The University of Geneva (UNIGE), in partnership with the Geneva Tsinghua Initiative, hosts the SDG Summer School on Planetary Health. This is not a traditional lecture-based course; it is an intensive, challenge-based program where students work in multidisciplinary teams to develop open-source solutions for the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Set against the backdrop of the Campus Biotech and the United Nations Office at Geneva, the program focuses on the urgent intersection of environmental degradation and human well-being. While the university provides elite academic mentorship, fabrication lab access, and official ECTS credits, Edulux Summer manages the high-end logistics and travel services required for your stay in the world’s humanitarian capital.
What You’ll Learn (at University of Geneva)
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The Planetary Health Framework: Investigating the profound links between climate change, biodiversity loss, and the emergence of new human health threats.
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Challenge-Based Innovation: Working in teams to identify a specific SDG-related health problem and developing a functional, scalable solution or prototype.
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Open-Source Problem Solving: Utilizing open data and collaborative tools to create impactful interventions that can be shared and adapted globally.
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Systems Thinking for the SDGs: Analyzing how climate policy, urban planning, and food systems must be integrated to protect global health.
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Prototyping & Design Thinking: Gaining hands-on experience in the SDG Solution Space, using rapid prototyping to move from an idea to a tangible impact project.
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Global Governance & the 2030 Agenda: Exploring how international organizations in Geneva coordinate to meet the Sustainable Development Goals.
Our Travel & Experience Services
We manage the journey and the inspiration so you can focus on the future of our planet:
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Cultural & Exploration Tours: Curated excursions including a private guided tour of the CERN Globe of Science and Innovation, a sunset cruise on Lake Geneva, and a weekend trip to Zermatt for an up-close look at glacier recession and the majestic Matterhorn.
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Ticketing & Flights: Full management of your round-trip airfare and international travel itinerary into Geneva Airport (GVA).
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Guaranteed Housing: Vetted boutique living arrangements or high-end residences in the “International Quarter,” keeping you steps away from the UN and the SDG Solution Space.
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Visa & Insurance: Professional guidance on Swiss/Schengen entry requirements and comprehensive travel health coverage for the duration of the program.
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Local Transfers: Seamless arrival pickup via private car and a Geneva Transport Card for unlimited use of the city’s efficient transit network and water taxis.