Elements of AI is an online module that you can do at any time and in any pace at [https://www.elementsofai.com/.](https://www.elementsofai.com/.) The module is a self study module of the online material and is examined through self correcting and peer reviewed exercises. When you have completed Elements of AI you can register to this module to get your results validated. To verify that you have really taken the online course, you have to upload your certificate from Elements of AI and do a validation test with questions similar to the ones in the online module. For more information see [https://www.ida.liu.se/~ETE318/info/courseinfo.en.shtml.](http://&nbsp;https://www.ida.liu.se/~ETE318/info/courseinfo.en.shtml.)

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Linköping University

Elements of AI

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATION SCIENCES

Entrepreneurship, technology and innovation

Critical and innovative thinking

Media and information literacy

This course is suited for anyone interested in improving their professional communication with people from other cultures as well as other countries where English is the language of communication. There are two course modules. The first module - Perspectives on International Communication, 2.5hp - focuses on intercultural communication in general, and takes as its point of departure some central theories, notions and practices from anthropology and sociology, in order to provide a framework for a critical analysis and understanding of obstacles and pitfalls in intercultural communication. The aim of the course module is to provide the students with tools to be able to identify and remedy communication breakdowns in favour of creating less friction in professional intercultural contexts. The second module - Intercultural Communication with English as a Lingua Franca, 5hp - builds on the theories and notions studied in the first module, but here, the focus is on communicative situations where English is the language of communication. Here, linguistic features will also be analysed and discussed as possible obstacles and/or resources to successful communication. Both courses are examined via active seminar participation and oral group presentations.

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Other

Intercultural Communication in an English-speaking World

Intercultural understanding

Language learning

Inter-personal skills

Global citizenship

Elements of AI is an online course that you can do at any time and in any pace at [https://www.elementsofai.com/.](https://www.elementsofai.com/.) The course is a self study course of the online material and is examined through self correcting and peer reviewed exercises. When you have completed Elements of AI (either the Swedish or the English version of the course) you can register to this course to get your results validated. To verify that you have really taken the online course, you have to upload your certificate from Elements of AI and do a validation test with questions similar to the ones in the online course. For more information see [https://www.ida.liu.se/~ETE318/info/courseinfo.en.shtml.](https://www.ida.liu.se/~ETE318/info/courseinfo.en.shtml.)

The course introduces the concept of the metacrisis as a denominator for the Anthropocene, the climate crisis, the mass extinction of life and loss of trust and social cohesion in society. It introduces how value systems and identities relate to our responses to these crises around us, and explores how the understanding of values, and thinking in terms of interconnected complex systems can help us chart relevant paths ahead as professionals, members of communities and collaborators in ecosystems.

Responding to the metacrisis

Untangling myths and values to help us navigate our future

Intra-personal skills

This is an online beginner’s Swedish course which includes pronunciation exercises, reading, oral training, basic Swedish grammar and short writing exercises. After having completed the course, you should have basic knowledge of Swedish – A1 in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Swedish for Foreign Students - level A1

Language studies

The module 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 module 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 module, 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.

Ethics of Artificial Intelligence

Ethical questions about technology and AI

This module is suited for anyone interested in improving their professional communication with people from other cultures as well as other countries where English is the language of communication. The module is divided into two parts. The first part - Perspectives on International Communication, 2.5 ECTS - focuses on intercultural communication in general, and takes as its point of departure some central theories, notions and practices from anthropology and sociology, in order to provide a framework for a critical analysis and understanding of obstacles and pitfalls in intercultural communication. The aim of this part is to provide the students with tools to be able to identify and remedy communication breakdowns in favour of creating less friction in professional intercultural contexts. The second part - Intercultural Communication with English as a Lingua Franca, 5 ECTS - builds on the theories and notions studied in the first module, but here, the focus is on communicative situations where English is the language of communication. Here, linguistic features will also be analysed and discussed as possible obstacles and/or resources to successful communication. Both parts are examined via active seminar participation and oral group presentations.

Lovang Lantbrukskonsult AB is an advisory service for farmers in Sweden. Our area of expertise is primarily crop production but also energy conversion/production and environmental issues. We also work with economic analysis, evaluation of crop production and advice on investments. Our clients are primarily farmers in Östergötland, but we also work in other parts of Sweden. We are 13 advisors, and the office is in Vikingstad, not far from Linköping University.   
  
The importance of energy has increased due to environmental challenges such as global warming and climate change. However, recent events such as the Russian aggression have also highlighted the vulnerability issues. This development affects society as a whole and Swedish agriculture in particular. Although the environmental profile of Swedish agriculture is strong, it relies on energy imports for fuel and fertilizers that to a large extent are gas dependent.     
  
We at Lovangruppen are interested in finding sustainable energy solutions in collaboration with some of our clients. The goal is to find different solutions to become energy independent at farm level. Sweden is a large country, and the large acreage has in itself a big potential for various energy solutions. So, how can an individual farmer become self-sufficient in energy while considering the financial aspect? We are looking for a solution that can benefit our farmers and, at the same time, lead to new business opportunities. Ultimately, this challenge offers a chance to make a meaningful contribution towards a more sustainable future for the Swedish agricultural industry.

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

Empowering Farmers with Sustainable Energy Solutions

Finding sustainable energy solutions

Energy and sustainability

The overarching theme of the Creathon is the **Digital Services of the Future**. There will be two challenges:

**Challenge 1**: How do the municipalities of Linköping and Enschede implement digital services to their citizens? In this rapid wave of technological change, business and companies have made great strides in offering access to digital solutions. The expectations of our residents for seamless and effective digital services is growing and hence, we need to become better at using the opportunities of digitalisation and technological development to create higher level of service for our residents and society. In this challenge, we want participants to start with what they themselves see as exciting solutions that would give them the best digital services, for example in areas such as transportation, child care, building permits, public libraries, or city maintenance. How can we make specific life events, such as having a baby, getting married, or starting a business, as easy as possible for the citizens to know what to do and how to get the support they need?  

**Challenge 2**: How do we as a government, ensure that our digital services are accessible and valuable for young residents, under 30 years old? In the heart of the second challenge will be the particular needs of this younger age demographic. Digital solutions are particularly important to this age group and the governments of Linköping and Enschede have a lot of difficulty reaching young people, despite the fact that they are fully active in the digital world; they play games, use TikTok, BeReal, Instagram, but they tend to lose interest as soon as communication becomes more formal. How do we reach them and how will the needs and expectations of young residents change in the longer-term with new innovations in AI, virtual reality, and augmented reality? What support can governments provide to help them through major changes in their lives, such as turning 18 or getting a first job. And how can we involve young people in the future developments of our digital services?

**Program**

**7 May 17:30-18:30**: Online introduction session

**12 May:** Arrival and welcome activity (Exact time and place TBA)

**13 May: Day 1 of the Creathon**

09:00-09:30 Welcome by Linköping and Enschede cities  

09:30-10:00 Presentation of the challenges  

10:00-10:30 NABC, idea generation and simple diamond

10:30-12:00 Idea Jam  

12:00-13:00 Lunch  

13:00-14:00 1 minute “take pitches”

14:00-17:00 Groupwork

18:00-          InnovEat – mingle with entrepreneurs and start-up representatives

**14 May: Day 2 of the Creathon**

09:00-11:00 Group work  

11:00-11:30 How to pitch   

11:30-12:00 Lunch and mingle  

12:00-13:00 Innovation Tuesday

13:00-17:00 Groupwork

13:00-17:00 Pitch training and feedback (available in parallel with groupwork)

**15 May: Day 3 of the Creathon**

10:00-12:00 Final presentations  

12:00-13:00 Solution fair, announcement of winner, lunch, departure

The programme of the Creathon has not yet been finalised. Information will be added in due course and slight changes may occur. All updates as well as the final version of the programme will be published [here.](https://liu.se/en/collaboration/eciu/eciu-creathon)

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.

Build the digital city of tomorrow

ECIU Creathon 2024

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.

This is an online beginner’s Swedish module which includes pronunciation exercises, reading, oral training, basic Swedish grammar and short writing exercises. After having completed the module, you should have basic knowledge of Swedish – A1 in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

**Course Content**

The course is based on the United Nations' 17 sustainability goals within Agenda 2030. Participants will carry out in-depth work within one of the goals and broaden their knowledge in other sustainability goals by becoming familiar with the work of other groups. The course involves working with a sustainability challenge of your choice.

**Intended Learning Outcomes**

After completing the course, you will be able to identify a challenge linked to one of the 17 goals in Agenda 2030 and analyze it from a temporal/cultural/geographical perspective. You will also be able to obtain, interpret, and compile information from scientific literature and the surrounding society relevant to manage the identified challenge. You will propose a way to wisely handle the challenge based on information from relevant sources. Finally, you will communicate your result in English, both in writing and orally.

Sustainable development

UN Global Goals and sustainability challenges

The future of international cooperation relies on developing new forms of active involvement of EU citizens and institutions, as much as methods that allow communities to innovate their socio-technical approach to resources and their overall distribution. Specifically, the global economic situation and the evolution of the geopolitical arena stimulate small and medium organizations to situate themselves differently than in the past, both in terms of external accountability and internal goal-setting. These changes are also facing our challenge provider Mazingira.org, a small NGO working on environmental protection and social inclusion in Italia and Tanzania. After a long experience in the implementation of SDGs with participatory and community activities, Mazingira is searching for innovative ways to involve citizens and institutions and has given us the spring for this challenge. In accordance with this view, our participants will discuss the aims of international cooperation with the support of experts and teamchers, and explore the topic adopting a future-oriented and culturally-informed perspective.

Member university

Linköping University

Member university

Linköping University

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