Overview
Name
Invasive Alien Species in an European PerspectiveApplication Deadline
2026-04-20Programme description
This BIP is designed for students who want to learn or deepen their knowledge of invasive alien species and their influence on biological diversity and ecosystem services. Invasive alien species are one of the greatest threats to biodiversity. It is an international course, free of charge for EU GREEN students.
Teaching hours in virtual mode
NoTeaching hours in presence mode
NoMain topics addressed during the programme
Invasive alien species; biological diversity; ecosystem services; aquatic habitats; invasive animals and plants; species invasiveness; environmental spread; management methodologies; environmental DNA for detection and surveillance; risk assessment.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students will gain a network of professional contacts made up of students and professors from across Europe.
Practical Details
Academic Year
2026/2027Number of admitted participants
30Coordinating University
University of ÉvoraLanguage of teaching
EnglishECTS credits
6In-presence Component
Programme location
University of Évora, Évora, PortugalIn-presence component description
Students will spend a week at the University of Évora, Portugal, carrying out practical exercises, study visits and lectures. Different aquatic habitats will be visited to study invasive animals and plants.
Virtual Component
Virtual component description
After a month of theoretical online classes, students will continue with the in-person component in Évora.
Assessment
Requirements
Academic pre-requisites for applicants
Students with a first-cycle degree comprising at least 180 ECTS credits in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Agriculture, Law, Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Forestry, Veterinary Sciences, Biotechnology, Biogeology, Communication Sciences or Geographical Information Systems, or equivalent, and English language proficiency equivalent to Level 2.
Selection Process
About the lecturers
About the lecturer(s)
Course Director: Ana Mafalda Gama. Assistants: Filipe Miguel Santos Banha and Pedro M. Anastácio.