Summer school on Wastewater and Biosolids Management WWSS 2026

13-29 July 2026

Online / e-distance learning

The 9th International e-distance learning Summer School on “Wastewater and Biosolids Management” (WWSS26) is an international educational initiative that brings together academics, researchers, professionals, and stakeholders active in the fields of water, wastewater, biosolids, and environmental management.

Established in 2015 , the Summer School has evolved into a recognized platform for learning, collaboration, and innovation, offering participants from around the world the opportunity to engage with current scientific developments and practical approaches in wastewater management.

Programme highlights

• Fully online participation from anywhere in the world
• Synchronous live sessions with instructors and discussions
• Asynchronous learning materials for flexible study
• Laboratory and video exercises
• Technical e-tour activities
• Lectures, quizzes, exercises, conference activities, and poster and pitch sessions

Main thematic areas

• Climate change impacts and wastewater treatment strategies
• Catalysis in wastewater treatment processes and innovations
• Sustainable agricultural practices through wastewater treatment and reuse
• Adsorption mechanisms and adsorptive materials in wastewater management
• Microbiology, public health, and wastewater management
• Energy valorization of sewage sludge and biosolids
• Circular approaches in wastewater management

Who should attend

WWSS26 is addressed to Master’s students, PhD candidates, early-career researchers, engineers, environmental scientists, wastewater and biosolids professionals, public sector representatives, water utility personnel, consultants, industry practitioners, and stakeholders in the wider water, waste, and environmental sectors.

Additional opportunities for participants

• Participation in an e-Poster and Pitch Session
• Best e-poster award of 300 CHF , sponsored by the journal Environments (MDPI)
• Opportunity to submit research work to a Special Issue of the Summer School
• Accepted extended abstracts will be published in the official e-proceedings of WWSS26
• Certificate of Attendance with 2 ECTS credits

Registration fees

• 150 EUR for students
• 200 EUR for professionals and all other categories

Registration and fee payment will be completed through the Centre for Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning (CCE/KEDIVIM) online platform.

For more information about the Summer School, the programme, speakers, registration, and important dates, please visit the official website: https://dia.eap.gr/wastewater/2026/

Please also refer to the PPTX presentation for a concise overview of the Summer School and additional presentation material that accompanies this announcement.