In this course we want to hand the building blocks necessary to consider a complex problem, such as a climate neutral city, and to provide a defined contribution.
About the course
Content
In this course we will use the city of Ghent as an example and study first the key drivers for this climate neutrality: why would we want this? What is a climate neutral city actually?
Subsequently we will investigate interventions that can help in terms of energy consumption, water footprint, air quality... based on the drivers the goals are set, with the technology the approach is set hence what remains at the end of the program is to integrate the legal, economic and societal drivers in one proposal for a climate neutral city.
Learning Outcomes
In this module you will:
- Apply insights from different academic disciplines on problems related to climate adaptation and effective mitigation in the City of Ghent;
- Explain and discuss diverse technologies and interventions at urban/city level to improve performance from a sustainability perspective;
- Explain and discuss legal, economic and societal drivers and bottlenecks towards climate positive interventions;
- Create a coherent proposal for a city-wide approach with an interdisciplinary and international team;
- Present a proposal to stakeholders invested in energy transition within the City of Ghent;
- Reflect on personal growth
In the development of this programme all nine ENLIGHT partner universities are involved. Five students from each of the nine partner universities can participate.
Coordinators
Prof. Jo De Vrieze (Ghent University)
Programme
The 5 ECTS module will be piloted with a small group of students in the Spring of 2022: 45 participating students, 5 from every ENLIGHT partner university, will be divided into interdisciplinary groups.
The blended programme is organized with weekly lectures and group work with a highlight and strong focus in our on campus week:
- Week 1: 17/02 Kick-off meeting - 16.05-18.15 Online
- Week 2: 24/02 – Theme 1 - 16.05-18.15 Online
- Week 3: 3/03 – Theme 2 - 16.05-18.15 Online
- Week 4: 10/03- Theme 3 - 16.05-18.15 Online
- Week 5: 17/03 – Theme 4 - 16.05-18.15 Online
- Week 6: 24/03 – Theme 5 - 16.05-18.15 Online
- Week 7: 31/03 – Theme 6 - 16.05-18.15 Online
- Week 8: 4/04 - Immersive week around the challenges On campus @ Ghent University
- Week 9 -12: Wrap-up and assessment Online
How to apply?
You can be one of the happy few to take part in this brand-new and innovative European adventure! By joining this module you will not only enjoy a stimulating experience, but also help to further develop a new educational programme for future ENLIGHT learners.
Please apply by November 15th, 2021 (contact the ENLIGHT office of your university for further details).
Recruitment and selection of 5 students from each of the nine ENLIGHT partner universities will be carried out by each of the institutions themselves, taking into account that participants 1) should have different disciplinary backgrounds and 2) are Master students.
During the programme, all students will be enrolled at Ghent University as exchange students.
Contact
For information and application, please contact the general ENLIGHT email address of your home institution: