Summer University, Vienna; 15 July – 02 August 2024

What is AEMS?

The AEMS summer university presents and discusses the state of the art in alternative economic and monetary systems. There is overwhelming evidence, that the current economic model based on everlasting economic growth is destroying the ecosystem of our planet and contributing to the global climate crisis. Therefore, the summer university wants to shed light on approaches and reform proposals that can make a real difference. AEMS offers room for critical thinking and the possibility to openly discuss and deconstruct ideas and concepts with distinguished experts from various scientific fields. Lectures, workshops and discussion panels enable the participants to acquire a deeper understanding of the intricate interactions of society, ecology and economy.

After successful completion, the international participants receive a certificate from BOKU University, awarding them with 5 ECTS points, which equals 125 study hours. The summer university is the result of a collaboration between OeAD student housing, the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU) and representatives of the Economy for the Common Good (ECG), as well as more than 60 international supporting institutions and partner universities.

AEMS Modules

1. Economics with Social and Ecological Values

2. Society, Money and Institutions

3. Towards a social ecological economy

4. Wrap-up and Synthesis

More information at http://www.summer-university.net

Contact: Ms. Mag. Carina Kamptner, BA & Ms. Petra Isepp, BSc; AEMS program management, OeAD student housing, Ebendorferstrasse 7, 1010 Vienna; email address: aems@oead.at