Samenvatting

The rapid energy transition highlights the urgent need for innovative education formats to equip future professionals with interdisciplinary skills. This paper presents lessons from the Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) on Positive Energy Districts (PEDs), a collaborative education programme with 11 academic partners. The BIP-PED course combines onsite lectures, site visits, gamification, and collaborative assignments with cloud-based simulations and digital learning tools. Results from the 2024 and 2025 editions demonstrate enhanced student engagement, with increased use of virtual learning platforms and simulation activities. Key challenges include managing cross-border collaboration and ensuring access to digital infrastructure, while successes reveal the potential of BIPs to bridge educational gaps. The paper concludes with recommendations for educators and policymakers on advancing sustainable energy education.