Nowadays, the community in general, recognizes the value and contribution that ethics represents for its sustainability. Identifying and applying the steps of an ethical decision-making process becomes thus central to any business model and may add value to the community where it operates. So, the ethical approach in business and community becomes a current issue, not only in theory but above all in practice. A company's ethical decision process consists of choosing one of several possible actions or policies, seeking widespread recognition and consent, and then advising decision makers to take a particular course of action. All these steps should be applied when thinking about how you can contribute to community sustainability. Therefore, there is a need to make ethical decisions when there are moral dilemmas and most of these dilemmas arise in organizations' relationships with other stakeholders, including the community in general, as they must face various situations that test ethical principles. The ethical dilemma occurs when a person must choose a possible course of action, but with respect for standard ethics. Ethical dilemmas arise in the first place when reporting the organization's economic and social performance, a particularly sensitive situation, especially in conditions of lack of comprehensive information that can create a global image of the state of the economy and the organization's responsibility. The micro-module will introduce ethics and how to make an ethical decision to contribute on improving the community sustainability. What is an ethical decision? Will be pay the efforts? Why is important to identify and solve ethical dilemmas? How to create a sustainable community?

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University of Aveiro

Ethical decision making towards business and community sustainability

Ethics and sustainability

Entrepreneurship, technology and innovation

Critical and innovative thinking

This Micro Module will give you tools and techniques in the field of digitalization of the industry (Industry 4.0), dealing especially with artificial intelligence. Learn data science underlying concepts, learn the most frequently used techniques for information and knowledge extraction from big data.  The course includes 18 contact hours and 81 working hours.  
  
Our methodology is focused into “learning by doing” in which lab work will involve solving problems with some level of complexity, such as handwritten digit recognition, emotion recognition from images, image compression, etc. Learners will work in teams and will be guided by an instructor. The implementation programming language is Python (expecting that the students have learned it before). The lab work is strengthened by a rich variety of projects: medical data such as skin cancer detection from dermoscopic images; web data, financial and marketing applications, etc. The students are encouraged to propose project topics, validated by the instructor.

Machine Learning

Language learning

Inter-personal skills

The course ​​Portuguese as a Foreign Language (European Portuguese) – proficiency level A1, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (CEFR) –, reflects the daily lives of the Portuguese and focuses, in particular, on the reality of the Aveiro region.  Each bloc of study, which is worth 3 ECTS each, is divided into 5 autonomous but interrelated didactic segments, traversing a narrative where the paths of 2 Portuguese families intersect. The modules are composed of authentic materials: starting from a video – which is the fragment of a sequential narrative –, the intended functional, linguistic (in its components: oral comprehension and expression, written comprehension and expression) and cultural skills are exposed.

Portuguese Foreign Language (A1)

MOOC: Portuguese For Beginners

Global citizenship

Resilient cities are those that can withstand, adapt to, and recover from environmental, social, and economic shocks and stresses while maintaining essential functions, structures, and identities. Resilient cities prioritize sustainable and inclusive development, leveraging their assets and resources to build and maintain physical, social, and economic resilience. This includes investing in infrastructure, social services, emergency preparedness and response, and community engagement to build strong and adaptive communities that can thrive in situations of adversity. Resilient cities aim to ensure the safety, security, and well-being of their residents while promoting a sustainable and equitable future for all. 

When focusing particularly on coastal cities, these cities face a range of additional challenges that are unique to their location and geography. These transversal challenges can include, but are not limited to:   
- Flooding and sea level rise: Coastal cities are at risk of flooding from rising sea levels, storm surges, and heavy rainfall. This can damage infrastructure and houses, causing economic and social disruptions;   
- Coastal erosion: The constant pounding of waves can erode beaches and cliffs, threatening infrastructure and homes along the coast;   
- Water quality: Coastal cities must manage the discharge of pollutants from urban and industrial activities into coastal waters, which can harm aquatic ecosystems and human health;   
- Coastal ecosystems: Coastal development and pollution can also degrade coastal ecosystems, such as wetlands and coral reefs, which provide important services like storm protection, water filtration, and biodiversity;   
- Climate change: Coastal cities are also at risk from the impacts of climate change, including more frequent and intense storms, heatwaves, and droughts;   
- Urbanization and population growth: Coastal cities often experience rapid population growth and urbanization, which can lead to increased demand for resources, the strain on infrastructure, and social and economic inequalities;   
- Infrastructure maintenance and upgrades: Coastal cities need to continually invest in their infrastructure, including seawalls, water and sewer systems, transportation networks, and public facilities to ensure their long-term resiliency;   
- Salinity aggression, which leads to degradation of building materials and infrastructures: Ion-based salts in seawater can harm construction materials and structures. They lead to the degradation of steel and concrete components of bridges, pavements, and roadways, increasing the danger of failure and potential harm;   
- Proper characterization of materials and robust construction design guidelines. 

Addressing these challenges requires a range of approaches, including coastal zone management, infrastructure improvements, ecosystem restoration, investment in infrastructure and public services, land-use planning and zoning, and sustainable development practices that balance economic, social, and environmental objectives, with the proper engagement of distinct stakeholders and communities. A resilient coastal city must balance economic development with environmental protection and social equity while also addressing the unique challenges of its location and geography.

Resilient Coastal Cities

Resilient communities

# **Our challenge**

Learners will work together to acquire skills and competencies related to the physiopathological basis of the reproductive system, infertility, and influence of lifestyle on reproductive health. The ultimate goal is to integrate and apply this knowledge in identifying and solving real problems in the area through the implementation of multicultural working groups. During this challenge, priority will be given to innovative and experimental teaching models, such as challenge-based in a blended learning approach that combines virtual and face-to-face mobility.

## Expected Impact

The participants will develop cross-cutting and transdisciplinary knowledge in reproductive health lifestyle. Regarding the skills developed by the students, it can be listed:  
-Cross-cutting skills, such as communication abilities, language competencies, critical thinking, problem-solving, intercultural competencies, and research capabilities;  
-Future-oriented competencies that will enable participants to face the challenges they will encounter in their professional lives;  
-Personal development, such as the ability to adapt to new situations and self-confidence.  
  
This challenge will also promote new forms of international mobility that allow an increase in the number of individuals with an international mobility experience in higher education, while also promoting collaborative and cooperative work skills through the experience of active teaching and learning methodologies. This intensive blended program is aligned with the strategic development plan of the Department of Medical Sciences, within the scope of its internationalization policy, as well as with the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations, namely for Good Health and Well-being (Goal 3), Quality Education (Goal 4), Gender Equality (Goal 5), and Reduced Inequalities (Goal 10).

## Blended Format

The challenge will be run over June and September 2023 [Online. 12/21/30 June 2023 and 1 September 2023; and Face-to-face (Aveiro, Portugal). 4-8 September 2023].

Member university

University of Aveiro

Member university

University of Aveiro

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