Mundus maris

The Master students at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in Uppsala taking courses in rural development are grappling with sustainability issues that go beyond narrow disciplinary knowledge. Thanks to the initiative of Dr. Linley Chiwona-Karltun the standard academic education is complemented by seminars and mentoring by internationally renowned practitioners and academics, such as Prof. Stella Williams. By bringing social awareness and respect for different perspectives into the academic classroom in an interactive manner, the students can confront what they have learnt so far and discuss the many questions they have with experienced persons.

The approach of Mundus maris of crossing sciences and arts in an action-oriented way prepares them for more reflexive action in their future jobs. Read on about the initial activities in Uppsala.