OXFORD SUMMER SCHOOLS

Leadership in Global Change

LIGC

With the Environmental Change Institute, University of Oxford

Leadership in Global Change

“Whether in business, politics, education, academia,food production, healthcare or elsewhere, futureleaders face a rapidly changing and complexworld. The ‘Leadership in Global Change’ summerschool provides an unbeatable opportunity to gaina new understanding of the critical issues that faceall of us.

This is a unique opportunity. In an increasinglycompetitive and global environment it is essentialfor ambitious students to take advantage of everyopportunity they can for personal developmentand personal resume building. Students willdevelop transferable skills and knowledge whichnot only sounds great on paper but is a realexperience that will stay with them for the rest oftheir lives.”

Partnering with professional school educatorsand the ECI academics, our LIGC team havedesigned an entirely new course which will enablethe ECI’s academic experts to engage, excite andempower the young people whose futuredecisions will shape the world.

Professor Jim Hall Professor of Climate & Environmental Risks, Schoolof Geography and the Environment, University ofOxford.

LIGC has been created and is run in collaboration with the ECI but the courses are not accredited by Oxford University

Leadership in Global Change (LIGC) is an Oxford-based social enterprise (non-profit) creatingopportunities for teenagers to engage with excitingnew solutions to climate change and sustainability,and explore options for their own careers. We work in collaboration with the EnvironmentalChange Institute, University of Oxford, a worldleading research centre on Climate Change andrelated issues, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation,thought leaders on one of the most excitingapproaches to solving global resource issues: theCircular Economy, and other pioneering organisations. Now in our fifth year, we are able to connect studentsto an expanding range of opportunities to suit theirparticular interests. You will build knowledge, skills,and confidence that will help you  turn your passioninto your career.

A Summer Experience Your days will be filled withintense discussion and debatewith peers, mentors andexperts, and your evenings full of the delights that Oxfordand London have to offer.Weekends will take you onexplorations further afield. You will be extremely welllooked after by ourexperienced pastoral staffwho live and work with youthroughout your stay.  With small numbers ourgroups bond quickly andstrongly and make importantconnections and friendships.

You will engage with OxfordUniversity scientists, and explorethe ancient buildings andwoodlands of the University.You will meet entrepreneursfrom the cutting edge of climatesolutions, and politiciansharnessing the hopes and fearsof communities. You will be challenged and yourmind will be stretched, and youwill love it.

Open to students aged15 - 18 years Courses delivered inEnglish Small group sizes of nomore than 20 studentsper course 24 hour pastoral care Full social programme,including weekendsbetween consecutiveweeks

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"This is the best experience ofmy life. I now know what I amgoing to do next, at school andat university" Miriam, 2019

Interested in how we can meet people's needswithin the means of the planet? A shift in how wedesign, make, and use things is shaping a neweconomy that enables us to use our resourcesrather than use them up. This system changes ourwasteful economy into one that is regenerative andwill require creativity and innovation in almostevery sector and discipline. Designed and delivered by the Ellen MacArthurFoundation, world-leading experts in the circulareconomy.

Engagement with businesses at the forefront ofcircular solutions Deep dives into the challenges of creatingcircular systems in how we produce, use andrecycle goods and materials Exploration of the wonders of Oxford fromHarry Potter halls to leisurely river trips

Accommodation: Exeter College, University ofOxford. Single bedrooms. Shared bathrooms. Fees: £1,800 including accommodation & meals£150 Heathrow airport pick-up. Bursaries available.

Seminars with experts from the fields of climatechange, public health, and medicine Site visits to organisations developing solutionsto global health challenges Social activities showcasing the history, culture,and entertainment of Oxford

Climate change and environmental degradation isnot great for our health - but making things betterdefinitely is. We are learning so much more abouthow our health and wellbeing are tied up with ourengagement and understanding of the naturalprocesses of our planet. If we can get the balanceright in time we can create a fantastic future. Join us to learn from experts and practitionersabout the exciting work being done in this area andconsider what your contribution could be.

Accommodation: Exeter College, University ofOxford. Single bedroom. Shared bathrooms. Fees: £1,800 including accommodation & meals£150 Heathrow airport pick-up. Bursariesavailable.

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Circular EconomyJune 28 - July 4, 2020 | Oxford, UK

Healthy FuturesJuly 5 - 11, 2020 | Oxford, UK

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The future health of the planet depends on thosewith a passion for fashion. With the fashionindustry's contribution to climate change comingto light, how we create, consume, and dispose ofour clothing and accessories is more importantthan ever. Explore and discuss these key questions alongsideexperts in the fields of circular economy, retail,consumer behaviour, and fashion. Challengeyourself to consider how your future can make apositive contribution to sustainable fashion.

Sustainable Fashion

Discussions with industry insiders and businessinnovators to explore the challenges andopportunities of sustainable fashion Site visits to explore solutions to combat fastfashion Social activities exploring London's sites andfashion hot spots

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July 12 - 18, 2020 | London, UK

Accommodation: College Hall, University ofLondon. Single bedrooms. Shared bathrooms. Fees: £1,800 including accommodation & meals£150 Heathrow airport pick-up. Bursariesavailable.

Climate Science & PolicyJuly 12 - 18, 2020 | Oxford, UK

This week is for those who want to delve deeperinto how solutions to our climate challenges can beimplemented. We will be talking to scientists,economists, policy advisers, and the knowledgetransfer experts who mediate between people withdifferent perspectives and areas of expertise. Join us as we investigate how climate models work,options for carbon capture and storage, policyoptions for reducing emissions, and much more.

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Workshops with Oxford University scientists Discussions with economic and policyadvisers Social activities showcasing the history,culture, and entertainment of Oxford

Accommodation: Exeter College, University ofOxford. Single bedrooms. Shared bathrooms. Fees: £1,800 including accommodation & meals£150 Heathrow airport pick-up. Bursaries available.

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Eco EntrepreneursJuly 19 - 25, 2020 | Oxford, UK

Oxford is home to an amazing array of newbusinesses engaged in solving our climate andsustainability challenges, meet these innovativebusinesses and be inspired to turn your ideas intoreality. We will be exploring new technologies, talking toinvestors assessing environmental risks,understanding how cutting edge science leads tofast growing new businesses, meetingentrepreneurs, and working with experts to comeup with our own ideas and business plans.

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Accommodation: Exeter College, University ofOxford. Single bedrooms. Shared bathrooms. Fees: £1,800 including accommodation & meals£150 Heathrow airport pick-up. Bursaries available.

Speakers and seminars exploring theintersection of business and sustainability Workshops to develop presentation skills andability to work collaboratively Social activities showcasing the history, culture,and entertainment of Oxford

Green Careers FairJuly 23, 2020 | Oxford, UK

In the near future, there are going to behundreds of thousands, perhaps millions of newjobs in climate and sustainability solutions.Come and explore some of the likelyopportunities and discuss what businesses willbe looking for. Students attending our Eco EntreprenuersSummer School will participate in this event aspart of their course fees. But, we welcomestudents who can't participate in our full courseto join us for the day.

Times: 10am - 4pm Fee: £35 including lunch

Workshops with businesses developinggreen solutions Presentations from sustainabilityinnovators Skills workshops and personal statementadvice

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We expect a lot from our land - resources, amenity,food, water, carbon absorption- and with a growingglobal population, competition for space is fierce.The way we manage it will determine the futurehealth and wellbeing of everyone on earth. Working with Wytham Woods and the Hill EndCentre on the Wytham Estate, we will be looking atfood from farm to supermarket, and land use fromforest to farm, along the way looking for answersfrom farmers, business people, and scientists.

Workshops and site visits to meet expertsfrom the land management, agriculture, andfood production sectors Social activities in Oxford, at Hill End, andexploring the local area.

Workshops to improve your writing andpresentation skills, and ability to communicateconfidently and effectively Speakers from the fields of journalism, media,and the arts

Social activities in Oxford, at Hill End, andexploring the local area.

Accommodation: Both of these Summer Schools are based at the beautiful HillEnd Centre, just outside Oxford, on the University of Oxford's Wytham Estate.Dormitory bedrooms. Shared bathrooms. Fees: £1,800 including accommodation & meals£150 Heathrow airport pick-up. Bursaries available.

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Food & ForestsJuly 19 - 25, 2020 | Oxford, UK

If you are passionate about using your voice tomake an impact, then come and explore thevarious ways you can inspire others to embracechange. Also with the Wytham Estate, we will be examiningthe role, art, media, and communication play inthe current dialogue on climate change. We willwork with journalists, activists, artists, digital-influencers, and others to explore how we canbuild dialogue to help us find solutions we can allagree on.

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Eco CommunicatorsJuly 26 - August 1, 2020 | Oxford, UK

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Oxford Climate ClubFor local teenagers. Based at the UniversityMuseum of Natural History. Workshops and trips. Green Work ExperienceIncreasing the availability of green workexperience opportunities through schools.

Corporate Away DaysWorking with amazing local organisations such as GoodFood Oxford, to provide professional corporate awaydays with purpose. See the website for options. Employee - Parent talksFree lunchtime talks hosted by companies for theiremployees to help parents speak confidently andsensitively with their children about climate change. Green Work Experience supportSupporting local businesses and the Oxfordshire LocalEconomic Partnership (OxLEP) to increase theavailability of "green" work experience for teenagers. Green Careers FairShowcasing local organisations that inspire the futureworkforce.

For TeenagersFor BusinessesFURTHER LIGC PROJECTS

For Teachers and SchoolsTeacher workshopsProviding workshops for teachers on variousaspects of climate education. Teachers for Future OxfordshireSupporting local teachers to get together to swapideas about climate teaching.