Dear Colleagues
For those interested, I am forwarding information below from the organizers
of the summer school based in the University of Madeira, Portugal.
Thank you for your attention.
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*Atlantic Wonder: Routes of Nature and Design on Madeira Island // Funchal,
23*–*30 July 2019*
We are pleased to announce that registration for this year’s Atlantic
Wonder Summer School is now open.
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Madeira will host the second edition of the *Atlantic Wonder Summer
School *from
23–30 July 2019. The island’s rich biodiversity and varied natural
ecosystems make it the perfect living lab to experiment with and shape a
Nature Centred Design approach.
This year we will focus on tools and methods that are used in the natural
sciences. We will explore ways to apply these in order to learn about the
complex interconnections within natural mechanisms and systems.
The first step in shifting from a human-centred to nature centred design
approach is to understand nature’s rhythms and needs. Through direct
experiences and activities in nature, the participants will reflect upon
the relationship between the natural sciences and design. By bridging these
two worlds we aim to foster insights that can inform the public about
natural cycles, routes and rhythms. Participants will interact with experts
from a range of disciplines in the natural sciences and design, developing
an interdisciplinary approach towards sustainable development.
*O**bjectives*
For this second edition of the Atlantic Wonder Summer School, we aim to
learn how the natural sciences can provide tools and methods for observing,
analysing and understanding nature. We will experiment with these tools
during our walks and activities in the breathtaking Laurissilva Forest (a
UNESCO World Heritage Site) with the guidance of botanists and biologists
from several Madeiran research centers. We will explore ways to discuss the
natural sciences with non-scientific audiences and consider how to
communicate the significance of natural ecosystems, cycles, routes and
rhythms in Madeira. We aim to enhance discussions within the local
community about how to build more sustainable, nature centric ways of
living, educating and designing.
*Who can join Atlantic Wonder 2019?*
The summer school is open to any field of study, research and practice.
Students, researchers and practitioners of any age and experience are
welcome! The programme aims to encourage collaboration and an
interdisciplinary approach to problem-solving.
Student participants will be eligible for 6 ECTS educational credits.
A Certificate of Participation will be provided awarded to each attendee
that completes the summer school.
For more details about admission and fees, please visit:
*https://atlanticwondersummerschool.tumblr.com/registration*
<https://atlanticwondersummerschool.tumblr.com/registration>
Please, do not hesitate to contact us for further information at:
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Atlantic Wonder is an initiative of the *Art & Design Department,
University of Madeira*. our partners include Paco Design Collaborative, the
Marine Biology Station of Funchal and the Natural History Museum of Funchal.
*The Atlantic Wonder Organisers*
*Department of Art & Design *– *University of Madeira*
*Com os Melhores Cumprimentos,*
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*With Best Regards,*
Shujoy Chakraborty (Ph.D)
Assistant Professor
Product Design
University of Madeira (UMa)
*www.uma.pt <http://www.uma.pt>*
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Principal Investigator
Madeira Interactive Technologies Institute (M-ITI)
*www.m-iti.org <http://www.m-iti.org>*
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