April 20 – April 24
- Language: English (Level B2)
- Dates physical mobility: 20 to 24 April 2026
- Location: Warsaw University of Life Sciences (Poland)
- Dates virtual mobility: 13 to 17 April 2026
- Number of ECTS: 4 ECTS
- Maximum number of participants: 25
Target Participants
BSc and MSc students in Civil and Environmental Engineering and related fields.
Subject
Students will work in international teams on civil and environmental engineering problems related to the use of construction and demolition (C&D) and industrial solid waste (ISW) materials.
The course covers environmental impacts, ecotoxicity, remediation potential, geotechnical design, and laboratory and in situ testing methods. The stationary part includes laboratory work and report preparation under the guidance of experienced lecturers.
Programme
The programme takes place during Student Week at SGGW and includes participation in Civil Engineering Days (23–24 April 2026).
Day 1: Introduction to the course, participants’ expectations, and goals
8:00 – 8:45
Breakfast (optional)
9:00 – 9:45
Welcome meeting
10:00 – 11:00
Campus tour
11:00 – 13:00
Introduction to BIP Course
13:00 -14:00
Lunch Break (optional)
14:00 – 16:00
Toxicology laboratory
Day 2: Overview of C&D and ISW materials, their composition, and properties
8:00 – 8:45
Breakfast (optional)
9:00 – 13:00
Pavement engineering laboratory testing
13:00 -14:00
Lunch Break (optional)
14:00 – 15:00
Consultations
Day 3: Ecotoxicity, environmental impacts, and remediation potential of C&D and ISW materials
8:00 – 8:45
Breakfast (optional)
9:00 – 13:00
Pavement engineering laboratory testing
13:00 -14:00
Lunch Break (optional)
14:00 – 15:00
Consultations
17:00 – 20:00
Guide tour in Warsaw Old Town
20:00 – 21:00
Cultural dinner
Day 4: Geotechnical design on C&D and ISW materials subgrade
8:00 – 8:45
Breakfast (optional)
9:00 – 11:00
Toxicology
11:00 – 13:00
Geotechnical parameter calculation and designing
13:00 -14:00
Lunch Break (optional)
14:00 – 15:00
Consultations
Day 5: Parameters evaluation for geotechnical design. Geotechnical investigation as a tool for soil mechanical and physical properties investigation
8:00 – 8:45
Breakfast (optional)
9:00 – 11:00
Final reports presentation
11:00 – 13:00
Farewell meeting
13:00 -14:00
Lunch Break (optional)
How to apply?
The student’s home university may conduct an internal selection process for the BIP. Registration is possible only via the application form and must be completed after the participant has received confirmation from their home university of their eligibility to take part in the BIP.
For any questions or expressions of interest, you may contact:
- Academic questions: Wojciech Sas ([email protected]) & Andrzej Głuchowski – ([email protected])
- Administrative Questions: Joanna Żach ([email protected])
Deadline for admission is 2 March 2026.
