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Deutsch Seville, June 12, 2025Ā ā TheĀ AURORA initiative, led by theĀ Universidad PolitĆ©cnica de Madrid (UPM)Ā through itsĀ Campus Sur Citizen Lab, has received aĀ special mention (accĆ©sit)Ā in theĀ Education, Awareness and Disseminationcategory at the prestigiousĀ EnerAgen 2025 Awards.
The recognition was granted during the 16th edition of the awards, held at the historicĀ Real AlcĆ”zar of SevilleĀ and organized by theĀ Andalusian Energy Agency, in collaboration with the national network of regional energy agencies.
š± Education Through Participation
AURORAās Citizen Lab stood out for itsĀ innovative and inclusive approach to energy education, engaging a diverse community of university students, faculty, staff, and local residents in collaborative learning and climate action.
The jury highlighted the initiative’s ability to:
- Blend science, creativity, and civic engagementĀ to address energy challenges at the local level.
- Empower citizens, especially youth, through workshops, seminars, and real-life energy transition projects.
- Serve as aĀ replicable modelĀ for participatory education in climate and sustainability across other universities and municipalities.
The project has already led to:
- Recognition of ECTS creditsĀ for student participation in energy-related community activities.
- Solar energy micro-investmentsĀ co-designed with local schools and residents.
- Partnerships with the Madrid City CouncilĀ to promote urban climate resilience and citizen-led innovation.
The Citizen Labās activities extend beyond the campus, creating bridges between the university and its surrounding neighborhoods. Children from local schools have joined university students in hands-on learning experiences that demystify clean energy and promote collective responsibility.
šĀ EnerAgenās Vision
Criteria | AURORAās Contribution |
Innovation | A pioneering universityācommunity collaboration model |
Educational Impact | Involvement of schools, students, and citizens |
Awareness Raising | Active, experiential learning methods |
Scalability | Easily adaptable to other campuses and communities |
By granting AURORA this special mention, EnerAgen reaffirms its commitment to recognizing transformative educational models that make energy transitionĀ a collective and inclusive journey.
