Circular Economy and Sustainable Socioeconomic Development (BIP)

June 09-13, 2025 (face-to-face part)

June 26, 2025 (online part)

Mendel University in Brno warmly invites you to participate in the Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) on Circular Economy and Sustainable Socioeconomic Development, hosted by the Faculty of Business and Economics. This unique programme combines short-term mobility for both online and physical components. The face-to-face session is scheduled from June 09-13, 2025, while the online part will be on June 26, 2025. Designed primarily for students, the programme also welcomes staff members to join.

Interested participants are encouraged to May 1, 2025!!! – use the link below:

Registration

Would you like to attend our BIP? The deadline for registration is May 1, 2025!!!. Once you register, we will contact you within 2 weeks.

Registration link

Information

  • Activities lectures, interactive workshops, field trips
  • Topics Life Cycle Assesment, Innovations, Technologies, Sustainable Resource Management, Policy Analysis
  • Registration Deadline: May 1, 2025. Use link above.
  • Costs covered by sending institution (travel costs, accommodation) within the Erasmus+ programme, Other costs (excursions, food etc.) in charge of coordinating institution
  • Credits 3 ECTS
  • Target Group Bc, MSc, PhD students, employees (STT mobilities)

Online part

  • activity: presentation of Seminar Work
    • each student or group will present their seminar project focusing on a topic related to circular economy and sustainable socioeconomic development
  • topics for seminar work:
    • circular economy strategies in specific industries (e.g., fashion, electronics, food)
    • case studies on cities implementing circular economy models
    • the role of digitalization in enhancing circular economy practices
    • strategies for engaging communities in circular economy transitions
  • format: a 15-minute presentation followed by a 10-minute Q&A session for each project
  • wrap-up: closing remarks, evalution of the program, and discussion of potential follow-up activities or future collaborations
June 26, 2025
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Program Objectives

  • equip students with a comprehensive understanding of circular economy principles and their application to sustainable development
  • develop practical skills through workshops and case study analyses
  • facilitate networking and collaboration among students and experts in the field
  • provide real-world insights through a field trip and seminar work, linking theory with practice

Outcomes

  • students will gain knowledge and skills in circular economy concepts, become familiar with the role of policy and innovation, and understand the socioeconomic impacts of sustainable practices. They will also develop presenation and teamwork skill through the seminar work and online presentations.

Programme

TimeAGENDA
8:30 – 9:00 AMRegistration
9:00 – 10:15 AMIntroductory Lecture: Introduction of the BiP, Introduction of Participants, and Introduction to Circular Economy: Principles, Challenges, and Opportunities
10:15 – 10:45 AMCoffee Break
10:45 – 12:00 PMWS: Designing Circular Business Models – Group Exercise
12:00 – 1:30 PMNetworking Lunch at the venue
1:30 – 2:45 PMLecture: The Role of Policy and Governance in Circular Economy
2:45 – 3:15 PMCoffee Break
3:15 – 4:30 PMWS: Case Study Analysis: Circular Economy Policy in the EU
TIMEAGENDA
9:00 – 10:15 AMLecture: BioBoom Strategic Bio-Entrepreneurship Game I
10:15 – 10:45 AMCoffee Break
10:45 – 12:00 PMWorkshop: BioBoom Strategic Bio-Entrepreneurship Game II
12:00 – 1:30 PMLunch in Students’ Canteen
1:30 – 2:45 PMLecture: BioBoom Strategic Bio-Entrepreneurship Game III
2:45 – 3:15 PMCoffee Break
3:15 – 4:30 PMWS: BioBoom Strategic Bio-Entrepreneurship Game IV
TIMEAGENDA
All DayField Trip: Nuclear Power Plant Dukovany
Focus: Understanding the Role of Nuclear Energy in Sustainable Energy Transitions and its Integration with Circular Economy Principles.
Activities: Guided tour, Q&A session with experts, and a discussion on nuclear waste management and energy efficiency.
TIMEAGENDA
9:00 – 10:15 AMLecture: Circular Economy in Urban and Rural Settings: Strategies for Local Implementation
10:15 – 10:45 AMCoffee Break
10:45 – 12:00 PMWS: Designing Local Circular Economy Solutions – Group Projects
12:00 – 1:30 PMLunch in Students’ Canteen
1:30 – 2:45 PMLecture: Social and Economic Impacts of Circular Economy: Addressing Inequality and Promoting Inclusion
2:45 – 3:15 PMCoffee Break
3:15 – 4:30 PMWS: Analyzing Real-world Examples: Successful Social Enterprises in Circular Economy
7:00 PMFarewell Dinner at Restaurant Na Chatě, near Mendel University
TIMEAGENDA
9:00 – 10:15 AMFarewell Lecture: Reflections and Future Directions in Circular Economy
10:15 – 10:45 AMCoffee Break
10:45 – 12:00 PMWS: Group Reflections, Feedback Session, and Discussion on Key Takeaways
12:00 – 1:30 PMLunch in Students’ Canteen
1:30 – 4:30 PMDeparture

Registration

  • Registration is mandatory for the participation at the event.
  • Only registered students/staff will be allowed to participate.
  • The confirmation of the registration will be sent to your email by our coordinator.
  • Deadline for registration is 01.05.2025.
Registration

Administrative process

  • Participants are required to register using the provided registration form. Upon successful registration, they will receive an Acceptance Letter.
  • It is recommended that participants secure a grant from their home institution to cover travel and accommodation expenses, which are allocated as follows:
    • 1-14 days (79 euros/day)
    • 15-30 days (56 euro/day)
  • Participants must consult their home university to understand the conditions of the mobility and confirm eligibility for a grant.
  • A completed Learning Agreement is mandatory prior to mobility. Detailed information on this will be sent to participants before their departure.
  • At the end of the mobility period, participants will be issued a Confirmation and Transcript of Records. Additionally, students participating in the BIP will be awarded 3 ECTS credits.
  • Staff can participate within the Erasmus+ STT (Staff Mobility for Training) or Erasmus+ STA (Staff Mobility for Teaching):
    • E+ STT – qualifying as eligible BIP participants
    • E+ STA – qualifying as organizers/lectures, not as participants
  • For documentation, you will be contacted by BIP organizers.

Accommodation

  • we can book dormitory rooms for participants; however, they must cover the cost themselves from their own scholarship

Contact

Tereza Smidova
International Relations Officer
building X
+420 545 135 030
Martina Rašticová
Coordinator of BIP
building Q
+420 545 132 500
Mendel University in Brno
Zemědělská 1665/1, 613 00 Brno
IČO: 62156489
DIČ: CZ62156489
Faculty of Business and Economics
Zemědělská 1665/1, 613 00 Brno
IČO: 62156489
DIČ: CZ62156489