A two-week, in-person, part-funded summer course in Spain. Work with colleagues from Ecuador while learning about social innovation, systems thinking, and intercultural communication. What will I do?On the SOLSTICE Summer School, you will:Work with colleagues from Edinburgh and Universidad San Francisco de Quito in multidisciplinary teams while learning about social innovation, systems thinking, and intercultural communication.Engage in a hands-on, real-world project in collaboration with a local community organisation.Experience the rich Spanish culture through exciting activities, including a visit to the Oceanogràfic aquarium and a comprehensive city tour of Valencia.Demonstrate in-demand skills for your CV, such as problem solving, collaboration, and inclusivity.Where will I go?The SOLSTICE Summer School will be held on the campus of GAIAS Europa in Valencia, Spain.What are the programme dates?Students arriveWednesday, 27 May 2026OrientationThursday, 28 May 2026Summer school programme29 May - 12 June 2026Students departSaturday, 13 June 2026Who can apply?The SOLSTICE Summer School is open to students from a widening participation background at the University of Edinburgh. The applications team will work directly with the Widening Participation team to determine who is eligible for this opportunity. If eligible, you will receive email communications from the Widening Participation team with further information in January and February.Widening ParticipationWhat funding is available?Successful applicants will be awarded funding to cover the programme and accommodation costs in full and will have additional funding to go towards travel or other subsistence costs.How do I apply?To apply, we will need some details on who you are, as well as a 300-word personal statement on your motivations for participating in the SOLSTICE Summer School.Applications will open on Monday, 2 February 2026 and close on Monday, 9 March 2026 at 12pm GMT. If eligible, you will receive emails with the application link from the Widening Participation team in January and February.Privacy policyPlease read our privacy policy for how we use your data: Document SOLSTICE Privacy Policy 2026 (211.46 KB / PDF) This article was published on 2026-01-30
