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Gaia University
Gaia University offers a unique approach to higher learning by offering students (called Associates) access to accredited Bachelors and Masters degrees and Graduate Diplomas whilst the Associate is actively engaged in self and planetary transformation. Linking your ideals with self-directed practical experience, you act as a world changer, by working for local and global sustainability and regeneration, justice and peace.
Our self-directed action learning methodology enables you to study locally, at work or on project, in your own language, supported by Gaia University's Regional Organizers, and a worldwide network of learning providers, tutors and mentors.
No longer do you have to choose between earning a living and studying. With action learning your work and your projects become your places of study.
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Gaia
U Shines at 10th Annual Village Building Convergence
in Portland, Oregon, USA
 Gaia University was a potent presence at City Repair’s 10th annual Village Building Convergence in Portland, Oregon,
May 28th – June 6th. A combined permaculture and natural building
conference, giant volunteer work-party and deep exercise in community
building, the VBC brings together world-changers from across the country
and around the world to share their knowledge and collaborate on local
projects. Sites throughout Portland combine urban ‘placemaking’
initiatives with public workshop offerings that run the gamut from
eco-roof construction to rainwater catchment to mushroom cultivation.
This year’s evening festivities featured a community feast, live music,
and presentations from leading ecosocial actionists such as Starhawk, Mark Lakeman and Transition PDX. Also among the
keynote speakers were James Stark and Penny Livingston, the founders of
Gaia University’s newest regional center, Gaia
RDI, and Gaia University Co-presidents, Andrew Langford and Liora
Adler.
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Gaia U Partners with Peace Corps
Gaia University associates seeking international project opportunities
will soon be able to apply their action learning goals towards service
in the Peace Corps. A new collaboration between Gaia University and the
Peace Corps will enable students to earn a bachelor’s or master’s
degree in Integrative Ecosocial Design with the standard two-year Peace
Corps commitment serving as their capstone (final) year. Associates will
engage in projects that address food insecurity and global climate
change through permaculture design, organic farming, health education
and community organizing.
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Trent
Rhode Wins Scholarship to Gaia University
When the Country of POiU
Initiative, a value exchange project with its own complementary
currency, offered to fund a half-scholarship for a Gaia University
associate to consult on both technical and ecological issues, Trent
Rhode, a Gaia U master’s candidate, felt he would be an excellent fit.
"I have been using computers as a primary form of expression – digital
imaging, web design, communication and writing – most of my life. I am
also an experienced permaculture designer and instructor.”
At an organizational level, Gaia University is itself an excellent fit
with POiU, as Gaia U strongly encourages the research and development of
systems that make it possible for people to grant each other mutual
credit to fund projects of ecosocial merit. The term 'mutual credit'
means that all participants in the system agree to support the value and
usefulness of the currency for themselves and each other; the currency
is 'backed' by the mutual trust and integrity of its users.
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