CNDS Summer School 2025
Natural Hazards in the Anthropocene
About
This international one-week course gathers PhD students in Earth-, engineering- and social sciences for an introduction to the dynamics and impacts of natural hazards (e.g., floods, droughts, wildfires and earthquakes), as well as disaster management and social vulnerability under the umbrella of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR). Through lectures, seminars, and group assignments, the course will explore DRR through the disaster management cycle (mitigation, preparation, response and recovery), looking at the interplay between natural hazards and societal impacts and responses.
Important dates:
Important dates for the 2025 summer school will be posted when available.
Course structure
The summer school builds on research themes studied within CNDS and aims to enhance a deeper understanding of society’s ability to prepare for and cope with natural hazard risks. By engaging lecturers and students from different disciplines, the course provides a venue for lively exchanges and discussions amongst participants and experts. The summer school provides a unique international forum to explore the diverse dynamics of DRR, and it is a great opportunity for early career scientists to expand their network and engage in interdisciplinary dialogues and exchanges.
Venue
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The summer school takes place at the Department of Earth Sciences, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden. Founded in 1477, Uppsala University is the oldest university in Sweden. Uppsala is located 71 km north of the capital Stockholm. It offers both picturesque countryside and the vibrancy of a big city. You can experience both history and modern living during a visit to Uppsala.
How to get here: Uppsala is easily reached by train in just 30 minutes from Stockholm and 18 minutes from Arlanda Airport.
How to apply
This course is designed for PhD students, and participation is free (but, accommodation and travel is at your own expense). The European Geosciences Union (EGU) will sponsor a number of travel grants for the 2025 summer school.
We are currently working on the programme for 2025 and expect to open the application process at the beginning of 2025.
Contact
Johanna Mård (CNDS Summer School Coordinator), Email: johanna.maard@geo.uu.se
Irina Chic (CNDS Project Administrator),
Email: irina.chic@geo.uu.se
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