BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ACE2-EU European University - ECPv6.17.3.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:ACE2-EU European University X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.ace2eu.eu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for ACE2-EU European University REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Helsinki BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0300 TZNAME:EEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0300 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:EET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0300 TZNAME:EEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0300 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:EET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0300 TZNAME:EEST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0300 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:EET DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261005 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261010 DTSTAMP:20260820T104735Z CREATED:20260813T091927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T104735Z UID:19498-1791158400-1791590399@www.ace2eu.eu SUMMARY:Renewable Energy vs. Nature Conservation – Challenges and Opportunities DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n \n \n \n \n Renewable Energy vs. Nature Conservation – Challenges and Opportunities \n \n \n \n \n \n 5 October 2026\n\n \n \n - \n\n 9 October 2026\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course Type: Flavour SchoolDuration: Total workload 44–55 hours — Synchronous online: 7–10h · On-site (physical mobility): 30h · Independent and group work: 7–10hDates: Online component — 1–2 October · On-site component — 5–9 October\, Villach\, AustriaCredits: 1.5–2 ECTS The goal of this course is to educate students about topics related to renewable energy infrastructure and how it conflicts with nature conservation objectives. As part of the European Green Deal\, the EU aims to be carbon neutral by 2050. This increase in infrastructure development and land-use pressure will inevitably impact nature. Examples of this conflict include hydropower plants preventing fish migration\, birds and bats colliding into windmills\, and grid expansion affecting sensitive biotopes and habitats. \n \n \n \n \n\n Application deadline \n \n \n 00\n Days\n \n \n 00\n Hours\n \n \n 00\n Minutes\n \n \n 00\n Seconds\n \n \n Applications are now closed. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1. Organising Institutions & Teaching Staff\n \n Lead and Host Institution: Carinthia University of Applied Sciences — Evan Vincent Partner Institutions: Lithuania University of Applied Engineering Sciences — Egidijus Kasiulis External stakeholders: Verbund\, APG (Austrian Power Grid) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2. Course Overview\n \n The goal of this course is to educate students about topics related to renewable energy infrastructure and how it conflicts with nature conservation objectives. As part of the European Green Deal\, the EU aims to be carbon neutral by 2050. Transitioning to renewable energy will be one of the main focuses in achieving this ambitious but necessary goal. This increase in infrastructure development and land-use pressure will inevitably impact nature. Our goal as planners\, engineers\, conservationists\, and citizens is to work together to mitigate these impacts so that our goal of becoming carbon neutral doesn’t outweigh our obligation to preserve and protect species\, habitats\, and the ecosystem services that they provide us with. Examples of this conflict include hydropower plants preventing fish migration\, birds and bats colliding into windmills\, and grid expansion affecting sensitive biotopes and habitats. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 3. Learning Journey\n \n Online sessions: Ace Rookies MOOC completion. Introduction to the Participants: Background of lecturers and students. Introduction to the course: Key concepts. Course agenda. Knowledge-Base: What do students currently know about the topic. Guiding Questions and discussions in smaller groups. Onsite sessions:Theory — Learn about case studies that are representative examples of this conflict in Europe. Location: FH Kärnten\, Oct. 5.Fieldwork — Excursions to hydropower plants\, windmills\, and other sites that highlight conflicts and opportunities. Location: Various sites in Carinthia\, Oct 6–7.Challenge-based or project work — Workshops focusing on the dilemma between renewable energy expansion and conservation of habitat and species. Location: FH Kärnten\, Oct. 8.Final Presentations — Groups deliver a presentation highlighting the outcome of their solution-oriented workshop. Location: FH Kärnten\, Oct. 9. Follow-up / reflection: Online reflection activities addressing the course content\, structure\, and overall experience will be due at the end of the course. This helps students understand how learning is consolidated after the on-site phase. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 4. Learning Objectives\n \n Collaborate with other students from different countries.Analysis of current conflicts that are present in Austria and in their own countries.Experience real world examples in Austria through excursions to hydropower plants\, energy grid infrastructure\, and windmills.Critical thinking of potential solutions to the conflicts addressed in this course using an interdisciplinary approach.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 5. Learning Outcomes\n \n By the end of the course\, students will be able to: Have a foundational grasp on the state of the art: the conflict between renewable energy and nature conservation.Identify potential solutions for this conflict.Collaborate with other students from other universities within a cross-cultural setting.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 6. Who should attend\n \n Level: Undergraduate. Fields: Engineering\, Architecture\, Ecology\, Environmental Policy. This course may be suitable for those interested in combining engineering with ecology and creating public policy that address these topics. Anybody who feels like they can contribute to this theme from a different educational background or is just generally interested in learning about the topic is warmly invited to participate! Recommended Language Level: English B1–B2. This is mandatory\, as English is the working language of ACE²-EU courses. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 7. Application Process\n \n Apply here: https://forms.gle/Kt36MNng6cxrJk3R9 Deadline for receipt of applications: 20 July 2026 A notification of acceptance to participate will be sent to successful applicants by the host institution. Prior to the start of the course\, participants will receive a welcome email from the ACE²-EU Alliance with detailed instructions specific to the course. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8. 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