Young Researchers Seminar

After the inspiring 5th edition held in Straubing in 2025, the 6th Young Researchers Seminar on Sustainable Material Cycles (YRS 2026) will take place at the University of Kassel on September 3–4, 2026.

The seminar offers a platform for PhD students and postdoctoral researchers working in the field of sustainable use of materials to present their ongoing research, exchange ideas, and connect with peers in an open and supportive setting.

YRS 2026 aims to foster interdisciplinary discussions on methods and case studies from industrial ecology, life cycle assessment, circular economy, resource management, and related fields. Participants are invited to share their work in oral or poster presentations and engage in interactive discussions.

For questions or further information, please contact the organizing team: yrs2026[at]uni-kassel[dot]de

We look forward to welcoming you to Kassel for YRS 2026!

We invite contributions addressing, but not limited to, the following fields of research:

• Design and optimization of circular economy and bioeconomy systems

• Sustainability and circularity assessment of systems, products, materials, and processes

• Efficient management and use of natural resources

• Material flow analysis of resource use, stocks, and flows

• Life cycle assessment of products, processes, and systems

• Integration of industrial ecology tools for sustainable resource assessment

• Criticality and traceability of resources

• Sustainable and circular business models

The seminar will take place at the Bootshaus of the University of Kassel,
Auedamm 27a, 34121 Kassel, Germany. 

Located directly on the banks of the river Fulda, the Bootshaus offers a relaxed and inspiring atmosphere for discussion and networking. The venue is within walking distance of Kassel’s city center and easily accessible by public transport.