Content

In the BIP we immerse students in the multi- and interdisciplinary literature on wellbeing at work through both online and offline seminars. For that purpose, wellbeing at work is approached from various disciplines, including health promotion and prevention, psychology, HR management, labour and welfare economics. We will rely on lecturers from the three organising universities but also invite top speakers on the topic of wellbeing at work. This hybrid learning environment fosters multidisciplinary, critical thinking and cross-border collaboration. To highlight the need for interdisciplinary research on wellbeing at work from a societal point of view, given HR professionals’ growing demand for evidence-based practices, we will invite HR professionals, managers, and organisational leaders to present concrete challenges in workplace well-being. We will ensure that students not only learn about wellbeing at work but also actively engage with evidence-based information and apply it to real-world contexts in the group assignment.

Learning outcomes

• Explain and critically evaluate innovative, multidisciplinary theories and research methods related to wellbeing at work.  
• Demonstrate the ability to engage in collaborative problem-solving in interdisciplinary and international teams.  
• Develop and apply critical thinking and effective communication skills in dealing with workplace wellbeing challenges.

Programme

Online:

An introductory session (1 hour) and three 2-hour sessions, each addressing a distinct perspective: HRM and Performance, Employee Wellbeing, and Health

On-site (Ghent)

Five days of challenge-based education, alternated with guest lectures, designed to enrich students with multi- and interdisciplinary literature on wellbeing and to foster collaborative work on concrete challenges related to workplace wellbeing.

Assessment

Goal 1 (Knowledge of theories and methods): Assessed through active participation in lectures and the integration of theory into the group’s evidence-based case.

Goal 2 (Collaborative problem-solving): Assessed through teamwork in preparing and presenting the group case, and an individual reflection on working in diverse, interdisciplinary teams and engaging with HR professionals.

Goal 3 (Critical thinking and communication): Assessed through the quality of the presentation and the depth of insight in the reflection.

Lecturers

Ghent University: Elsy Verhofstadt, Brecht Neyt, Adelien Decramer, Mieke Audenaert, Eveline Schollaert, Els Clays.

Uppsala University: Erik Olsson, Niclas Almén,

Comenius University Bratislava: Lucia Mokrá, Elena Lisá, Katarína Greškovičová

Course dates

On-site: 14/09/2026 – 18/09/2026 in Ghent.

Online: 7/09/2026 – 11/09/2026

• Monday September 7^th 15h-16h (CEST)
• Thursday September 10^th 10h-12h + 14h-16h (CEST)
• Friday September 11^th 10h-12h (CEST)

Entry requirements: bachelor or master students in economics or psychology or health or related studies

Students from all ENLIGHT partner universities are eligible to participate. Students will be selected at each of these universities separately. Students interested in the course need to apply via their home university. They should contact their faculty or programme to verify whether it can fit in their curriculum and to ensure academic recognition of the credits obtained. The home university will select the permitted number of students, inform the students as soon as possible, and then send these names to the host institution. Unsuccessful students will be placed on a waiting list and may get a place, if other universities do not use all their allocated places.

Please select your home university below and contact your ENLIGHT coordinator for further information on the application process or consult the linked information.

• University of the Basque Country: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• University of Bern: Application instructions for students at the University of Bern
• University of Bordeaux: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• Comenius University Bratislava: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• University of Galway: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• Ghent University:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (see information about BIP's)
• University of Groningen: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• University of Göttingen:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (for BIP’s) or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (other courses)
• University of Tartu: Application instructions for students at the University of Tartu
• Uppsala University: Application instructions for students at Uppsala University

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