Call for applications: Summer school on “Resilience and Sustainability”

Challenge

Students address the problem of sustainability and resilience from different regional and national perspectives. Aging and demographic challenges pose a key problem in many European countries. In post-industrial regions the aging problem is aggravated by shrinking populations due to outmigration and scarcity of high-skilled employees. This demographic change has multiple consequences: the regions are not attractive for modern industries with high productivity and innovativeness, tax incomes are low, there is labour shortage in many important industries such as health and care. Furthermore, regions with insufficient supply of young high-skilled workers are vulnerable to external shocks such as weather events caused by climate change. Students’ task is to think about solutions how the regions could cope with the demographic challenges.

The course consists of an online module in 25 August – 5 September 2025 and an onsite module in Bochum in 8–12 September 2025.

How to apply

To be selected for the course, students must agree to participate in the summer school. Furthermore, you must be enrolled in a master’s or bachelor’s program at the University of Oulu and have a strong interest in resilience and sustainable development. You should also be able to communicate fluently in English. Participants are offered 5 ECTS for the course and the course should be included in the participants' degree. Additional credits can be provided in exchange for an additional task if necessary.

To apply for the course, fill in the application form. Deadline for applications is 1 May 2025. Successful applicants will be notified by 10 May 2025.

For more information, visit the event page.