CESynergy Survey

Project Title: Exploring Learning Needs in Circular Economy Pathways for the Energy Transition

Dear respondent,

The CESynergy Project Consortium invites you to evaluate current educational and professional practices in circular economy and energy transition. Your input will guide the development of a cutting-edge course to address key gaps and prepare professionals for future challenges in sustainable energy systems.

The questionnaire includes six parts:

1. Participant and Participant’s Organization Information
2. Current Knowledge and Skills
3. Learning Needs
4. Preferred Teaching Methods
5. Challenges and Barriers
6. Open Feedback

The survey will take approximately 10–15 minutes to complete.

All responses will be treated confidentially, and only the researchers involved in this study will access the data. Your participation is greatly appreciated!

The results of the study will be shared with you upon request. Contact details for this purpose will be provided at the end of the questionnaire.

Section 1: Participant and Participant’s Organization Information

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* 1. What is your professional/academic role and affiliation? (Select all that apply):

HEI (Higher Education Institution) Student

HEI Lecturer/Academic

Researcher/Academic

Engineer/Technical Specialist in the Power Sector

Manager in the Energy/Power Sector

Consultant/Advisor (e.g., Consultancy Companies/Organizations)

Policy/Decision-Maker (e.g., Public Bodies or Government Institutions)

Media/Press Representative

Member of the General Public

Other (please specify)

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* 2. How many years of experience do you have in your field?

Less than 1 year

1–5 years

6–10 years

More than 10 years

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* 3. What is your primary area of focus in the energy/power sector? (Select all that apply):

Renewable Energy Technologies

Energy Policy and Planning

Energy Storage Solutions (e.g., batteries, hydrogen storage)

Smart Grid Technologies (e.g., grid modernization, IoT integration)

Circular Economy and Material Recovery (e.g., sustainable resource management, recycling)

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Current organization size (Number of employees):

0–10

11–50

51–100

101–250

251–1000

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Organization’s experience in the field (years):

0–10

11–20

21–50

Other (please specify)

CESynergy Survey

Project Title: Exploring Learning Needs in Circular Economy Pathways for the Energy Transition

Question Title

* 1. What is your professional/academic role and affiliation? (Select all that apply):

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* 2. How many years of experience do you have in your field?

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* 3. What is your primary area of focus in the energy/power sector? (Select all that apply):

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* 4. Current organization size (Number of employees):

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* 5. Organization’s experience in the field (years):

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* 6. Country of Participant: