SENSE

The SENSE certificate provides training in skills related to the major environmental and societal challenges of our time. These include energy, climate and biodiversity issues, as well as Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). The systemic nature of environmental and societal problems will be highlighted. This module will also propose possible actions as a student, citizen and future professional.
The aim of the course is to provide students with structured academic knowledge of these issues, and to help them define their academic career path and future career choices. Successful completion of this module is a prerequisite for the obtention of a diploma at the Université de Lorraine.

Creator

Université de Lorraine, France

Partner

Hei category

Green skills courses

Quote

Se saisir des enjeux sociétaux et environnementaux / Understanding the issues concerning society and the environment.

Languages

French

Url initiative

https://formations.univ-lorraine.fr/fr/blog/sense-le-module-pour-comprendre-les-enjeux-societaux-et-environnementaux-n46

Resources

Fact sheet

Url resources

https://factuel.univ-lorraine.fr/sites/factuel.univ-lorraine.fr/files/files/2024/u31850/fiche_certificat_sense.pdf

Target audience

Students of the Université de Lorraine

Type of initiative

Online Course

Thematic focus

Renewable energy, Environmental Education and Awareness, Biodiversity

Green skill specificity level

General

Location

Online platform of the Université de Lorraine (Arche) CNED platform (https://climat.cned.fr/formations)

Content

Semester 1 (6h): Introduction to energy, climate and social issues; Introduction to the challenges of equality, diversity and inclusion (6h)Semester 3 (12h): Training in fundamental knowledge of climate change and biodiversity, based on the B.A.-BA of Climate and Biodiversity; Complex systems and systems thinking (1) (CNED)

- Semester 4 (12h): Complex systems and systems thinking (2); Needs, values and responsibilities; In-depth study of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion; Controversies and narratives in the Anthropocene; Towards sustainable development? Case study

Duration

30H (spread over 3 semesters)

Cost

Free and mandatory

Start date

September (each year)

End date

June (each year)

Creator role

Professor, Sustainability Coordinator

Contact name

Guillain MAUVIEL

Contact email

guillain.mauviel@univ-lorraine.fr

Funded by

Université de Lorraine, French Minister for Higher Education and Research

Recommendations

Mandatory for obtention diplomaConcrete actions as a student, citizen and future professional.

- Course material not publicly available (exepct B.A.-BA of Climate and Biodiversity from CNED)