Overview
Key facts
The COVID-19 pandemic only contributed to shedding light on the social roots of the current environmental crisis. Human-induced deforestation and biodiversity loss, it has been shown, are a major cause of the spread of infectious diseases and pose a serious threat to public health.
Despite all this, political responses to climate change on a global scale have proved largely inadequate. The transition towards an environmentally sustainable society is undercut by the drive toward endless production and resource extraction which governs our economies.In the past few years, activists and movements worldwide have been increasingly vocal in demanding more decisive action for environmental and social justice. But how are we to effectively organise this demand from below? The second edition of the Lake Como Summer School in Critical Theory of Society will gather scholars of renowned reputation to discuss these issues from different perspectives.
University of Milano - Bicocca's Organising Climate Action Summer School aims to provide students with the opportunity to gain in-depth and cutting-edge knowledge on the topic of emancipation and organisation. The main objective is to create an international and cross-disciplinary environment of research exchange that can contribute to foster new original projects on the topic.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Expand the outreach of existing university programmes;
- Develop networking opportunities for graduate students and early-career researchers;
- Encourage the construction of an inter-university network on the topics of the Summer School
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 4 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Climate Studies & Meteorology View 4 other Short Courses in Climate Studies & Meteorology in ItalyAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
Admission is open to post-graduate students and early-career researchers who have a strong interest in critical thinking and share the aims of the summer school. The summer school can host up to 20 participants. Due to the limited number of available places, prospective participants are requested to submit a formal application and will only be admitted after they have successfully passed a selection process.
Tuition Fee
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International
500 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 500 EUR for the full programme during 4 days. -
EU/EEA
500 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 500 EUR for the full programme during 4 days.
Living costs for Milano
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.