Energy Transitioning: Purpose, Path and Process

About

This summer school equips you with essential knowledge and green skills to navigate the complexities of transitioning to zero-carbon energy systems. Through interactive sessions, site visits, and collaboration in the vibrant Antwerp region, you’ll connect with academics, policymakers, and companies or organisations to explore innovative, real-world solutions. The strongly inter and transdisciplinary approach prepares you to drive change in the energy sector.

Join us to gain the expertise and network needed to make a lasting impact!

Target group

The programme targets students from diverse disciplines, as well as professionals and researchers, who are eager to deepen their understanding of energy transitions from a multidisciplinary perspective. Candidates from various academic disciplines are encouraged to apply, such as but not limited to social sciences, environmental sciences, economics, policy, law, and engineering. A strong interest in sustainability and a multidisciplinary approach are essential

Course aim

By the end of the programme, participants will be able to:
- Understand the reasons for an energy transition, situate the current and desired energy mix, and reflect upon the necessary transformation of energy infrastructure and energy markets
- Explain what different types of changes a(n energy) transition requires, and be able to critically reflect about managerial aspects of transitions
- Understand the role of the European Union in the global energy transition, characterise EU climate and energy policies and reflect upon energy security in times of geopolitical shifts
- Understand the implications of the energy transition for the energy policy of businesses, including being acquainted with energy auditing and energy monitoring
​​​- Understand the justice implications of the energy transition, including being able to explain potential impacts of energy transition on existing and new social inequalities​​
​​- Share practical insights into the ‘transition on the ground’ in businesses and NGO settings, through excursions and guest lectures from experts with diverse backgrounds​
- Develop and critically assess solutions for the energy transition, with special sensitivity towards the complexity of the challenge and being able to navigate between the perspectives of different disciplines and stakeholders​​

Fee info

The tuition fee includes course material, coffee breaks, a welcome lunch, excursions, social activities and a conference dinner. It does not include travel and accommodation