Feeding the billions - Challenges and Innovation in Food and Water Security, Short Course | Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam | Amsterdam, Netherlands
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1100 EUR/full
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In this Feeding the billions - Challenges and Innovation in Food and Water Security course at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam you examine a range of approaches towards food and water security, from international policy agreements to community-based activities.

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Overview

There are 7.8 billion people to feed today, and this number is expected to increase to about 10 billion by 2050. More food is needed, and more food means more water for crops and livestock to grow. 

\Theory is combined with practice in the lectures, the discussions and group work, with all providing concrete examples of how issues of food and water security are being addressed in various regions, at various levels and by various actors from science and society. Secure your spot directly via our application form or read more about our application process and fees, discounts, and scholarships.

This  Feeding the billions - Challenges and Innovation in Food and Water Security course at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam  is evidence-based and addresses food and water challenges and innovative interventions from various disciplinary perspectives and socio-cultural contexts, using real-life examples. Interactive theoretical lecture sessions are alternated with debates, group work and a field visit. Students will benefit from discussions with their peers from different disciplinary backgrounds and countries of origin. 

Opportunities

We bring practice to the classroom by using real-life examples from projects in countries where we work such as Benin, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Indonesia, Philippines, and Vietnam. Assessment is based on student participation and the preparation of a digital poster (1 per group), based on peer-reviewed scientific journals supported by other, non-academic, yet societal relevant articles, to be presented during class (by means of an oral group presentation).

Programme Structure

At least five of the following topics will be covered: 
  • Drivers of food and water security
  •  Food systems and transdisciplinary research
  • Water management in flood-prone areas
  • Water (in)security for food production in water-scarce regions
  • Food (and water) prices and food economics
  • Innovative interventions to feed the world more sustainably

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 8 days

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
TOEFL admission requirements TOEFL® IBT
92

Credits

3 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL admission requirements TOEFL® IBT
92

Other requirements

General requirements

  • This course is suitable for students from various disciplinary background (natural or social sciences, psychology, health science) with interest in trans- and interdisciplinary approaches to research and problem-solving.

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    1100 EUR/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 1100 EUR for the full programme during 8 days.
  • EU/EEA

    1100 EUR/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 1100 EUR for the full programme during 8 days.
  • Students, PhD students and employees of VU Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC or an Aurora Network Partner: €735
    • Students at Partner Universities of VU Amsterdam: €995
    • Students and PhD candidates at non-partner universities of VU Amsterdam: €1100
    • Professionals: €1310

Living costs for Amsterdam

1000 - 1500 EUR /month
Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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