challenge

Leadership

Open for application

Our Challenge

Empower your research and teaching by mastering Leadership Theory to tackle global inequality and sustainability. Using challenge-based learning, explore new solutions to 21st-century issues through leadership-driven innovation.

The Team

Teachers

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

Aishling Silke

Teacher

Learners

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Study period: 7 September – 19 December 2026
Study format: Blended
Application period: 2 July – 9 August 2026
Credits: 5 ECTS
Hosting university: Dublin City University
Topics: Resilient communities Energy and sustainability Circular economy Entrepreneurship, technology and innovation Critical and innovative thinking Inter-personal skills Media and information literacy Intra-personal skills Global citizenship
Learner type: Students
Degree-seeking students with an active enrolment in a study programme at one of the ECIU member Universities.
EQF Level: Bachelor Level

Information

Value and progress

LO1 - Learning Outcome 1

Analyse theories and models of leadership specifically relevant to the 21st century and apply to practice.

ESCO SKILLS

Think holistically Keep an open mind Search for information online Evaluate data, information and digital content

LO2 - Learning Outcome 2

Identify the skills and competencies required for effective leadership.

ESCO SKILLS

Show entrepreneurial spirit Project management Social innovation Social entrepreneurship Show responsibility Listen actively Listening and asking questions Communicate using non-verbal language Body language Show empathy Demonstrate consideration Assertiveness Self-management skills and competences Maintaining a positive attitude

LO3 - Learning Outcome 3

Understand the complex challenges associated with leading teams.

ESCO SKILLS

Set inclusion policies Promote inclusion in organisations Work in teams Conflict management Respect the diversity of cultural values and norms Demonstrate intercultural competence

LO4 - Learning Outcome 4

Recognize the potential of leadership to support objectives outlined in the Sustainable Development Goals

ESCO SKILLS

Promote innovative infrastructure design Adopt ways to reduce negative impact of consumption Design open spaces

LO5 - Learning Outcome 5

Design, create, and implement a campaign intended to drive positive social change.

ESCO SKILLS

Apply risk management processes Develop contingency plans for emergencies Identify new recycling opportunities Adopt ways to reduce negative impact of consumption Raise awareness on local community's priorities Work within communities Participate actively in civic life Assist community Community-led local development Solve problems Create new concepts Brainstorm ideas Demonstrate willingness to learn Improvise Think innovately Plan Demonstrate enthusiasm Persist Exercise self-reflection Deal with uncertainty Digital competencies

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Hosting university

Leadership

Leadership

Our Challenge

The Team

Teachers

Learners

Information

The story

The application process

Participant information

Value and progress

LO1 - Learning Outcome 1

ESCO SKILLS

LO2 - Learning Outcome 2

ESCO SKILLS

LO3 - Learning Outcome 3

ESCO SKILLS

LO4 - Learning Outcome 4

ESCO SKILLS

LO5 - Learning Outcome 5

ESCO SKILLS

Critical and innovative thinking

Global citizenship

Media and information literacy

Entrepreneurship, technology and innovation

Inter-personal skills

Intra-personal skills

Energy and sustainability

Circular economy

Resilient communities

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Dublin City University

Dublin City University