Collegio futuro
Interdisciplinary college for sustainable development
4EU+ European University Alliance
Collegio futuro is a joint educational project of the 4EU+ member universities. Participants have the chance to tackle environmental issues in an interdisciplinary manner and receive mentoring and support from a European network of peers.
SPRING SCHOOL & WORKSHOPS
Collegio futuro is open to doctoral candidates and advanced Master’s degree students from different disciplines (natural & life sciences, social sciences & economics, or cultural sciences), who seek to
... broaden knowledge beyond own research area ...
... improve science communication skills ...
... generate momentum for new projects ...
... expand their network
VISION
Tackling global challenges like climate change or biodiversity loss and advancing the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals calls for more than just technical fixes—they require a fundamental socio-economic transformation. Such a transformation must be inclusive, engaging a wide range of societal stakeholders and drawing from diverse fields of knowledge. True progress depends on collaboration across disciplines and the courage to explore new approaches.
Collegio futuro has been designed with this vision in mind. By developing policy briefs, exchanging ideas, and engaging in dialogue with both scientists and practitioners, participants explore the complexities of sustainability from multiple angles and develop an open-minded, cross-sector collaboration that is essential for building a more sustainable future.
SPIN-OFF PROJECTS
Climate Action Science
European member states possess significant potential to reduce emissions and mitigate the climate change, making their actions—or lack thereof—a powerful signal to the rest of the world. However, national climate policies within the EU often do not match the ambitious goals of the European Commission. The Collegio futuro group Climate Action Science continued to cooperate beyond the course to explore the questions: How are climate impacts evolving over time in different European countries? What shifts are occurring in public attitudes and climate policies? And how are these elements interconnected? The results have been published in the journal „Sustainability“ in 2023.
Post-mining sites: the green gold rush
Born from interdisciplinary collaboration on ecosystem restoration, the project examines the potential of marginal land, such as former coal mining sites across Europe, to be transformed into areas of environmental sustainability and economic opportunity. The project has been selected for funding within the 4EU+Call „Charles Minigrants for students 2024“ awarded by Charles University.
