4EU+ joint educational project Collegio futuro Program & topics
Conceptualizing the process of socio-economic transformation for sustainable development demands an integration of perspectives from different research disciplines and needs creative and open-minded experts who do not hesitate to step out of their comfort zone and collaborate in an interdisciplinary manner, striving for the best solutions. Collegio futuro seeks to foster these skills essential for tackling our urgent environmental, economic, and societal challenges.
Objectives:
- strengthening competencies in interdisciplinary communication and project elaboration,
- empowering students and young researchers to transfer their knowledge and expertise to different contexts,
- promoting critical and system thinking,
- raising awareness for the challenges of socio-economic transformation,
- encouraging communication of scientific findings to civil society.
COLLEGIO FUTURO PROGRAM 2026
Fighting climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental pollution: Conflicts and synergies of different land use options
The detailed program will follow in October 2025.
Preparatory workshops
(dates to be announced)
Workshop 1 (half-day), online
Introductory lectures
Workshop 2 (half-day), online
Science communication
Workshop 3 (half-day), online
Initial discussion in working groups
Winter school:
2 - 6 February 2026, Heidelberg
- Working in interdisciplinary groups; support from supervisors and guest speakers; exchange with the practitioners
- Elaboration on a given subject
- Development of a communication concept (policy brief or another format chosen by the participants)
- Presentation of results and discussion
Participants are asked to contact their graduate school regarding the recognition of ECTS. A Letter of Attendance is issued for regular participation and outcome.
