Schumacher College Totnes England UK
Schumacher College Totnes England UK
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People from all over the world, of all ages and backgrounds, have been informed, inspired and encouraged to take action through our transformational courses for sustainable living .
Our job is to inspire, challenge and question ourselves as allies of the world, to ask the questions we are all trying to find and to find intelligent knowledge, intuition and wonder in finding solutions.
We bring together leading thinkers, activists and practitioners internationally to deliver a unique brand of learning experience to a small group. This learning happens in the classroom, in the gardens, in the kitchen – it’s part of everything we do.
Here you will learn about yourself, make deep friendships with students from all over the world, and, like many alumni, start a lifelong association with the college.
With a focus on interactive, experiential and participatory learning, we offer the practical skills and strategic thinking needed to meet the environmental, economic and social challenges of the 21st century.
It is at this time of global upheaval that we want you to come to the College to share with us how you moved to live and act differently.
Schumacher College is a special place. As we try to figure out what we’re going to do with this loose planet, it’s become hope for hope – an accumulator for positive vision! – Bill McKibben, founder of 350.org
Whether you come to Schumacher College for a postgraduate, short course or professional training program, you will be part of our international learning community in the beautiful surroundings of South Devon at Dartington Hall (link is external).
Coming here is a rich and varied experience that allows you to mingle with like-minded educators and activists who are committed to positive change in the world. Schumacher College is a place where you will meet friends and allies from all walks of life and from all corners of the globe who share an interest and passion for our planet.
Schumacher College courses are of the highest quality and offer teaching and learning that is rarely found in universities and colleges today.
The uniqueness of the courses lies not only in the content, but also in the fact that you, as a student, actively participate in co-creation.
You will not be a passive learner here, but you are expected to be an active learner looking for solutions to questions that no one has yet answered.
You will be part of a rich tapestry that will make up the college on a daily basis, mingling with students, volunteers, students, visiting teachers, practitioners, speakers and performers.
The best learning happens in groups. We try to run our short courses with an average of 20 participants and our postgraduate program with 15, although this is subject to change. This allows you to interact as effectively as possible with each other, as well as with course instructors and facilitators. We use a range of teaching methods and facilitate processes to ensure that both group and individual learning opportunities are maximally integrated and that a real sense of co-creation and belonging arises no matter how long you stay in college.
We start the day with a general morning meeting to go through that day’s business and highlight workgroups and tasks. All students and staff take part in the daily activities of cooking, cleaning and gardening, which, in addition to being an integral part of our education, helps to build a sense of community and is a great opportunity to network with all members of the college.
Where possible, we encourage student participation in the wider college community. We have regular open evenings to the public where our short course instructors conduct Earth talks. This is a great opportunity for students to interact with the locals. We also make the most of our partnership with Transtes Town Totnes (link is external), home of the international transition movement, which is regularly invited to speak with our students.
All we do is consider its impact on the wider world. We are fortunate to be in a very beautiful part of the world, with the heritage of Dartington Hall behind us and the College itself in an atmospheric building listed as “Old Poster”. Maintaining and running the College is not without challenges in terms of sustainability, but we strive to keep our conversation on a day-to-day basis.
Our library is an extremely valuable resource that holds books and archival material going back 20 years of our existence as a college. Some of the biggest names in sustainability and ecological living have visited us during this time and our collection reflects this. Students, writers and journalists often visit us for retreats to use this facility. As a student, you will have unlimited access, seven days a week.
Some people keep coming back to College for food! Our team of in-house chefs (with support from you) prepare delicious vegetarian, organic and local food at every meal. The food standard is so good that our regular cooking classes sell out very quickly well in advance.
A significant portion of the food is grown on the 3.5 acre property at the College run by the College with the help of students and volunteers. Like food growing, the grounds include areas specifically dedicated to wildlife, contemplation and inspiration in nature. The gardens are managed on ecological principles as well as permaculture development approaches.
Also, cultivating a healthy body and mind, we have a room dedicated to meditation and quiet reflection, where you can start the day with a light mediation session before breakfast. (I don’t like that gardening or cooking can’t be a quiet pursuit, but I split my hair!?)
Behind the College is a farm and beautiful grounds on the estate of Dartington Hall. Walk through the mixed forests surrounding the College, along the River Dart that runs through the Homestead, or through the ornamental gardens of Dartington Hall itself for art-related events and festivals, as well as cinemas, theaters and art spaces.
Walk even further into the city of Totnes, just 20 minutes on foot, to experience the best the city has to offer in terms of alternative living, a green community, and complementary healthcare. Or take a trip to the wild surroundings of nearby Dartmoor – an area of great natural beauty in our neighboring landscape. The stunning coastline of South Devon is also close by, with wild rocky cliffs and sandy beaches.
Schumacher College Degrees / Programs
Let’s take a look some of the degrees offered by the university.
MA Environmental Design Thinking
MA Economics for Transition
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Old Postern Lodge, The, Dartington, Totnes TQ9 6EA, UK
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