RUNNING COURSES
18th ESEIA Lecture Series
Adaptive Reuse of Buildings and Urban Spaces
11 June 2026 | 19.00-21.00 CET | Online
Abstract: Adaptive reuse has become one of the most effective strategies for addressing climate targets, social transformation, and the preservation of cultural identity within European cities.
This lecture explores how the transformation of existing buildings and underused urban spaces can generate new ecological, social, and architectural value while reducing demolition waste and embodied carbon. Framed through the values of the New European Bauhaus, sustainability, inclusiveness, and beauty, this lecture will reflect on the opportunities and limitations of adaptive reuse, highlighting both strategic frameworks and hands-on examples.
19th ESEIA Lecture Series
Energy System Modelling for Green Africa
8 October 2026 | 19.00 – 21.00 CET | Online
Abstract: Energy system modelling is essential for guiding clean energy transitions, yet most frameworks are not well suited to African contexts. As countries accelerate renewable deployment and electrification, there is a growing need for locally relevant tools and stronger modelling capacity.
This lecture focuses on the specific needs of African countries in pursuing sustainable, inclusive, and resilient energy transitions. It highlights key challenges, including data scarcity and the gap between modelling outputs and policy implementation. Drawing on Africa–Europe collaboration and the EMERGE project, the session showcases examples of tools that support national planning, enhance decision-making, and enable more effective investment strategies for a green African transition.
20th ESEIA Lecture
Bioresources Utilization: Sustainable Aviation Fuels
3 December 2026 | 19.00-21.00 CET | Online
Abstract: Aviation is responsible for over 2% of global CO₂ emissions, and decarbonising it is challenging. Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) offer the most promising near‑term solution – but can bioresources deliver at scale without competing with food and feed production or natural ecosystems?
This lecture examines feedstock availability, key conversion technologies, lifecycle emissions, and the economic realities of scaling up. We also explore the policy frameworks and innovation ecosystems needed to move SAF from pilot projects to commercial reality. The EU ToFuel project, which converts tomato waste into SAF, serves as a concrete example of regional circular bioresource utilisation.
ESEIA International Summer School 2027
Circular Economy in Industry
20–24 September 2027 | :metabolon, Lindlar, Germay
The ESEIA International Summer School 2027 will offer a balanced mix of lectures, hands-on workshops, group work, and site visits, all designed to deepen understanding and stimulate cross-sector dialogue on the circular economy. Topics will include:
- Industrial waste valorisation
- Biogas technologies and leachate treatment
- Business models and legal frameworks for circularity
- Spatial and aesthetic considerations, including the integration of Bauhaus design principles
- User acceptance and socio-economic implications of circular practices
Participants will have the opportunity to engage directly with experts in the field and explore pilot-scale facilities at :metabolon, including those for fermentation, hydrothermal carbonisation, and gasification.
Structure and Teaching Methods
The programme is delivered entirely on site and includes:
- Expert lectures and team-teaching by interdisciplinary faculty
- Supervised group work and project development
- Technical site inspections and guided exploration of :metabolon
- Final group presentations and feedback sessions
This immersive structure is designed to foster collaboration, critical thinking, and practical application of concepts.
Registration
To register, please contact: schmidt@bavmail.de