ENGAGE.EU Collaborative Course: Bridging Borders

Bridging Borders
Bridging Borders


Dear students!

We are excited to welcome you to this ENGAGE.EU Collaborative Course. ENGAGE.EU is a consortium of leading European universities in the fields of Business, Economics and Social Sciences, with extensive experience in analyzing societal change. The aim is to achieve engaged working, learning and discovery in the various key challenges such as digitalization, climate change, aging societies, all related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

The Collaborative Course Bridging borders: A collaborative, multilingual and multicultural challenge will start on the 24/02/2026!


This year is the second edition of this course, which has been jointly designed and further developed by top universities from Europe. Please find below the course timeline:
 

Registration Open Until 9th February
Course Launch 24th February
Official Start 1st March 
Module completion
Module 1
Module 2
Module 3
Module 4		 1st March - 8th May
Closing session Synchronous Session Date: 11th May 12:30-14:00


Module Lecturers: Pr Anne-Marie O’Connell (UT Capitole), Pr Helen Engemann (University of Mannheim), Dr Carola Wide (HANKEN), Dr Helen Ruiz (URL)

Structure and topic of the course:

This course emphasises self-reflection, critical thinking, and teamwork, preparing you to communicate and work effectively in diverse, global settings. Gain the skills needed to succeed in a multicultural and multilingual world, promoting understanding, respect, and inclusion.

Course Guidelines
 
  1. Module Completion: Students must complete each module before proceeding to the next.
  2. Participation: Attendance in group online meetings is mandatory. Students may miss a maximum of three meetings.
  3. Group Work: 
    - Each module includes groupwork.
    - Every group must appoint a leader who will be responsible for reporting any student absences during group meetings.
Assessment and Certification
 
  1. Participation and engagement are part of the assessment.
  2. Upon successfully completing all modules: 
    - Students will receive a Certificate of Participation.

Registrations are closed for the 2026 Edition.