About the project

Why genESG exists, what it builds and how the partners work together.

Why genESG

Environmental, social and governance questions now shape how companies, public bodies and universities make decisions. Graduates are expected to understand them – and to work with the data behind them.

genESG brings these topics into higher education through gamified learning: case study competitions, hackathons and a machine learning lab where students work with real ESG data. The partners map how ESG is taught today, develop new modules and a hybrid course, and share everything openly.

months, Sep 2026 – Aug 2028
24
universities
9
countries
6
work packages
5
EU grant
€250,000

Three lenses, one decision

Environmental

Climate, resources and biodiversity: measuring impact with real data and turning it into decisions.

Social

Fair work, inclusion and communities: who benefits, who carries the cost, and how to tell.

Governance

Transparency, ethics and accountability: how organisations are steered and held to account.

Timeline

All activities across the 24 months of the project.

Month 2 of 24

WP1 Project management

  • Throughout the project

WP2 Training Hubs

  • ESG Case Study Competitions KHAS 13 Sep 2026 – 14 Oct 2026, Completed
  • Curriculum Development Workshop KHAS 1 Oct 2026 – 19 Dec 2026, In progress
  • Kick-off meeting Naples UNINA 20 Oct 2026, Planned
  • Sustainability Hackathons KHAS 20 Oct 2026 – 31 May 2028, Planned
  • Establishment of LMS System YTU 24 Nov 2026 – 31 Mar 2027, Planned

WP3 Machine Learning Lab

  • Curriculum Design UKIM 1 Sep 2026 – 1 Feb 2027, In progress
  • Platform Selection UKIM 1 Sep 2026 – 31 Mar 2027, In progress
  • Application Oriented Learning Integration UKIM 1 Mar 2027 – 4 Sep 2027, Planned
  • Curriculum development with Industry Expert YTU 2–30 Aug 2027, Planned

WP4 Curriculum Enhancement for ESG Awareness

  • TMP in Italy UNINA 1 Sep 2026 – 31 Oct 2026, In progress
  • Curriculum Mapping and Gap Analysis UNIMI 28 Sep 2026 – 23 Dec 2026, In progress
  • Interdisciplinary approach UNINA 1 Apr 2027 – 1 Jul 2027, Planned
  • ESG Modules development and hybrid course YTU 1 Jun 2027 – 1 Sep 2027, Planned

WP5 Dissemination

  • Communication, dissemination plan and Sustainability Strategy UCD 1 Sep 2026 – 30 Jul 2028, In progress
  • Multiplier Events in Partner Countries UCD 2 Feb 2027 – 31 Mar 2027, Planned
  • Final conference in Naples UNINA 15–16 Jul 2028, Planned

Questions and answers

Who is genESG for?

Students, lecturers and staff of higher education institutions who want to bring ESG into their courses, and organisations interested in ESG skills.

Are the materials free?

Yes. All educational materials are free and released under an open licence, as required by the Erasmus+ programme.

Who funds genESG?

The project is funded by the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union (KA220-HED, cooperation partnerships in higher education), managed by the Erasmus+ National Agency INDIRE. The EU grant is €250,000.