Learn about global development and sustainability through UniPID’s virtual studies
University of Oulu belongs to the Finnish University Partnership for International Development (UniPID) network. The UniPID Virtual Studies Programme aims to offer equal opportunities for students to learn about global development and sustainability, with a specific focus on Global South perspectives.
All courses are conducted in English, free for students at our member universities. Each course is worth 5 ECTS and can be integrated into the students’ curriculum. With varied registration and course dates, students can find the perfect fit for their schedules. Browse UniPID's catalogue and activate the notifications button to receive email reminders when registration opens: https://www.unipid.fi/students/virtual-studies/
Courses available in Autumn 2025:
- The Power Dynamics between Global North and Global South in addressing Climate Mobilities (Registration opens 1 Aug)
- Global Policies and Local Challenges: Perspectives from the South (Registration opens 1 Aug)
- Migrant Pedagogy in the Era of Global Displacement (Registration opens 1 Aug)
- Gender, Conflict, and Development in the Global South (Registration opens 1 Aug)
- Food Entrepreneurship, Sustainability and Innovation Practices: a Comparison between Africa and the Nordic Countries (Registration opens 15 Aug)
- MOOC "Essentials in Development Studies" Autumn 2025 (Registration opens 25 Aug)
- Climate Change and Trade in the Global South (Registration opens 1 Sep)
Courses available in Spring 2026:
- Collaborative Approaches and Conflict Resolution Strategies for Sustainability Challenges (NEW!)
- Brands, Trademark Law, and Sustainability - Lessons from/for the Global South (NEW!)
- Curriculum Development for Climate Change Education in Global South
- Indigenous peoples, beliefs, and rights in the Arctic – in comparison to the Global South
- Climate and Food Security in the Arctic with Global Consequences
- Globalisation and Corporate Responsibility
Last updated: 8.8.2025