As part of the 2nd BAUHAUS4EU Forum, the University of Economics in Katowice hosted the Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) "Future Skills for Beautiful & Sustainable Regions" - an international and interdisciplinary educational initiative that brought together 33 Bachelor, Master and PhD students from all partner universities of the BAUHAUS4EU Alliance.
Worth 5 ECTS credits, the programme was designed to equip students with future-oriented skills needed to address the complex challenges of regional transformation. Inspired by the principles of the New European Bauhaus, it explored how sustainability, aesthetics and social inclusion could shape more resilient, attractive and inclusive regions.
Working in international and interdisciplinary teams, participants developed innovative solutions to real-world regional challenges, while strengthening their intercultural competencies, creativity and collaborative skills.
The programme was delivered by an interdisciplinary team of academics and experts from the University of Economics in Katowice. Participants took part in modules led by dr Hanna Kelm (Leadership Skills Training), mgr Rafał Rydzewski (Design Thinking), mgr inż. Wiktoria Gałecka (Simulation game: "New, Beautiful World"), dr Agnieszka Majorek-Gdula and dr Adam Polko (Workshop: "One Place - Many Interests", focused on public space observation techniques), whose expertise contributed to the programme’s exploration of sustainable regional development.
The programme was coordinated by dr Marta Grybś-Kabocik, who served as content coordinator, and Yelyzaveta Kashlieva, who served as organisational coordinator, ensuring both academic excellence and the smooth implementation of all activities.
The BIP "Future Skills for Beautiful & Sustainable Regions" exemplified the mission of the BAUHAUS4EU Alliance: fostering innovative education, empowering students to become agents of change, and creating sustainable and beautiful futures for European regions.
The programme was not only an educational experience but also an opportunity to build international networks, exchange ideas and jointly shape new perspectives on regional development. Through collaboration and experimentation, students contributed to imagining and designing regions that are more sustainable, inclusive and inspiring for future generations.
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