BIO4SPHERE: BIOeconomy for Sustainable Packaging, Housing, Engineering & Renewable Energy
Summer School
Do you want to be part of the change towards greater sustainability within your region? This INVEST summer school immerses you in the heart of the green transition through the bioeconomy, sustainable materials, energy and resilient cities. You’ll explore how active packaging, renewable materials and energy, as well as eco-designed buildings can transform the way we live. Through practical workshops, case-based approaches, discussions with local stakeholders and cultural visits, you will work on a project to co-create solutions to adapt our lifestyles to climate challenges. Join us to develop practical skills in sustainable engineering!
Credits: 3 ECTS
When:
Preliminary online phase: 1.09-20.09.2026
Onsite phase: 29.06.2026 – 21.09-25.09.2026 in Reims, France
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
- Desired profile of the students: both Bachelor's (starting from 2nd year Bachelor's students) and Master's students
- Desired fields of study: any discipline related to sustainability sciences
- Minimum English level required: B1 minimum/B2 desired
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.