In order to reach these objectives, we will work on two building blocks:
Knowledge Hubs and the Open School of Public Governance
Three interdisciplinary Knowledge Hubs on Climate, Democracy and Global Health. These are thematic areas where we can pool our existing strengths within education, research and innovation, to make substantial impact.
We will build an interdisciplinary Open School of Public Governance. The School will integrate public governance with Circle U’s interdisciplinary research on the three thematic areas. Students will actively contribute to and shape activities and through this interdisciplinary and multi stakeholder engagement, they will acquire and develop transferable skills.
Circle U. synergies for a common scientific agenda
The activities in this WP will also facilitate synergies between education and research. We lay the foundation for, and start creating, a common scientific agenda for Circle U.
Our associated partners play a significant role in this work package, contributing to co-developing novel challenge-based learning practices with our staff and students, to bring in new perspectives and to provide work-based learning experiences for our students.
Humboldt University coordinates WP5
Humboldt University Berlin will take advantage of its heavy investment in strengthening the links between research excellence and excellence in student-centered learning. Humboldt also has a strong base in inter- and trans-disciplinary environmental research. It has a growing body of disciplinary-based and interdisciplinary classes pertaining to sustainability that Circle U. will benefit from when setting up its new structures.