BIP - Smart Game: Rural-Energy Manager
Blended Intensive Programme - Erasmus+ 2025
Programme Dates
Virtual activities: 1–5 September 2025
On-site activities: 8–12 September 2025
Venues: University of Rome "Tor Vergata" (8–9 September), Fattoria Solidale del Circeo – Pontinia, LT (10–12 September)
Application deadline: 25 July 2025, by 12:00 noon (CET)
Programme Objectives and Description
The Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) "Smart Game: Rural-Energy Manager" is an international training initiative designed to offer university students an immersive learning experience in the field of smart energy management, with a particular focus on rural contexts. The programme aims to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and real-world energy applications, preparing students for the challenges of the digital and green transition.
Participants will develop key competencies in the following areas:
- Energy monitoring and management systems for smart buildings and smart farms.
- Integration of renewable energy sources, use of digital tools, and predictive technologies.
- Analysis of real datasets to evaluate energy performance and design sustainable interventions.
- In-depth understanding of the Energy Manager role, including business models and market trends.
Programme Structure
Blended learning approach
- Online (1–5 September): Interactive webinars with energy sector experts, ESCO professionals and international consultants. Introduction to the main tools and platforms used in energy management.
- On-site (8–12 September):
- Tor Vergata Campus (8–9 September): Lectures and hands-on workshops on smart architectures, automation, dashboards, and AI-based tools.
- Smart Farm Circeo (10–12 September): Simulation activities on agri-photovoltaics, environmental sensors, greenhouse energy optimization, including visits to operational systems and direct interaction with sector professionals.
Expected Outcomes
- Technical skills: energy platform operation, data analysis and visualization, energy demand forecasting.
- Professional readiness: knowledge of professional profiles in the energy field (Energy Manager, ESCO consultants), digitalization of energy systems.
- Collaboration and problem-solving: teamwork in complex scenarios, real-life simulations, effective communication of technical findings.
- Interdisciplinary perspective: integration of engineering, environmental sustainability, ICT, and smart agriculture.
General Information
Programme language: English
Level: First cycle / EQF-6 (Bachelor's degree or equivalent)
Credits: 3 ECTS for students of Management Engineering. For other study programmes, credits will be awarded according to the procedures set by each relevant Study Programme Council.
Contacts
Academic contacts
Prof. Michele Angelaccio – michele.angelaccio@uniroma2.it
Prof. Cristina Cornaro – cornaro@uniroma2.it
Administrative contact
Mirabela Salavastru
Luana La Bara
bip@erasmus.uniroma2.it