EDUCATION
One of EU-GIFT’s main objectives is to transform the landscape of higher education, ensuring that teaching and learning excellence are at the forefront of EU-GIFT’s educational vision by providing specialised training in the field of sustainable food and beverage value chains with a geographical identity, and lifelong learning opportunities for the Academia and the whole community.
Our commitment to academic excellence will also be demonstrated by the flexible learning offer of Multiple and Double Degrees, as well as the creation of EU-GIFT joint degrees. In this regard, second-cycle degree programmes will offer the opportunity to simultaneously study at and receive degrees from two or more Alliance HEIs. At Master’s level, the Alliance will co-design the EU-GIFT Joint Master’s Degree in the field of sustainable food and beverage value chains with a geographical identity to offer a cohesive educational experience. Students will have the opportunity to study at different physical campuses while accessing all content and services through the Virtual Campus regardless of their physical location.
The EU-GIFT Joint Doctoral School will serve as a vital nexus connecting education, research, industry, and the community within the Alliance. With this conviction, we will develop the EU-GIFT Joint PhD programme on sustainable food and beverage value chains with a geographical identity which will bridge the gap between academic institutions, industry providers and society, not only by advancing in academic research but also by fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and practical skills and expertise that can be directly applied to real-life challenges.
Microcredencial: Sustainable Agriculture
2nd–5th February
The EU-GIFT Alliance launches its first microcredential in Sustainable Agriculture, an online programme that brings together leading experts from six European universities.
This innovative course offers a multidisciplinary and practical approach to sustainable agricultural systems, addressing key challenges such as climate change, resource efficiency and agri-food innovation, while fostering knowledge exchange within the European Higher Education Area.
Mode: Online, synchronous
Places: 20
Credits: 1 ECTS
Price: 29,71 €
Registration period: Until January 26th, 2026 or until all vacancies are filled
Start date: February 2, 2026
Completion date: February 5, 2026
Admission requirements: Age 25-64 years
Language of instruction: This microcredential will be taught only in English
Participating partner universities:
- University of La Rioja, UR (Spain).
- University of Agriculture Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, USAMV CN (Romania).
- Hochschule Geisenheim University, HGU (Germany).
- University of Verona, UNIVR (Italy).
- Eszterházy Károly Catholic University, EKCU, (Hungary).
- University of Tras Montes and Alto Douro, UTAD (Portugal).
Academic Direction:
Prof. Elena González Fandos
Professor of the Department of Agriculture and Food, University of La Rioja UR (Spain).
Structure and Content
- Introduction to sustainable agriculture. Prof. Dr. Vicente Marco, University of La Rioja (Spain).
- Renewable resources for sustainable agri-food systems. Prof. Dr. Sonia Ancuta Socaci, University of Agriculture Sciences and Veterinary Medicine (USAMV CN), (Romania).
- Climate, water, and conservation: Assessing Sustainability Risks in Modern Winegrowing. Prof. Dr. Moritz Wagner, Hochschule Geisenheim University (HGU), (Germany).
- More Sustainable Agriculture. Dr. Giacomo Ortis, University of Verona, UNIVR (Italy).
- Late pruning on Kékfrankos to mitigate the negative effects of climate change. Dr. Szabolcs Villangó, Eszterházy Károly Catholic University (EKCU), (Hungary).
- Biological pest control. Prof. Dr. Vicente Marco, University of La Rioja (Spain).
- Wine Industry byproducts as a resource for quality and innovation: Bridging food, pharma, and production systems. Prof. Dr. Ana Isabel Barros, University of Tras Montes and Alto Douro UTAD (Portugal).
- Practical workshop on biological pest control. Prof. Dr. Vicente Marco, University of La Rioja (Spain)University of La Rioja.
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