Blended Intensive Program · 2025/2026

Generative AI
in Higher
Education

Rethinking learning, research, and governance in the context of generative AI — designed specifically for higher education institutions.

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3
ECTS Credits · 30 hours of training
46+
Participants from 9+ countries
6
Partner universities across Europe
What is this BIP?

A European programme
for the AI era

This Blended Intensive Program brings together educators, researchers, and academic professionals from across Europe to explore the profound transformations that generative AI is bringing to higher education.

Organised by Bragança Polytechnic University in partnership with five European institutions, the programme combines six online sessions with a full in-person week in Bragança, Portugal, in July 2026.

Participants earn 3 ECTS credits and leave with shared frameworks, hands-on experience with cutting-edge AI tools, and a network of European peers.

Teaching Research Governance
Programme Goals

What we aim to achieve

  • 1 Share knowledge and experiences about generative AI across European higher education institutions.
  • 2 Reflect on and debate how teaching, research, and governance must evolve in light of this new reality.
  • 3 Assess collectively what institutions can and should do in response to generative AI.
  • 4 Learn how to make the best and most responsible use of generative AI tools in academic settings.
Organising Consortium

Partner Institutions

The programme is organised by six European universities spanning Portugal, Sweden, Germany, France, Spain, and Kosovo.

🇵🇹 Portugal · Lead Organiser Bragança Polytechnic University (IPB) Instituto Politécnico de Bragança
🇸🇪 Sweden University West Högskolan Väst
🇩🇪 Germany Hochschule Bremen (HSB) City University of Applied Sciences
🇫🇷 France Université Marie & Louis Pasteur Université de Bourgogne Franche-Comté
🇪🇸 Spain Universidad de Salamanca USAL
🇽🇰 Kosovo Kolegji Biznesi Business College
Six Topics · Six Weeks

Online Programme

01 Week 1 · 06 May 2026 · 10:30–12:30

Teacher's Role in the Age of Generative AI & Ethical Guidelines

Speaker: Christian Master Östlund University West, Sweden
02 Week 2 · 13 May 2026 · 15:00–17:00

What Should Change in Teaching and Research with AI

Speaker: Martin Holi Bremen University of Applied Sciences, Germany
03 Week 3 · 20 May 2026 · 15:00–17:00

Using AI in Entrepreneurship Education / AI Design Sprints in Student BIPs

Speaker: Raphaël Couturier Marie and Louis Pasteur University, France
04 Week 4 · 27 May 2026 · 15:00–17:00

E-Government for Business: Improving the Investment Climate

Speaker: Atdhe Kabashi Kolegji Biznesi, Kosovo
05 Week 5 · 03 Jun 2026 · 15:00–17:00

Prompt Engineering

Speakers: Paulo Matos & Pedro Oliveira Bragança Polytechnic University, Portugal
06 Week 6 · 09 Jun 2026 · 15:00–17:00

Gen AI Tools — Specific Solutions

Speaker: Alfonso González Briones University of Salamanca, Spain
Full Calendar

Schedule at a Glance

Online SessionsOnline · MS Teams

Week / Date Time (CET) Teacher Topic
Week 106 May 2026 10:30 – 12:30 Christian Östlund Teacher's Role in the Age of Generative AI & Ethical Guidelines
Week 213 May 2026 15:00 – 17:00 Martin Holi What Should Change in Teaching and Research with AI
Week 320 May 2026 15:00 – 17:00 Raphaël Couturier Using AI in Entrepreneurship Education / AI Design Sprints in Student BIPs
Week 427 May 2026 15:00 – 17:00 Atdhe Kabashi E-Government for Business: Improving the Investment Climate
Week 503 Jun 2026 15:00 – 17:00 Paulo Matos Prompt Engineering
Week 609 Jun 2026 15:00 – 17:00 Alfonso Briones Gen AI Tools — Specific Solutions

In-Person Week 13–17 July 2026 · Bragança, Portugal

Mon 13 Jul
09:30Welcome Session
14:00–16:30Block 1
16:00–17:30Block 2
Tue 14 Jul
09:30–12:30Block 3
14:00–16:30Block 4
16:00–17:30Block 5
Wed 15 Jul
09:30–12:30Block 6
AfternoonSocial Programme
EveningGroup Dinner & Teams
Thu 16 Jul
All dayTeamwork & Preparation
Fri 17 Jul
MorningPresentations
AfternoonPresentations
Grading Structure

Assessment

60%
Online Session Performance
Each of the six online sessions is worth 10% of the final grade. Every instructor defines the evaluation method for their own session.
40%
Group Work & Final Presentation
Teams present their collaborative project on the last day of the in-person week in Bragança. Evaluation covers content, originality, and delivery.
Where to Stay · Bragança, Portugal

Recommended Hotels

Pousada São Bartolomeu
Estrada do Turismo
5300-271 Bragança
+351 273 331 493
info@gpousada.com
Single room€90
Double room€100
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Hotel Santa Apolónia
Rua Madre Teresa de Calcutá
Bairro dos Formarigos nº3
5300 Bragança
+351 273 312 073
santa_apolonia@iol.pt
Single room€50
Double room€68
Twin room€68

✓ Breakfast included

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Hotel Tulipa
R. Dr. Francisco Felgueiras 8-10
5300-134 Bragança
+351 273 331 675
hotel.tulipa@hotmail.com
Single room€45/night
Double room€55/night
Triple room€65/night

✓ Breakfast included in all rooms

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Baixa Hotel
Travessa da Misericórdia nº202
5300 Bragança
+351 273 312 079
geral@baixahotel.com
Single (room only)€39
Single (B&B)€43
Double/Twin (room only)€47
Double/Twin (B&B)€54
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NCapartamentos
Rua Madre Teresa de Calcuta nº3
5300-306 Bragança
+351 273 312 073
hotel.santaapolonia@gmail.com
Studio (2 people)€70
Studio (4 people)€95
Standard apt (4 people)€120
Superior apt (6 people)€135

✗ Prices do not include breakfast

Hotel IBIS Bragança
Avenida das Forças Armadas
Rotunda do Lavrador Transmontano
5300 Bragança
+351 273 302 520
h3338@accor.com
Contact hotel for current rates—
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Hotel S. Lázaro
Av. do Sabor Lt 24
5300 Bragança
+351 273 302 700
reservas.hsl@hotelsaolazaro.com
Contact hotel for current rates—
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Get in Touch

Contact

Programme Coordinator
Paulo Matos
pmatos@ipb.pt
Programme Coordinator
Pedro Oliveira
poliveira@ipb.pt
International Relations Office
Diogo Afonso
diogo.afonso@ipb.pt
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