Regenerating Self, Society, and Place
How can we develop our cities and countryside to support all life? This question guides our action research throughout this course. The course will be held in the ecological corridor of Amsterdam Wester Scheg, which bridges urban life and countryside between Amsterdam and the North Sea. This location boasts a rich diversity of species and cultures, and it represents the last fertile soil of the city. Many significant challenges facing the city converge in this area, including food transition, soil degradation, and climate adaptation, among others. As the city densifies, data and distribution centers expand across the land, and families and farmers strive to make ends meet.
The Challenge
This course offers an approach to regenerative development, providing the tools and frameworks to navigate play-based work and offering a regenerative leadership approach for change. It explores regenerative practices for self, society, and place in the Scheg van West—an ecological corridor leading into the city of Amsterdam.
Participants will work with local stakeholders, experts, and the land itself. They will give voice to this place, explore its potential, and help maintain, restore, and regenerate the community, local economy, and nature. Participants will camp on site.
Expect a deep dive into regenerative practice and leadership, with activities such as nature exploration, campfire discussions, and meaningful conversations along with many other activities. The course employs action research that treats the city as our curriculum, featuring learning journeys and meetings with key players. This programme is offered by the Honours College, EWUU Alliance, and Academy of Place.
Teaching Method
- Participants will take a leadership role in certain course activities. As a community of practice, we share the learning space, and this participatory learning approach provides immediate experience in regenerative practice.
- Our approach is rooted in hands-on, place-based, and project-based learning. We will work on places, projects, and initiatives brought in by the participants, allowing for the integration of theory and practice that resonates with their reality.
Practical Information
- From Saturday 20th of July, 2024 until Friday 26th of July, 2024
- There are max eight places for EWUU students, who can participate for a fee of € 150,-
- For students from Utrecht University, no fee applies
- Master’s, PhD and Honours students from TU/e, WUR, UU and UMC Utrecht are welcome.
- Third year Bachelor students can apply. Please contact us for this.
- After registration an online intake will take place (see application and registration)
- The language of instruction is English
Application and Registration
Fill the registration form (click on apply for course)
You will be required to upload the following documents when applying: Motivation Letter and Curriculum Vitae
Note: The definitive student fee will be calculated after you have filled in all the required information!
After completing the registration form, you will be invited to an introductory online intake session. During this session, we will get to know each other, discuss the course objectives and participant intentions, and prepare for the upcoming course.
In preparation for the intensive week on site, there will be four online sessions and an assignment, so that by the time we meet in person, we will share a background and the necessary knowledge to start.
More information about the online sessions will be announced in the website of the Summer School Utrecht
Deadline for registration
20th of May 2024
Register at: The Regenerative Summer School
