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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

Eligibility Requirements:
• For students of INVEST partner universities
• English language level B2
• Fields: all disciplines
• BS (3rd, 4th year)
• MS all levels

Course organiser: University of Thessaly

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

Apply here by the 20th April, 2026.!

INVEST SUMMER SCHOOL 2026 - BS²R: BUILDING SMART & SUSTAINABLE REGIONS