Description
The USU Spirit Summer Course 2026 is an international academic program featuring lecturers from universities across different countries to share knowledge, experiences, and global perspectives on climate change, health, nutrition, mental health, physical activity, technology, and sustainable development.
The program provides students and the academic community with an opportunity to broaden their international perspectives, gain new insights, and engage directly with academics from around the world.
International Lecturers & Topics:
- Cosmin Salasan
University of Life Sciences “King Mihai I”, Romania
Topic: — - Karla Chaves Castro
University of Costa Rica, Costa Rica
Topic: The Wisdom of the Snail: Reflections on Degrowth - Sheetal Mahendher
Jain University, Kochi, India
Topic: AI and Analytics for Climate-Smart Action: Data-Driven Strategies for Youth Nutrition and Health Resilience - Ivan Ronald Salazar Chang
Florida University, Spain
Topic: When Climate Changes the Game: Sport, Health and Innovation for a Resilient Future - Javier Sánchez-Contreras
Universidad Católica del Maule, Chile
Topic: Climate-Smart Agriculture: Protecting Children’s Nutritional Quality through Automated Microclimate Management - Dina Kumala Sari
Universitas Sumatera Utara, Indonesia
Topic: Climate Change and Nutrition: Emerging Challenges for Youth Health - Noorzaid Muhammad
Universiti Kuala Lumpur Royal College of Medicine, Malaysia
Topic: — - Thamija Prabashini Liyanage
Sabaragamuwa University, Sri Lanka
Topic: — - Margarita Calado Delgado
University of Extremadura, Spain
Topic: Mental Health and Physical Activity for Community Resilience After Natural Disasters - Luisa Gómez Calvo
University of Extremadura, Spain
Topic: — - Suresh Mani
Lovely Professional University, India
Topic: AI for Healthy Youth: Digital Strategies for Obesity and NCD Prevention - Prof. Samath Dhamminanda Dharmaratne
University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
Topic: Climate and Health – The Future - Vena Shenoy
ISBR Business School Bangalore, India
Topic: Universal by Design: Leaving No One Behind in Climate-Smart Health & Nutrition - Gayani Imanthika Dias
Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
Topic: — - Yetty Machrina
Universitas Sumatera Utara, Indonesia
Topic: Sweat for the Planet, Sweat for Longevity
Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from international academics, broaden your perspectives, and build global connections!