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: Location:
About the Winter School
11-15 August 2025
Skukuza Research Station, Kruger National Park, South Africa
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