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Environmental Studies Summer Course

Our Systemic Relation to Nature: Restoring a Balance Lost in History

When:

19 July - 06 August 2026

School:

University of Amsterdam Summer School

Institution:

University of Amsterdam

City:

Amsterdam

Country:

Netherlands

Language:

English

Credits:

6 EC

Fee:

1750 EUR

Early Bird deadline 01 February 2026
Learn more & register
Our Systemic Relation to Nature: Restoring a Balance Lost in History
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Ready to question how we engage with the world around us? Have you ever wondered about the possibilities beyond our current approach? This unique programme invites you to explore and challenge our collective relationship with nature, guiding you to shape your own views on sustainability. You’ll be introduced to systems thinking, where you'll discover how a cross-disciplinary approach is key to creating a more sustainable future for all

Course leader

Elfrieke van Galen is one the partners of TheRockGroup, an international sustainability consultancy bureau with offices located in Amsterdam, Brussel, and Cape Town. Lucas Steinbusch is one of the sustainability consultants at TheRockGroup. In 2020, he completed his master’s in international development studies at University of Amsterdam with research on sustainable and inclusive capacity development in Amman, Jordan.

Fee info

Fee

1750 EUR, Student

Fee

2000 EUR, Professional

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When:

19 July - 06 August 2026

School:

University of Amsterdam Summer School

Institution:

University of Amsterdam

Language:

English

Credits:

6 EC

Early Bird deadline 01 February 2026 Learn more & register

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