Doctoral Courses

Transversal competences for Doctoral Students

The SEA-EU Alliance offers doctoral courses, promoting reciprocity among partner universities. These include both existing and newly created courses for PhD candidates, initially focusing on marine sciences with plans to expand. The Alliance ensures easy access to course information and enrolment for doctoral candidates through a regularly updated online platform, inviting applications from members across the Alliance.

Conditions of enrolment:

  • The course offers are meant for SEA-EU Alliance Universities’ doctoral candidates: Registration is only considered if made with a valid institutional email address.
  • By applying to any of the courses you agree that your data (name, affiliation, email) will be passed on to the course instructor and the corresponding universities’ entity in case your application is confirmed.
  • A certificate of participation will be issued, upon attendance to >75% of the course.
  • Registration is binding.

Courses run in the academic year 2023-2024:

French

Target group: SEA-EU Alliance Universities’ staff and students 

Total workload: 20+ hrs

Register: before 20th January 2025

French
28 January to 8 April 2025
level: A1.1

Course content and/or learning outcomes (What can participants expect?)
1. Introducing yourself, spelling names and nationalities
2. Numbers 0-100, including phone numbers
3. Understanding a timetable: days of the week, time
4. Finding your way around town / campus
5. Buying essential things (transport tickets or food)

Language of instruction: French (and English if needed)

Pre-requisites (Any prior knowledge?): None

When will the course be delivered?
One 2-hour class per week (Tuesdays) from Tue. 28 th Jan. to Tue. 8 th April 2025 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm
No class on Tue.18 th Feb. 2025.

Total Workload (hours): 20h + self-study

Cost for the participant: 0,00 €

Size of class: limit per SEA-EU partner  20 students (evenly shared between partner universities)

Specific target group: Students and staff

Technical requirements:  Video conferencing (Zoom and Discord), word processor, microphone (headphones if possible) and camera

Name of instructor/teacher: Honorio FLORES GARCIA

Affiliation of instructor/teacher: Pôle Langues, Université de Bretagne Occidentale

Contact for pre-course queries:  pole.langues.FLE@univ-brest.fr

Registration link: https://forms.gle/AbTm3rDMytJD9ovD8

Timeline:
Application deadline:  Mon. 20 th Jan. 2025 at midnight

When will participants be notified of acceptance? 6 days before beginning – Wed. 22 nd Jan. 2025

When will participants receive connection details? 2- working days before beginning – Fri. 24 th /Mon. 27 th Jan.

Biodiversity and Biogeography

Biogeography is the science of how the Earth’s history and present environment determines speciation, habitat diversity and biodiversity patterns. It provides both a theoretical basis for understanding how biodiversity evolved and has applications in deciding where to have nature reserves, the spread of invasive species, and predicting the effects of climate change.

Participants will learn how to use leading resources of biodiversity informatics for individually selected species of interest (e.g. threatened, charismatic, important ones for food, pest or keystone species).

  • Partner/Lecturer: NORD/Prof. Mark Costello
  • Mode: Hybrid

Course type: Intensive module with 6 sessions spread over 2 weeks end of April/May 2025 including lectures, practical exercises and self-study assignments.

English
On 22nd, 23rd, 28th, 29th, 30th Apr and 8th May 2025 between 10:00-16:00 CEST

Full description can be downloaded here:

Biodiversity_Biogeography_MSc_Marine_Module_description_SEA-EU

Polish course for Beginners

Target group: SEA-EU Alliance Universities’ staff and students 

Total workload: 10

Register: before 1 Jan 2025

English
8 January – 26 February 2025
A0

Course name: POLSKA PO POLSKU

Prerequisites: elementary – A-0

Class size: 10

Course offered by: University of Gdańsk

Course teacher:  Urszula Abucewicz, MA

Contact person/ Information: anna.dulska@ug.edu.pl

 

Start-End Date/ Time:

8 January, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.

15 January, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.

22 January, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.

29 January, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.

5 February, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.

12 February, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.

19 February, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.

26 February, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m

 

Course Content:

The course ‘Polska po polsku’ is an invitation to Gdańsk – the city of freedom. Students will learn what Gdańsk is famous for, where Lech Wałęsa – the legendary leader of the Solidarity movement, President of the Republic of Poland and Nobel Peace Prize winner – lived, and will follow in his footsteps. During the classes, we will count how many goals Robert Lewandowski has scored and how many matches Iga Świątek has won. The tutor will also talk about the specialities of Polish cuisine.

During the classes, students will learn how to introduce themselves, talk about what they do and what their interests and hobbies are. They will also learn how to plan a trip, how to get to Gdańsk from, for example Cadiz or Split. They will be able to place an order in a Polish café or restaurant and express their preferences in terms of flavours and dishes. Each class will include elements of Polish culture.

 

Additional details:

  • Technical Requirements: Laptop/PC with a stable Internet connection, a camera and a microphone.
  • Lessons will be held via Microsoft Teams.
  • A certificate of participation will be issued upon attendance to >75% of the course.

 

To apply:

Register before 1 Jan 2025 at https://forms.office.com/e/TphHQDrSKq

Participants will be notified 3 days before the course and receive connection details 2-3 days before the start of the course.

BIP Marine Data Literacy

This intensive course educates students on marine data sourcing, exploration, and valorisation, transforming data into valuable knowledge. The course highlights the importance of data in marine services, sustainable ocean development, and informed decision-making.

Application Deadline: 30th Nov 2024

  • responsable Partner/Lecturers: UG/ Aleksandra Dudkowska, Gabriela Gic-Grusza
  • Mode: Online + in presence
  • Course type: Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) with an online course from 24th Feb to 25th April 2025 and an on-site practical course (physical mobility) from 10-18th May 2025 in Gdańsk, Poland
  • ECTS: 3
English
24th Feb to 25th Apr 2025 (online) and 10th to 18th May 2025 (on-site in Gdańsk, Poland)

More information here

To apply click here

Mediating Specialised Discourse in English (Domain: Marine Sciences)

Target group: students, professors, technical and administrative staff

Total workload: 30 hours

Register before 22 November 2024

English
6 January 2025 – 31 January 2025
Level: B1

The University of Algarve is pleased to invite you to participate in the upcoming Virtual language course titled “Mediating Specialised Discourse in English (Domain: Marine Sciences)”, offered during the 2024/2025 academic year.

 

Course Aims:

The course will focus mainly on communication in academic context.  By the end of this course, participants should be able to activate discourse and language use strategies to mediate specialised vocabulary/terminology and phraseology, within the domain of marine sciences, according to audience and purpose. The focus (of this 30-hour course) is on Amplifying strategies to clarify meaning and facilitate understanding.

 

Course Details:

  • Target group: students, professors, technical and administrative staff
  • Language taught: English
  • Workload: 30 hours
  • Methodology: Participant/content-centred learning approach. Communicative language activities: reception, mediation interaction, production.
  • Prerequisites: B1 level CEFR

Key Information:

Specific Learning Outcomes:

  • Reformulating through paraphrasing and use of synonyms
  • Explaining (breaking down) terminology by providing examples and definitions accessible to audience and purpose
  • Illustrating by making comparisons, metaphors and/or analogies
  • Adapting delivery (use of language, style and/or register in order to incorporate the content of a text into a new text of a different genre and register

For further information, please do not hesitate to contact the Course Director.

Time 4 Career

Organiser UBO

English
5th March – 7th April 2024

Silica: From stardust to the living world

Organiser UBO

English

I build my bibliographies with Zotero

Online synchronous workshop

Organiser UBO

English

Sessions:

  • 18th March 2023, 10am – 1pm
  • 30th May 2023, 9am – noon

Introduction to student mentoring

Online Workshop organised by UM

English
6th March 2024 17:00 – 22:00

Write a Data Management Plan

Organiser: UBO

 

English
28 March 2024 10:00 – 12:00
Beginner Level

Self-training format

Beginner Level

Portuguese language (A1.1)

Target group: students, professors, technical and administrative staff

Total workload: 30 hours

Register before 22 November 2024

Portuguese
6 January – 7 February 2025
Level: A1

The University of Algarve is pleased to invite you to participate in the upcoming Virtual language course titled “Portuguese Language (A1.1)”.

Course Aims:
The course will focus mainly on communication in academic context. By the end of this course, using basic grammatical and communicative structures (present simple, pronouns, turn taking etc.), participants should be able: to interact (orally and in writing) using familiar words and basic sentences to describe personal details and simple academic situations; to write context-driven short texts, containing for example time, date and place and fill forms with personal information.

Course Details:
Target group: students, professors, technical and administrative staff
Language taught: Portuguese
Workload: 30 hours (remote learning)
Methodology: Participant/content-centred learning approach. Communicative language activities: reception, mediation interaction, production.
Prerequisites: None
Course Director: Prof. Manuel Célio Conceição; Contact: mconcei@ualg.pt

Key Information:
Dates: 6th January 2025 – 7th February 2025
Schedule: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10:00 to 12:00 (CET)
Registration Deadline: 22nd November 2024
Registration Link: SEA-EU – Portuguese language (A1.1) | Faculdade de Ciências Humanas e Sociais

Specific Learning Outcomes:
Greeting others
Sharing personal details
Describing individuals and providing details about objects and situations
Inquiring about and stating the time, and talking about locations
Describing individuals and providing details about objects.
Discussing daily habits and routines.

For further information, please do not hesitate to contact the Course Director email.

Italian for beginners

Target group: Students and All Staff

Total workload: 20 hours

Register before 20 October

Italian
05 November 2024 – 06 December 2024
Level: 0

Title: Italian for beginners

Target group: Students and All Staff
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Course offered by: Parthenope University of Naples
Course teacher: Professor Maria Giovanna Petrillo / Massimiliano Marino, PhD
Contact person/ Information: mgiovanna.petrillo@uniparthenope.it / massimiliano.marino001@studenti.uniparthenope.it

Detailed description:

The course provides an introduction to the basic elements of the Italian language, including essential vocabulary, greetings, and frequently-used phrases in
everyday conversation. Subsequently, it moves on to the exploration of the Italian sintax. Throughout the course, attention is also given to the development of pronunciation, speaking, and listening skills.

Start-End Date/ Time: 05 November 2024 – 06 December 2024
05.11 10.00-12.00 120 min
08.11 10.00-12.00 120 min
12.11 15.30-17.30 120 min
15.11 16.00-18.00 120 min
19.11 10.00-12.00 120 min
22.11 16.00-18.00 120 min
26.11 15.30-17.30 120 min
29.11 16.00-18.00 120 min
03.12 10.00-12.00 120 min
06.12 16.00-18.00 120 min

Course Content:

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
 use common Italian words, greetings, and phrases in everyday conversations;
 understand and apply basic Italian vocabulary relevant to various daily contexts;
 improve pronunciation for clearer and more accurate communication;
 comprehend and respond to simple spoken Italian in conversational settings.

Additional details:

Technical Requirements: Laptop/PC with a stable Internet connection, a camera and a microphone.
Lessons will be held via Teams
Total workload: 20 hours
Class size: 20 participants

To apply:
Register before 20 October at https://forms.gle/ae2G3K45hbHL3LsZ9
Participants will be notified 3 days before the course and receive connection details 2-3 days before the start of the course.

French for Professional Communication

Target group: Students

Total workload: 20 hours

Register before 10 October

French
28 October 2024-27 November 2024
Level: B1

Title: French for Professional Communication

Target group: Students
Prerequisites: B1 level in French
Course offered by: University Parthenope of Naples
Course teacher: Maria Chiara Salvatore (PhD student)
Contact person/ Information: Maria Chiara Salvatore mariachiara.salvatore001@studenti.uniparthenope.it

Detailed description:

The course aims to provide participants with a solid basic language preparation which is particularly intended for the development and acquisition of the skills required to approach a specialized text in French and professional oral and written communication. Lectures are carried out in French with a communicative approach, and aim to improve understanding, reading skills, written and oral expression, up to a B1+/B2 level of the Common European
Framework of Reference. The course intends to introduce the participants to the analysis and the correct use of economic, financial and management terminology.

Start-End Date/ Time: 28 October 2024-27 November 2024
28.10, 17.00-19.00 – 120 min
30.10, 17.00-19.00 – 120 min
04.11, 17.00-19.00 – 120 min
06.11, 17.00-19.00 – 120 min
11.11, 17.00-19.00 – 120 min
13.11, 17.00-19.00 – 120 min
18.11, 17.00-19.00 – 120 min
20.11, 17.00-19.00 – 120 min
25.11, 17.00-19.00 – 120 min
27.11, 17.00-19.00 – 120 min

Course Content:
I. Le lexique français. Les langues de spécialité.
II. Genres et typologies textuels en contexte professionnel.
III. Stratégies de lecture des textes de spécialité. Quelques exemples pratiques de textes de spécialité.
IV. Stratégies d’écriture : comment rédiger un CV et une lettre de présentation/motivation.
V. Stratégies d’écriture : comment rédiger un PPT et un mél professionnel. Les formules de politesse.
VI. Techniques de présentation orale en contexte professionnel : l’entretien d’embauche.
VII. Les stratégies de recherche d’un emploi : le rôle des réseaux sociaux.
VIII. La communication spécialisée. La communication d’entreprise : les principles entreprises en France. Les banques.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
– know how to apply the main French morphosyntactic structures and analyze a business text, applying the knowledge and skills acquired to other specialty fields of economic nature.
– choose among the different linguistic registers those most appropriate to the context of use and be able to independently evaluate the appropriate lexicon and syntax depending on the context;
– communicate orally in French in a clear and appropriate way;
– choose vocabulary and syntactic structures which are appropriate for the communicative context;
– consult authentic material in French and be able to keep abreast of issues of their interest using digital and printed resources in French.

Additional details:

Technical Requirements: Laptop/PC with a stable Internet connection, a camera and a microphone.
Lessons will be held via Zoom
Total workload: 20 hours
Class size: 20 participants

To apply: https://forms.gle/sSdjKduUZ9yYkhXS7
Register before 10 October at https://forms.gle/sSdjKduUZ9yYkhXS7
Participants will be notified 3 days before the course and receive connection details 2-3 days before the start of the course.

English for Professional Communication

Target group: Teaching and Administrative Staff

Total workload: 20 hours

Register before 11th October

English
15 October 2024- 19 November 2024
Level: B1

Title: English for Professional Communication

Target group: Teaching and Administrative Staff
Prerequisites: B1 level in English
Course offered by: Parthenope University of Naples (UPN)
Course teachers: Daniela Giordano, Giuseppe Vitale
Contact person/ Information: Raffaella Antinucci, Parthenope University of Naples, raffaella.antinucci@uniparthenope.it

 

Detailed description:

The Interdepartmental Research Centre for Foreign Languages and Literatures (CRILLS) of Parthenope University offers a short-term advanced training course in English for Professional Communication. This intensive course is designed for students aiming at learning how to communicate properly in the workplace, providing them with transversal written and oral communication skills in professional English. Specifically, the course is structured around all four language skills referring to the B2 level of the CEFR. After a general introduction to English for Professional Purposes (EPP), students will be provided with a comprehensive overview of the main written and oral genres of professional communication in English, including the CV, the business report, and the job interview. Students will also be taught some learning strategies to improve their vocabulary acquisition as well as their reading comprehension skills. The course consists of 10 online lectures. At the end of the course an online test will take place. Eligibility to access the final test will depend on students’ regular and active attendance (missing more than two classes will not be allowed).

Start-End Date/ Time: 15th October 2024- 19th November 2024
15.10 15.00-17.00 120 min
18.10 15.00-17.00 120 min
22.10 15.00-17.00 120 min
25.10 15.00-17.00 120 min
29.10 15.00-17.00 120 min
05.11 15.00-17.00 120 min
08.11 15.00-17.00 120 min
12.11 15.00-17.00 120 min
15.11 15.00-17.00 120 min
19.11 15.00-17.00 120 min

Course Content:
 How to Extend your Vocabulary: Technical and Scientific Language.
 How to Improve your Listening Skills: Listening Strategies and Practice on Specialised Texts.
 How to Improve your Speaking Skills: Oral Professional Communication.
 Oral Presentation Skills in a Professional Context: Job Interviews.
 Written Communication Skills in a Professional Context.
 Written Presentation Skills in a Professional Context: Curriculum Vitae.
 Written Presentation Skills in a Professional Context: Covering Letters.
 Reading Strategies: Genres and Typologies of Specialised Texts.
 Forms of Personal and Professional Communication. (Part 1)
 Forms of Personal and Professional Communication. (Part 2)

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
 recognise the structure of business conversations, presentations and written messages
 recognise paralinguistic features of communication
 use the appropriate words to convey information, thoughts and ideas clearly and precisely
 select language and body language appropriate to the target group and situation
 base their communication behaviour on the principles of honesty and authenticity
 practise clarity in verbal and non-verbal communication, share information openly and thus avoid misunderstandings

Additional details:

Technical Requirements: Laptop/PC with a stable Internet connection, a camera and a microphone.
Lessons will be held via Microsoft Teams
Total workload: 20 hours
Class size: 20 participants

To apply: https://forms.gle/uo3Z4ovTUwLmjGPz7
Register before 11th October
Participants will be notified 3 days before the course and receive connection details 2-3 days before the start of the course.

English for Professional Communication

Target group: Students

Total workload: 20 hours

Register before 10 th October

English
14 October – 14 November 2024
Level: B1

Title: English for Professional Communication

Target group: Students
Prerequisites: B1 level in English
Course offered by: Parthenope University of Naples (UPN)
Course teachers: Candida Basile Baldassarre, Adriana Marinelli
Contact person/ Information: Raffaella Antinucci, Parthenope University of Naples, raffaella.antinucci@uniparthenope.it

Detailed description:

The Interdepartmental Research Centre for Foreign Languages and Literatures (CRILLS) of Parthenope University offers a short-term advanced training course in English for Professional Communication. This intensive course is designed for students aiming at learning how to communicate properly in the workplace, providing them with transversal written and oral communication skills in professional English. Specifically, the course is structured around all four language skills referring to the B2 level of the CEFR. After a general introduction to English for Professional Purposes (EPP), students will be provided
with a comprehensive overview of the main written and oral genres of professional communication in English, including the CV, the business report, and the job interview.

Students will also be taught some efficient learning strategies to improve their vocabulary acquisition as well as their reading comprehension skills. The course consists of 10 online lectures. At the end of the course an online test will take place. Eligibility to access the final test will depend on students’ regular and active attendance (missing more than two classes will not be allowed).

 

Start-End Date/ Time: 14 October 2024-14 November 2024

14.10 15.00-17.00 120 min
17.10 15.00-17.00 120 min

21.10 15.00-17.00 120 min
24.10 15.00-17.00 120 min
28.10 15.00-17.00 120 min
31.10 15.00-17.00 120 min
04.11 15.00-17.00 120 min
07.11 15.00-17.00 120 min
11.11 15.00-17.00 120 min
14.11 15.00-17.00 120 min

 

Course Content:

 How to Extend your Vocabulary: Technical and Scientific Language.
 How to Improve your Listening Skills: Listening Strategies and Practice on Specialised Texts.
 How to Improve your Speaking Skills: Oral Professional Communication.
 Oral Presentation Skills in a Professional Context: Job Interviews.
 Written Communication Skills in a Professional Context.
 Written Presentation Skills in a Professional Context: Curriculum Vitae.
 Written Presentation Skills in a Professional Context: Covering Letters.
 Reading Strategies: Genres and Typologies of Specialised Texts.
 Forms of Personal and Professional Communication. (Part 1)
 Forms of Personal and Professional Communication. (Part 2)

 

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
 recognise the structure of business conversations, presentations and written messages
 recognise paralinguistic features of communication
 use appropriate words to convey information, thoughts and ideas clearly and precisely
 select language and body language appropriate to the target group and situation
 base their communication behaviour on the principles of honesty and authenticity
 practise clarity in verbal and non-verbal communication, share information openly and thus avoid misunderstandings.

 

Additional details:

Technical Requirements: Laptop/PC with a stable Internet connection, a camera and a microphone.
Lessons will be held via Microsoft Teams
Total workload: 20 hours
Class size: 20 participants
To apply: https://forms.gle/hxtToGcLMy5Egbfr8
Register before 10 th October
Participants will be notified 3 days before the course and receive connection details 2-3 days before the start of the course.

General/Conversational English Language Course for students and staff

Target group: SEA-EU administrative staff and students

Total workload: 30 hours

Registrations close on 11 October 2024 at 12:00 (CET).

English
14 October – 3 December 2024
Level: A2

Prerequisites: A1 level in English
Course offered by: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Split
Course teacher: Marin Slugan, mag. educ. philol. Croat. et angl.
Contact person / Information: Marin Slugan (mslugan@ffst.hr) – educational aspects;
other – seaeu@unist.hr
Course overview: English Language for administrative staff and students – A2
This course is designed to enhance the English language skills of administrative staff,
focusing on English as a modern foreign language. Tailored for those who may lack
confidence in their English abilities or have had limited formal training, the course aims
to develop both productive and receptive language skills, while strengthening grammar
and expanding vocabulary.

Grammar Essentials:
• Present simple and continuous tenses for routine tasks
• Past tenses for reporting and record-keeping
• Future forms for scheduling and planning
• Comparative and Superlative
• Adverbs of frequency and manner
• Modal verbs (have to/ need to for obligation, be able to, must for deduction)
Basic Office Communication:
• Greetings, introductions, and small talk
• Handling phone calls and emails
• Scheduling meetings and appointments
Writing Skills for Administration:
• Drafting formal and informal emails
• Basic report writing and memo creation
• Filling out forms and documents
Business Vocabulary:
• Key administrative and office-related terms
• Common phrases for workplace communication
• Vocabulary related to filing, scheduling, and office equipment
Learning Outcomes:
• Improve English language skills at the A2 level of the Common European
Framework of Reference for Languages, expanding professional vocabulary and
promoting the EU’s linguistic diversity
• Strengthen professional profiles and competencies, building confidence in using
English for administrative tasks and workplace communication
• read simple textbooks and articles in English
• write letters and emails on everyday subjects
• take meeting notes, show awareness of opinions and mood in spoken and
written English
• Enhance mobility opportunities for administrative staff, promoting lifelong
learning and raising the appeal and prestige of administrative roles within the
educational sector
• Collaborate with colleagues from various EU countries, engage in cross-cultural
exchanges, share ideas, and build a network for future international cooperation

Start-End Date / Time: 14 October – 3 December 2024
• 14 October 2024, 18.00 – 19.30 (CET)
• 15 October 2024, 18.00 – 19.30 (CET)
• 21 October 2024, 18.00 – 19.30 (CET)
• 22 October 2024, 18.00 – 19.30 (CET)
• 28 October 2024, 18.00 – 19.30 (CET)
• 29 October 2024, 18.00 – 19.30 (CET)
• 4 November 2024, 18.00 – 19.30 (CET)
• 5 November 2024, 18.00 – 19.30 (CET)
• 11 November 2024, 18.00 – 19.30 (CET)
• 12 November 2024, 18.00 – 19.30 (CET)
• 19 November 2024, 18.00 – 19.30 (CET)
• 25 November 2024, 18.00 – 19.30 (CET)
• 26 November 2024, 18.00 – 19.30 (CET)
• 2 December 2024, 18.00 – 19.30 (CET)
• 3 December 2024, 18.00 – 19.30 (CET)

Additional details: There will be flexibility to tailor the course topics based on the
specific needs and preferences of the students in the group.
Technical Requirements: Laptop/PC with a stable Internet connection, a camera, and a
microphone. Lessons will be held via Microsoft Teams/Zoom.
Class size: 20
To apply: https://forms.office.com/e/82v7ctwQ3U
Registration period: 30 September – 11 October 2024
Participants will receive connection details 2 days before the start of the course.

Business English for Adminstrative Staff

Target group: SEA-EU administrative staff

Total workload: 30 hours

Registrations close on 11 October 2024 at 12:00 (CET).

English
15 October – 3 December 2024
Level: B1

Target group: administrative staff
Prerequisites: A2 level in English
Course offered by: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Split
Course teacher: Marin Slugan, mag. educ. philol. croat. et angl.
Contact person/ Information: Marin Slugan (mslugan@ffst.hr) – educational aspects; other –
seaeu@unist.hr
Course overview: English Language for Administrative Staff – B1
This course covers contemporary topics in the field, administration and business, as well as
intercultural exchange and communication. Participants will be taught fluent and precise
expression in English, complementing their theoretical knowledge of English grammar,
vocabulary and speaking skills. It is designed for individuals who already have a working
knowledge of English but want to enhance their fluency, accuracy and confidence in performing
more advanced tasks. Participants will improve their communication skills, deepen their
understanding of grammar and expand their business-specific vocabulary.

Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Effectively use essential communication skills in a professional work environment, using
English fluently and accurately
• Build confidence in using English for administrative tasks and workplace
communication, enhancing their professional profiles and competencies
• write letters, e-mails, CV, motivational letters, reports in English
• Adapt their language and expression to suit the target audience or the specific demands
of various business situations
• Enhance career mobility within the sector, fostering lifelong learning
• Engage in cross-cultural collaboration with colleagues from EU countries, sharing ideas
and building networks for future international cooperation

Start-End Date/ Time: 15 October – 3 December 2024

• 15 October 2024, 10.00 – 11.30 (CET)
• 17 October 2024, 10.00 – 11.30 (CET)
• 22 October 2024, 10.00 – 11.30 (CET)
• 24 October 2024, 10.00 – 11.30 (CET)
• 29 October 2024, 10.00 – 11.30 (CET)
• 31 October 2024, 10.00 – 11.30 (CET)
• 5 November 2024, 10.00 – 11.30 (CET)
• 7 November 2024, 10.00 – 11.30 (CET)
• 12 November 2024, 10.00 – 11.30 (CET)
• 14 November 2024, 10.00 – 11.30 (CET)
• 19 November 2024, 10.00 – 11.30 (CET)
• 21 November 2024, 10.00 – 11.30 (CET)
• 26 November 2024, 10.00 – 11.30 (CET)
• 28 November 2024, 10.00 – 11.30 (CET)
• 3 December 2024, 10.00 – 11.30 (CET)

Additional details: There will be flexibility to tailor the course topics based on the specific needs
and preferences of the students in the group.
Technical Requirements: Laptop/PC with a stable Internet connection, a camera and a
microphone. Lessons will be held via Microsoft Teams/Zoom.

Class size: 20 participants

To apply: https://forms.office.com/e/DF13zitang
Registration period: 30 September – 11 October 2024

Participants will receive connection details 2 days before the start of the course.

Communicative Skills in the International Academic Environment

Target group: SEA-EU Alliance Universities’ students 

Total workload: 30 hours

Register before 12 October

English
17 October 2024 – 9 January 2025
Level: B1 / B1+

Course name: Communicative Skills in the International Academic Environment 

Target group: SEA-EU Alliance Universities’ students 

Prerequisites: B1 / B1+ level in English

Total workload: 30 hours

Class size: 20 participants

Course offered by: Foreign Languages Centre, University of Gdańsk

Course teacher: Monika Król, MA

Contact person/ Information: anna.dulska@ug.edu.pl

Start-End Date/ Time

17 October, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (120 min)

24 October, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (120 min)

31 October, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (120 min)

7 November, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (120 min)

14 November, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (120 min)

21 November, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (120 min)

28 November, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (120 min)

5 December, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (120 min)

12 December, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (120 min)

19 December, 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (90 min)

2 January, 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (90 min) 

9 January, 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (90 min) 

 

Course Objectives:

  • Developing students’ communicative skills in an academic context.
  • Improving Academic English vocabulary and grammar for everyday use in academic settings.
  • Practicing academic skills (note-taking, summarizing, paraphrasing, and referencing).
  • Enhancing oral communication skills for group discussions, presentations, and Q&A sessions.
  • Gaining confidence in giving presentations, participating in academic debates, and academic writing.

 

Additional details:

  • Technical Requirements: Laptop/PC with a stable Internet connection, a camera and a microphone. 
  • Lessons will be held via Microsoft Teams.
  • A certificate of participation will be issued upon attendance to >75% of the course.

To apply:

Register before 12 October at https://forms.office.com/e/vugi6qkVhs

Participants will be notified 3 days before the course and receive connection 2-3 days before the start of the course.

Business English

Target group: SEA-EU Alliance Universities’ students

Total workload: 30 hours

Register before 12 October

English
17 October 2024 – 9 January 2025
Level: B2

Course name: Business English

Target group: SEA-EU Alliance Universities’ students 

Prerequisites: B2 level in English

Total workload: 30 hours

Class size: 20 participants

Course offered by: Foreign Languages Centre, University of Gdańsk

Course teacher: Monika Król, MA

Contact person/ Information: anna.dulska@ug.edu.pl

Start-End Date/ Time

17 October, 5:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. (120 min)

24 October, 5:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. (120 min)

31 October, 5:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. (120 min)

7 November, 5:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. (120 min)

14 November, 5:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. (120 min)

21 November, 5:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. (120 min)

28 November, 5:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. (120 min)

5 December, 5:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. (120 min)

12 December, 5:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. (120 min)

19 December, 5:15 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. (90 min)

2 January, 5:15 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. (90 min) 

9 January, 5:15 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. (90 min) 

 

Course Content:

  • Introduction to Business English and Networking
  • Key features of business correspondence
  • Writing professional business e-mails
  • Business meetings and giving feedback
  • Negotiation skills
  • Sales presentations and pitches
  • Presenting visual data (charts and graphs)
  • Circular economy and sustainability in business
  • Writing reports and proposals
  • Cross-cultural communication and feedback in global teams
  • Job interviews and recruitment 

 

Additional details:

  • Technical Requirements: Laptop/PC with a stable Internet connection, a camera and a microphone. 
  • Lessons will be held via Microsoft Teams.
  • A certificate of participation will be issued upon attendance to >75% of the course.

To apply:

Register before 12 October at https://forms.office.com/e/JGUGsAGbgR

Participants will be notified 3 days before the course and receive connection 2-3 days before the start of the course.

English Skills for Administrative Staff

Target group: Admin Staff

Total workload: 20 hours

Register before 10 October

English
17 October 2024- 19 December 2024
Level: A2 to B2

Title: English Skills for Administrative Staff 

Target group: Admin Staff

Prerequisites: A2 to B2 level in English

Course offered by: International School for Foundation Studies, University of Malta

Course teacher: James Bugeja

Contact person/ Information: james.bugeja@um.edu.mt

Detailed description: Virtual English Language Courses from UM in English Skills for Administrative Staff

Start-End Date/ Time: 17th October 2024- 19th December 2024

  • 17.10  08.30 – 10.30  120 min
  • 24.10  08.30 – 10.30  120 min
  • 31.10  08.30 – 10.30  120 min
  • 07.11  08.30 – 10.30  120 min
  • 14.11  08.30 – 10.30  120 min
  • 21.11  08.30 – 10.30  120 min
  • 28.11  08.30 – 10.30  120 min
  • 05.12  08.30 – 10.30  120 min
  • 12.12  08.30 – 10.30  120 min
  • 19.12  08.30 – 10.30  120 min

Course Content:

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Produce writing with improved grammatical accuracy and syntactical coherence in written communication within administrative contexts. [use of technology to help in the editing and proofreading process]
  •  Employ the use of formal vocabulary and any necessary terminology in written communication related to university administration tasks. [colloquialisms and conversational tones to avoid in written communication]
  • Design and construct clear, concise, and well-structured written documents suitable for formal communication within university settings. [focus on the editing process and manipulation of sentence structures]
  • Create professional emails, reports, and letters adhering to the conventions of academic/formal English writing. [raising awareness of Context, Audience and Purpose]

 

Additional details: Technical Requirements: Laptop/PC with a stable Internet connection, a camera and a microphone.

Lessons will be held via Zoom.

Total workload: 20 hours

Class size: 20 participants

To apply: 

Register before 10 October through the link at the SEA-EU website.

Participants will be notified 3 days before the course and receive connection details 2-3 days before the start of the course.

Academic English Presentation Skills

Target group: Teaching Staff

Total workload: 20 hours

Register before 10 October 2024.

English
16 October 2024- 18 December 2024
Level: B1

Title:  Academic English Presentation Skills

Target group: Teaching Staff

Prerequisites: B1 level in English

Course offered by: International School for Foundation Studies, University of Malta

Course teacher: Edward Wilkinson

Contact person/ Information: Edward Wilkinson (edward.wilkinson@um.edu.mt)

Detailed description: Virtual English Language Course from UM in English Presentation Skills for academic staff.

Start-End Date/ Time: 16 October 2024- 18 December 2024

  • 16.10  17.00-19.00  120 min
  • 23.10  17.00-19.00  120 min
  • 30.10  17.00-19.00  120 min
  • 6.11  17.00-19.00  120 min
  • 13.11  17.00-19.00  120 min
  • 20.11  17.00-19.00  120 min
  • 27.11  17.00-19.00   120 min
  • 4.12  17.00-19.00   120 min
  • 11.12  17.00-19.00  120 min
  • 18.12  17.00-19.00  120 min

Course Content:

By the end of the course, participants will be able to: 

  • Deliver a clear and concise presentation on an academic topic.
  • Express themselves more fluently in spoken English.
  • Select vocabulary and language structures appropriate for spoken English in a formal academic context.
  • Design a clear and effective structure for a presentation.
  • Introduce, recapitulate and summarise ideas in a presentation.
  • Make effective use of signposting language.
  • Write clear, concise text for use on visual aids, and utilise them appropriately.
  • Adapt presentation style appropriately for an online or face-to-face context.

 

Additional details: Technical Requirements: Laptop/PC with a stable Internet connection, a camera and a microphone.

Lessons will be held via Zoom

Total workload: 20 hours

Class size: 20 participants

To apply:

Register before 10 October through the link at the SEA-EU website.

Participants will be notified 3 days before the course and receive connect tion details 2-3 days before the start of the course.

Maritime and Environmental Law: theory and practice

The main objective of this one day module is to teach about the ship pollution and the socio-legal approach to marine plastic pollution (lecture part in the morning) as well as to practise the participatory principle in Environmental Law at European level in an in-depth exercise part (in the afternoon). Application closed

  • Partner/Lecturer: UBO/Dr HDR Adélie Pomade in collaboration with UNIST
  • Mode : Hybrid
  • Course type : Lectures (8:30 – 12:30 CEST) and exercise (13:30 – 16:30). The two parts can be followed independent of each other.
  • Target audience: Master students
English
15th Oct 2024

The full course description can be downloaded here:

VirtualMarineOpenElectives_Module_Description_Maritime_and_Environmental_Law_UBO

Academic Writing and Presentation in the Digital Space

Course topics:

  • Online academic text production and presentation skills: text and presentation structures, rhetorical strategies, ethical concerns (e.g. dis- and misinformation)
  • Communication effectiveness in the digital space
  • Digital tools and software for writing and audiovisual content creation
  • Argumentation: fundamentals of argumentation, logic and argumentation, providing constructive feedback, self reflection

 

Learning objectives:

  • Establish a foundational understanding of effective online communication and how academic texts, presentations and communication documents are structured in the digital space
  • Apply interdisciplinary communication and design strategies to create content for various audiences and environments (in-person or online)
  • Use various digital tools and software (e.g. artificial intelligence, writing/editing software) when communicating online
  • Assess and reflect on one’s online communication abilities
English
23.10.2024 – 05.02.2025

For more information:

Go to the course website

Download the complete course description: Course_Sheet_Academic_Writing_WS2425

Global Citizenship SEA-EU Micro-credential

This mostly asynchronous online seminar of about 20 to 25 hours of learning is designed to encourage and inspire you as a student to take a close look at the concept of Global Citizenship and to develop an understanding of Global Citizenship on an individual level. Within this supervised online course with 10% of synchronous online teaching and 90% of asynchronous self-paced learning on an online platform with open weekly coaching (on demand), you will have the opportunity to explore approaches to globalization and citizenship and engage with the Sustainable Development Goals. Furthermore, you’ll examine the concept of Cultural Intelligence and reflect on how to act in a culturally diverse context.

English
25.10.2024 – 07.02.2025 (Preliminary Talk 17.10.2024)

For more information:

Go to the Course webpage

Download the full course description –  Course_sheet_Global_Citizenship_WS2425

Global Ocean Governance Framework and Managing our Relations with the Ocean

The main objective of the module is to be able to identify current ocean governance scenarios and their global and regional challenges, as well as to critically describe overarching ocean governance issues, including the maritime areas of jurisdiction and control. Additionally, the main EU Directives concerning marine environmental protection will be taught.

  • Partner/Lecturer: UM/Prof. Alan Deidun in collaboration with the International Ocean Institute (IOI)
  • Mode : Hybrid
  • Course type : Lectures, seminars and an independent study project as well as one fieldtrip on 14th Nov 11-13:00 CET (ONLY for those onsite in Malta! NOT possible for virtual participants!

Application closed.

English
7th – 14th November 2024 (6 days intensive module) with lectures/seminars from 09:00-13:00 CET in the mornings and from 14:15-16:00/15:30/16:30 CET in the afternoons. Coffee break from 10:30-11:00. Lunch break from 13:00-14:15 CET. Find the detailed schedule in the document below.

Full module description available to download here:

Module_description_GSC5101_GlobalOceanGovernanceFramework_UM_forSEA-EU

Metal Contaminants – Metals in the Ocean

The module provides a comprehensive insight into the topic of marine metal contaminants. Students will study the transport, fate, and speciation of metals, alongside bioavailability, bioaccumulation, and detoxification mechanisms. A key focus is on the impact of activities such as deep-sea mining and ocean alkalinity enhancement.

Application closed

ECTS: 5

Partner / Lecturer: CAU / Prof. Sylvia Sander

Mode: Hybrid

Course dates: 15 Oct – 17 Dec, hybrid live seminars each Tues, 15:30-17:30 CEST/CET

English
15th Oct to 17th Dec 2024

Full course description available for download here:

ModuleDescription_MetalContaminants-Metals_in_the_Ocean_forSEA-EU

 

Seafloor Mapping School 

The GEOMAR-iMAGE CREATE Seafloor Mapping School provides training in remote predictive geological mapping techniques with a focus on seafloor geology and GIS application. Application closed.

English
 16th – 27th September 2024

The GEOMAR-iMAGE CREATE Seafloor Mapping School provides intensive introductory training in seafloor geology and remote predictive geological mapping techniques. Students are introduced to data compilation and integration, accessing data repositories, how to process different data sets such as multibeam bathymetry and geophysical data, how to set up map projects in a GIS with the relevant data management tools and editors, and how to interpret the compiled data in terms of the geological attributes of the seafloor. Students learn how to construct a geological map legend, create relevant map layers, including regional time-stratigraphic models, and undertake geodynamic reconstructions of large areas of the oceans.
The first four days of the Mapping School are an introduction to marine geology and seabed mapping. The remaining 5-6 days consist of practical exercises, lectures, and discussions.

Application Deadline: 14 July 2024

Course Type: On-line lectures and practical exercises with GIS. Independent work on the mapping project and report writing is expected.

Participation: 10 days x 6-8 hrs/day.

ECTS: 5

Click here to go to course webpage

Click here to download full course description.