Summer School ESPOIR
Access to safe drinking water and sanitation is recognized by the United Nations as a fundamental human right. It is one of the goals of sustainable development. The 2022 edition will be focused on SDG 6 (water and sanitation) and will address the following issues: Technical, environmental and political issues related to water.
The main causes of pollution of lakes, rivers and oceans will be presented (bacteria, micropollutants, endocrine disruptors, microplastics). The methods of water analysis and the current and future methods of water treatment will be discussed. These technical parts will be completed by a visit to a waste water treatment plant. A part of the week will also be dedicated to water policies in France and in the world.
The students will benefit from both interdisciplinary teaching combined with hands-on innovation workshops and policy dialogues. The summer school will be based on different teaching formats (conferences, visits etc.), all of which promote interactivity and the sharing of ideas.
The summer school counts on the participation of 4 professors from EELISA partners (UPM, BME, FAU)
*ESPOIR has received the support of the Erasmus+ Jean Monnet Programme.
Participation requirements
Applicants’ profiles: The ESPOIR summer school is intended for students (upper undergraduate and graduate) in science or engineering who show a strong interest in sustainable development. How to apply? The call for applications is now open until May 6, 2022. Admissions only by application package to provide by email at: espoir-psl@psl.eu, with the following subject: Summer school ESPOIR 2022 - Application - Last name and first name Contents of the application package: Letter of motivation. Up-to-date resume
Max. participants: 25
certificate of attendance
* If you would like to receive ECTS for your home degree program, please clarify credibility of the activity with your local study and degree coordinator beforehand.
