University of Twente Courses

Understanding Climate Change using Satellite Data

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Explore the tools that can help with climate change solutionsTo accurately study climate change, assess its risks, and mitigate the impact, we need systematic observations of the climate.There are 54 essential variables used to measure climate change. These essential climate variables (ECVs) are crucial in helping to provide evidence for climate change and implement adaptation methods.On this three-week course, you’ll explore the state-of-the-art technology used in the Climate Change Initiative programme (CCI) of the European Space Agency, and how satellite data is used to measure climate change.Through interactive exercises, you’ll be trained to understand climate change and analyse satellite climate data using the CATE (Climate Analysis Toolbox) of the Climate Change Initiative Programme.With these tools, you’ll find essential climate variables that are indicators of the state and change of the climate and a specific process in the atmosphere-Earth system.Understand the components of the climate systemYou’ll explore many components of the climate system: the water, energy and carbon cycles, cryosphere and land.This will help you understand the physical processes of climate change from different perspectives.With this knowledge, you’ll learn how to create and communicate maps, times series, and trends of essential climate variables. You’ll also be able to evaluate the results and provide judgments of the significance of the analysis.Learn from the experts at the University of TwenteYou’ll be guided through articles and videos by world-class scientists on this course led by the specialists at the ITC faculty at the University of Twente.With a 70-year track record in knowledge transfer in the field of Earth observation, ITC was awarded by the European Space Agency to create this interactive online course.This course is designed for anyone studying, researching, or interested in climate change and satellite climate data.You will need to have access to a computer to access the websites used in this course.

Supply Chain Innovation: How Technology Can Create a Sustainable Future

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Every product that we use today is the result of a supply chain - a complex series of steps that turn raw materials into the final products we use and everything related with this. Managing these supply chains has become more and more a challenge, especially with all modern technologies and todays trends. The 24-hour economy, fast delivery of goods to your home, wanting to have customized products and of course the focus on sustainability are a few of these trends.In this course you will learn why managing supply chains is important and challenging. It is a key activity for both large multi-national companies as well as for small businesses. We’ll find out how to design supply chains that meet future economic, environmental and social requirements, asking questions such as:How did global supply chain become what they are today?How can current information and communication technology (ICT) make supply chains more efficient?Which trends do we need to recognize and cope with?How can you implement sustainable supply chain innovations?And what impact will sensing technologies, such as the use of RFID, have on the supply chain?We will look at examples from the food industry. Also, the building and construction supply chain will be discussed since it has a big impact. One out of three trucks is construction related so innovations applied on this chain can have a huge impact.You’ll be encouraged to apply the knowledge you gain to your own product or industry (or a company and supply chain you’re interested in). You are invited to share your ideas for optimizing your supply chain with other learners.Together with academics from the University of Twente and experts from industry, you’ll learn how to innovate supply chains. These instructors have vast experience in integrating ICT and extensive research in supply chain process optimization, innovation and management.Supply chain is a cross disciplinary area. In this course we give a broad overview rather than focusing on detailed quantitative/mathematical or ICT skills. Although we’ll challenge you to perform some basic modelling and technology activities, the focus is on thinking supply chain and recognizing the impact of ICT so that you can be an innovator in this area and a driver of change. Key to a good supply chain manager is his/her ability to think across company borders and functional domains. In addition, being interested in both business and technology is essential.This course is aimed at professionals and students in disciplines such as ICT, operations, marketing, finance,.. who wish to learn more about supply chain management. Supply chain management and operations professionals and students that want to learn from about new trends and technologies can also benefit from the course. As we are all end customers of supply chains and the impact of supply chains on our world is enormous, many of us wish to know what is happening behind the scene. You are all invited to join!

Nanotechnology for Health: Innovative Designs for Medical Diagnosis

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Explore the use and implications of nanotechnology in medicineNanotechnology is used to control and manipulate nanometer-sized matter with nanometer precision. This can be atoms, molecules, or larger biological structures such as DNA or living cells.On this course, you’ll explore the potential of nanotechnology products in medical applications, to create new devices that can be used to diagnose a disease or monitor a medical treatment.You’ll also consider the ethical impact of new medical nanotechnology and what societal behaviour might be affected by them.This course is designed for anyone with an interest in nanotechnology or medicine.Some of the technical sections of the course require undergraduate-level mathematics and physics, but these sections are not required to understand the main part of the course.

The Future of Human Resource Management (HRM)

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Learn HR strategies for building motivated, engaged and innovative teamsRapid technological and societal developments are changing people management as we know it.Whilst there are hundreds of courses and books full of advice for HR teams, very few prepare learners for the future of people management.On this course, you’ll explore human resource strategies that are meaningful to practice, grounded in research, and built for the future.You’ll discover why HRM is the responsibility of all organisational members, including employees, line managers, and C-suites and learn why people management practices can only become future-proof through customisation.This course is designed for HR managers and business leaders at any stage of their career, who’d like to broaden their leadership perspective.The course will also help you to improve your personal brand and professional value, and increase your employability.This course is also suitable for students of HR or students interested in people management.

Technology Entrepreneurship: How to Start a New Venture

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What does it mean to be entrepreneurial?Being entrepreneurial is an exciting challenge and will help make your technology-based idea a reality.In this free online course, you’ll learn from experienced technology entrepreneurs and educators from the University of Twente how to address three crucial questions along the path towards a financially sustainable venture. You’ll find out how to recognise, evaluate and exploit entrepreneurial opportunities.This course is for entry-level students from all disciplines with an interest in technology-based entrepreneurship. It will be of particular interest to STEM students.

Ultrasound Imaging: What Is Inside?

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Discover how ultrasound imaging worksWith this ultrasound imaging course, you’ll explore some of the main principles behind this fascinating technology. Starting with an ultrasound definition and working your way through the science behind the process, you’ll learn about the clinical applications of an ultrasound scan.Whether you’re simply curious about how the process works, considering sonographer training, or hoping to improve your existing clinical knowledge, this is the course for you.Learn about the uses of ultrasoundHow does ultrasound imaging work? And what is an ultrasound scan? You’ll explore these questions and more as you progress through the course syllabus.You’ll also examine the current developments in technology, and the new possibilities in ultrasound imaging are arising that may improve diagnostics.Understand ultrasound imaging from three perspectivesUltrasound can only be correctly performed and improved when users have a profound knowledge of the underlying technology.With that in mind, this free online course is based on three major perspectives:Medical perspective: In Week 1 we will examine the versatile use of ultrasound imaging for medical purposes.Technical perspective: In Weeks 2 to 4 we will explain the underlying technology of ultrasound imaging.Technical medical perspective: In Weeks 5 and 6 we will apply your newly acquired technical background knowledge of ultrasound to make better images.Develop your clinical knowledge and patient careWhether you’re wondering how to learn ultrasound or how to become a sonographer, this course can provide some of the foundations you’ll need. Once completed, you’ll have a good understanding of the technology of ultrasound imaging, and you can apply this knowledge in examples of ultrasound use in the clinic.This course is aimed at everyone interested in ultrasound imaging, its technological background, and its application in clinical practice. Medical students and professionals working with ultrasound might find this course useful as well. Participants are expected to have a pre-university level in mathematics and physics.Participants with the expected starting level will need about 3 hours per week for the course. If you have already more knowledge or experience about the technical aspects or medical use of ultrasound imaging, you may need less time to complete the course.In this course, you will investigate ultrasound imaging in-depth and explore the different possibilities from an ultrasound device. However, it is not necessary to have an ultrasound device available.

eHealth: Combining Psychology, Technology, and Health

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eHealth refers to the use of technologies to improve well-being, health, and healthcare. It is an umbrella term that captures concepts about the health context, technology, and people.In this free online course, we will provide you with insight into the domain of eHealth, describe methods to develop eHealth, and explain theories that enable behaviour change and facilitate implementation. You will also understand how eHealth technologies are developed and used in practice, by means of a variety of case studies, assignments and examples.All videos have subtitles available in Portuguese (Brazil) and Russian.This course pays attention to the perspectives of the eHealth developers, patients, healthcare professionals and healthy people who want to improve or maintain their health and wellbeing. These perspectives are applied to the three main topics of this course:During Weeks 1 and 2, we will introduce eHealth and show you how eHealth technologies are used to enable or improve self-care and prevention, supportive care, and societal health.Weeks 3 and 4 will focus on design. You will learn how to design eHealth that fits the user and the context, and is able to seduce or support people into changing their behaviour.In Weeks 5 and 6, we focus on the diffusion and evaluation of eHealth technologies within the intended context, and among users and other relevant stakeholders.After finishing this course, you will have new knowledge about eHealth, acquired relevant eHealth skills, and gained insight into the use of eHealth in practice.This course is suitable for everyone who wants or needs to know more about eHealth and all of its possibilities. No specific knowledge or education background is assumed, since all concepts that are discussed will be briefly explained. For learners who desire more depth, further reading is available.

Geohealth: Improving Public Health through Geographic Information

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##The environment in which we live and work can have a profound effect on our health – an effect that is explored by the emerging field of geohealth.This free online course will introduce you to new developments in geohealth, looking at the latest thinking and methods for using spatial data and geographic information systems (GIS) in health settings.Understand geohealth techniques and best practiceThe course consists of ten different topics, ranging from data collection techniques to spatial simulation, and aims to bridge the gap between scientific research and health professionals.By the end of the course, you will understand how spatial data and geo-information techniques can contribute to solving public health problems, and be aware of best practice when using GIS in the health field.Learn with health and geo-informatics specialistsThe Geohealth course has been developed by three well-known institutions with experience in both the health domain and the field of geo-informatics:Public Health Foundation of India helps to build institutional and systems capacity in India for strengthening education, training, research and policy development in the area of public health.Royal Tropical Institute in Amsterdam aims to improve health and ensure equitable socio-economic development as much as intercultural cooperation with partners worldwide.Faculty of ITC at the University of Twente is recognised worldwide for achievements in teaching, research and capacity development in the field of geo-information science and earth observation.This course is designed for professionals working in both human and animal health, and GIS specialists and geo-scientists who are interested in the health domain.