MMLL Schedule
Schedule
| July 13th | ||||
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| Time | Session | Format | Description & Objective | Participants |
| 09:00 – 09:45 | Opening Session | Institutional Welcome | Official welcome to the Summer School. Introduction to the objectives of the programme, the Scientific Mission approach and the Living Lab methodology. | Organising institutions |
| 10:00 – 11:00 | The Mar Menor as a Coastal System Under Stress | Expert Lecture | Scientific overview of the Mar Menor as a complex coastal ecosystem currently under environmental stress. The objective is to provide a shared scientific understanding and motivate students to explore possible solutions through the missions. | Coastal systems expert Proposed: UPCT local research in MM |
| 11:00 – 11:30 | Coffee Break | Networking | Informal interaction among participants. | — |
| 11:30 – 13:00 | Roundtable: Territory, Responsibility and Science | Stakeholder Roundtable | Key actors involved in the Mar Menor ecosystem present their perspective on the current situation. Each participant explains the environmental impact from their field and proposes a measurable objective that should be achieved in the future. | Marine scientists Environmental authorities NGOs · Coastal municipalities · Restoration experts |
| 13:00 – 14:30 | Lunch time | |||
| 14:30 – 15:30 | Presentation of Scientific Missions & Team Formation | Interactive Session | Introduction of the different Scientific Missions of the programme. Participants select the mission they will work on and interdisciplinary teams are formed. Each mission is supported by three mentors. | Faculty mentors |
| 16:00 – 18:00 | Scientific Workshop: Environmental Data and Satellite Observation | Technical Workshop | Introduction to environmental datasets and satellite data sources from NASA and the European Space Agency. Students learn how satellite observations can support environmental monitoring and research related to the Mar Menor. | Soon |
| 18:00 – 19:00 | Project Mentoring Session | Team Development | Dedicated mentoring sessions where teams refine their projects, and specific applications from previous workshops. | All mentors |
| Evening | Welcome Dinner and touristic visit | Social Activity | Informal networking among participants and faculty. | All participants |
| Day 2, Tuesday, July 14 | ||||
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| Time | Session | Format | Description & Objective | Participants |
| 09:00 – 10:30 | Workshop: Qualitative Environmental Data | Scientific Workshop | Introduction to qualitative data analysis for environmental research. OCDE indicators | Soon |
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Coffee break | |||
| 11:00 – 13:15 | Workshop: Environmental Modelling and Monitoring | Scientific Workshop | Exploration of modelling approaches used to study environmental systems. Examples include flood dynamics, invasive species monitoring and environmental impacts affecting the Mar Menor. | Soon |
| 13:15 – 14:30 | Lunch time | |||
| 15:00 – 17:00 | Workshop: Environmental Innovation and Sustainability Policy | Scientific Workshop | Examination of how environmental policies and innovation frameworks support sustainable transformation. | Soon |
| 17:00 – 18:30 | Project Mentoring Session | Team Development | Dedicated mentoring sessions where teams refine their projects, and specific applications from previous workshops. | All mentors |
| Day 3, July 15th | ||||
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| Time | Session | Format | Description & Objective | Participants |
| 09:00 – 15:00 | Living Lab Field Visit | Field Excursion | Participants visit research centres, technology institutes and companies working on projects related to the Mar Menor. The objective is to understand how research and innovation are applied in real environmental contexts. | Researchers Technology centres · Local Companies |
| 15:30 – 17:30 | Boat Exploration of the Mar Menor | Field Experience | Guided boat excursion across the lagoon to observe the ecological context and environmental pressures affecting the ecosystem. | Faculty & experts |
| 18:00 | Informal Coastal Gathering | Social Event | Informal networking event in a coastal location with light refreshments. | All participants |
| Day 4, July 16th | ||||
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| Time | Session | Format | Description & Objective | Participants |
| 09:00 – 10:30 | Roundtable: Implementing Sustainability | Policy Dialogue | Experts discuss real opportunities for implementing environmental solutions through public policy, European funding programmes and regional initiatives. The objective is to help students understand pathways for turning ideas into actionable projects. | Policy makers · EU project leaders · Regional development agencies |
| 11:00 – 13:00 | Scientific Communication and Pitch Workshop | Applied Workshop | Participants learn how to communicate scientific ideas effectively. The session includes elements of open science communication and impact-oriented presentation strategies. | Science communication experts |
| 13:00 – 14:30 | Lunch time | |||
| 14:30 – 17:30 | Project Mentoring Session | Team Development | Dedicated mentoring sessions where teams refine their projects, receive feedback from mentors and prepare for the final presentations. | Faculty mentors |
| Evening | Closing Dinner – El Batel | Social Event | Formal dinner bringing together participants, experts and organisers. | All participants |
| Day 5, July 17th | ||||
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| Time | Session | Format | Description & Objective | Participants |
| 10:00 – 13:00 | Final Project Presentations | Public Session | Teams present the results of their work developed during the week. Presentations are evaluated by an expert panel composed of scientists, stakeholders and programme organisers. | Faculty · Stakeholders · Jury |
| 13:00 – 14:00 | Awards & Closing Ceremony | Ceremony | Recognition of outstanding projects and official closing of the Summer School. | Organising institutions |