INSTRUCTOR

Julia FERNÁNDEZ VALDÉS

Project Manager   /
Sport Innovation Hub

About Me

She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Modern Languages with a specialisation in English, German, and Portuguese, as well as a Master’s in Translation for International Communication. Advanced Programme in Agile Project Management SCRUM, Project Management International Certifications Course; Micro-credential in Fundraising and Management of European Funding (FUE-UJI). She is a European project manager with over six years of experience in the design, development, and implementation of initiatives focused on social innovation, sport, and education. She has coordinated and managed more than 30 EU-funded projects, including the Erasmus programme and other centralised projects, working closely with international partners to achieve common goals and write successful proposals. Additionally, she has experience in instructional design, creating effective and engaging learning materials and experiences.

Publications

Gender equality in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics: industrial vis-a-vis academic perspective (2024) Gender-sensitive pedagogy for STEM disciplines (2022) Challenges and Expectations of Women in STEM: the academic and industrial perspective (2021)
European Affairs
Project Management
Free

Create Safe and Inclusive Spaces for Women in Sport

Learn how to design safe spaces for women in gyms and sports centers, promoting inclusion and active participation in women’s physical activity. This practical course provides tools, clear protocols, and evidence-based strategies drawn from real-world experiences in Montenegrin fitness centers and national studies on women’s participation in sport.
City Fitness - Fitrevolution
Montenegrin Olympic Committee
Sport Innovation Hub
Sport and Citizenship
Free

How can municipalities promote healthy ageing and increase physical activity among older adults?

Support older adults in your community to stay active, healthy, and independent with this practical course. Learn how to use digital health tools to increase physical activity among seniors. Discover evidence-based strategies to improve engagement. Gain the skills to implement effective, community-based solutions that promote active ageing, enhance well-being, and improve quality of life.
ACES Europe
Municipality of Vila Nova de Poiares
University of Southern Denmark
Sport Innovation Hub
European Network for Innovation and Knowledge
Free
Learn how to plan and deliver sustainable sport events that reduce environmental impact and create lasting social value. This practical online course gives you a step-by-step framework to integrate sustainability into every stage of sport event management.
Belgrade Running Club
Romanian Olympic and Sports Committee
Institut Nacional d'Educacio Fisica de Catalunya
Olympic Committee of Serbia
Sport Innovation Hub
Sport Social Solutions
European Network for Innovation and Knowledge