The Circular Economy Summer School aims to educate and inspire students, professionals, and enthusiasts about the principles and practices of a circular economy, fostering innovation and collaboration towards a sustainable future.
Duration: 15 days
Target Audience: University students, researchers, public officials and business employees, entrepreneurs.
| Time | ||||
| Friday 1 September 2023 | Saturday 2 September 2023 | Sunday 3 September 2023 - Thursday 14 September 2023 | Friday 15 September 2023 | |
| 09.30-10.30 | Lesson 1: Understanding Circular Economy: Concepts and Principles (mandatory)- EPLO | Lesson 1: Circular Economy in Manufacturing and Industrial Processes (mandatory)-Kalogeras | Preparation of specific projects by the teams, with the support of mentors | Finalization of the Circular Economy project solutions |
| 10.30-11.30 | Lesson 2: Linear vs. Circular Economy: Challenges and Opportunities (mandatory)- LEKKAS or KLONTZA | |||
| 11.30-12.00 | Break | Break | Break | |
| 12.00-13.00 | Lesson 3: Circular Design Principles and Strategies (mandatory)- MTF_UOM | Circular Economy in Agriculture and Food Systems (elective)-Fountoulakis | Final pitching event | |
| Circular Economy in Textiles and Fashion Industry (elective)-Hatziantoniou | ||||
| 13.00-14.00 | Lesson 4: The role of waste management in the circular economy (mandatory)-Vanja Asanovic | Circular Economy in Energy sector (elective)-Vakalis | ||
| Circular Economy in Smart Cities (elective)-Kalogeras | ||||
| 14.00-15.30 | Lunch break | Lunch break | Lunch break | |
| 15.30-17.00 | Collaborative Workshop 1: Methodological approach to CE Project development, from idea to project set-up | Collaborative Workshop 2: Brainstorming on CE challenges leading to selection of at least 10 project ideas, to be developed in teams (2-3 persons) | Award Ceremony (public) | |
| Select 2 out of 4 |