Micro-credential in University Civic Engagement: Making a Positive Impact on the World from the University
General description
This course enables a better understanding of the role of universities and higher education institutions as institutions committed to improving and shaping the world into a better world.
Through theory, lectures, quizzes and case studies, this course aims to inspire members of the university community to implement ideas, actions and programs to develop university social engagement and make a positive impact on society and environment.
With this course, university members will acquire in-depth knowledge of the concept of civic engagement and its relevance for social, political and economic developments.
By learning tools and specific didactic methods, they will strengthen their ability to integrate civic engagement activities in their teaching activities or in the design of study programs.
The course supports university staff in making the relevance of their own work transparent and usable for society. By showing them ways in which they themselves can take on social responsibility in the field of education and research.
MAIN TOPICS
University Civic Engagement
University Social Responsability
University Third Mission
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Programme structure:
- Módulo 1. Service-Learning
- Módulo 2. Volunteering
- Módulo 3. Applied and engaged research
- Módulo 4. Cultural heritage
- Módulo 5. Gender issues
- Módulo 6. Diversity and Inclusion
- Módulo 7. Open Labs
- Módulo 8. Migrants and refugees
- Módulo 9. Inspiring ideas
LEARNING OUTCOMES
The aim of the micro-credential we present here is to be able to offer tools, competencies and skills that will enable participants to respond to the problems facing societies today. In this way, participants at the end of the course will acquire skills such as:
- Project design and implementation in Civic Engagement
- Community assessment and engagement
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Leadership and advocacy
- Service-learning and pedagogy
- Applied research and evaluation
- Intercultural communication and inclusive policies
- Digital literacy for Civic Engagement
- Adaptability and continuous learning
Participants also will learn how:
- Introduce the concept of university civic engagement in their daily life,
- To design projects based on social and environmental responsibility
- To find solutions to social and environmental problems.
Learning outcomes:
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- Understanding the concept of University Civic Engagement
- Learn through inspiring case studies how to initiate Civic Engagement actions and programs at the University
- Learn about the role of CIVIS Alliance universities in the field of civic engagement.
- Learn and understand the wide range of possibilities offered by university civic engagement actions.
- Understand the possibilities for partnerships with other external entities to strengthen the university’s civic engagement role.
- Learning competences such as active citizenship, social entrepreneurship, awareness of social, cultural and environmental cases in vulnerable contexts, etc
COURSE DETAILS:
- Start Date: 01/10/2026
- Close Date: 30/11/2026
- Course Modality: Online