Arqus micro-credential implementation staff training

Coordinating university: Vilnius University
ECTS: 5
Potential participating university: Open for collaboration

Coordinating university: Vilnius University
Format: Online
Study level: Master’s
ECTS: TBD
Potential participating university: Open for collaboration

AI regulation aims to balance technological innovation with ethical integrity and environmental responsibility. As artificial intelligence evolves, governments and organizations must establish frameworks that ensure transparency, fairness, and accountability. Key concerns include data privacy, algorithmic bias, and the environmental impact of AI systems, particularly their high energy consumption. Regulations such as the EU AI Act and GDPR set global precedents, but harmonizing policies across borders remains a challenge. Businesses must adhere to compliance requirements while fostering innovation through responsible AI practices. Sustainable AI development, including energy-efficient models and ethical oversight, is crucial for long-term viability. A well-regulated AI ecosystem can drive progress while safeguarding societal values and ecological sustainability.

Coordinating university: Vilnius University
Format: In person
ECTS: 5-7
Potential participating university: Wrocław University

1. Introduction to Climate Change Risks in Banking:
• Overview of climate change and its implications for the banking sector.
• Brief introduction to different types of climate risks (physical, transitional, liability) and their relevance to banks.

2. Regulatory Landscape and Compliance:
• Summary of key regulatory requirements and guidelines related to climate risk management for banks.
• Discussion on the importance of compliance and the potential consequences of non-compliance.

3. Risk Assessment and Management:
• Techniques for identifying, assessing, and managing climate-related risks in banking portfolios.
• Overview of scenario analysis and stress testing as tools for evaluating climate risk exposure.

4. Integration into Banking Practices:
• Strategies for integrating climate risk considerations into risk management frameworks and decision-making processes.
• Discussion on the role of sustainability criteria in lending and investment decisions.

5. Climate-related Financial Products and Services:
• Overview of financial products and services that address climate change, such as green bonds and sustainability-linked loans.
• Examination of market trends and opportunities in climate finance.

6. Stakeholder Engagement and Disclosure:
• Importance of stakeholder engagement in climate risk management and disclosure.
• Overview of best practices for climate-related reporting and transparency, including frameworks like TCFD.

7. Case Studies and Practical Examples:
• Analysis of real-world case studies highlighting how banks have addressed climate change risks in their operations and portfolios.
• Discussion on lessons learned and best practices from successful initiatives.

8. Future Outlook and Conclusion:
• Exploration of emerging trends and challenges in climate finance and their implications for the banking sector.
• Conclusion and summary of key takeaways from the course.

Coordinating university: Vilnius University
Format: Blended
ECTS: 5 ECTS (extended to 10 and more)
Potential participating university: Open for collaboration

The basics of futures studies: what is the future and why futures studies?

• Methods for futures studies
• Strategic foresight
• Policy foresight
• Introduction to global, regional and national decision-making frameworks

Coordinating university: University of Lyon 1
ECTS: 3-6
Potential participating university: Open for collaboration

Coordinating university: University of Padua
ECTS: 5
Potential participating university: Open for collaboration

• Advanced Understanding of Gut Microbiota
• Next-Generation Probiotics, Innovative Prebiotics and Symbiotics
• Biotics and Personalized Nutrition
• Lab sessions (in-person sessions) – implementation in the academic year 2026/27

Coordinating university: University of Lyon 1
ECTS: 3-5
Potential participating university: Open for collaboration

The treatment of chronic disease with physical activities.

Coordinating university: University of Padua
ECTS: 3
Potential participating university: University of Wrocław

• Phage therapy, antibacterial phytotherapy, biothics, nanotherapy.
• Implementation in the academic year 2026/27.

Coordinating university: University of Wrocław
Study level: Bachelor’s, Master’s
ECTS: 3
Potential participating university: Open for collaboration

• Blue-green infrastructure implications
• Sponge City solutions
• New European Bauhaus concept
• Urban Ecosystem Services implications
• NBSs Nature Based Solutions implications

Coordinating university: University of Graz
Format: Online
Study level: Bachelor’s, Master’s
ECTS: 5
Potential participating university: Vilnius University

• Entrepreneurial Thinking and Strategic Management
• Management and Leadership
• Finance and Production Management
• Marketing Fundamentals and Goal Setting
• Market Analysis, Product, and Pricing
• Communication, Sales, and Customer Service

Coordinating university: University of Granada
Format: Blended
Study level: Bachelor’s, Master’s
ECTS: 6
Potential participating universities: Universities of Wrocław, Vilinius, Minho

Coordinating university: University of Wrocław
Format: Blended
Study level: Master’s
ECTS: 6

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Coordinating university: University of Wrocław
Format: Blended
Study level: Bachelor’s, Master’s
ECTS: To be determined
Potential participating university: Open for collaboration

Coordinating university: University of Wrocław
Format: Blended
Study level: Master’s
ECTS: 5