This nano challenge is part of a global challenge offered by the company SOCOMEC, leader of power conversion. [Read more about SOCOMEC.](https://www.socomec.com/Home_en.html)   
  
For yachting race, electricity is everywhere for navigation and cooking usages, and thermal oil engine are yet very common to produce this electricity with some complementary solutions (PV panels and hydroelectric generator, etc.).  
  
A large review of production methods and storage applications is done at INSA Strasbourg this semester, to equip the SOCOMEC Class 40 boat next years.

[Visit the Facebook page](https://www.facebook.com/people/Med-Racing/100091948887338/) !  
  
This nano challenge addresses specifically the case of methanol thermal engine solution.  
  
All the constraints of ocean sailing: salty water, impacts, weight, and dimensions must be studied. [Class 40 rules](https://www.class40.com/en/jauge/9925-2023-class-rules.html) must be respected.  
  
Especially a market study proving the solution availability is expected as every runner must have access to commercial solution.

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INSA Group

Methanol Thermal Engine for Offshore Yatching

Opportunity to use Methanol Thermal Engine for producing electricity in Offshore Yatching Class 40 boat.

The course deals with ethical questions that rise from the development of more and more sophisticated autonomous systems, questions of what requirements that should hold for the technology and why included, which sort of agents artificial systems are, if these can be considered moral agents and if they can be ascribed moral responsibility as well as where the main responsibility for artificial intelligence (AI) ought to be placed and why. The course focuses three main areas of moral relevance for autonomous systems and AI: responsibility for decisions made by artificial agents, bias/discrimination as a result of AI use and the importance of participation in the development of AI systems. During this course, students are provided theoretical tools for reflection on the development of AI, requirements that ought to made regarding this technology and how it ought to be managed in society.

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Linköping University

Ethics of Artificial Intelligence

Ethical questions about technology and AI

Critical and innovative thinking

Inter-personal skills

Intra-personal skills

Global citizenship

The course deals with important and timely topics devoted to solar energy harvesting, conversion, and storage. The core contents of the course can be summarized as follows:

1. Global energy scenario and the importance of solar energy
2. Principles of solar energy conversion and storage
3. Photovoltaics (inorganic, organic, hybrid, from solar cells to modules)
4. Conversion of solar energy into chemical energy (e.g., solar fuels)
5. How to store solar energy – case study: batteries
6. Chemistry of materials for solar energy conversion and storage
7. Environmental impact of solar energy technologies
8. Challenge-based work related to the topics of the course

Prerequisites: General chemistry knowledge required (For example: Chemistry for engineers 1 & Chemistry for engineers 2 )

Tampere University

Solar-Driven Chemistry

Online Challenge

This course is a continuation course after the basic course Finnish 1. The target level of the course is A1.3, functional elementary proficiency (CEFR application by Finnish National Agency for Education). The course consists of self-study modules in Moodle. In addition to that, there are optional online meetings to practise interaction. By the end of the course the student will have tools for simple interaction using basic phrases to following topics: running errands, family, hobbies, studying.  
  
There are no prerequisites to this course, but please notice that having completed the "Finnish 1" course is strongly encouraged in order to get the best out of this course, especially since teaching language of this course is both English and Finnish.

Finnish 2

Finnish up online (Autumn 23 implementation).

Language learning

This course is an introduction to the Finnish language. The target level of the course is A1.2, developing elementary proficiency (CEFR application by Finnish National Agency for Education). The course consists of self-study modules in Moodle. In addition to that, there are optional online meetings to practise interaction. By the end of the course the student will have tools for simple interaction using basic phrases to following topics: greetings, meeting people, introductions, food and drink, expressions of time.  
  
No previous knowledge of the Finnish language is needed. This course is an online implementation consisting of different materials and activities. The teaching language is English.

Finnish 1

Finnish it up (Autumn 23 Implementation)

You will broaden you mind as a future engineer while interacting with students from other countries in Europe, sharing interests, ideas, building a strong community around France and so developing further your intercultural skills!

In a unique online environment (provided by INSA Lyon), you will be learners from different countries working together in French on 2 projects:

- Discovering Lyon in France and many other cities

- Studying here and there

A French tutor will guide through a wide range of activities that will help you realize your project in groups encouraging you to use French.

For example, the class will encourage you to talk about yourself, to describe a city, to share your points of interests in a city, to talk about your learning environment, your studies, your friends, the food, your night outs and so forth.

It will focus on an intercultural approach putting things in perspective. It will also give you tools for a future international exchange.

Language Studies: French (A2 level)

A unique interactive online experience to learn some more French and to get to know about the country in a pluricultural environment.

This micro module is open to both bachelor and master students. It is a mixture of lectures and students project in the format of Challenge-based-Learning this course offers an exciting journey through the latest sustainability-relevant research at TUHH and beyond.  
The Technical University of Hamburg (TUHH) is not just a hub of innovation but also a fertile ground for sustainable practices. The goal of this course is to explore various sustainability-oriented research projects across different institutes and working groups within TUHH but also beyond. But we won't stop there; we'll also investigate how these research findings could be implemented right here on our own campus, turning TUHH into a real-life sustainability model.  
What sets this course apart? It's not just about studying; it's about applying knowledge for real-world impact. By participating, you'll deepen your understanding of research methodologies and enhance your skills in sourcing and synthesizing information.  
By the end of the course, you'll be a tomorrow change-maker with the practical know-how to contribute to a more sustainable future of our campus. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a meaningful difference. Sign up now and be the change you wish to see on the TUHH campus and beyond!

The course startes with a lecture to introduce the topic and is followed by a meeting where teams are formed and discuss their project. After some self-guided work in your team all teams have a middle-term presentation to show the pre-liminary result and receive feedback from peers and experts. At the end will be a final presentation and self-evaluation for grading (pass/fail, no marks).

For question to the course do not hestitate to contact Ms Magdalena Kitzberger &lt;magdalena.kitzberger@tuhh.de&gt;, one of the teaching assitance in this course.

Hamburg University of Technology

Sustainability in Research, Education and Campus Management

TUHH Goes Circular

Resilient communities

Circular economy

Media and information literacy

By taking part in this challenge with the Rouen Normandy Metropolitan Area, you participate in an ultra-ambitious project, driven by the high expectations of the metropolis, making the most of meetings with international experts, fun and practical approaches.

Are you a student in management? Geography? Law? Socio-psychology? Political sciences? Ecology? Engineering? Data science or urbanism?

If you are, this challenge is for you with **a rich programme giving you the opportunity to work in a team with the local stakeholders and the students coming from 13 different countries all around Europe.**

And the most important, **to work on the ground in direct cooperation with different territorial actors looking for real and practical results.**  
  
**Watch out this video to know more about this challenge: [click here](https://youtu.be/a9t5tq5Uwjw) !**

CV (Curriculum Vitae) is a document that summarizes your educational and professional history. It must provide a detailed overview of your academic and work experience, skills, achievements, and qualifications.

Motivation letter is a personal statement and it might include a brief introduction of yourself, explanation why are you interested in the learning opportunity you are applying to, any relevant experience or skills that you have, your goals and how this opportunity will help you achieve them, This document should not be more than 400 words.

Motivation Letter

ReThinking (in systems) the energy transition in a Metropolis

Towards a global and systemic approach to support the energy transition of the Rouen Normandy Metropolis.

Whether in your studies, a real-life (ECIU) challenge or in your future career, the need to develop your intercultural competences and become able to work with anyone and anywhere in the world is becoming more and more important. Being connected with other countries and other cultures can provide you with wonderful opportunities for collaboration and new and refreshing insights. To accommodate such creative collaboration, it is important to make sure you have the right tools for effective teamwork in multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary groups. With this course, you will gain practical insights into intercultural competences by creating your own Citizen Science project! During this micro-module, you will learn to better understand and work within diverse groups, how to improve on your communicative skills and create an effective team, and how you can apply and present your solutions in a broad variety of contexts. 

For more information and the latest updates, check out [https://www.utwente.nl/en/intercultural-competences/](https://www.utwente.nl/en/intercultural-competences/)

University of Twente

Intercultural Competences

Guiding practical insights through Citizen Science

Creativity is the basis of innovation processes. In this seminar, we study the social and psychological basics of creative behavior, develop and review methods and tools that support the generation and evaluation of new and useful ideas. There is a special focus on methods that are scientifically sound and evidence-based.

Throughout our seminars, we will be integrating a range of methodologies, including but not limited to:

- Market Opportunity Navigator
- Design Thinking
- Brainstorming
- Lead User Method
- Prototyping and MVP
- A/B testing
- Value Lab
- Contradiction analysis
- Serendipity engineering

Opportunities to enhance your education

International experience

Collaborate with actual companies and organisations

Make a real impact

Start your ECIU experience here!

Learning opportunities

ECIU core topics

ECIU University members