Blended Intensive Program "How to "green the University?" 

• Erasmus Code: BG SOFIA11
• Virtual component date: 8^th May 2024
• Physical dates: 13^th to 17^th May 2024
• Total Days: 6, Online class 1 day and 5 days of physical class
• ECTS: 3 ECTS graded for students
• BIP Coordinator: Prof. Antoniya Yanakieva, PhD
• Email: erasmus@foz.mu-sofia.bg

Program Objectives & Outcomes

The "How to Green the University" program is a blended intensive initiative that combines online coursework with hands-on experiential learning to promote sustainability practices within academic institutions. 

This program utilizes a mix of virtual lectures, interactive modules, and on-campus workshops to educate participants on environmental conservation, energy efficiency, waste reduction, and sustainable campus design. Students engage in group projects, field trips, and collaboration with industry experts to develop practical solutions for making their university more environmentally friendly.

Through a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical skills, participants in this program learn how to assess environmental impact, implement sustainable practices, and advocate for green initiatives within their university community. 

By the end of the program, students are equipped with the tools and strategies needed to drive positive change and create a more sustainable future for their academic institution.

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The lecture will be given by Professor Rebecca Singer from University of Illinois Chicago College of Nursing (USA). Professor Singer is Fulbright Fellow and visiting professor at Medical University Sofia.

Synopsis of the lecture:

Public health problems are complex, and we are continuously seeking out creative, evidence-based, and acceptable solutions that include bio-medical, social and political dimensions. Practitioners and researchers recognize the importance of participatory research approaches that include the communities experiencing challenges as a way to build our knowledge and skills so that together we will have a clearer understanding of the problems that we face. We will then leverage these relationships to help us address these challenges collectively. This talk will focus on community-based participatory research as an effective approach to addressing public health challenges faced by our communities. We will explore the history of the approach, core principles and challenges, highlighting public health research in Bulgaria, Georgia and the United States to demonstrate its potential.

Lecture will be held online in English on May 23rd, 2022 4 PM Bulgarian time. To access the lecture please follow the link – meet.google.com/zng-kxhw-ran.