Blended Intensive Programs (BIPs) are short intensive learning programs newly introduced under the Erasmus+ 2021-2027 programing period. BIPs are a combination of virtual and short-term physical mobility (typically 5-30 days) and are characterised by the use of innovative ways of learning and teaching. The virtual part allows participation in teaching and training from foreign experts from all partner countries involved. The physical short-term mobility then allows for face-to-face collaboration between all participants. Upon successful completion of the BIP, the student is awarded 6  ECTS credits under elective courses.

"Our program was all about learning how to start a business and make it grow. It felt a bit like being in a big, exciting game where we had to make smart choices to win. We explored how businesses work, how to make good decisions, and how to work well with people from different places. It let us pretend we were running our own businesses, making important decisions just like real business owners. It was a fun way to see how our choices could lead to success or challenges, the most important is we were all Oligopolies there so one decision of a team can affect all others and that triggers competitiveness.

What made the trip even better was meeting students from many countries like Spain, Portugal, Armenia, Germany, and the Netherlands. Working with them was like going on an adventure, learning from their different ideas and experiences. Looking back, this trip was not just about learning how to start a business. It was also about understanding people from around the world and making new friends. It showed me how exciting learning can be when it's mixed with real-life adventures. This experience has inspired me to dream big and be curious about the world around me," says Sampras, alumni of Economics and Management Master's program.

Program name: Challenge Based Innovation

Programme partners: Polytechnic Institute of Bragança (Portugal), Hanze University of Applied Sciences (the Netherlands), Bremen University of Applied Sciences (Germany), South East Technological University (Ireland)

Content: Team building. Analysis and study of the selected challenge. Teamwork. Discussion of ideas (brainstorming). Rapid prototyping and prototype evaluation. Innovation. The value proposition for different stakeholders. Solution validation. Pitch/Selling. Creation of value proposition for the end user.

Number of credits after successful completion: 6 ECTS; language of instruction: English

Schedule: Virtual part: 01/04/2024 - 28/06/2024 Physical part* (Bragança, Portugal): 03/06/2024 - 07/06/2024

Registration: Students will prepare a motivation / cover letter and a CV in English and upload the documents by 29. 02. 2024 inside the form HERE. Login with your CRO@ad.slu.cz and password the same as to IS SU.

Program name: Circular Bioeconomy

Programme partners: Polytechnic Institute of Bragança (Portugal), Hanze University of Applied Sciences (the Netherlands), Bremen University of Applied Sciences (Germany), Silesian University in Opava, Cracow University of Technology (Poland)

Content: Detailed information in PDF

Number of credits after successful completion: 6 ECTS; language of instruction: English

Schedule: Virtual part: 09/04/2024 - 13/06/2024  Physical part* (Bremen, Germany): 13/05/2024 - 17/05/2024

Registration: Students will prepare a motivation / cover letter and a CV in English and upload the documents by 22. 02. 2024 inside the form HERE. Login with your CRO@ad.slu.cz and password the same as to IS SU.

*Students receive a scholarship for the physical part of the mobility, e.g. accommodation and food. For more information please contact Ing. Radmila Unucková (unuckova@opf.slu.cz, International Relations Office - office No. A302)