FibReLoop
School
Closing the fibre-reinforced composites loop: recycling materials for recycled components
About
FibReLoop is happy to invite PhD students to a school titled "Closing the fibre-reinforced composites loop: recycling materials for recycled components".
The FibReLoop school will consist of a three days schedule of lectures from leading experts on the topic of fibre reinforced composites, with a special focus on their sustainability and mechanical performance.
The lectures will include mechanical characterisation and modelling, testing and modelling for processing, industrial implementation and life cycle assessment.
Important dates
12/01/2026
Registration opening
22/02/2026
End of early bird registration
15/04/2026
First day of lecture
17/04/2026
Last day of lecture
Program
Lecturers
Michael Galtois
Fairmat
Luca M. Martulli
Politecnico di Milano
Remko Akkerman
University of Twente
Wouter Grouve
University of Twente
Thomas Turner
University of Nottingham
Ignaas Verpoest
KU Leuven
Laura Carreras Blasco
Universitat de Girona
Organising Committee
Remko Akkerman
Professor at University of Twente
Yentl Swolfs
Professor at KULeuven
Luca M. Martulli
Researcher at Politecnico di Milano
Renée Soudant
Administrative assistant
Registration
To register to the school click here.
The registration fees are reported below. These include lunches and coffee breaks.
| Student | € 175,00 |
| Delegate | € 225,00 |
| Dinner | € 85,00 |
| Dinner (accompanying person) | € 85,00 |
After 22-02-2026
| Student | € 200,00 |
| Delegate | € 250,00 |
| Dinner | € 85,00 |
| Dinner (accompanying person) | € 85,00 |
Cancellation fee between 01-04-2026 and 15-04-2026 will be € 150,00
Practical informations
Venue
The school will take place at the UPark hotel:
De Veldmaat 8, 7522 NM Enschede
The Netherlands
https://www.uparkhotel.nl/en
If you are travelling by car, the hotel can be found on all maps services. There is plenty of parking space available onsite.
If you are using public transport, you can check the following website:
https://9292.nl/en/