EuroTeQ & Erasmus+ Staff Week
Building Sustainable and Resilient Universities Together
The EuroTeQ & Erasmus+ Sustainability Staff Training Week brings together academic and non-academic staff from partner universities to exchange knowledge, share best practices, and co-develop solutions for more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient higher education institutions.
Host Institution: École Polytechnique (France)
Date: 2–6 November
Through a mix of interactive workshops, site visits, expert sessions, and peer learning activities, participants will explore key dimensions of sustainability in universities, including:
- Campus sustainability and climate-neutral strategies
- Mental health and well-being in higher education
- Student engagement and governance
- Circular economy and resource efficiency
- Energy transition and living labs
- Social responsibility and inclusion in academia
The programme is designed as a collaborative learning experience, encouraging dialogue across institutions and disciplines.
Objectives:
- Strengthen collaboration within the EuroTeQ alliance
- Share concrete institutional experiences and lessons learned
- Explore innovative sustainability practices in universities
- Foster staff development through peer learning
- Identify opportunities for joint projects and future cooperation
Who can participate?
Academic and administrative staff from EuroTeQ partner universities interested in:
- Sustainability in higher education
- Campus management and innovation
- Student affairs and well-being
- Research and teaching in sustainability-related fields
- Institutional strategy and development
Registration
Deadline: 2 October
Fill in the form: https://guillaumesignorino.limesurvey.net/659264?lang=fr&newtest=Y
Contact
For more information, please contact: angelica.nivia@polytechnique.edu or marie-caroline.edorh@polytechnique.edu
Programme Overview
The week combines structured sessions, hands-on workshops, and informal exchanges:
Monday – Welcome & Campus Sustainability Foundations: Introduction to École Polytechnique, EuroTeQ initiatives, Corporate Social Responsabilities strategies, and sustainable campus practices
Tuesday – Living Labs & Applied Sustainability: Impact Unpacked workshop, SIRTA(Atmospheric Observatory) visit, repair & circular economy workshop.
Wednesday – Sustainability Research & Student Engagement: Student engagement in governance, sustainability research perspectives, campus energy systems
Thursday – Mental Health, Inclusion & Social Impact: Mental health in universities, psychosocial risks, equal opportunity initiatives, and a Paris cultural visit
Friday – Synthesis & Future Collaboration: Group reflection, key takeaways, and identification of future EuroTeQ collaborations
