Education

Call: Summer School 2006, Effective Solutions for Sustainable Buildings in Cities

Białystok University of Technology invites teachers and students from Across partner universities to take part in the Summer School 2026
02.
March 2026
  • Activity type: Summer School
  • Dates: 2–11 July 2026 (on-site classes)
  • Location: Białystok University of Technology, Poland
  • Language: English

Białystok University of Technology invites teachers and students from Across partner universities to take part in the Summer School 2026 – Effective Solutions for Sustainable Buildings in Cities, an intensive on-site programme focused on sustainable construction and urban development.

The summer school will explore energy-efficient and environmentally friendly solutions for buildings in urban contexts, combining academic knowledge with practical, hands-on experience. Participants will work in an international and interdisciplinary environment, gaining insights into modern architectural design, environmental engineering systems, and sustainable urban solutions.

Programme highlights

The programme includes:

  • expert-led lectures and workshops on sustainable buildings and cities,
  • practical sessions focused on energy efficiency, environmental engineering systems and sustainable design solutions,
  • teamwork in international and interdisciplinary groups,
  • study visits and cultural activities introducing participants to Białystok and the Podlasie region.

The summer school builds on the experience of previous summer schools organized at Białystok University of Technology, and is addressed to students of:

  • Environmental Engineering,
  • Civil Engineering,
  • Architecture,
  • Power Engineering,
     as well as related disciplines interested in sustainable development of the building and energy sectors.

Financial support

Participants selected for the project will receive:

  • a scholarship to cover travel expenses to Poland,
  • a lump sum for living and accommodation costs in Poland,
  • a residency scholarship. 

Building on past success

The previous edition of the summer school brought together almost 100 students from a multitude of countries, creating a truly international and interdisciplinary learning environment and fostering collaboration across cultures.

Photo of the VIPSKILLS Summer School at Bialystok University of Technology, organized by ACROSS European Cross-Border University and the International Relations Office (IRO), taken by Dariusz Piekut
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