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Overview
It is estimated that by 2050, billions of people will be exposed to heat stress because they do not have the capacity to reduce the shocks, risks and exposures caused by extreme heat.
Developed by leading academics at the Oxford University's Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment and the Future of Cooling Programme, this innovative course is a response to the growing demand for a solution to the challenges caused by rising global temperatures, and the need to upskill the workforce to fill knowledge gaps with coherent and sustainable approaches. It will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to implement sustainable cooling solutions and drive the transition towards a more positive future for people and the planet.
Outcome
You’ll explore the science behind rising temperatures, discover the links between heat, health and productivity, examine cooling technologies and infrastructure design, and consider options for delivering cooling effectively and the social and economic implications of extreme heat. To finish, you will combine ideas and knowledge gained in the course to develop a Heat Resilience Plan for your own situation, organisation or location.
The Sustainable Cooling - Building Resilience to Extreme Heat course at University of Oxford is aimed at professionals across numerous industries and sectors – from policy makers and city planners through to journalists and consultancy firms.
Programme Structure
You will study one module per week, with assessments and tasks varying during each. Throughout, you will have the opportunity to test your knowledge and ensure you’re on track with the learning targets.
- Module 1: Cooling for sustainable development
- Module 2: Rising extreme heat
- Module 3: The built environment
- Module 4: Cultures of cooling
- Module 5: Health and productivity
- Module 6: Technologies
- Module 7: A circular economy
- Module 8: Shaping the future
You’ll also be able to join online discussions with peers and a course Facilitator.
Lecturers
- Dr Radhika Khosla, Associate Professor
- Dr Nicole Miranda, Senior Researcher
- Dr Jesus Lizana, Marie Curie Fellow
- Dr Antonella Mazzone, Leverhulme Fellow
- Dr Patrick Fahr, Quantitative Researcher
- Dr Giovani Palafox-Alcantar, Research Associate in Sustainable Cooling Production Network
- Dr Anant Jani, Oxford Martin Fellow
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 2 months
- 3 hrs/week
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Language
English
Delivered
Online
- Semi-structured
- No Attendance
- Continuous support with feedback on request
- Individual work/assignments (with online group discussions)
Disciplines
Environmental Engineering Sustainable Development Environmental Sciences View 40 other Short Courses in Environmental Sciences in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- There are no specific entry requirements for this programme. However, a certain level of commitment is expected – we recommend dedicating 3-5 hours a week to your studies. All learning and assessment will take place online, so you will need a stable internet connection
Tuition Fee
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1500 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1500 GBP for the full programme during 2 months. -
National
1500 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1500 GBP for the full programme during 2 months.
- Discounts are available to alumni, those working in the public sector and certain geographical regions. Register your interest to learn more.
Funding
- Discounts on our online courses are available to Oxford alumni, those working in the public sector and living in certain geographical regions* (evidence required).
- It is possible to pay your fees in instalments. The first payment will be a deposit to reserve your space, and the second will settle your balance ahead of the course start date.
- We encourage employers to fund their employees. If your employer funds more than one employee, they can benefit from a corporate discount.
For more information on fees and discounts, please visit our website.
*Eligible countries include Brazil, India, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar and African nations.
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