Sir David Spiegelhalter
University of Cambridge
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The Art and Science of Uncertainty and the Future
An Interdisciplinary Summer School
Applications are closed.Engage 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 |
| 08 July 2026 | Site visit in Wales |
Speakers
The keynote speakers bring expertise from statistics, futures thinking, ethics, and education.
Bill Sharpe
Future Stewards
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Barbara Adam
Cardiff University
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Michelle Lazarus
Monash University
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We are grateful for the support of our sponsors.
Ready to Shape the Future?
Applications for the 2026 Summer School are now closed. Contact the team if you would like to hear about future editions.
Contact usThe 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.