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The Wonders of Soils: Shaping the Future with Curiosity, Innovation & Technology

The Wonders of Soils: Shaping the Future with Curiosity, Innovation & Technology

Designing outreach tools to engage youth with soil health
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Our Challenge

Unlock the mysteries beneath your feet and help build a future where soil curiosity is a norm! Join the CURIOSOIL team in reimagining how university students connect with soils, leveraging creative teaching, tech-driven education solutions, and interactive activities.

The Team

Teamchers

These are the teamchers you'll work with on the challenge.

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Ana Machado
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Sónia Rodrigues
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Sabine Huber
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Alberto Martín
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Learners

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Study period
23 March – 15 May 2026
Study format
Online
Application period
10 February – 10 March 2026
Credits
2 ECTS
Hosting university
University of Aveiro
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Value and progress

Co-design and Pilot Engaging Learning Experiences

Collaborate to revise and pilot MOOC modules, introducing creative teaching methods, interactive activities, and digital solutions that make soil education relatable and engaging to a broad range of university students across Europe.

ESCO SKILLS

Apply Innovative Technologies in Soil Literacy

Evaluate and implement tech-driven tools and approaches, including gamification, multimedia, virtual collaboration, and AI to enhance learner engagement and practical understanding of soil science.

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Contextualize and Communicate Real-World Soil Issues

Research, develop, and share context-rich examples, stories, and case studies that connect academic content to real-world soil challenges and opportunities, increasing the relevance of each module for diverse learners.

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Champion Youth and Peer Perspectives in Course Development

Integrate student voices and experiences into the MOOC by creating content (such as videos or discussion prompts) that highlights youth perspectives, barriers, and actionable solutions for participation in soil health and sustainability.

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Hosting university

University of Aveiro

University of Aveiro

Associated Partners

BOKU University
IUCN