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Plastic-free oceans: Ocean sustainability in the sights of ULISSES

ULisboa is holding the 5th edition of the project and applications are open from 15 November to 15 December. Under the motto ‘Ocean without Plastics’, the initiative aims to creatively develop innovative technological solutions to characterise and mitigate the pollution of the oceans by plastics, guaranteeing biodiversity and the sustainable reuse of these materials in applications with economic value.

University of Lisbon Interdisciplinary Studies on Sustainable Environment and Seas aims to raise awareness among students and society, favouring a deeper understanding of issues related to the oceans.
The initiative is aimed at university students who are looking to take part in an interdisciplinary and international project, who want to deepen their knowledge of the ocean and its importance for the sustainability of the planet, and who are looking to explore different career prospects.
It will take place over several weeks, with an online component between January and April 2025, and a face-to-face component in Lisbon from 7 to 25 July 2025.
The selected students will take part in an international team and, supported by researchers and experts, will be challenged to design the most innovative solution to the problems facing the oceans in a collaborative environment.

The winning team in the last edition designed a scientific project that precisely addressed the three main objectives of the challenge. Firstly, they identified the technological resources and communication strategies essential for mapping the area affected by the incident described in the challenge. Next, they analysed the biodiversity of the impacted region, presenting a list of species at high risk and developing a detailed monitoring plan to assess the impacts over time. Finally, they proposed two innovative solutions to reduce plastic pollution in the oceans.
Ulisses is a Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) funded under Erasmus+ KA131. It consists of an intensive learning programme, offered by three partner institutions, combining virtual learning activities with physical mobility activities. ULisboa will be the receiving institution, where the learning activities during the physical mobility will occur. Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya  and Technische Universität Darmstadt are partner institutions, collaborating in the teaching and sending students in mobility. Notwithstanding, students from other institutions are welcome to apply.

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The programme is free and completion confers 6 ECTS credits.
European students can also apply for an Erasmus grant to cover travel and accommodation costs.
  • Applications between 15 November and 15 December 2024
  • Clarification sessions (online): 9 December at 17h00 and 11 December at 13h00 (CET)
  • Online component: Preparatory phase 27 January to 5 April 2025 (e-learning, compatible with classes)
  • Face-to-face component (Lisbon): Team Project 7 to 25 July (in Lisbon)
For more information visit the website and contact responsible of the ULISSES Project - ULisboa Professor Luís Tinoca.