CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
The Global Change Institute (GCI) at the University of the Witwatersrand, in collaboration with the Transformations Community and Earth System Governance (TC-ESG25 Conference), is excited to announce the
Transformations and Sustainability Winter School 2025 Dates: 11-15 August 2025 Location: Skukuza Research Station, Kruger National Park, South Africa
About the Winter School This interdisciplinary program is designed for early-career researchers, PhD candidates, and postdoctoral fellows working on sustainability, climate change, and governance. Themed "Navigating Transformations in the Context of Justice and Equity," the Winter School will provide a unique setting for interactive discussions, fieldwork, and group projects. Key Themes: • • • •
Bridging and Bonding: Strengthening interdisciplinary collaborations Transformative Culture and Learning: Exploring cultural shifts in sustainability Disruptive Change: Understanding innovation and structural shifts Democracy and Multilateralism Under Pressure: Examining Governance Challenges
Who Can Apply? • PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, and early-career faculty in relevant fields • Practitioners working on sustainability and governance • Scholars with a strong interest in justice and equity in sustainability transformations Limited to 20 participants • 10 places reserved for African candidates (US$500) • 10 places for the global community (US$550) Application Deadline: 15 June 2025 • Selected candidates notified by: 30 June 2025 • Limited scholarships available • Please follow this link to submit
LIMITED TO 20 PARTICIPANTS
CLICK HERE TO APPLY For enquiries and to apply: gwinyai.taruvinga@wits.ac.za Join us for a transformative learning experience in the heart of Kruger National Park!