Innovations for Sustainable Urban Development
Dates & Timetable:
Application for this micro-credential is closed for academic year 2024/2025 and it will be renewed in academic year 2025/2026.
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Wednesday, 19/03/2025
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15:00-17:00 Central European Time – Croatia, France, Germany, Spain, or 16:00-18:00 Eastern European Time – Cyprus, Greece, Lithuania, Romania, or 14:00-16:00 Western European Time – Ireland |
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Wednesday, 26/03/2025
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Wednesday, 02/04/2025
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Wednesday, 09/04/2025
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Description:
The course focuses on sustainable urban development, addressing global trends in urbanization, resource management, and smart city technologies. Over recent years, the integration of renewable energy systems, circular economy principles, and data-driven decision-making has advanced rapidly, making smart cities a pivotal solution for climate change and urban challenges. This is a trending topic due to growing urban populations and the urgent need for environmentally responsible infrastructure. Gaining knowledge in this field equips students with the skills to shape resilient, efficient, and sustainable urban environments, meeting both current and future societal demands.
Learning Outcomes:
- Utilize data analytics and IoT technologies to analyse urban systems and support informed decision-making for smart cities.
- Collaborate effectively in interdisciplinary teams to propose and implement strategies for sustainable urban development.
Sustainable development goals:
- SDG7. Affordable and clean energy
- SDG9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
- SDG11. Sustainable cities and communities
If you need some extra assistance with the application, here is a step by step instruction on how to complete the application form.
Sector:
Urban
Thematic area:
Urban environmental challenges
HASHTAGS/KEY WORDS:
#innovations #infrastructure #dataanalysis #technologies
Volume (ECTS):
1
Language:
English
Hard skills:
Renewable energy system integration Data analysis for smart cities Circular economy principles
Soft skills:
Interdisciplinary collaboration Adaptability and ethical awareness
Study format:
Online
Study methods:
Lectures Workshops Case Study Analysis Individual/Group Assignments Blended Learning
Hours
Synchronous contact hours: 12
Asynchronous hours & self-directed learning: 13
Entry requirements:
Bachelor student in one of the 9 partner universities of EU-CONEXUS, providing a proof of English proficiency of at least B2 level (certificate or online test).
Assessment:
Projects, Oral presentations of projects or case study analyses, Short quizzes, Written exam, Group discussions and debates
HOST UNIVERSITY:
Frederick University, Cyprus
Stage of accreditation:
Institutional accreditation
