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Transformative Learning for Sustainable Living
Certificate in Education for Sustainability New course starts Feb 2009. Application deadline: 30th November 2008. click here
Through an innovative approach to learning, Schumacher College has helped thousands of organisations and individuals in understanding and finding solutions for the most pressing ecological and social concerns of modern life.
We are renowned for the excellent teachers that lead all our courses. People come to Schumacher College, in the heart of the Devon countryside, to discuss sustainability. What and how they learn stays with them for a lifetime.
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Courses coming up
Exploring Science, Matter and Consciousness
Starts: Monday January 5, 2009
A one, two or three week course | David Peat, Amit Goswami, Peter Fenwick, Chris Clarke | The nature of consciousness has fascinated philosophers and scientists for centuries. Today, different fields of science are generating discoveries and insights which lead practitioners to expand existing theories of what consciousness is and what it can do. read more…
Embedding Holistic Economics: For a global community
Starts: Monday January 26, 2009
A one, two or three week course | Manfred Max-Neef, Margrit Kennedy, Colin Hines, Wolfgang Sachs | Problems with the global economy are presented in the mainstream media as those that can be managed within existing systems. There is a need for a transformation of economics if human society is to survive and prosper. read more…
Roots of Learning: Strategies for creative social change
Starts: Monday February 23, 2009
February 23 – 27, 2009 | Kate Davies| Education can play a critical role in helping to transform our society. A key question for educators is: How can we prepare learners to lead the changes that are necessary to achieve social and ecological sustainability? read more…
Are you ethically enterprising? Want some support with your venture or projects? Act today and apply for Ethical Pioneers, a two week course starting on 24th November. See short course pages for more details.
Latest news
Certificate in Education for Sustainability: Last chance to apply!
Wednesday November 19, 2008
The closing date for applications to the Schumacher Certificate in Education for Sustainability is 30th November 2008.
Sustainability at Dartington: A Year On
Tuesday November 18, 2008
In the last year, The Dartington Hall Trust which includes Schumacher College, has made fantastic progress in its aim to become a carbon and waste neutral ‘living classrom’.
Dartington Appoints New Director of Sustainability
Tuesday November 18, 2008
On 1 December 2008, Charlie McConnell will take over as Dartington’s first Director of Sustainability – overseeing sustainability across the Estate including Schumacher College.
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Schumacher College is part of the Dartington Hall Trust, a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and as a charity (company no. 1485560, charity no. 279756). Registered office: The Elmhirst Centre, Dartington Hall, Totnes, Devon TQ9 6EL, UK.