Microcredentials course: Black Mirror and Law (BM-Law). A Transdisciplinary Microcredential on the Legal and Ethical Challenges of Digital Transformation

Objectives:

- To provide advanced knowledge of regulatory frameworks, including digital identity, blockchain, data protection, interoperability, consumer protection, intellectual property, and dispute resolution.

- To use case studies, including Black Mirror-inspired scenarios, to critically analyse legal responses and debate the regulation of disruptive technologies.

- To develop competencies in applying EU legislation such as the DSA, AI Act, and Cybersecurity Act to practical contexts involving emerging technologies.

- To apply project-based learning methodologies to real-world cases, including blockchain ecosystems, digital twins in healthcare and industry, and immersive educational platforms.

- To consolidate sustainable cross-institutional collaboration within the T4EU alliance and create a transferable model for an innovative microcredential.

Admission criteria:

Admission will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis until all available places are filled. The final list of admitted students will be jointly determined by the Consortium, ensuring proportional representation of students from each of the universities participating in the consortium. - Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the Course, preference will be given to senior undergraduate students, master's students, doctoral candidates, and professionals. - A minimum English language proficiency level of B1 is recommended in order to actively participate in the course and understand the materials.

Timetable

Classes will be held online in synchronous mode on Thursdays from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., except on Thursday, October 13, and Thursday, November 19, when they will run from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The remaining hours will be completed online in asynchronous mode. It is recommended to dedicate Tuesdays from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. to the asynchronous activities.