From 15 to 28 June 2026, the University of Primorska will host the 4th edition of the Alpine Europe: Innovation in the Circular Economy Summer School, taking place in Slovenia.

The Summer School will be conducted in English in the forested environment of Slovenia and led by an international team from Europe and the USA. Through lectures, field visits and practical examples, participants will explore the entire wood value chain, learn about circular economy and discover the principles of the New European Bauhaus. The programme also includes a visit to InnoRenew CoE the largest timber building in Slovenia, showcasing modern wood construction. The Summer School is accredited in both the USA and Europe.

Alpine Europe leaders include Dr. Andreja Kutnar, Dr. Matthew Schwarzkopf and Dr. Mohammad Derikvand, InnoRenew CoE, UP IAM researchers, together with professor Eric Hansen from Oregon State University.

The Alpine Europe Summer School offers hands-on learning, direct interaction with leading academics and professionals and a unique chance to experience sustainable construction in a real-world European setting.

The programme is organised by the Faculty of Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Information Technologies (UP FAMNIT), the Andrej Marušič Institute (UP IAM) and the NEBAP Hub, in close collaboration with Oregon State University.

Read more about the summer school here.

View the programme here.

Register here.