From Impact to Action: Transforming Experimental Labs for a Sustainable Future
2 November – 6 November
This interactive workshop „From Impact to Action: Transforming Experimental Labs for a Sustainable Future“ will equip participants with the knowledge and practical tools to assess and reduce the environmental footprint of their research. Through hands-on sessions and discussions, participants will explore how to make laboratories and research practices more sustainable, communicate effectively about climate challenges, and become ambassadors for responsible and future-fit research.
Why participate?
- Earn 3 ECTS credits
- Travel and accommodation support available through Erasmus+
- Learn practical methods to improve the sustainability of your research
- Connect with researchers from across the Circle U. alliance
- Gain skills that are increasingly valued in academia, industry, and policy
Expert Speakers
- Green Chemistry – Thomas Freeze (University of Groningen)
- Life Cycle Analysis – Augustin Wattiez (UCLouvain) and Labo1.5
- Lab Certification – Jeroen Dobbelaere (University of Vienna and ISTA)
- Green Computing – Loïc Lannelongue (University of Cambridge)
- Green Office – Riet van de Velde (Ghent University)
Workshop Details
Dates: 2–6 November 2026
Location: Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
More information:
https://www.circle-u.eu/open-campus/impact-action-transforming-experimental-labs-sustainable-future
Registration (deadline: 30 June):
https://forms.office.com/e/T4FQ617kAU
Cost: Participation is free of charge. Participants are responsible for arranging their travel and accommodation, but Erasmus+ funding may be available through your institution.
Erasmus+ information:
https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/
Questions:
sustainable-labs-workshop@uclouvain.be
This event has been recommended by ISTA, on of our befriended networks.