Christa Lang
GSS Programme Manager
The University of Geneva invites students and young professionals to engage with some of the most pressing global challenges through several interdisciplinary summer schools. From global health and drug policy to sustainability transitions, microplastics, environmental action, scientific diplomacy, strategic foresight and Indigenous knowledge systems, these programmes are designed at the intersection of research, policy and practice. Rooted in Geneva’s unique ecosystem of international organisations and NGOs, the courses combine academic rigour with real-world exposure, offering participants the opportunity to learn directly from leading researchers, policymakers, diplomats and practitioners working on the frontlines of global change.
These summer schools are ideal for advanced Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD students, as well as early- to mid-career professionals from diverse disciplines including public health, environmental sciences, political science, international relations, law, development studies and related fields. Applicants with a strong interest in interdisciplinary collaboration, global governance and evidence-based policymaking are especially encouraged to apply. Whether you are looking to deepen your subject expertise, expand your international network, or gain practical insight into how science informs policy and diplomacy, these programmes offer a dynamic and globally connected learning experience in the heart of Europe.
Global Health, Drug Policy and Harm Reduction
Global Health: Advocacy and Diplomacy in Action
Leadership for Sustainability Transition
Microplastics: From Environmental Impact to Policy, Innovation, and Public Awareness
Science & Policy for Environmental Action
SDG Summer School: Scientific Diplomacy, Multilateralism and Global Challenges
Strategic Foresight Summer School: Navigating Uncertainty for Decision-Makers
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