Confluences: Interdisciplinary visions for water in cities
This Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) course offers a unique opportunity to explore the multifaceted role of urban waters – rivers, lakes, bays, and wetlands – amidst climate change. Positioned as both cultural spaces and ecological assets, these waters are integral to crafting resilient and sustainable urban futures.
Engage with peers from diverse academic backgrounds and universities as you work within interdisciplinary, multicultural teams. Through seminars you will practise knowledge co-creation in seminars, and in workshops with field investigation, you will explore innovative approaches to urban waters, and engage with critical and design thinking, problem-based learning, and reflexivity. Expect an intellectually stimulating environment that encourages creative and innovative collaborations to approach complex water-related urban challenges.
Assessment will focus on your contributions to the collaborative process, including the development of shared interdisciplinary competences, your reflective practices, and your team's progress in creating transformative approaches to urban water related issues.
This BIP is ideal for advanced bachelor's, master's, and PhD students who are passionate about interdisciplinary collaboration, climate adaptation, and cross-cultural communication. This course provides a platform to experiment, innovate, and contribute meaningfully to the sustainable future of urban water systems.
Further information (about the Intended Learning Outcomes, schedule of online and in-person sessions, workload, eligibility, assessment and evaluation, how to apply, and selection process) is available at: https://www.aalto.fi/en/news/apply-to-a-blended-intensive-programme-bip-confluences-interdisciplinary-visions-for-water-in-cities
If you are interested in applying to this course, please contact the Erasmus staff at your university for more detailed information.