The world’s first Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) dedicated to aluminium, ‘Aluminium Unveiled: A Comprehensive Journey from History to Sustainability’, is now available for free on FutureLearn.
This global initiative, led by European Aluminium, brings together leading academics and industry leaders to provide a comprehensive exploration of one of the world’s most versatile materials.
Developed by professors from the University of Padova and the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), this five-week course combines academic expertise with real-world insights.
It features engaging content, including exercises, 30 articles, 24 video lectures, and 16 interviews with industry experts, offering participants a thorough understanding of aluminium’s history, properties, production processes, and applications across key sectors such as automotive and mobility, building and construction, packaging, and engineering.
“Educating future generations and attracting new talent is essential to unlocking opportunities and driving progress in the aluminium industry,” said Professor Daniel Müller from NTNU.
Professor Franco Bonollo from the University of Padova added, “Aluminium is central to addressing today’s most pressing challenges, from renewable energy to resource efficiency. With this course, we aim to empower participants with a deeper understanding of its potential and its role in advancing both industry and sustainability.”
This initiative was made possible through the financial support of International Aluminium, European Aluminium, The Aluminum Association, the Australian Aluminium Council, Aluminium Federation South Africa, Gulf Aluminium Council, and the Aluminium Association of India, along with in-kind contributions from the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative, Aluminium Association of Canada, the European Aluminium Foil Association, Alumobility, and EIT RawMaterials.