Extracurricular programs
The University Research Institute for Sustainability Science and Technology, which organizes the MUSE, also collaborates with universities from other countries to propose short-duration programs in order to provide new skills and knowledge to future agents of change.
Erasmus+ BIP (Blended Intensive Programme)
International Summer School: Transdisciplinary Methods for Dealing with Sustainability and Land Use Conflicts
What: The course will provide you with the skills to design and implement transdisciplinary (td) research projects, engage stakeholders, and address sustainability challenges such as land-use conflicts. You will gain experience in participatory scenario planning, governance approaches, creative co-creation tools, and methods to reflect on and evaluate the impact of transdisciplinary research, while practicing these skills in real-life rural cases.
When: May-June
Where: Brandenburg, Germany (near Berlin) or Alt Empordà (Northern Catalonia)
Why: Acquire experience applicable to your thesis and career through the use of td and creative methods for impactful research with society and earn 3 ECTS credits.
This program builds on the success of previous Summer Schools organized by TU Berlin and ISST-UPC, now enriched by partners such as KTH and UPV.
👉 Explore the 1st, 2nd and 3rd previous editions.
Application:
Contact person for more details: Gemma Tejedor, gemma.tejedor@upc.edu
2023 Summer School Edition in Alt Empordà (Catalonia)
Erasmus+ BIP (Blended Intensive Programme)
Circular Economy
What: Immerse yourself in practical circular economy projects, working alongside international students and faculty to devise innovative solutions. This practical program will help you understand and apply circular economy principles to real-world challenges.
When: June and July
Where: University of Porto, Portugal.
Why: Strengthen your experience, contribute to global sustainability efforts, and earn 3 ECTS credits.
This program builds on previous successful editions of the BIP organized by the University of Porto and ISST-UPC.
Visit to the cork recycling company “The Cork Experience” in Porto (Portugal)
Credits: Sergio Jacinto Ruiz, 2023
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