As part of the Blue Economy sYnergies fOr sustaiNable Development (BEYOND) project, Summer School on Offshore Wind Farms – Technical Aspects will be organized at the Faculty of Engineering in Rijeka.
This Summer School provides an intensive, interdisciplinary introduction to offshore wind farms, combining technical, environmental, and industry perspectives. Through expert lectures and panel discussions, hands-on workshops, computer simulations, wind tunnel demonstrations, and 3D modelling, participants will gain practical insight into the design, operation, and impacts of offshore wind energy systems.
The program also includes a guided field visit to the Vrataruša wind farm, offering direct exposure to real-world applications and industry practices. All meals and the organized field trip are fully provided for all participants.
The Summer School encourages knowledge exchange, critical discussion, and collaboration among students, researchers, and professionals, as well as general public participants interested in sustainable energy and the blue economy.
Participation in the Summer School is free of charge.
Date: June 1–3, 2026
Location: Faculty of Engineering, University of Rijeka, Croatia
Format: In-person lectures, demonstrations, and field trip
This Summer School represents Part 1 (Technical Aspects) of the program. Part 2, focused on the ecological aspects of offshore wind farms, will take place at the National Institute of Oceanography and Applied Geophysics (OGS) in Trieste: Summer School | Blue Skills
REGISTRATION DEADLINE April 15, 2026
NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE April 24, 2026
The number of participants is limited.
Registration link: https://forms.gle/o1NKnBAPUFRsrcnNA
Contact: stefan.ivic@uniri.hr, marta.alvir@uniri.hr
