CirculEc Project: Fostering Circular Economy Skills at European Universities

Date: 27.03.2025

European partner universities are hosting technical trainings on Circular Economy as part of the CirculEc project. These trainings will focus on developing innovative curricula, enhancing circular economy education, and equipping teachers from CA universities with the skills to implement sustainable business models. The trainings are taking place at:

  • Federico II University of Naples, Italy: March 11-14, 2025
  • Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences (FHM), Germany: March 17-20, 2025
  • University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain: March 24-27, 2025

The CirculEc project trainings are designed to empower university to build a sustainable future through the circular economy. By developing new curricula, teaching efficient waste management, and promoting resource reuse, the project will equip students with the knowledge to implement sustainable business models. The training in Naples has begun and is being broadcast via ZOOM as well. The Naples training was opened by EKTU's Madina Yussubaliyeva (Project Coordinator), Professor Francesco Pirozzi (Head of Department, Federico II), and Professor Davide Marocco (Rector's Representative). Speakers emphasized the project's importance, the role of universities, the value of international partnerships, and wished participants success.

Gerardo Carpentieri led the second day of the Naples training, presenting on "Territorial and Urban Components of Competitiveness." He incorporated interactive feedback using Mentimeter (https://www.menti.com/) to gather opinions on key aspects of the course. The day also included in-depth discussion on urbanization indicators, analytical techniques, and practical applications. Carmen Guida's afternoon session involved scenario exploration games focusing on sustainability and urbanization. Participants worked in groups to apply the concepts to real-world business examples. The following day included a visit to the University Museum and the signing of a cooperation agreement between the University of Naples Federico II and the Technological University of Tajikistan. Gerardo Carpentieri and Carmen Guida concluded the Naples training on March 14th with a session on "Sustainability and Competitiveness Ranking of CA Countries." Participants explored key concepts and discussed how to integrate them into their university curricula.

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