Author: Ing. Eva Prokšová, Department for Development and Project Management

The course was developed as one of the key outcomes of the Breaking Fences project and represents the culmination of the collective efforts of the entire project team. A pilot run was held in 2024, including an on-site component at the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança (IPB) in Portugal. The course is now delivered as an official Blended Intensive Programme (BIP), with students from four partner universities of the STARS EU alliance (Silesian University, University West, IPB, and HUAS) actively participating.

Throughout the week, students engage intensively with topics related to equity in healthcare, inclusion, diversity, and the power structures influencing these domains. The programme includes creative workshops, group assignments, and collaborative projects. The outcomes of these activities will contribute to the development of the Norm Lab – an educational platform focused on norm-critical approaches in health and social education.