Blended Intensive Programmes (BIPs)

In the framework of ARTEMIS European University and following our productive meetings in Metsovo and Constanța in 2023, three Blended Intensive Programs were successfully hosted by the University of Ioannina (UoI). These programs, open to ARTEMIS students, involved faculty and staff from the University of Clermont Auvergne (UCA), Ovidius University of Constanta (UOC), and the University of Ioannina (UoI).

This initiative provided students with a unique opportunity to engage in an interdisciplinary learning experience that combined in-person and online components. The online portion of the BIPs was accessible to students before, during, and after the physical mobility, ensuring continuous engagement and learning.

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An Erasmus Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) is an educational initiative under the Erasmus+ programme designed to combine short-term physical mobility with online learning. It aims to provide a more flexible and inclusive approach to learning, accommodating various schedules and allowing for broader participation from students and staff across different countries.

More info on the European Commission website.

Mobilities: spaces, times, representations

Target audience: doctoral and master’s students

Participants explored how human mobility has shaped and been shaped by historical and archaeological contexts across different periods and regions. The program offered a blend of theoretical insights and practical experiences, encouraging students to examine the intersections of space, time, and cultural representation through an interdisciplinary lens.
In addition to these academic activities, workshops were combined with sightseeing in the wider Ioannina area, where students took on the responsibility of leading guided tours of the sites visited.
 

Pathway: History and Archaeology

Hosted from 3 to 7 June 2024

 
Preparatory Virtual meeting 5-7 June 2024 (2 hours/day)
In-person meeting in loannina 17-21 June 2024 (all day)
Virtual meeting for conclusions and evaluation 26-28 June 2024 (2 hours/day)
 

Pathway: Literature and Theatre

Hosted from 13 to 17 June 2024

 
Preparatory Virtual meeting 29-31 May 2024 (2 hours/day)
In-person meeting in loannina 3-7 June 2024 (au day)
Virtual meeting for conclusions and evaluation 26-28 June 2024 (2 hours/day)

Medical Humanities

Hosted from 24 to 28 June 2024

Target audience: undergraduate and postgraduate students

Healthcare education should balance theoretical knowledge, technical skills, and core medical values. While current education focuses on acquiring knowledge and skills, it is also crucial to foster personal reflection to prevent a dogmatic approach. Medical humanities enhance observational and analytical skills, offering insights into human conditions and professionalism. The program explores health, illness, death, and healthcare services across different eras and cultures. Medical Humanities enhance observational and analytical skills, offering insights into human conditions and professionalism. The program examines health, illness, and healthcare across various historical and cultural contexts.
 
The BIPs not only fostered academic growth but also promoted cultural exchange among students and staff from different European regions. Designed as a long-term initiative, our Blended Intensive Programmes are intended to become a regular, annual event, with the hosting duties rotating bewteen ARTEMIS members universities. Moving forward, ARTEMIS is dedicated to expanding these opportunities, ensuring that the BIPs continue to foster academic growth and cultural exchange among our partner institutions.