FowariM 2nd Summer School – 2-6 July 2018

The 2nd FOWARIM Summer School will take place in Malta from 2nd to 6th of July, 2018 at the premises of MCAST, the Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology. Come to debate the topic of circular economy in the water and agriculture sectors with a panel of international teachers, together with students, researchers and workers.
5 days of lessons, 2 field visits, 1 networking dinner. Mixed activities and practices, including the creation of a business model with the LEGO SERIOUS PLAY method. 
The school is free of charge. Registration are open until the 30th of June at: bitly.com/FowarimSchoolRegistrationForm

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The 2nd Summer School of FOWARIM aims, through the intervention of leading international experts, to demonstrate in a practical way the importance of technological innovation in agriculture towards a circular economy. The process of circular economy is intended as a way to achieve energy savings and important environmental benefits while at the same time to improve the competitiveness of companies/farmers by creating jobs at the local level and new opportunities for social integration.

The Summer School will follow a global methodology by fostering a participatory and practical approach of the students; and promoting interaction between students, farmers, and policy makers, in order to help attendees acquire useful and applicable knowledge for their professional developments. Two open-field visits are scheduled to understand how a farm is run through a circular economy and to exchange views with authorities in the water sector. To dynamic the training, a session will be dedicated to the creation of a business model with the LEGO SERIOUS PLAY methodology, an innovative tool designed to foster creativity and business performance through play.

Moreover, participants will be able to network with colleagues from different universities in Malta and exchange experiences with experts (both farmers, professionals and researchers). On completion of the course, each participant will receive a certificate of completion from Malta College of Arts, Science & Technology (MCAST).