Short Scientific Course 1

The first Short Scientific Course, organised by the University of Ljubljana, took place online from the 26th to 27th June 2025.

Five interesting and relevant speakers gave great lectures on the theory, practice and methods of site analysis. Marti Franch talked about urban acupuncture and tactical urbanism; Andrew Benjamin provided insights into rational theory; Mateja Kurir gave an overview of beauty in landscapes; Lisa MacKenzie presented interesting methods of the potential of the indeterminate; and Laura Kemmer shared her thoughts and work on designing with the planet.

Alexandra Arènes gave her lecture due to illness later, on the 4th September 2026, and gave insights in her work about Gaiagraphies – Ethnocartographies of critical zones.

The doctoral candidates then applied the theoretical knowledge and insights gained to their own research through very individual reflections.