EPICUR Hubs Blog

This interdisciplinary course is designed for early career researchers to explore pressing environmental and sustainability challenges through a transdisciplinary perspective. Covering key topics such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), natural resource management, and digital innovation, the course dives into both theoretical foundations and practical applications. Participants will engage with concepts like ecological and water footprints, planetary health, and the Human Development Index, while examining social, economic, and philosophical perspectives on sustainability. Specialized lectures address the transformative potential of agritourism, the complexities of environmental justice, and pathways for decarbonizing mobility. By integrating scientific, philosophical, and policy-based approaches, the course equips researchers with tools to contribute meaningfully to a sustainable future.

The EPICUR Hubs Kick-Off on Sustainable Transformation will take place online on April 8, 2025 from 14:00 – 16:00 (CET). The event is open to master's students, Early Career Researchers, stakeholders from industry, government, civil society and non-university research institutes, as well as professors, researchers and other university staff interested in learning more about what the EPICUR Hubs are and have to offer.