EULab winterschool 2023: developing sustainable, resilient and inclusive food systems
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- Le 10 octobre 2022
Be part of designing for a sustainable future and join the EULab in January 2023
Feeding our cities : developing sustainable, resilient and inclusive food systems
EULab is a unique programme, using a studio based learning model within a heutagogical learning framework.It brings together students across 4 EU partner institutions to work collectively on the most pressing issues of our time.
EULab is a virtual exchange programme that includes:
• A week long immersive winter school hosted by Audencia Business School, Nantes, France,
• A pre lab training
•+ 3 weeks online collaboration following the winter school, culminating in an online public event where you will present your work.
DATES: Monday 16 to Friday 20 January 2023
OPPORTUNITY
Successful applicants to the Nantes Futures Lab will:
• take part in an exciting and innovative learning experience funded by Erasmus+
• be guided in designing the sustainable future of Nantes with counterparts from Ireland, Spain, Finland and France
• work along students from various disciplines
The lab will take place in English.
CHALLENGE
If you are a thinker and a maker If you want to use your prospective mind If you are interested in the future of our planet If you remain unfazed under uncertain circumstances If you believe in collective intelligence If you like a challenge If you want to make a change THEN EULab is for you!
WHY
We live in unprecedented times; the climate emergency and global pandemics are severely testing our taken for granted assumptions on how markets and society should work. But how will we make the changes that are needed? What will the ‘new normal’ look like for businesses and consumers for cities and their citizens?
How much does it cost?
The EULab is free (but we don’t cover travel and accommodation expenses to come and stay in Nantes in January 2023).
Deadline for applications: Friday 28 October 2022
Any questions, contact Céline Louche at Audencia
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