International Summer School on Sustainability

September 6 to 11, 2026 in Karlsruhe

Do you fancy a vacation program with a difference? At the International Summer School on Sustainability, students from different countries and different fields of study discuss solutions for a more sustainable world. A collaboration between the three universities OST - Ostschweizer Fachhochschule, HKA University of Applied Sciences Karlsruhe and Transilvania University of Braşov in Romania.

6th International Summer School on Sustainability,

HKA Karlsruhe, OST – Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences, and Transilvania University of Brașov in Romania will invite students from different disciplines and countries to exchange ideas and learn from one another. The host institution in 2026 will be Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences (HKA).

Topics and highlights from the program:

Sustainability (promotion and implementation)
Environmental engineering & renewable energies: solar, water, wind
Energy storage
Sustainable cooling and heat pump technologies
Clean water EU project SophiA
Workshops
Joint excursions, leisure activities, and social events
Visits to the HKA campus and laboratories

Costs:

€200 for external students who require accommodation
€100 for HKA students who do not require accommodation

Registration deadline: By February 28, 2026

Registration

Contact

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics

Institute of Refrigeration, Air-Conditioning and Environmental Engineering
Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Michael Kauffeld

Tel.: +49 (0)721 925-1843
Fax: +49 (0)721 925-2000
michael.kauffeld@h-ka.de

Building M, Room 006
Moltkestraße 30
76133 Karlsruhe

Noble Banadda

Noble Banadda was a Ugandan biosystems engineer with a pioneering academic career. He worked at Makerere University in Uganda. The 4th edition of the i3s Summer School bears his name in honor of Noble Banadda.

Many thanks to our 2025 sponsors:

Advansor

JAEGGI Hybridtechnologie AG

SSP KÄLTEPLANER AG

When and where

September 6 to 11, 2026

Hochschule Karlsruhe - University of Applied Science, Germany

What

Inspiring lectures, excursions, group work and much more.

Further information will be announced shortly.

How much

It is only 100 Euro for the entire week. Registration fee includes lectures, excursions, accommodation, food and beverages. Transport to/from Karlsruhe is your own responsibility. Ask your university for support.