The Baltic University Programme’s coordinating secretariat at Uppsala University and the Slovak University of Agriculture can proudly present the BUP’s annual student conference in 2022. This year, we are focusing on the topic of Resilient food systems from a Baltic Sea Region perspective.
In times of climate change and other crises, the importance of resilient and sustainable food systems is increasingly significant. During our four days conferences on the island of Gotland, you as a student will get a unique experience learning from regional experts and local food producers.
The conference is free of charge and applications are open for students studying a bachelor's and master's levels at Baltic University Programme’s participating universities.
Quick Info:
- 22 - 25 May 2022
- Visby, Gotland, Sweden
- Open for undergraduate and graduate students at BUP Participating Universities
- Maximum number of participating students is 50
- Free of charge
- Application deadline: 10 April 2022, 23:59 (CEST)
- Apply here: https://doit.medfarm.uu.se/bin/kurt3/kurt/50795
- Hosted by: Uppsala University and Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra
Accepted students will spend two full days on the island of Gotland, located in the middle of the Baltic Sea. During these days, students will take part in lectures, workshops, and discussions with experts from academia, civil society, and local food producers. Participants will also get the opportunity to visit the organic farm Lilla Bjers as well as take part in a guided tour of the Medieval Hanseatic city of Visby, which is listed as a UNESCO world heritage site.
Conference program
22/5 - Traveling day Stockholm-Visby by ferry
23/5 - Lectures and workshops at Uppsala University, CAMPUS GOTLAND
24/5 - Visit to the organic farm Lilla Bjers, guided tour in Visby and the BUP students’ parliament
25/5 - Traveling day Visby-Stockholm by ferry
