BIP: Teaching and Learning in Higher Education for PhD Students: A European Perspective

NORD University
Online: April 8 and May 13, 2027 | On-site: April 26-30, 2027
30 hours in total
English B2

Are you a PhD student eager to strengthen your teaching skills, practice English in an international setting, and connect with peers across Europe? Join our Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) which combines two online preparatory phases with a one-week in-person experience at Nord Universitet, Bodø, Norway. Together, we will explore key aspects of university pedagogy through interactive workshops, micro-teaching, and collaborative projects, you’ll explore active learning, assessment, inclusion, and innovation in higher education — and leave with practical tools and a new community of colleagues.

Tasks and duties entrusted to the student:

The course as such will be organized around these three aspects:

  • University pedagogy for PhD candidates
  • Student-active teaching
  • Presentation and communication skills
Skills to be acquired or developed:

By the end of the course, students will have developed an introductory knowledge and experience in theory and practice of teaching both in face-to-face and online formats, including:

  • Reflecting critically on the role of teachers in higher education
  • Demonstrating increased confidence in teaching and communicating in English
  • Experimenting with digital tools and innovative approaches to support student learning and engagement
  • Collaborating across cultures to reflect/enhance teaching approaches
Anna CohenMiller, anna.cohenmiller@nord.no