The Portuguese Catholic University, a member of the Transform4Europe Alliance, is opening applications for the T4EU Week “Design in all its forms”, which will take place from May 19 to 23, 2025, in Saint-Étienne, France. The event is aimed at undergraduate, master's and doctoral students at Católica and aims to promote the development of academic skills and intercultural interaction in an international environment.
T4EU Week will take place at Jean Monet University and will feature an agenda combining academic and cultural activities. During the event, students will take part in intensive courses focused on topics relevant to their areas of study and communication. In addition to classes, there will be activities such as guided tours, workshops and cultural events, fostering the exchange of experiences between participants.
Saint-Étienne, known as the City of Design, will host T4EU Week during the International Design Biennale - Biennale Internationale Design Saint-Étienne 2025. It will be a week of collaboration and exchange between university staff and students, centered on this year's theme: “Design in all its forms”. Courses and debates will explore design in various fields, including art, science, law and technology.
Students will be able to choose from seven courses in the areas of communication, business, education, gender equality, cybersecurity and the environment. Each course offers 3 ECTS, recognized in the Catholic University Diploma Supplement, and will include face-to-face and online components.
Applications are open until March 23, 2025 and must be submitted online. Students must fill in a form and submit a motivation letter in English, explaining their choice of courses and the impact of participating in the event. Selection will be based on the number of ECTS credits completed, volunteer work, interest and experience in the subject of the courses.
The selection results will be announced by April 2, 2025. More information is available on the official Transform4Europe page on the UCP portal, on the Transform4Europe page or by writing to t4eu@ucp.pt.
The selection results will be announced by April 2, 2025. More information is available on the official Transform4Europepage on the UCP portal, on the Transform4Europe page or by writing to t4eu@ucp.pt
