We remember the life and work of Ukrainian born avant-garde composer, Vladislav Shoot, who lived on the Dartington estate for many years before his death in 2022.
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Author: Dartington Trust
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Henri’s Field at Schumacher College
Find out more about our 5 acre growing space, a working market garden and educational testing site for new horticultural and agroecological practices.
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50 Years of E.F. Schumacher’s Small Is Beautiful
E.F. Schumacher argued for economic systems that are good for people and planet. Find out how we are still influenced by his thinking today, and about some special events to mark his impact.
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Digital Exhibition: James Ravilious in the Dartington archive
Why Escaping Linear Time Is Good For Us and Good for the Planet
In this though piece by Regenerative Economics lecturer Ruth Potts we explore how our western sense of time is closely tied to the industrial past, and how we might benefit from more cyclical, poetic conceptions of the stream of life.
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Clearing 2022: Spaces available on BSc Regenerative Food & Farming
We are open for applications through UCAS Clearing for our BSc Regenerative Food and Farming, starting in September 2022. Call our Clearing hotline on 01803 847220 to apply.
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Finding a better wheat for the future
Our horticulture team at Schumacher College are taking part in trials through the South West Grain Network to find new strains of wheat that are grown more effectively in our climate. We catch up with Michael Cooper, one of our horticulture interns this year to find out more...
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A comparatively Shakespearean summer awaits
Our resident Shakespeare enthusiast explores the lively blend of performances inspired by our National Bard taking place here this summer, including open air As You Like It & the Globe's Julius Ceasar.
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Government’s food strategy maintaining the status quo – but at what cost?
In response to the Government Food Strategy published today, we consider the lack of detail and focus on developing authentically regenerative practices, and the need for a thoughtful, holistic approach with more immediately tangible action points.
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Composer Harrison Birtwistle dies
We are very sad to hear of the death of Harrison Birtwistle, who had a long history with our Summer School as both a student and teacher.
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