New knowledge and experienced skills in ERASMUS BIP courses “Sustainability Pressure Cooker” at Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences
During 11–15 March, lecturers of the Faculty of Bioeconomy Development, prof. dr. V. Atkočiūnienė and assoc. prof. dr. G. Vaznonienė, and 7 faculty students (4 bachelor students and 3 master students) participated in ERASMUS BIP intensive courses designed to promote and strengthen the digital inclusion of various social groups in the city of Rotterdam by applying the principles of sustainability.
Representatives of the Faculty of Bioeconomy Development had the opportunity to attend lectures and participate in practical sessions related to the application of digital tools to increase the attractiveness of the area. Rotterdam Business School teachers, led by S. Buivys, collaborating together with representatives of the Rotterdam municipality, prepared tasks for the students for the whole week. Teachers and colleagues from Germany, New Zealand, and the Netherlands discussed the use of artificial intelligence in the study process and organising internships; they exchanged experience on how to activate students to participate in the activities of young scientists.
The students who participated in the course were divided into 11 groups and conducted field research in districts of Rotterdam city, prepared group presentations and posters, and on the last day, they made presentations according to the requirements of Pecha-Kucha presentations to a committee consisting of 3 teachers and 3 representatives of the municipality of Rotterdam and participated in question-and-answer sessions. Three groups of students who succeeded in clearly conveying the results of their research were declared winners.
