The Rudolf Agricola School for Sustainable Development
The Rudolf Agricola School for Sustainable Development is the University of Groningen network organisation in the area of sustainable development. It is where UG scientists and lecturers from a broad spectrum of disciplines work together on important social challenges of our time. The guiding theme is how to retain or improve the wellbeing of people for current and future generations.
Sustainable Development is a pressure cooker for scientific research. The staff of the Rudolf Agricola School supports scientists, creates meetings and forges alliances. We make links with national and international colleagues, organisations and social partners. We inspire, innovate and accelerate. We share results, make them visible and usable. We develop ground-breaking research projects, organise research meetings and major events with a national and international impact. On the basis of our expertise, we support scientists with obtaining funds, communication and publicity.
Islands as Laboratories for Sustainability
Join ISLAs 2025, in the Westfjords of Iceland to explore how remote communities adapt to the pressures of modern transitions, from environmental changes to socio-economic shifts.
Dates: 28 June – 6 July 2025
Land Acquisition, Resettlement and Social Sustainability
This two-week practical training course, which is delivered in English, promotes understanding about and develops skills in managing the social risks and impacts associated with the development of public and private investment projects and particularly issues related to land acquisition and resettlement.
Dates: 16 - 27 June 2025
Women-Led Change: Community Engagement and Rural Development in Uganda
Empower communities, tackle climate challenges, and spark change! Join our Uganda summer school to explore rural entrepreneurship, women-led innovation, and action research through workshops, field practice, and community engagement.
Dates: 26 – 31 May 2025
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