Training opportunities

Interested in gaining hands-on experience at HMU?

Students are invited to propose internship ideas that align with their academic interests and career goals. By submitting an internship proposal, you help us explore new opportunities that match your skills, learning objectives, and the university’s research and operational activities. Take the initiative and shape an internship experience that supports your personal and professional development.

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Help expand internship opportunities at HMU

HMU academic staff are encouraged to propose new internship positions for Erasmus+ and international students. Your contribution helps strengthen experiential learning, internationalization, and collaboration across the university. By suggesting an internship topic, you support students in acquiring practical skills while contributing to teaching, research, and institutional activities at HMU.

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Offered internships

Hospital Nursing Internship

Department of Nursing (Heraklion)

Contact

Supervisor: Michael Zografakis Sfakianakis
Position: Erasmus Coordinator
Expertise: Emergency and Intensive Nursing Care
Email: mzografakis@hmu.gr

Brief description

Any Medical or Surgical ward for general Nursing care.

Objectives & main tasks

To provide Nursing Care in many hospital wards according the student's request. 5 days/7 hours Monday to Friday in 2 hospitals in Heraklion city.

Learning outcomes

To perform Patients' Nursing Assessment, medication delivery, various catheter management ( IV, urine, Levin). To be able to measure vital signs, and organise multidisciplinary care necessary for the patients. To organise patient education, and family supporting environment teaching. To perform mental assessment and support mental health needs.

Expected student background

3rd year of BSc studies B2 in English. Preferred duration of mobility:3 months or more.

Research Training in projects of "Plant Biochemistry & Biotechnology Lab" (PBBL) Group

Department of Agriculture (Heraklion)

Contact

Supervisor: Filippos Ververidis
Position: Faculty Professor, Director of Laboratory of Biotechnological Applications & Plant Protection (LBAP)
Expertise: Biochemistry and Biotechnology of Plants & Microorganisms
Email: ververidis@hmu.gr

Brief description

Plant Biochemistry & Biotechnology Laboratory (PBBL) research group is part of a major research entity that is the Laboratory of Biotechnological Applications and Plant Protection (LBAP previously acronymed LBBA, see further info at https://hmu.gr/lbba/en). PBBL conducts cutting-edge research at the interface of plant, microbial, and agricultural sciences, with a strong emphasis on applied biochemistry, molecular biology, and biotechnology. Since its establishment in 1999, the group has been actively engaged in research addressing contemporary challenges in agriculture and the rural sector, aiming at solutions with clear pathways to industrial and societal application, while respecting environmental sustainability and consumer safety.
The group focuses on understanding and exploiting biological systems to mitigate production losses caused by diseases and abiotic stresses. PBBL members bring solid research experience and a strong commitment to translating fundamental knowledge into practical outcomes.
PBBL offers a dynamic and research-driven environment that equips undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as early-career researchers, with modern skills and international perspectives, supporting their professional development in Greece and abroad.

Objectives & main tasks

Current research interests that might correspond to Internship objectives and main tasks include:
• Metabolic engineering for the production of high-value secondary metabolites, through rational redesign and construction of metabolic pathways using genetic engineering approaches.
• Biosynthesis and gene regulation of selected secondary metabolites in plants and microorganisms.
• Genetic mapping and phylogenetic analysis using both classical methodologies and Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) technologies.
• Genomics and bioinformatics, including the collection, classification, storage, and analysis of biological and biochemical data from plants and microorganisms.
• Biotechnological strategies for the development of bio-based fertilisers and plant protection products derived from renewable biological resources, such as plants. Bio-based fertilising products can include microorganisms, recycled nutrients and bio-based compounds that improve soil fertility and nutrient availability. Bio-based plant protection products can include microorganisms and natural substances (such as plant extracts, and other bio-based substances) that help manage plant health. Bio-based fertilisers can lower import dependence and the carbon footprint while turning agricultural residues and local organic waste into economic value.
• Focus on holistic approach strategies employing Artificial Intelligence Management and Entrepreneurial applications in Ensuring Optimal Quality of Olive Oil – From a living lab orchard to final premium quality product.

Learning outcomes

It is expected each visiting Erasmus+ intern/student, involved in the above mentioned cutting-edge research that will acquire Internship learning outcomes (knowledge, skills, transferable skills) at the interface of plant biology, microbial, and agricultural sciences, with a strong emphasis on applied biochemistry, molecular biology, and biotechnology.

Expected student background

It is quite obligatory the expected intern/student to posses a minimal science background in biology (preferably plants, or plant-related areas), while the higher education degree (BSc, MSc, PhD, Postdoc) and research experience level, the better for the faster incorporation to the group. Relative high level of English language is also expected. Scientific areas of higher education degree might include: Plant or Microbial Biology or Molecular Biology, Bioengineering, Genetic manipulation experience, Biochemistry, Molecular Biotechnology, Omics Applications, Chemistry of Natural Products, Instrumental Analysis, etc.

Remote Sensing and Database Development of Water Reservoirs of Crete

Department of Agriculture (Heraklion)

Contact

Supervisor: Ioannis Daliakopoulos
Position: Asst Professor
Expertise: Natural Resources Management Systems Engineering and Agroinformatics
Email: idaliak@hmu.gr

Brief description

Crete relies heavily on manmade reservoirs for irrigation, water supply, and flood control. However, existing records are scattered and incomplete. The Global Dam Watch initiative collects and harmonizes dam information worldwide. This project aims to identify, verify, and document dams in Crete to contribute to that global dataset.

Objectives & main tasks

1. Use Google Earth (and optionally Sentinel-2 or other open datasets) to identify all manmade dams on Crete.
2. Digitize dam locations (coordinates, polygons if possible).
3. Collect metadata (name, height, reservoir area, capacity, construction year, usage, etc.) from available online/local sources.
4. Structure the dataset in a format compatible with Global Dam Watch.
5. Document the workflow so it can be replicated for other regions.

Learning outcomes

1. Hands-on experience in remote sensing and geospatial data creation.
2. Data harmonization and metadata standards (Global Dam Watch).
3. Contribution to an international open-science resource.

Expected student background

1. Interest in remote sensing, GIS, or water resources management.
2. Basic skills in Google Earth / QGIS.
3. Willingness to engage with online databases and possibly Greek-language sources.

Offered classes for training or/and Bachelor or Master Thesis

International Relations Office Academy

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School of Management & Finance

Department of Management Science and Technology (Agios Nikolaos Campus)

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Department of Business Administration & Tourism (Heraklion Campus)

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Department of Accounting & Finance (Heraklion Campus)

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School of Health Sciences

Department of Nutrition & Dietetics Sciences (Heraklion Campus)

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Department of Social Work (Heraklion Campus)

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Department of Nursing (Heraklion Campus)

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School of Engineering

Department of Electronic Engineering (Chania Campus)

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Diploma Thesis “Solving electromagnetic wave propagation, radiation and scattering problems using computational techniques”

John Vardiambasis

ivardia@hmu.gr

Face-to-Face / Online

Diploma Thesis “Telecommunication systems design and development using FPGA technology”

John Vardiambasis

ivardia@hmu.gr

Face-to-Face / Online

Diploma Thesis “Pest Recognition in Smart Insect Traps”

George Fouskitakis

fouskit@hmu.gr

Face-to-Face / Online

Training in the Telecommunications & Electromagnetic Applications Laboratory (Matlab programming, electromagnetic simulation software authoring, boundary value problems solving, electromagnetic field measurements, analysis, design and development of microwave devices and antennas)”
(Needed: Adequate background in telecommunications and/or electromagnetics, Proficient use of Matlab programming)

John Vardiambasis

ivardia@hmu.gr

Face-to-Face

“Pest Recognition in Smart Insect Traps”
The internship aims at developing algorithm(s) (to run under matlab and/or server) for automatic insect counting based on images captured in smart insect traps.
The student should be familiar with image recognition techniques.

George Fouskitakis

fouskit@hmu.gr

Face-to-Face / Online

Spring Semester

Diploma Thesis “Solving electromagnetic wave propagation, radiation and scattering problems using computational techniques”

John Vardiambasis

ivardia@hmu.gr

Face-to-Face / Online

Diploma Thesis “Solving electromagnetic wave propagation, radiation and scattering problems using computational techniques”

John Vardiambasis

ivardia@hmu.gr

Face-to-Face / Online

Diploma Thesis “Solving electromagnetic wave propagation, radiation and scattering problems using computational techniques”

George Fouskitakis

fouskit@hmu.gr

Face-to-Face / Online

Training in the Telecommunications & Electromagnetic Applications Laboratory (Matlab programming, electromagnetic simulation software authoring, boundary value problems solving, electromagnetic field measurements, analysis, design and development of microwave devices and antennas)”
(Needed: Adequate background in telecommunications and/or electromagnetics, Proficient use of Matlab programming)

John Vardiambasis

ivardia@hmu.gr

Face-to-Face

“Pest Recognition in Smart Insect Traps”
The internship aims at developing algorithm(s) (to run under matlab and/or server) for automatic insect counting based on images captured in smart insect traps.
The student should be familiar with image recognition techniques.

George Fouskitakis

fouskit@hmu.gr

Face-to-Face / Online

Department of Informatics & Electronic Enginnering (Heraklion Campus)

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Department of Mechanical Engineering (Heraklion Campus)

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School of Music & Audiovisual Technologies

Department of Music Technology & Acoustics (Rethimnon Campus)

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School of Agricultural Sciences

Department of Agriculture (Heraklion Campus)

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by | Sep 4, 2022