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  • Special Course on Renewable Energy

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    We are happy to announce a YES Special Course on Smart Renewable Energy Systems. Applications close: June 10th, 2013. The course will take place outside Bremerhaven, Germany, 8-19 September 2013. Applications from all disciplines are encouraged. We welcome students from upper level undergraduate (3rd year), as well as graduate students [...]

  • Special Course on Sustainable Agriculture

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    ACTIS in collaboration with ETH Zürich hosts a 15-day special course 11-25 August 2013: Sustainable Agriculture and the World Food System. Download the course brochure (PDF) or read more and apply on the ETH website.

Alumini testimonials

YES is a life changing experience. Read what some of our alumni have to say about the program below.

YES Switzerland 2011

“The YES course is an excellent opportunity to learn about the sustainable development issues and to meet interesting and inspiring people. It has been a great experience that I will never forget!”

“YES is an amazing opportunity to meet people from all over the world, interact with experts, learn and be inspired to change the way our world deals with issues of sustainability.”

“The YES course is a wonderful opportunity to meet link-minded people from all over the world. It is inspiring, invigorating and hugely positive thing to be part of. I’m really happy I have had the opportunity to take part.”

“YES course puts the world in your pocket. It provides you a platform to learn, share experiences and play with colleagues from all over the world. If you want a training point in your life, career then hurry up and subscribe for the next YES course!”

YES Serbia 2011

“Congratulations for organizing such a successful course and bringing so many amazing people together. The experience was completely fantastic, for both my professional and personal development.”

“The course completely motivated me to realize my ideas and put them into practice.”

“Being immersed in such a multicultural environment with very intense discussions was very motivating.”

“The course has been very helpful for my professional development, as I am just graduating and it has given me a menu of options and initiatives and given me access to a wonderful international network.”

“I absolutely loved the YES experience! It was insightful, enriching and truly multi- and trans- disciplinary. I left energized and motivated and it has re-instated my belief that anything is possible. I am very glad to have had the chance to connect with like-minded people from all around the world. The course gave me a holistic understanding of the challenges we are facing today and the various perspectives, and has empowered me to take charge and positively contribute.”