Unite!Energy MOOCs
3rd Unite!Energy MOOC: Life Cycle Assessment and Techno-Economic Assessment Tools
The third Unite!Energy MOOC on Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Techno-Economic Assessment (TEA) is now available, designed to help doctoral students and early-career researchers evaluate the environmental and economic performance of innovative technologies and research projects.
The course is divided into two parts:
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The first part introduces the principles and methodology of Life Cycle Assessment, providing participants with the theoretical foundations needed to assess the environmental impacts of technologies, products and processes throughout their entire life cycle. Emphasis is placed on integrating sustainability considerations into research and innovation activities.
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The second part focuses on Techno-Economic Assessment tools and their application to emerging technologies. Participants learn how to evaluate the economic feasibility and performance of research outcomes, combining technical and economic perspectives to support decision-making. The course also includes a practical case study and hands-on experience with OpenLCA software, enabling participants to apply assessment methods to technologies developed within their own PhD projects and research activities.
Participants gain practical skills to apply Life Cycle Assessment and Techno-Economic Assessment methodologies, use OpenLCA tools effectively and perform preliminary sustainability and economic assessments of the innovative technologies developed within their own PhD projects and research activities.
2nd Unite!Energy MOOC: Research Methodology & Scientific Writing
The second Unite!Energy MOOC on Research Methodology and Scientific Writing is now available, created to guide young researchers and doctoral students in developing robust, transparent and impactful research practices.
The course is divided into two parts:
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The first part introduces fundamental concepts of research methodology, including identifying a research problem, conducting systematic literature reviews, developing hypotheses, designing research approaches and understanding statistical analysis. Emphasis is placed on clear research planning and critical evaluation of information sources and literature.
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The second part focuses on scientific writing skills and the presentation of research results. Participants receive practical advice on structuring theses and publications, preparing abstracts and graphical summaries, selecting appropriate journals and communicating effectively with editors and reviewers. Guidance also includes structuring research reports and managing the publication process.
Participants gain practical skills to plan and conduct research effectively, present findings professionally and write compelling scientific papers to maximize research impact.
1st Unite!Energy MOOC: Open Science for doctoral students
A new MOOC on Open Science and Research Data Management is now available, aimed at helping researchers adopt open, transparent and responsible practices
The course is divided into two parts:
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The first part introduces Open Science, explores changes in scientific communication and presents tools and resources to apply open practices in everyday research, emphasizing their societal benefits
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The second part focuses on managing research data throughout a project or thesis, with guidance on handling sensitive data, using repositories like CORA.RDR and drafting Data Management Plans with CORA.eiNa DMP
Participants gain practical skills to apply Open Science principles and FAIR data practices in their daily research activities