BS²R: Building Smart & Sustainable Regions
Summer School
The International Summer School aims to provide participants with a modern perspective that combines different scientific fields to understand and address issues of sustainability and resilience of regions. The program adopts an innovative and practical approach that combines knowledge with technology while focusing on the interconnection of energy, natural resources, nutrition and education. Its aim is to highlight smart solutions that can improve the quality of life, protect the environment and support long-term sustainable development at the regional level, encouraging participants to play an active role in this whole process.
Credits: 3 ECTS
When:
Preliminary online phase: 18.05.2026 – 26.06.2026
Onsite phase: 29.06.2026 – 03.07.2026
Where: Online and in Thessaloniki, Greece
Language: English
Partners and contact persons in each university:
• Karelia University of Applied Sciences: Kaija Saramäki
• Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra: Michal Cifranič, Monika Kvitkovská
• University of Agribusiness and Rural Development: Miglena Kazashka, Maria Otsetarova
• University of Thessaly: Ioanna Kosmopoulou
• University of Milano-Bicocca: Richa Lal, Alena Poilova
• University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne: Darlis Mojarrieta Castaneda, Hélène Goeury
• University of Cordoba: David Ruz
Prerequisites
- For students of INVEST partner universities
- English language level B2
- Fields: all disciplines
- BS (3rd, 4th year)
- MS all levels
How to apply
- Follow the link and fill the student registration form with all required data.
- Make sure to include your motivation letter which should include at least your motivation for taking the course and how you plan to utilize the information you will gain from the course.
- After submittion you will receive a verification email. Verify your email and your registration ticket will get forwarded to your university officer for review.