Summer and Winter Schools

Energy Challenges - an interdisciplinary approach: Hydrogen economy as socio-technical challenge

24-28 August 2026, Groningen, Netherlands

With the pressing impact of emissions contributing to the warming of our planet, there's an urgent call to transition from fossil fuels (oil, gas, and coal) to cleaner, renewable energy sources. Despite this awareness, the pace of this energy transition is not as rapid as needed. What are the challenges?

This summer school delves into the future of a hydrogen economy and the social-technical challenges involved. We will explore the delays in implementing the necessary changes in the energy transition from an interdisciplinary perspective. Tailored towards for master students, researchers and professionals within the field, the summer school offers a first-hand exploration into the complexities of energy transition. Moreover, it provides an opportunity to engage with real-time energy challenges.

Application deadline: 8 May 2026

Public Participation in Sustainable Transitions: Energy island Ameland

24-28 August 2026, Groningen, Netherlands

Today’s urgent environmental issues, such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and the depletion of natural resources, call for bold, creative thinking and collaboration across fields. So, the energy transition is not just a technical puzzle but also a social and environmental one.

This Summer School invites participants to break out of their disciplinary silos and discover how community engagement, public participation, and citizen empowerment can spark sustainable energy solutions for Ameland, a unique island in the Wadden Sea.

Application deadline: 8 May 2026

Have a look at the webpage Summer schools by discipline: Energy, Sciences and Spatial Sciences