Sustainability is core to Dartington. We view sustainability as transforming the way we live and work and as a touchstone for inspiration and creativity in all that we do. The wellbeing of the local economy and society, of broader humanity and of the abundance of life is a central concept to the Dartington experiment and in this sense we have always been focused, if not in name, on sustainability.
The Arts at Dartington explores and communicates our world, our work on Social Justice helps all to enjoy it, and our evolving understanding of ecology and earth systems is developing through Schumacher College, Conservation and Landscope. The land and the buildings have always been central to the experiment: they are a source of biodiversity and inspiration, a means of production and resilience, and a basis for local employment.
Schumacher College will be highlighting the critical skills and new approaches needed for radical change at next month’s Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen. Along with the worlds NGO’s, activists and movement’s like the Transition Network, we will be taking part in Klimaforum09, the civic society conference which is running alongside the UN organised COP15.
The County Wildlife site Berryman’s Marsh on the Dartington Estate has been given a creative lift by famed willow sculptor Serena de la Hey – who has created a beautiful bespoke archway along the boardwalk, to inspire nature spotters and conservation experts, as they admire the many different species of wildlife.
Dartington and The School for Social Entrepreneurs (SSE) are delighted to announce the opening of the latest branch of the SSE here in Devon.
Our dear friend and colleague Professor Brian Goodwin, a long standing and hugely respected lecturer at Schumacher College, has died after losing his battle with cancer – he was 78.
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Schumacher College Course | One, two and three week options | Vandana Shiva, Malini Mehra, Richard Heinberg (via video link), Ian Christie, Clare Short MP, Rob Hopkins, Miriam Kennet, Nigel Topping | The teachers on this course will share their insights into what was achieved at the Copenhagen climate change summit and what the implications are for efforts to build a fairer and more sustainable global community.
Schumacher College Course | One or two week course | Teachers in person and via video link include: Fritjof Capra, Stephan Harding, Philip Franses, Satish Kumar, Anne Miller, Oliver Greenfield | Transforming the way we live on the planet is vital, and to do that we need a whole new set of skills that enable us to act effectively in a complex world. This course brings together the key components of our established courses to offer a solid foundation to those wanting to make a real difference in their lives and work.
Schumacher College Course | One-week course | Jenny Mackewn and Toni Spencer | This practical skills based course will engage with questions of how to facilitate groups engaged in the challenges of creating a sustainable future. Key themes to be explored are: working with uncertainty, relational practice, creativity, and facilitation as leadership.
Schumacher College Course | Two week course | Kevan Trott | Participants will work on the construction of a small earthship structure in the grounds of the Sharpham Estate, enabling them to learn the theory and experience the practice of all parts of the construction process. read more…
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