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The program is fully available online with optional in-person events. Asynchronous access is also available for added flexibility.
This course provides an immersive approach to Posthuman Education, structured around one keynote speech and four thematic modules that guide participants through key concepts, ethical considerations, and practical applications. Each module includes:
Three pre-recorded lectures (approximately 20 minutes each) led by the module instructor (1 hour total);
One live Zoom session for interactive dialogue and Q&A with the Professor and / or Keynote Speaker (1 hour and a half);
Curated reading materials, including at least one scholarly article or book chapter;
Engaging assignments completed both individually and collaboratively—these experiential exercises are designed to explore how posthuman concepts may apply to participants’ lives, communities, and trajectories.
Throughout the course, participants will develop an individual project that reflects their posthumanist inquiry and praxis. Each participant will have access to three open office hour sessions with the Assistant Professors, receiving personalized project feedback. The participants will also benefit from the collective wisdom of their peers through group sessions focused on project development and exchange. Beyond the module work, the course features:
Online group sessions fostering collective reflection, dialogue, and peer-to-peer exchange;
Personalized tutoring to support each participant’s unique learning journey;
In-person optional events for deeper connection and embodied learning;
Introductory and closing ceremonies, receiving the award of a Certificate of Completion.
Admitted participants will receive a comprehensive program guide, including session schedules, links to live meetings, and access to all reading materials and recorded lectures. With their permission, they will also be listed in the page "Legacy" - Posthuman Educators.
SECURE YOUR SPOT
Please note that, to ensure an intimate and carefully nurtured experience, participation is limited to a maximum of 25 people. After the Early Bird deadline of August 16th 2025, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and once all spots are filled, registration will close. We encourage You to apply as soon as You decide to join the Course to secure Your spot.
Open Day
Open Day
August 9th 2025, 4:30 - 5:30 PM (CET), Live on Zoom
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM: Course Overview by Faculty
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM: Q/A with the Audience
TO REGISTER FOR THE FREE OPEN DAY, PLEASE CLICK HERE.
Schedule
Schedule
Opening Circle
Opening Circle
Live plenary: September 20th, 2025 (4:30 PM - 6:00 PM CET; 1.5 hour)
Circle introduction of the course participants.
Assignment: due by September 27th (deadline)
Watch full online Course “The Posthuman” (3 hours) and answer a few questions.
Recommended readings: “Vision Quest in Posthumanist Education: Focuses, Praxes and Experiences”, International Journal of Philosophical Studies, Issue 4, n. 31, 2024, Print ISSN: 0967-2559 Online ISSN: 1466-4542, pp. 586-611.
Introductory Ceremony
Introductory Ceremony
Live plenary: September 27th, 2025 (4:30 PM - 6:00 PM CET; 1.5 hour)
Welcoming session; teachers’ introduction (20’); programme overview (10’) + Second Circle
Module 1:
“Posthuman Education as an Existential Technology of Individual, Species and Planetary Evolution” by Francesca Ferrando, Ph.D.
Module 1:
“Posthuman Education as an Existential Technology of Individual, Species and Planetary Evolution” by Francesca Ferrando, Ph.D.
Recorded lectures: available from October 4th (1 h)
Live session with Francesca Ferrando: October 11th, 4:30 – 6:00 CET (1,5 h)
Assignments: From October 11th to October 18th (deadline)
Module 2: “Posthuman Education: Ecologies, Nonhuman Entities and the Anthropocene” by Roberto Marchesini, Ph.D.
Module 2: “Posthuman Education: Ecologies, Nonhuman Entities and the Anthropocene” by Roberto Marchesini, Ph.D.
Recorded lectures: available from October 18th (1 h)
Live session with Roberto Marchesini October 25th 2025, 4:30 – 6:00 CET (1,5 h)
Assignments: From October 25th to November 1st (deadline)
Tutor week #1: 20-25 October
Tutor week #1: 20-25 October
Each participant will have access to three open office hour sessions with the Assistant Professors, receiving personalized project feedback. Each session lasts about two hours, with 15 minutes allocated per each participant. The participants will also benefit from the collective wisdom of their peers collective feedback.
Module 3:
“Posthuman Education and the Integration of World Wisdom Traditions” by Debashish Banerji, Ph.D.
Module 3:
“Posthuman Education and the Integration of World Wisdom Traditions” by Debashish Banerji, Ph.D.
Recorded lectures: available from November 1st (1 h)
Live session with Debashish Banerji: November 8th 2025 (4:30 – 6:00 CET) (1,5 h)
Assignments: From November 8th to November 15th (deadline)
Module 4:
“Posthuman Education, Big Data, Human Enhancement, and Bioethics” by Stefan Lorenz Sorgner, Ph.D.
Module 4:
“Posthuman Education, Big Data, Human Enhancement, and Bioethics” by Stefan Lorenz Sorgner, Ph.D.
Recorded lectures: available from November 15th (1 h)
Live session with Stefan Lorenz Sorgner: November 22nd 2025 (4:30 – 6:00 CET) (1,5 h)
Assignments: From November 22nd to November 29th (deadline)
Tutor week #2: 24-30 November
Tutor week #2: 24-30 November
Each participant will have access to three open office hour sessions with the Assistant Professors, receiving personalized project feedback. Each session lasts about two hours, with 15 minutes allocated per each participant. The participants will also benefit from the collective wisdom of their peers collective feedback.
Live Guest Lecture:
“Bacteria to AI. Human Futures with our Nonhuman Symbionts” by N. Katherine Hayles, Ph.D.
Live Guest Lecture:
“Bacteria to AI. Human Futures with our Nonhuman Symbionts” by N. Katherine Hayles, Ph.D.
Live session with N. Katherine Hayles: December 13th 2025 (4:30 PM – 6:00 PM CET) (1,5 h)
Assignments: available from November 29th from December 13th by 2:30 PM CET (deadline)
Student-led circle session #1
Student-led circle session #1
Participants will benefit from the collective wisdom of their peers through group circles focused on project development, idea exchange, and mutual feedback. These student-led sessions create a collaborative learning environment that supports diverse perspectives and co-creation. These sessions are highly recommended but not mandatory.
Live session: January 3rd 2026 (4:30 – 6:30 CET) (2+ hours)
Student-led circle session #2
Student-led circle session #2
Participants will benefit from the collective wisdom of their peers through group circles focused on project development, idea exchange, and mutual feedback. These student-led sessions create a collaborative learning environment that supports diverse perspectives and co-creation. These sessions are highly recommended but not mandatory.
Live session: January 17th 2026 (4:30 – 6:30 CET) (Recommended) (2+ hours)
Tutor week #3: 19-24 January 2026
Tutor week #3: 19-24 January 2026
Each participant will have access to three open office hour sessions with the Assistant Professors, receiving personalized project feedback. Each session lasts about two hours, with 15 minutes allocated per each participant. The participants will also benefit from the collective wisdom of their peers collective feedback.
In-Person events
In-Person events
Participation in at least one in-person event is highly recommended to foster collaborative engagement and deepen experiential learning. Alternatively, with prior Faculty approval, participants may attend a local event aligned with the Course and their posthuman project.
September 2025 - January 2026 (Dates: TBA)
Posthuman Meetings in Europe, The Americas, Asia and Oceania
September 2025 - January 2026 (Dates: TBA)
Posthuman Meetings in Europe, The Americas, Asia and Oceania
A list of curated events will be listed soon.
Info and programme TBA
8-12 January 2026
Posthuman Retreat, Auroville, India
8-12 January 2026
Posthuman Retreat, Auroville, India
Info and programme TBA
Info and programme TBA
14-17 January 2026
Existential Posthumanism Conference - Presidency University, Calcutta, India
14-17 January 2026
Existential Posthumanism Conference - Presidency University, Calcutta, India
Info and programme TBA
Individualized Option
To be proposed by the participants.
Project
Project
Throughout the course, participants will dedicate approximately 50 hours to developing an individual project that reflects their posthumanist inquiry and praxis. Participants will be supported by dedicated Faculty and benefit from the collective wisdom of their peers through office hours consultations (see above) and two group circles dedicated to project development and exchange.
By the end of the course, each participant is expected to submit a final version of their project. This work may take a variety of forms, including but not limited to:
A multidisciplinary research
An innovative academic article blending theory and practice
A detailed documentation of a performance or installation
A technological, ecological, or social initiative designed for real-world impact
Other formats, subject to prior approval by the Faculty.
Final Submission
Final Submission
Deadline: January 31st 2026
Although Your work can be as long as needed, writing projects will be evaluated up to a maximum length of 3,000 words. Please keep Your project submission within this limit to ensure a thorough review.
Conclusions
Conclusions
Requirements for Certificate of Completion
Requirements for Certificate of Completion
A Certificate of Completion, recognizing meaningful participation and demonstrated commitment to the theoretical and practical dimensions explored in the course will be awarded to participants who fulfill the following requirements:
Attendance and Participation: Attend and actively engage in at least 75% of all course activities, including live sessions, group discussions, and the timely completion of assignments within each module;
Tutoring Engagement: Participate in at least one open office hour with the Assistant Professors and one student-led circle.
One in-person event: Attend one in-person event—academic or non-academic—aligned with the course’s themes, and prepare a brief summary presentation (4 slides, approximately 250 words) to share with fellow participants.
Final Project Submission: Successfully complete and submit the final project deliverable by the established course deadline.
The certificate will be issued in digital format. It may be used to document continuing education, professional development, or participation in academic programs, in accordance with the policies of the relevant institutions.
Certificate Ceremony
Certificate Ceremony
Live session: February 21st, 4:30 – 6:00 CET (1,5 h)
Posthuman Educator Certification
This certifies that
[Full Name]
has successfully completed the program requirements of
Posthuman Educator: Plurality, Mediation, Praxis
comprising 100 hours of engagement, including:
training activities, in-person events, and a final project grounded in posthuman inquiry.
This certification recognizes a commitment to ethical, transformative, and future-oriented pedagogies aligned with posthumanist values.
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