The main target of the Circular Economy and Sustainability Management (CESM) seasonal school is represented by students from different backgrounds interested in the field of efficient resource management and circular economy.

The CESM course explores organisational aspects and innovation facets related to all phases of the product life cycle; moreover, it provides a practical overview of how processes, decisions and business models should change in light of the new circular economy paradigm. In more detail, the CESM seasonal school consists of 7 training modules lasting half a day each on issues such as circular design, strategy development & business models, and communication.

Finally, a half-day laboratory is scheduled to apply what students have learned in all previous lessons. Therefore, the learning objectives of CESM encompass: helping participants to acquire a framework of useful skills to seize the opportunities in the economic shift; managing the challenges and transformation processes in a circular logic in order to encourage the practical application of the knowledge gained.

Students will be interactively and proactively engaged in the training process thanks to the integration of the theoretical concepts with the practical experience under the guidance of the trainers, encompassing both academics and practitioners. The use of experiential techniques and the articulation of training and laboratories will allow the participants to consolidate existing skills and increase self-awareness. The innovative teaching methods will also rely extensively on companies’ experiences in order to provide real-world examples and lessons learned. Case studies will also be included amongst the teaching tools for the purpose of encouraging the practical application of theoretical concepts, thus bridging the gap between theory and practice.

Enrollment Conditions

The course is intended for Italian or foreign university students who meet the following minimum requirements:

– To be enrolled in a bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree (including single-cycle), in a master’s diploma, in a doctoral course or in a medical specialization course (or to have completed any of these programs no longer than 6 months before the application’s submission)

– To have a cumulative grade average corresponding to at least 27/30 for the Italian system and B for international applicants. This requirement is waived for candidates enrolled in doctoral courses or in medical specialization courses.

– Have a self-certified proficient knowledge of English (at least B2 level).

Requirements are to be met on the date of submission of the application.

WHEN

From 12 to 16 of October, 2026

WHERE

Onsite, in Pisa

APPLICATION DEADLINE

31 August, 2026