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Changes at Schumacher Network

Wednesday, 24 July, 2019
Schumacher Network Platform is to be managed within College as external funding for the project comes to an end.
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A New 'Quiet' Garden for Schumacher College.

Thursday, 11 July, 2019
Satish Kumar welcomes a new "contemplative corner" as the former Stewards Garden is 're-wilded' for a place of reflection.
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New Kitchen and Dining Facilities for Schumacher College

Thursday, 20 June, 2019
Second hand and re-purposed materials have been used to create a new kitchen and dining space for staff and students at Schumacher College while the Old Postern roof is repaired

Challenge to kick the toxic shopping habit

Thursday, 13 June, 2019
The fast fashion industry is one of the largest contributors to global pollution - so alumnus Emma Kidd has launched a challenge for the fashion-hungry consumer.
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Job Opportunity : Head of Schumacher College

Monday, 10 June, 2019
We are looking for an inspirational leader, who is committed to an ecological worldview, to take on the role of Head of Schumacher College, part of the Dartington Hall Trust.
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A tribute to Polly Higgins

Tuesday, 23 April, 2019
Remembering barrister Polly Higgins, friend and fellow of Schumacher College who fought to get ecological harm acknowledged as a crime against nature.
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Students support young activists to make their voice heard

Tuesday, 2 April, 2019
A group of Schumacher College students have been joining young climate change activists to encourage them to express their opinions and explore solutions.

New developments for Schumacher College and Dartington Learning

Monday, 18 March, 2019
PLANS have been announced to expand learning at Dartington with new course development at Schumacher College and the launch of a second college offering study in areas including the arts and social justice. These plans include making course fees more affordable to enable more applicants from a wider range of backgrounds to study on the estate.
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Maasai communities co-design with Schumacher College

Monday, 11 March, 2019
Ecological Design Thinking process can bring diverse groups together to help create sustainable solutions

Schumacher College gets £2 million gift to repair roof

Thursday, 7 March, 2019
Generous donation helps secure the future of Schumacher College for the next twenty years and paves the way for expansion of learning on the Dartington Estate.
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Learning can be a family affair

Monday, 21 January, 2019
Schumacher College hosts six members of the same family on a holistic business short course.
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Baby ducks find new home with War Horse author's charity

Tuesday, 27 November, 2018
Indian runner ducks raised by the Schumacher College garden team have a new role helping to educate children about the countryside
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Celebrating the humble bean

Thursday, 22 November, 2018
Schumacher College hosts it's annual bean party to celebrate the harvest of the power-packed pulse.
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Food for thought

Tuesday, 13 November, 2018
Schumacher Colleges head of food has released a new pocket-sized book that shows how easy it is to incorporate mindfulness into our lives.