Image of the sea where you see a seal behind a plastic bag
Image of the sea where you see a seal behind a plastic bag
10 January 2023
ULISSES Project is back for the 3rd edition!
Image of the sea where you see a seal behind a plastic bag
Unite! students have until the 25th of January to apply to take part in an interdisciplinary real-life research project for the solution of an important challenge related to the sustainability of the Oceans
O ULISSES - University of Lisbon Interdisciplinary Studies on Sustainable Environment and Seas is a project that will provide students with a deep knowledge of ocean related problems.
 
Why join ULISSES?
  • Work on a fascinating project as part of an international and interdisciplinary team supported by research assistants and specialists in each discipline
  • Connect and collaborate with colleagues from other schools and other countries
  • Deepen your knowledge about the ocean and its relevance for the sustainability of our planet
  • Explore future education and career perspectives

At the end of the project, students will be familiar with: 
  • the fundamentals of different disciplines related to ocean science;
  • the central principles of material science related to polymers;
  • the impact of plastic pollution on the metabolism of biological systems;
  • the basic principles of robotics and the design of autonomous vehicles for sea exploration;
  • the basic techniques to recycle materials and the principles of circular economy;
  • project management methods.
 

Calendar 2023

 
2 clarification sessions to solve any questions students may have on the 16th and on the 17th of January.
Applications until January 25 - Apply here 
Preparatory phase February 13 — April 21 (e-learning course)
Team Project July 3 — July 21 (in Lisbon)

This program is free of fees. English will be language used in ULISSES.

Students that finish the Team Project phase will have the possibility of earning 6 ECTS but they must consult it first with their own institution.
About the travel costs, students must apply for an Erasmus+ grant at their home university. Here you will find all information you need.

Curious? Visit ULISSES project's or send your questions by​​​​​​​ e-mail.
 
 
The University of Lisbon Interdisciplinary Studies on Sustainable Environment and Seas (ULISSES) is a project that provides students with a deep knowledge of ocean related problems. The participants are challenged to solve a pressing real life problem while working together in an interdisciplinary and international team. 

Based on educational concepts developed at TU Darmstadt and applied to the INSPIRED project, the ULISSES project from the University of Lisbon will have its third edition in the second semester of 2023 academic year. For a period of 3 weeks, the students enrolled in the project will be part of an international multidisciplinary team, whose task will be to develop innovative techniques that may contribute to the solution of an important challenge related to the sustainability of the Oceans. The three weeks of teamwork will be preceded by a preparatory phase (via e-learning), which will be compatible with classes in the second semester and will last for 10 weeks.