The four courses offered this autumn (2026) are all in English. They are delivered digitally at your own pace, with no fixed teaching times.
The offerings are part of USN's collaboration in the university alliance EDUC.
Find the courses described below or look them up in the EDUC Catalogue (catalogue.educalliance.eu) for more information about content, registration and delivery.
- Female Empowerment in Academia (available until 15 November 2026)
- International Employability Mindset (available until 30 November 20026)
- Career Diversification in Research (available until 1 December 2026)
- Introduction to Science Communication (available until 10 December 2026)
Contribute to a more inclusive academia
Female Empowerment in Academia (catalogue.educalliance.eu) addresses structural gender inequalities, gender-based violence and gender perspectives in research. The course provides insight into how you can contribute to a more equal and inclusive academic environment. Available until 15 November
Read more: Digital course: Strengthening Women in Academia - University of South-Eastern Norway
Read more and register for Female Empowerment in Academia
Are you ready to tackle gender inequality and help shape the future? Our asynchronous, self-directed online course is tailored for academic staff and PhD candidates of all genders.
This interdisciplinary course addresses gender inequality in academia. Participants who are interested in better understanding gender relations in their work environment will gain insight into the main issues that hinder gender equality in academia and receive some practical tips on how to address them.
Read more and register: Female Empowerment in Academia (catalogue.educalliance.eu)
Strengthen your international career opportunities
International Employability Mindset helps you prepare for an international career. You develop skills that are useful across disciplines and national borders, and explore how you can use your expertise in new work contexts.
Read more and register for International Employability Mindset
This is a comprehensive, 27-hour programme developed by 25 teachers from the EDUC alliance. It is designed to give PhD students key transferable skills that are essential for successful career transitions.
Whether you are leaving academia or entering the professional labour market, this course will give you the tools you need to succeed in today’s dynamic job landscape.
- Available until: 30 November
- More info and registration: International Employability Mindset (catalogue.educalliance.eu)
Explore career paths within and beyond academia
Career Diversification in Research (catalogue.educalliance.eu) helps you map your skills and explore how you can use them in different roles. You get practical tools to plan your next steps in working life. Available until 1 December
Read more and register for Career Diversification in Research
This course consists of two optional and two compulsory modules. Each module contains content in the form of video(s) and is followed by a short test.
- Overview of career expansion (compulsory)
- Capacity assessment (compulsory)
- Capacity building: Soft skills to improve your career opportunities (optional)
- From academia to practice and back (optional)
Available until 1 December 2026
More information and registration: Career Diversification in Research (catalogue.educalliance.eu)
Become more confident in research communication
Introduction to Science Communication (catalogue.educalliance.eu) gives you an introduction to how to communicate research clearly to both specialist communities and a wider audience. You will learn about different communication formats, social media and collaboration with the media.
Available until 10 December
Read more and register for Introduction to Science Communication
Are you interested in communicating research, but need help figuring out how to do it and where to start? Then this is a perfect start, especially for academic staff, PhD candidates and also research support staff
You will gain insight into what science communication can be in practice. The online course consists of 6 modules and one bonus lecture:
- Module 1: Introduction to Science Communication
- Module 2: Communicating Science Towards Professional Public
- Module 3: Communicating Science Towards General Public
- Module 4: Practical Formats of Science Communication
- Module 5: Social Networks in Science Communication
- Module 6: Media and Science
- Bonus: Get Started! Researcher’s Visibility
Read more: Digital course: Introduction to Science Communication - University of South-Eastern Norway
More information and registration: EDUC Catalogue
