BIP for University Staff – Education for Sustainable Development, 25 – 29 May 2026 at MTU Cork

Join an international, collaborative learning experience designed to help university staff embed sustainability into teaching, campus practice, and community engagement.

This Blended Intensive Programme brings together staff from INGENIUM partner universities to build practical capacity for Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in higher education. Through peer exchange, real-world experiences, and applied tools, participants will develop concrete approaches they can implement in their own institutional contexts.

This programme will support participants to:

  • Build a shared understanding of sustainability and ESD in higher education
  • Connect personal values with institutional action
  • Explore practical tools for integrating sustainability into teaching and campus life
  • Learn through peer exchange, real-world visits, and cross-institutional collaboration
  • Develop a clear, actionable professional plan to implement change in their own context

Programme Format

The BIP follows a blended format combining online preparation, an in-person campus week, and a final reflective online session.

The programme includes:

  • An online preparation session introducing key sustainability concepts and forming international working groups
  • A five-day in-person campus week in MTU Cork featuring sustainability tours, applied workshops, community engagement visits, campus exploration, and reflective learning
  • A final online session supporting participants to develop a tangible personal action plan for implementing Education for Sustainable Development

By taking part in this BIP, participants will gain:

  • Practical methods and tools for Education for Sustainable Development
  • Inspiration from real-world sustainability initiatives
  • An international professional network across INGENIUM universities
  • A personalised action plan to embed sustainability in their professional practice

Interested in participating?

To register, please complete the online application form via the link provided.

Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) for University Staff BIP

We look forward to welcoming you to Munster Technological University in Cork! For travel information and practical details, please refer to our Travel Guide.