We invite students in the Sustainable Development and Global Environment and Development master’s programs to attend an orientation day. Detailed information can be found in your student email.
Earth Day 2026
This year’s Earth Day is celebrated under the theme “Our Power, Our Planet.” It serves as a reminder that while climate challenges are global, the power to take action lies within our local communities and our daily choices. In 2026, we no longer ask “if” we should act, but “how” we can do it most effectively.
Why Your Power Matters
We often feel overwhelmed by the scale of environmental changes. However, it is the sum of our “small powers” that creates great change. Our power consists of:
- Awareness – Understanding that the Earth’s resources are finite.
- Technology – Using renewable energy and digital tools wisely to protect nature.
- Solidarity – Working together to keep our forests, rivers, and air clean.
How We Are Celebrating This Year
As part of this year’s celebrations, we encourage you to take three simple steps:
- The Power of Repair: Instead of buying new, give objects a second life. Visit a local repair shop or participate in a clothing swap.
- The Power of Nature: Plant pollinator-friendly flowers on your balcony or in your garden. Support biodiversity in your immediate surroundings.
- The Power of Conservation: Analyze your water and energy consumption. Every kilowatt saved is a real gain for the planet.
Let’s show our power. Let’s do it for our planet!
BUP Student Conference 2026
This is the last call for applications to attend the The Baltic University Programme Student Conference. This free of charge event brings together students, researchers, and practitioners for an immersive three-day journey into the interconnected dynamics of biodiversity, climate change, and sustainable land use.
The application deadline is 23 March 2026.
Read more about the https://www.uu.se/en/
Focus on Cities International Conference 28–29 May 2026
The Students’ Smart City Association, Science Club of Spatial Planning at the Warsaw University of Technology, and The Students’ Association of Transport and Mobility at the Warsaw School of Economics invite you to an international academic conference to be held on 28–29 May 2026 at the Main Building of the Warsaw School of Economics.
The aim of the conference is to create a safe and open space for discussion on innovative and positive solutions for European cities. The event will provide an opportunity to exchange experiences, present research findings, broaden knowledge in the field of urban planning and related sciences, and create a forum for discussion and the opportunity to make valuable contacts. The event will be conducted in English and attendance is free of charge.
You can register until 28 March 2026 via the following link: https://forms.office.com/e/
Four thematic panels are planned:
- From Planning to Practice: Ensuring Urban Accessibility: a panel on research and solutions aimed at improving accessibility and inclusivity.
- Empowering Communities: Technology as a Catalyst for Change: a panel on research and technological solutions improving the functioning and quality of life of city residents.
- Nature as a Solution: Building Resilience and Biodiversity: a panel on research and solutions related to environmental protection, climate adaptation, biodiversity, Nature-based Solutions, green logistics and the circular economy.
- Fostering Unity: Sustainable Development Strategies: a panel discussion on research and solutions relating to the implementation of urban and supra-regional strategies aimed at improving
- the functioning and management of cities, including in sustainable mobility, spatial planning and urban development.
You can find more information on the conference website and the
Facebook event: https://focusoncities.edu.pl/ ,
https://fb.me/e/3VviRfWn0
Symposium: Universities as Change Agents in Sustainable Development.
On March 18–19, 2026, Dr. Anna Batorczak participated in the international symposium “Universities as Change Agents in Sustainable Development.”
The main organizer of the event was Tallinn University, and the co-organizers were the Hamburg University of Applied Sciences, SustainERA, and the Baltic University Programme.
The symposium aimed to highlight the role of the academic sector as a tangible and measurable agent of change for sustainable development—going beyond scattered initiatives and purely theoretical discourse.
Over the course of two inspiring days, academics, researchers, and representatives of non-governmental organizations from many countries in Europe and beyond had the opportunity to explore diverse approaches to education on sustainable development and its implementation in the academic sphere and through cross-sectoral collaboration.
The event also created a space for establishing new partnerships that may in the future lead to the co-creation of effective strategies to fully harness the potential of universities in addressing the most pressing environmental, social, and economic challenges of our time.
In her presentation titled “Studying Sustainable Development – experiences from the University of Warsaw,” Dr Batorczak shared UCBS’s experiences in implementing international studies dedicated to sustainable development.
International Women’s Day 2026
March 8 – International Women’s Day
Today we celebrate the strength, sensitivity, courage, and uniqueness of all Women. Thank you for your daily care, inspiration, and determination in pursuing your dreams.
May every day bring you respect, joy, and the feeling that you are truly appreciated — not only on this special day.
Best wishes for a wonderful Women’s Day!
Green Economy Festival 2026
We are excited to announce that the Green Economy Festival will take place in Parma, Italy, from April 14th to 19th, 2026. This prestigious event will bring together leading Italian and international experts in the field of the Green Economy, alongside prominent entrepreneurs and some of the most authoritative journalists in the sector.
Among the confirmed guests for this edition are world-renowned figures such as:
- Pavan Sukhdev – Environmental economist, President of WWF International, and winner of the 2020 Tyler Prize and the 2016 Blue Planet Prize.
- Guenter Blöschl – Hydrologist and recipient of the 2025 Stockholm Water Prize.
- Timothy Palmer – Physicist and climatologist at the University of Oxford.
- Michael Spence – Nobel Prize winner in Economic Sciences 2001.
- Hernan del Valle – Director of the European Climate Foundation.
- Maria Chiara Carrozza – Former Italian Minister of Education, university professor, and expert in engineering and scientific research.
- Karin Bolin – Director of Humana People to People Italia.
Opportunity for International Students
The Festival offers a unique opportunity for students to experience the Italian “Green Valley” first-hand. The program includes:
Study Tour “Factories of Sustainability”: Visits to leading Italian companies that have successfully implemented circular economy and sustainable practices.
Top-level Conferences: Access to keynotes and panels with international experts, including environmental economist Pavan Sukhdev and hydrologist Guenter Blöschl.
Academy Grant (Scholarship)
- We are offering 300 grants for selected university students. The grant covers:
- Accommodation for the entire duration of the stay (options from 3 to 6 days).
Meals (lunches and dinners). - Transfers to and from the companies during the Study Tour.
(Please note: Travel expenses to/from Parma are not included.)
We believe this could be a valuable educational experience for your students, allowing them to network with peers and professionals from across Europe.
For more details, please find the full call for applications and the information kit attached. For your convenience, here is the link for the application: International Academy – Green Economy Festival.
New English-taught course at the Faculty of Biology: Zoology
We would like to inform our students about a new English-taught course offered by the Faculty of Biology, University of Warsaw, starting in the summer semester:
Zoology
📘 lectures + laboratory classes
🆔 USOS code: 1400-122ZOO-en
This is the first time the course is offered in an English-language format. The course is available in USOS as an elective course and may be of particular interest to students of Sustainable Development and related programmes.
The course is close to being launched and currently requires a small number of additional enrollments.
👉 Course details in USOS:
https://usosweb.uw.edu.pl/kontroler.php?_action=katalog2%2Fprzedmioty%2FpokazPrzedmiot&kod=1400-122ZOO-en
For substantive questions regarding the course, please contact the course coordinator:
dr Piotr Bernatowicz (Faculty of Biology, UW)
BUP Master Thesis Training 2026 – information for Master’s students
Master’s students from universities participating in the Baltic University Programme (BUP) are invited to apply for the BUP Master Thesis Training 2026 – an international, free-of-charge training programme supporting the Master’s thesis process.
The training will take place on 14–17 April 2026 in Uppsala, Sweden, and will be the fifth edition of the Master Thesis Training programme.
Participation in the event offers:
- additional expert feedback and academic supervision,
- development of research and presentation skills,
- exchange of experiences with students from universities across the Baltic Sea Region,
- opportunities to build international academic networks.
Participation in the training is free of charge.
Detailed information about the programme and application procedure is available on the Baltic University Programme website.