Η Σχολή Μηχανικών Παραγωγής και Διοίκησης διοργανώνει θερινό σχολείο με τίτλο "Multiple View Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment", στις 6-11 Σεπτεμβρίου, στη Θεσσαλονίκη. Απευθύνεται κυρίως σε υποψήφιους διδάκτορες. Η προθεσμία υποβολής είναι η 1η Αυγούστου. Για περισσότερες πληροφορίες, μπορείτε να απευθυνθείτε στον καθηγητή Κωνσταντίνο Τσαγκαράκη.
1st Call for Applications: 1st Training School of COST Action CA23157
6–11 September 2026 | Thessaloniki, Greece
COST Action CA23157 – MultiView LCSA is pleased to announce the Call for Applications for its 1st Training School, which will take place from 6 to 11 September 2026 in Thessaloniki, Greece. MultiView LCSA brings together researchers, industry representatives, practitioners, and policymakers to advance Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment and support the transition towards innovative and sustainable business models. As part of the Action’s commitment to capacity building and knowledge exchange, the Training School will provide participants with practical and theoretical knowledge of the environmental, social, and economic dimensions of sustainability assessment. The Training School is designed particularly for PhD candidates, early-career researchers, and professionals who wish to strengthen their knowledge and practical skills in Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment, life cycle thinking, and circular and sustainable business models.
Training Topics
Over five days, participants will engage with leading experts through lectures, practical exercises, case studies, group work, and interactive discussions. The programme will cover topics including:
Environmental impact and risk assessment tools
Environmental Life Cycle Assessment
Social Life Cycle Assessment
Life Cycle Costing and economic sustainability assessment
Data mining techniques for environmental and social analysis
Sustainable and circular business models
Applications in emerging areas, including battery recycling and sustainable manufacturing
The programme will also include a technical visit and a final participant presentation session. Participants will have the opportunity to apply the concepts and methods introduced during the Training School to their own research projects, case studies, or professional activities.
Eligibility
Applications are welcome from:
PhD candidates
Early-career researchers
Researchers and professionals working in sustainability assessment, life cycle thinking, circular economy, sustainable manufacturing, and related fields
Priority may be given to members of COST Action CA23157 and applicants from COST Inclusiveness Target Countries, in accordance with COST policies and the objectives of the Action. Please note that all applicants must be work group member of CA23157.
Financial Support
Financial support may be available for eligible participants in accordance with COST rules and the approved budget of the Training School. This support may contribute towards travel, accommodation, and subsistence expenses.
Applicants should note that the availability of financial support is limited and subject to the eligibility and selection criteria established by COST and the Training School Selection Committee.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates should submit the following documents:
A brief motivation letter explaining their interest in the Training School and the relevance of the programme to their research or professional activities
A curriculum vitae
Any other supporting materials
Applications should be submitted to wei.wang@his.se/weiwang.kth@gmail.com, brindusa-mihaela.sluser@academic.tuiasi.ro, cy@mp.aau.dk no later than:
Application deadline: 1 August 2026
Applications received after the deadline may not be considered.
Selected applicants will be informed of the outcome of the selection process and will receive further information regarding registration, financial support, and practical arrangements.