Schumacher College News

Alumni project boosts local economy

Thursday, 6 September, 2018

A community currency project in Brazil shows the benefits of supporting the local economy

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International speakers head to Transition Design Symposium

Saturday, 16 June, 2018

How can we all come together to speed up the transition to a more sustainable society?

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Join Our Team: Postgraduate Teaching Support Volunteer Wanted

Monday, 21 May, 2018

Schumacher College is looking for someone to offer support to the teaching and administrative staff of the postgraduate programmes, assisting where needed on programme administrative tasks.

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Free Earth Talks tickets for people on a low income

Thursday, 17 May, 2018

Increasing accessibility of talks at Schumacher College

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Using local wisdom for sustainable change

Tuesday, 15 May, 2018

How putting the eco-system at the centre of design challenges can benefit a community.

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Author of 'Life as a Beast' Charles Foster comes to Schumacher College

Monday, 14 May, 2018

The writer who decided there was only one way to fully explore the boundary between man and animal.

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Jenny Mackewn is appointed interim leader of Schumacher College

Wednesday, 28 March, 2018

Jenny Mackewn says she's looking forward to building upon the work of Jon Rae and all his predecessors.

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Jonathan Dawson and Ross Jackson discuss 'Pathways to Prosperity'

Monday, 5 March, 2018

The chance to join a free webinar exploring practical ways to change the global economic system

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Jon Rae to step down as head of Schumacher College

Monday, 5 March, 2018

Satish Kumar pays tribute to the 'diligence and devotion' of Jon Rae who is stepping down from his role as head of Schumacher College.

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Calls for support for a community bank

Wednesday, 28 February, 2018

What if there was a bank that put people before profits? Plans are underway for a community savings that will support local businesses and invest money in local resources.

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Connecting with nature is a good medicine

Tuesday, 20 February, 2018

Immersing yourself in the natural world with the practice of forest bathing has been shown to have lasting health benefits.

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There is hope for the future of food and farming

Tuesday, 16 January, 2018

The wealth of young talent at the recent Oxford Real Farming Conference is cause for optimism.

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Work With Us: Sustainable Horticulture Trainer and Gardener

Friday, 5 January, 2018

An exciting opportunity has opened up to join the Horticulture team as a horticulturalist and student trainer. We are looking for an experienced horticulturalist with a passion for sustainable food growing; you will be an excellent team player, a skilled communicator with a flexible approach to work and a commitment to values of Schumacher College and Dartington.