Between the 7 and 11 April 2025, six second year students following the B.Sc. (Hons.) Applied Food and Nutritional Sciences offered by the , participated in the BIP: Achieving Sustainable Development Goals through Chemistry, chemical, and food technology.
Hosted by the Faculty of Chemistry and Technology at the University of Split, located in the stunning coastal region of Split, in collaboration with partner universities in Malta, Poland, Italy and France the programme explored a range of critical topics relevant to the fields of sustainable development goals, green technologies, chemical engineering, carbon footprint analysis, and food technology. Dr Foteini Pavli accompanied the students to Croatia and contributed to the teaching programme.
“Academically, the programme was both challenging and rewarding. Despite the programme’s intensive 5-day duration, the experience was well-balanced thanks to engaging workshops and excursions, promoting active learning†(Luke Grech and Christine Galea, participating students from UM).
“One of the most enriching aspects was the visit to local food production facilities, such as Stella Croatica, where quality evaluation of olive oils using sensory and chemical analysis techniques was performed†(Nicholas Peter Borg and Aleksandra Cekrizeva, participating students from UM)
A significant academic highlight was the end-of-programme project, where the UM’s students collaborated with students from across Europe to design a sustainable development initiative. This project fostered creativity, teamwork, and a strong sense of multicultural awareness.
“It was an eye-opening experience that broadened our academic horizons and allowed us to build lasting friendships with peers from diverse backgrounds†(Ellen Rice and Kelsey Bugeja, participating students from UM).
For any student seeking a short-term, yet academically intensive experience that combines hands-on learning, multicultural collaboration, and personal growth-a Blended Intensive Programme is the perfect opportunity.
This initiative was coordinated by and , with key administrative support from the and of UM, especially .
