The Art and Science of Uncertainty and the Future
An Interdisciplinary Summer School
Apply Now - Deadline: 1 March 2026Engage with Uncertainty. Shape the Future.
This summer school provides a unique opportunity to develop skills, strengthen networks, and advance creative and interdisciplinary research on uncertainty and the future.
Build Futures Capacity
Develop the knowledge, confidence, and collaborative mindset needed to navigate uncertainty and imagine alternative futures.
Connect Ideas and Disciplines
Join a diverse international community to share knowledge, connect perspectives, and co-create new collaborations across disciplines and sectors.
Advance Futures Research and Practice
Collaborate across disciplines to explore complex challenges and generate ideas that inform the creation of liveable futures.
Imagine Liveable Futures
Explore new ways of thinking and creating to envision more sustainable and inclusive futures.
Important Dates
| 01 December 2025 | Application open |
| 01 March 2026 | Application close |
| 01 April 2026 | Programme published |
| 05 July 2026 | Welcome reception drink |
| 06–10 July 2026 | Summer school |
| 11 July 2026 | Site visit |
Hear from Leading Experts
The summer school features keynote addresses from globally recognised scholars and practitioners.
Keynote Speakers
We are grateful for the support of our sponsors:
Ready to Shape the Future?
Applications for our 2026 Summer School are now open. Join a diverse cohort of 40 participants in Cardiff for an intensive week of collaboration, learning, and creative exploration.
Apply NowThe summer school is aimed at PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, and early-career academics and practitioners from across disciplines.
Questions? Please contact halgamuwehewagehr@cardiff.ac.uk.