Period

2 weeks, from Monday 27 January to Friday 7 February 2025, with students present in Trento, PLUS a compulsory 2-hour follow-up online workshop on 17 February 2025, in two time slots: either 9:00 AM or 3:00 PM (both CET). 

Venue

Faculty of Law, Via Rosmini 27, Trento

Contents

Taught completely in English, the SustANGE Winter School is organized jointly with the UniTrento Faculty of Law and the Erasmus School of Law at the University of Rotterdam. The international appeal lies in the Winter School's global relevance, the interconnected nature of sustainable development, climate change and resource access, the cross-sectoral impact of these challenges, as well as the need for multidimensional, interdisciplinary and collaborative solutions, including law, policy, economics with philosophical approaches and perspectives. 

Given the theme, the involvement of Museo delle Scienze (MUSE), which is an interactive science museum located in Trento, is an ideal opportunity to showcase Trentino’s excellence in integrated research systems. 
During their visit to MUSE, participants will receive an overview of the issues related to climate change in the alpine region.

Lectures will be delivered by Faculty members from both Trento and Rotterdam, to ensure an interdisciplinary programme, with a multiplicity of theoretical and methodological approaches. 

There will also be integrated discussion spaces in working groups during which participants can develop competencies and soft-skills.

What You Can Expect to Learn

• Critical thinking: Engage in thought-provoking lectures that encourage critical analysis of climate change, natural resource access and related ethical considerations.
• Interdisciplinary understanding: Gain a comprehensive perspective by exploring topics presented by faculty members from different disciplines, fostering an interdisciplinary approach to problem-solving.
• Communication skills: Participate in group discussions that enhance the ability to articulate and communicate complex ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ethical considerations: Delve into climate change ethics, understanding humanity’s relationship with the natural world, and reflecting on the ethical implications of resource access.
• Problem-solving: Tackle real-world challenges, such as addressing resource access during conflicts and assessing the economic and environmental implications of sanctions.
• Legal framework navigation: Explore relevant legal frameworks applicable to the theme.
• Socio-political context: Learn about legal mobilization in a socio-political context, enhancing your understanding of the broader implications of climate litigation, for example.

Online Informative Sessions

Two on-line information sessions were held on 17 September 2024 during which students had the chance to learn more about the Winter School as well as meet the academic coordinators and staff. Recording is available upon request.

Workload and Credits

All lectures, seminars and activities are in English.

The program consists of  7 hours per day, including visits and excursions. 
External participants will receive an official UniTrento transcript certifying 6 ECTS at the end of the Winter School.
In order to obtain 2 more ECTS and an evaluation mark, external students can arrange extra work, as explained in the Assessment Tasks document in the downloads.
UniTrento Participants will receive a certificate of attendance. The extracurricular activity can be recognized as credits, thesis points or extra credits, according to the rules of their course. Please, contact the Student Services Office.

Participants' Background

The Winter School is open to up to 25 advanced international undergraduate and graduate students (upper-level Bachelor's and all Master's students) and is aimed at (but not limited to) students with an interest in law, economics and/or political science, or interdisciplinary courses including at least one of the former among the primary disciplines, and with an interest in sustainability studies.
Debating and teamwork skills are expected.
A good level of English (at least B2) is required.
PhD students are not eligible to participate.

Application Process

All students are required to upload their CV, ToR (Transcript of Records), identity document and a motivation letter during the online application process.

UniTrento will make the selection and inform students if they are admitted. 

Deadlines

Submission of the online application for all students: Thursday, 31 October 2024, noon CEST
Selection and confirmation of admission: by mid-November.
Participation costs payment: by 30 November 2024.
UniTrento students' applications: starting from 1 December, if places are still available

The Winter School will take place with a minimum number of 10 participants, 80% of which must be international.

Participation Costs

Students from UniTrento partner universities: 400 Euros 

External students (from non-partner universities): 1.000 Euros

The participation cost includes: lunch and dinners in the university canteen from Monday to Friday and weekends according to the canteen calendar, and a socio-cultural program consisting of: a guided visit of the town, a welcome drink and a farewell buffet, a one-day and a half-day outdoor activity with visit to the Science Museum or other cultural institutions.

Excluded are: accommodation, breakfasts, health insurance, visa and travel costs.

Cancellation: Participation fees will be reimbursed 100% in case of cancellation due to documented illness. No fees will be reimbursed if cancellation is for any other reason.

UniTrento students (up to 2): 100 Euros (meals at the canteen are not included)

Accommodation

All participants are responsible for planning and paying for their own lodging in Trento. Please notice that the price for shared accommodation on the private market is around 25-35 euro per day. Make your plans and considerations accordingly.

Details and possible housing solutions providing the Trentino Guest Card will be sent to admitted students.

Academic Coordinators

For UniTrento: Prof. Elena Fasoli, Prof. Federico Puppo. 
For University of Rotterdam: Prof. Florin Coman-Kund.

Contacts

International Relations Division 
international@unitn.it