Engineering Sustainability for Global Health - online course by UiT Narvik

Engineering Sustainability for Global Health - online course by UiT Narvik
Reference Code EUG2_T2_1_0201
Host Institution UiT - UiT – The Arctic University of Norway
Description

Environmental challenges such as climate change, pollution, and resource depletion pose significant threats to global health. Improving global environmental conditions through sustainable engineering practices directly enhances human well-being.

This course addresses these challenges by integrating sustainability principles with engineering solutions, making it highly relevant to global health initiatives.

Course Description

This advanced-level course covers fundamental concepts of sustainability, energy auditing, green and sustainable materials, and life-cycle frameworks for sustainability. Participants will learn to apply sustainability principles to the management of energy, water, and waste systems, with a strong emphasis on engineering applications.

Content and Methodology

  • Online lectures
  • Problem-based learning
  • Video case studies
  • Assignments and an analytical Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA) project (approximately six weeks)

Assessment

Participants will complete quizzes and assignments. Students will demonstrate key knowledge in sustainability by conducting a comprehensive Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA) project.

Final evaluation will be based on coursework and project submissions.

Upon completing the course, participants will receive recognition in the form of 5 ECTS credits.

Selection Strategy

  • The course is open to Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD students.
  • Applicants must have a satisfactory background in science and engineering, as well as basic knowledge of chemistry and biology.
Mode Online
Period 15 Aug 2026 10:00:00 — 30 Sep 2026 16:00:00
Duration Up to 1 month in length
Type of activity Course
Target groups Undergraduate students, Master students, PhD students
Location Tromso, Norway
WP WP 2
ISCED Fields of Study 011 - Education, 07 - Engineering, manufacturing and construction, 078 - Interdisciplinary programmes involving broad field 07: Engineering, manufacturing and construction
Contact Person Kim Bredesen Bredesen
kim.bredesen@uit.no
Content and Methodology

Environmental challenges such as climate change, pollution, and resource depletion pose significant threats to global health. Improving global environmental conditions through sustainable engineering practices directly enhances human well-being.


This course addresses these challenges by integrating sustainability principles with engineering solutions, making it highly relevant to global health initiatives.


Course Description


This advanced-level course covers fundamental concepts of sustainability, energy auditing, green and sustainable materials, and life-cycle frameworks for sustainability. Participants will learn to apply sustainability principles to the management of energy, water, and waste systems, with a strong emphasis on engineering applications.


Content and Methodology



  • Online lectures

  • Problem-based learning

  • Video case studies

  • Assignments and an analytical Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA) project (approximately six weeks)


Assessment


Participants will complete quizzes and assignments. Students will demonstrate key knowledge in sustainability by conducting a comprehensive Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA) project.


Final evaluation will be based on coursework and project submissions.


Upon completing the course, participants will receive recognition in the form of 5 ECTS credits.


Selection Strategy



  • The course is open to Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD students.

  • Applicants must have a satisfactory background in science and engineering, as well as basic knowledge of chemistry and biology.

Recognition Transcript of records - ECTS
Language English
Funding by EUGLOH budget Funded in full
Recruitment of Participants Qualitative Assessment
Number of open spots 36
Call for Applications
Open
Current call
27 Apr 2026 — 1 Jul 2026 Apply now