Emerging Futures: Societal Innovation Meets Future Studies – UPEC Summer School 2025
Keywords:
Societal innovation, Futures studies, Futures Literacy, Strategic Planning, Social Foresight
Pilot domain:
Social Entrepreneurship
ECTS credits:
6
Mode of delivery:
Physical
University:
University Paris-Est Créteil Val de Marne
Contact:
Felipe Koch
Language:
English
Study cycle:
Bachelor
Faculty:
Business, Administration and Law
SDG:
SDG17. Partnerships for the goals
Course credit:
Yes
Free course:
Yes
Aurora competence framework:
BEVI
Start date:
2025-06-02
End date:
2025-06-13
Application start:
2025-03-10
Application deadline:
2025-03-24


From June 2 to 13, Université Paris-Est Créteil (UPEC) is hosting its second Aurora Summer School at the AEI International School. Students from UPEC and the Aurora universities will acquire practical and theoretical skills about innovation, social foresight and futures literacy. The intensive two-week programme includes:
- Week 1: Discover the Foundations of Futures Studies with Professor Felipe Koch. Immerse yourself in a Futures Literacy Lab, master facilitation techniques, and explore Social and Strategic Foresight.
- Week 2: Learn from renowned lecturers : Riel Miller, former head of Futures Literacy at UNESCO, Ramon Rispoli, from University of Naples, Rocco Scolozzi, from University of Trento, Mayra Fonseca, from University of Brasilia, Fabio Scarano, curator of Rio’s Museum of Tomorrow, Philippe Frouté and Felipe Koch from UPEC
- International Conference: On the final day, attend our International Conference on Decision Making under Deep Uncertainty. Hear from global experts debating societal transformations and crisis responses.
- Cultural Activities : Enjoy relaxing moments to discover the vibrant cultural life of Paris.
How to Apply:
Students must refer to Aurora offices at their universities for further information. Following the universities’ application process, students nominated by their universities must provide an updated CV and Bachelor Transcript of Record for the three years by 24 March 2025. Universities will be notified of selected students by 31 March 2025.