DESCRIPTION
The GEM-SILKWAY is an international project, now involving more than 17 partners all over the word. In the process of energy transition, reflection on issues of public concern that affect cultures and societies at the global level are needed.
The 2026 GEM-SILKWAY summer school Canary Islands Edition will be hosted by the Universidad de La Laguna located in the Canary Islands (Spain).
The aim is to adopt a cross-cultural perspective in analysing concepts like sustainability and human development. Energy transition is a global issue, debated from geographic, cultural, social, economic, and technological perspectives. The Summer School brings together academics, professionals, and institutional representatives to foster interdisciplinary and intercultural dialogue. An introductory broad overview of the world green energy scenario will be followed by specific experiences in Spain, Portugal and in the Central Asia area. It focuses on energy efficiency, particularly in the context Europe. Students will benefit from lectures, debates with international scholars, cultural activities, and site visits. The program is updated annually to reflect the latest innovations and developments.
A visit to local renewable plants in Tenerife will be organized.
DATES Agoust 31 – September 5, 2026
Contact: gem@unimib.it
COORDINATION
PROGRAM COORDINATOR:
- Maurizio Acciarri – University of Milano-Bicocca
- Silvana Stefani – Catholic University of the Sacred Heart (IT)
SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE:
- Francisco Javier Ramos Real – University La Laguna (ES)
- Alfredo Jesús Ramírez Díaz – CEO, Bigdatarenovables SL (ES)
- Maurizio Acciarri, Marina Calloni, Matteo Colleoni University of Milano-Bicocca (IT)
- Silvana Stefani SILKWAY (IT)
IN COOPERATION WITH
- Dipartimento di Scienza dei Materiali, UNIMIB
- Facultad de Economía, Empresa y Turismo, ULL
- Instituto Universitario de Investigación Social y Turismo (ISTUR), ULL
- Dipartimento di Sociologia e Ricerca Sociale, UNIMIB
- BASE: Bicocca Ambiente Società Economia, UNIMIB
CONTENTS COVERED
- World energy policies in Europe and Central Asia, with focus in Macaronesia Region (renewable and conventional),
- Social aspects in energy transition,
- WEFE Nexus,
- Strategies for no-carbon and sustainable mobility in EU Outermost Regions,
- AI in energy efficiency.
For more details, see the official flyer below:
Download the official flyer (PDF)
HOW TO APPLY
- You are required to apply through the online application form.The barcode below or the link Gem SILKWAY Summer School 2026. After receiving the selection notification, you would be required to pay the course tuition fee within a specific period. Please follow the section Fee & Payment on our Summer School website to understand the payment options. Please note that, in order to upload the required documents, applicants must sign in with a Google account. Any Google account can be used; a UNIMIB account is not required.
- APPLICATION DEADLINE MAY 30
The bar-code below or the link
Gem SILKWAY Summer School 2026
Please note that, in order to upload the required documents, applicants must sign in with a Google account. Any Google account can be used; a UNIMIB account is not required.
After receiving the selection notification, you would be required to pay the course tuition fee within a specific period. Please follow the section Fee & Payment on our Summer School website to understand the payment options.
