The SITAR project team is pleased to announce the ongoing organization of the SITAR Summer School 2026, a three-day intensive training course focusing on climate-friendly practices in the construction industry. The Summer School will take place from July 8-10, 2026 at the Carinthia University of Applied Sciences (CUAS), Villach Campus.
A practice-oriented, research-based educational format
The Summer School combines specialist lectures, practical laboratory exercises and real-life case studies from leading companies and institutions across the Alpine region. Participants will explore a range of topical issues, including
- Low-carbon cement alternatives
- Ultra-high-strength and ultra-high-performance concrete
- Sustainable structural design
- Advanced materials for repairs and retrofits
These topics are directly related to the SITAR project’s mission to accelerate the transition to environmentally sustainable building solutions in the Italy-Austria cooperation regions.
Target groups and participation
The Summer School is aimed at:
- 3rd year students in the Department of Civil Engineering
- Master’s and doctoral students
- Postdocs
- Experts from the industry
Classes will be held entirely in English to allow access to an international audience. Participation is possible in person, the registration fee is €95 and registrations are open until June 19, 2026. Students can register free of charge.
The event is organized in cooperation with SITAR project partners from science and industry, which underlines the application-oriented and interdisciplinary character of the programme.
Overview of location and schedule
All activities will take place on the CUAS Villach campus, including lab sessions showcasing the university’s advanced experimental infrastructure. The program runs all day on the following days:
- July 8, 2026 (08:45-18:00)
- July 9, 2026 (09:00-18:00)
- July 10, 2026 (09:00-18:00)
Participants benefit from insights into the latest research, regional best practice examples and joint workshops.
Contribution to the vision of the SITAR project
The Summer School plays a strategic role in the wider SITAR Interreg Italia-Austria initiative, which supports the Alpine construction industry’s transition to sustainable, low-emission practices. It facilitates knowledge exchange, strengthens cross-border cooperation and helps to nurture the next generation of engineers who will implement environmentally sustainable solutions. [interreg.net]
Contact us
If you have any questions, please get in touch with the following contact person:
- Antroula Georgiou – Content coordination
- A.Georgiou@fh-kaernten.at,+43 59 0500 5119
For organizational questions:
- Sandra Graber – Organization
- S.Graber@fh-kaernten.at,+43 59 0500 4308
We look forward to welcoming participants from all over Europe and beyond to Villach in July 2026. Together we will explore innovative approaches that will shape the sustainable building practices of tomorrow.
All information and the link for registration can be found here: [forschung….aernten.at]