The HERawS Educational Video Series is now live, offering a dynamic and interactive way to explore how raw materials shape the green and digital transition. Designed for students, educators, and professionals, these short online modules combine expert knowledge, real-world case studies, and gamified learning elements to make complex topics accessible and engaging.
Access the full interactive experience and earn your official HERawS certificate of completion via our platform.
What You’ll Learn
Each video explores a critical theme at the heart of sustainable development, resource use, and materials innovation. Interactive activities throughout the modules support self-paced learning, and completing the entire series unlocks your HERawS digital badge.
Video 1: Materials for Green and Digital Transition
Professor Alexandre Nominé introduces the core concepts of energy transformation — from mechanical to photoelectric to chemical storage — and explores the materials enabling each step. Learn how the shift from fossil to renewable energy is also a shift from fuel dependency to critical metals, emphasizing the need for responsible sourcing and recycling.
Keywords: green and digital transitions, energy systems, metal resources, sustainability
Video 2: Primary Resources for Green and Digital Transitions
Experts Olga Chernoburova and Michel Cathelineau walk you through key concepts such as critical raw materials, reserves vs. resources, and cut-off grades. Understand how supply risks are shaped not just by geology, but also by geopolitical concentration and metallurgical challenges.
Keywords: critical raw materials, metal economy, reserves, resources, supply chains
Video 3: Mining’s Impact on Environment and Society
Professor Tijana Vulević addresses the environmental and social dimensions of mining. From air and water pollution to community engagement and mine rehabilitation, this module provides a balanced view of how mining can evolve toward sustainable development.
Keywords: mining sustainability, environmental impact, stakeholder engagement, social responsibility
Video 4: Circular Economy & Critical Resources Recovery
Professor Alexandre Chagnes explores how circular economy principles can be applied to raw materials, with a deep dive into the battery value chain. Learn about hydrometallurgical recycling, the European battery passport, and how resource recovery supports resilience.
Keywords: circular economy, battery recycling, hydrometallurgy, resource efficiency
Video 5: Towards Sustainable Materials by Design
Materials scientists Janez Zavasnik and Alexandre Nominé reveal how AI and data-driven approaches can lead to sustainable material discoveries. Discover pathways to reduce consumption, improve substitution, and reimagine how materials are chosen for the technologies of tomorrow.
Keywords: sustainable materials, AI in materials science, substitution, green innovation
How to Obtain the Certificate of Completion
To receive your HERawS digital badge, please complete the interactive modules and fill in the final survey on the website.
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