Basic Info

The page allows the user to enter all required information associated with the Focus Academy programme.

General Event Description

• Focus Academy Status *

A dropdown menu where the user selects the current status of the item (e.g., Active, Running, or Expired).
This field is required.

• Focus Academy Name *

A text input field where the user must enter the name of the Focus Academy item.
This field is required.

This field is automatically pre-filled with the user’s name from their profile.

It cannot be edited and includes a note: “Pre-filled from your profile (cannot be edited).”

Below the initial fields, there is a large text box labeled “Enter item description.”
Here, the user can provide a detailed description of the item, including objectives, context, or any information needed to present the item clearly within the platform.

Event Duration

Academic information

The form provides three cascading dropdown menus:

The user selects a general academic area (e.g., Education, Arts, Engineering).
Selecting a broad field enables the next dropdown.

This dropdown becomes active after choosing a broad field and displays more specific subfields.
Selecting a narrow field enables the detailed field selection.

The most specific classification level, filtered based on the previous selections.

A text field where the user specifies the academic level (e.g., Undergraduate, Graduate, Postgraduate).

A large text box where the user enters the expected learning outcomes.

• Pedagogical Objectives

This section provides a large text field where the user can enter the pedagogical objectives of the item.

Example: ISCED Broad Field Dropdown Menu

When the user opens the ISCED Broad Field dropdown menu, a list of available broad academic fields is displayed. Each option corresponds to an official ISCED (International Standard Classification of Education) category.

For example, the dropdown includes options such as:

Selecting one of these broad fields (e.g., 06 – Information and Communication Technologies) will automatically filter and activate the ISCED Narrow Field dropdown with related subcategories.

Research Classification

This section allows the user to classify the item according to the ERC (European Research Council) categories. The fields are organized in a cascading structure to ensure accurate filtering and selection.

• ERC Area

A dropdown menu where the user selects the main ERC research area (e.g., Social Sciences, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences).
Selecting an area activates the next field.

• ERC Panel

This dropdown becomes available after choosing an ERC Area.
It displays the specific panels associated with the selected area.
Selecting a panel enables the keyword field.

Content Details 

This section allows the user to provide key information about the content of the item, including languages, contributors, and any supporting materials.

• Languages*

A required text field where the user enters the languages in which the item is available.

• Speakers

A text field for listing the names of the speakers, presenters, or contributors involved in the activity or course.

• Multimedia Material Provided

A large text box where the user can describe any multimedia resources included in the item, such as videos, podcasts, slides, images, or digital documents.

This section ensures that users supply all relevant content-related details to provide a complete overview of the item.

The “Languages *” field is a multi-select dropdown (as indicated by the placeholder text “Select one or more languages”), which means you can choose multiple options rather than being limited to just one. This is useful if your event is multilingual or accommodates speakers and attendees from different language backgrounds.

Institutional Information

This section allows the user to specify the institutional details associated with the item. The fields follow a hierarchical structure to ensure consistent and accurate classification.

• University*

A dropdown menu where the user selects their university.
In most cases, this field is pre‑filled automatically.

• First Level Structure*

A dependent dropdown that becomes active only after a university is selected.
This field may represent major organizational units such as departments, faculties, or schools.

• Second Level Structure*

Another dependent dropdown that becomes available after selecting the first-level structure.
It may include sub-units such as research groups, labs, divisions, or programs.
The label indicates: “Select first level structure to enable.”

Example: University Dropdown Menu

In the Institutional Information section, the user selects their institution from a dropdown list labeled University*.
When the dropdown is opened, it displays a list of available partner universities and institutions.

Cover Image Upload

At the end of the form, the user is asked to upload a Cover Image for the item.
This image will visually represent the item in listings and previews.

Cover Image

Notification preferences

The item creation process concludes with the selection of notification preferences, allowing you to choose whether to receive a platform notification or an email when someone shows interest in the item.

Summary & Confirmation

Before the item/event is created, a summary of the created event is displayed, allowing the user to review the information before confirming the creation.

Below is a preview of the notification on the platform.

The 'Notification Hub' page displays your chosen notifications.

By selecting the "Notifications icon" from the menu, you will be directed to the Notification Hub. 

• The 'View' button allows you to see the event you expressed interest in.

Below is a screenshot of the email notification, which includes a direct link to the created Neolink event.

Virtual Cafè Setting

Now you are on a dedicated page for the Virtual Café after completing the basic info page related to the selected category

Learning outcomes and Pedagogical Objectives

ISCED Classification