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The 2025 edition of the Circular Engineering Across Disciplines Summer School (CEAD 2025) on “Zero Carbon Solutions for Hard-to-Abate Sectors” will be held at EURECA-PRO partner Hasselt University in Belgium from Sunday, 4 May 2025 (evening), to Friday, 9 May 2025. A virtual component will follow, to be completed by 16 May 2025. The program will be conducted entirely in English.
The CEAD 2025 Summer School will address the pressing challenges and opportunities in decarbonizing some of the most carbon-intensive industries, including heavy-duty trucking, shipping, aviation, iron and steel production, and the chemicals and petrochemicals sectors. Together, these industries account for roughly 25% of global energy consumption and 20% of total CO2 emissions, making their transformation critical to meeting global climate targets. The goal of CEAD 2025 is to provide participants with an in-depth understanding of current technologies, innovations, and policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions in these hard-to-abate sectors. The program will also explore the broader social and economic impacts of decarbonization. Through interactive workshops, expert-led lectures, and hands-on activities, students will engage with leading experts, discover cutting-edge research, and examine practical strategies for developing zero-carbon solutions. Visits to companies will offer insight into the real-world application of these innovations.
Participants will collaborate in international, interdisciplinary group projects and take part in panel discussions, helping to build their communication skills and increase awareness of the global importance of decarbonization. The program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and tools necessary to contribute effectively to the transition to a zero-carbon economy.
The application deadline is 31 December 2024 and notifications of acceptance will be sent out in January 2025. The program is open to bachelor’s and master’s students in engineering and science fields. Selection will be based on a motivation letter and academic background.
This Summer School is an Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme organized by the Faculty of Engineering Technology of Hasselt University in collaboration with KU Leuven and the EURECA-PRO network. Eligible students may apply for an Erasmus+ short-term mobility grant through their home universities. Please note that only selected TUC applicant students will be eligible for funding. More information on the funding procedure here at TUC will be made available in January 2025, but an initial successful application at Hasselt University is a prerequisite.
Please, visit the event page at Hasselt University to apply by 31.12.2024!
