Change your mind to change your health
Dates & Timetable:
Application for this micro-credential will be opened in Spring semester of academic year 2024/2025
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| 29/04/2025 | 09:00-11:00 (CET) |
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06/05/2025
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13/05/2025
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20/05/2025
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| 27/05/2025 | |
| 11/06/2025 (exam date) |
Description
By 2050, the global population will reach 10 billion, creating significant challenges for food systems amidst rising EU elderly populations, declining birth rates, and increasing life expectancy. Trends toward healthier, sustainable, and natural diets are growing, while 30% of food is wasted annually, and food production consumes 70% of global freshwater. These pressing issues make food systems innovation critical, balancing consumer demands with environmental protection and climate change adaptation. Students need this knowledge to lead in sustainable food innovation and address global challenges effectively.
Learning Outcomes:
TBA in a few weeks
Sustainable development goals:
- SDG2. Zero hunger
- SDG3. Good health and well-being
- SDG8. Decent work and economic growth
- SDG9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
- SDG10. Reduced inequalities
- SDG11. Sustainable cities and communities
- SDG12. Responsible consumption and production
- SDG13. Climate action
- SDG17. Partnerships for the goals
If you need some extra assistance with the application, here is a step by step instruction on how to complete the application form.
Sector:
Urban
Thematic area:
Healthy cities
HASHTAGS/KEY WORDS:
#diet #health #diseases #psychology
Volume (ECTS):
1
Language:
English
Hard skills:
Knowledge of functional ingredients and foods Understanding dietary guidelines and food labeling
Soft skills:
Collaboration and teamwork Critical thinking Problem-solving
Study format:
Online
Study methods:
Lectures Small group assignments Practical exercises Individual study
Hours
Synchronous contact hours: 11
Asynchronous hours & self directed learning: 14
Entry requirements:
Bachelor student in one of the 9 partner universities of EU-CONEXUS, providing a proof of English proficiency of at least B2 level (certificate or online test).
Assessment:
Written exam which includes multiple choice questions
HOST UNIVERSITY:
Agricultural University of Athens, Greece
Stage of accreditation:
Based on the National and European Institutional framework for Lifelong Learning, implemented through Training and Lifelong Learning Center (KEDIVIM in Agriculture University of Athens).
