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Welcome to UniPID Virtual Studies:
Sustainability in Development

       
Photos: Melissa Plath

The Finnish University Partnership for International Development (UniPID) network has launched the UniPID Virtual Studies: Sustainability in Development initiative to meet the growing demand for knowledge and expertise in sustainable development. UniPID virtual studies were created to deepen collaboration between universities and draw on the specific areas expertise at different institutions of higher education in Finland. Virtual studies help in overcoming institutional boundaries and meeting the growing need for professionals in the field of international development studies and sustainable development.

UniPID member universities offer virtual courses to all students enrolled at universities within the network.

Minor in Development Studies Programme
(25 ECTS)

UniPID offers a virtual Minor in Development Studies programme on Sustainability in Development for students who seek a more comprehensive programme in development studies. The Minor in Development Studies programme comprises five (5) courses (worth 5 ECTS credits each) for a total of twenty-five (25) ECTS credits. Students are free to choose courses from the list of courses offered to tailor an individual study programme. Registration for the Minor in Development Studies programme is required. 

Call for Proposals: UniPID Virtual Studies Funding

The UniPID network invites interested partners, coordinators and teachers to submit course proposals for new UniPID virtual courses. A sum of €7500 per course is available from UniPID for the creation and provision of a new virtual course; provided that the coordinating university will arrange the course (open to UniPID students) at least 3 times without further funding from UniPID.

It is also possible to apply for funding for the necessary expenses needed for updating a course that has been running within the programme for more than 3 times.

Please find the full Call for Proposals with neccessary instructions HERE. 

All proposals should be submitted via the specific form for UniPID Virtual Studies Funding 2011.

The deadline for proposals is Monday 31.10.2011 at 18:00.

Further information is given by Annica Moore or by Ea Maria Blomqvist, chairperson for the steering group for UniPID-virtual Studies, ea.blomqvist@abo.fi, phone: +358-40-5428285