinator and language teacher at IMT Mines Alès
With a degree in Chemistry and a masters in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management she started out working in the private sector for GKN (suppliers to Airbus and Westland Helicopters) and then moved on to Clarks Shoes. After living in Belgium and then moving to France she decided to add language teaching to her skills and started to share her experience, her language and her culture with her students via the language classes at IMT Mines Alès (France).
Her aim is to ensure that all students have the possibility to work anywhere in the world because they have the language skills and intercultural understanding necessary to get that first job and start them on their first overseas adventure.
Cathy Sablé
Senior lecturer at IMT Atlantique - Responsible for the International Languages and Culture, Brest Campus
Her field of research focuses on interculturality as humanism. Her research has led her to question the different vectors of intercultural learning, such as literature, debates... Interculturality is understood as the awakening of consciousness to the "Diverse", as defined by Edouard Glissant. It is naturally around plurilingualism, the bridges and mediations that are built within individuals with strongly marked plural cultural identities that her publications have continued, always with an ethical approach. She is an associate member of DILTEC, scientific manager of GLAT and co-founder of the DIDALANG research group.
Doris Skenderas
PhD candidate at the National Technical University of Athens, specializing in project and risk management of tunneling projects
She holds an M.Eng. in Mining and Metallurgical Engineering and an M.Sc. in Design and Construction of Underground Works. Throughout her academic and research journey, has collaborated with multicultural teams in diverse environments. As an advocate of holistic education, she is co-founder of Mi.M.E.C., a volunteering organization aiming at fostering the development of essential soft skills among students. The mission of Mi.M.E.C. is to empower the next generation with the skills they need to succeed in both their academic and professional lives.
Entry Requirements
- English language proficiency certificate (B2 or equivalent)
- Submission of CV and a motivation letter outlining aspirations and expectations.
- EULiST universities’ students should contact their Erasmus coordinator (or the EULiST coordinator) for nominations and send the applications before June 2
- IMT home students can upload necessary information on this link before June 2
Targeted audience
This programme is addressed to
- the students from all the different fields of study and all different levels, undergraduate, graduate or PhD,
- coming from the EULiST universities with strong background in participating in association or elected bodies.
Important Dates
- June 2: Deadline for student applications
- June 2-6: Student selection period
- June 7: Notification of student participation
- July 1-19: Virtual sessions (dates will be announced soon)
- August 19-24: Onsite workshops in Alès, France (welcome on the campus starting from August 18th)
Support for EULiST Students
- Mobility fund from sending institutions (approx. 400 euros)
- Funding support for green travel from sending institutions
- Free lunch on IMT campus
- Free social/cultural activities organized by IMT
- Suggestions for affordable housing options on IMT Mines Alès campus or nearby hotels
Contact
For further information please contact Tinatin.kakabadze@imt.fr
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