Elective course Globalisation & Sustainable Development
Civic universities fostering sustainable communities in a globalised world
The interdisciplinary course Globalisation and Sustainable Development consists of a series of lectures and debates by (international) experts on contemporary topics in a variety of domains. These topics are approached from a global relations perspective and focus on 3 concepts: globalisation, sustainability and development.
The lectures make attendants aware of the importance of context, culture, history and experience in knowledge creation and (inter)national development strategies and practices. The course aims to provide a broad, multidisciplinary understanding of contemporary global issues while at once stimulating students’ (self)reflective and respectful attitude towards other cultures. In an ever globalising world, these are important social but also employability skills.
This optional course is part of the Global Minds Programme of Hasselt University in which several sensitisation events provide an opportunity for critical thinking about development cooperation. Also, there is a strong focus on the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The emphasis is on the global dimension, where globalization and the 'South' is central.
The lectures are open to all students and anyone who is interested. The programme for academic year 2024-2025 can be found below.
In the fall of 2024, this elective course will cover the topic "Civic universities fostering sustainable communities in a globalised world".
From various disciplines we will reflect on this topic.
Programme
Date | Topic | Lecturers | Location: Campus Diepenbeek |
|---|---|---|---|
03/10/2024 | Re-inventing ‘The Civic University’ in a globalised world (pdf, 227 KB) | Rector Prof. dr. Bernard Vanheusden (UHasselt) & Prof. John Goddard (Newcastle University, UK) | A102 |
17/10/2024 | PART 2: Reimagining the civic university for sustainable and resilient futures (pdf, 77 KB) | Dr. Benny Setianto (Soegijapanata Catholic University, Indonesia) Dr. Wim Lambrechts (UHasselt) | A102 |
24/10/2024 | Asst. Prof. Talia Stough (Open University, KU Leuven) Dr. Julian Dobson (Sheffield Hallam University, UK) | A102 | |
31/10/2024 | Fall break - No class | ||
07/11/2024 | Dr. Polina Manolova (Universität Duisburg-Essen, Germany) Prof. dr. Patrizia Zanoni (UHasselt) | A102 | |
14/11/2024 | PART 1 : Digital civics research in and through universities (pdf, 403 KB) | Dr. Reem Refaat Talhouk (Northumbria University, UK) Prof. Dr. Liesbeth Huybrechts (UHasselt) | Online (link will be provided a few days before class) |
21/11/2024 | Sustainable Energy Solutions in Sub-Sahara Africa: | Prof. dr. Wim Deferme (UHasselt) Prof. dr. Luc Bijnens (UHasselt) | Online (link will be provided a few days before class) |
28/11/2024 | Dr. Oyene Kossi (guest UHasselt) Prof. dr. Niels Appermont (UHasselt) Linden Thomas (Birmingham University) | A102 | |
05/12/2024 | World Evening (not mandatory, but warmly welcome!) | International Office (UHasselt) | Agora (5 PM - 9 PM) |
12/12/2024 | Wicked Problem Plaza - This workshop can only be attended by UHasselt students who take the GSD course for credits. Presence is mandatory. | International Office (UHasselt) | A5, A6, A7 |
Structure & language
The course consists of interactive lectures and workshops by guest speakers specialized in different areas of study. Every lecture will foresee the possibility of interaction between the speaker and the audience. UHasselt students are expected to submit a question on the topic prior to each lecture, based on articles on Blackboard. All lectures will be in English.
Target group
- AUHL students:
- Hasselt University: Students can register for the course (1955) with the approval of their faculty.
- PXL: Students can register for the course with the approval of their department. - Others: The lectures are open to all interested people, free of charge.
Examination
- Attendance at all lectures is required.
- Participation in the discussions during the lectures is encouraged and is supported by the mandatory submission of a question on the topic, prior to the lecture.
- see study guide
Registration
- For UHasselt students: Registrations for 2024-2025 are open in your UHasselt student curriculum!
- For other participants: Registration is mandatory. You can register via this form (https://forms.gle/54UUS49x85RrLU479).
Coordination
- Academic coordination: Prof. dr. Koen Van Laer and Prof. dr. Wim Lambrechts
- Administrative coordination: Saba Vakili, Sara Schaeken (content) and Brigitta Bijloos (practicalities)