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Eligibility
Eligibility
Focus
Focus
The focus of the course is to cultivate a relaxed, joyful and inclusive learning environment—one that encourages inspiration without pressure. Rather than emphasizing competition or stress, the course supports exploration, creativity, and authentic engagement. Participants are invited to learn at their own pace, in a space that values presence, mutual respect, and a shared sense of wonder.
Participants
Participants
This course is designed for a select and limited group of 25 participants, ensuring an intimate and focused learning environment. Eligible applicants—both within and beyond traditional academic settings—include a diverse range of people, such as PhD candidates, scholars, professors, scientists, artists, coders, entrepreneurs, activists, spiritual seekers, independent researchers, performers and body workers, among others, all of whom have at least a foundational familiarity with posthumanist theory.
Project
Project
Applicants are expected to develop a posthuman-oriented project in the broadest sense—expressed through an academic article or chapter, creative work, installation, social or ecological initiative, website, algorithm, body-based practice and / or other suitable forms of inquiry. The core requirement is that the project must include a practical dimension, for which the course will offer substantial and meaningful support. You will be asked to describe your project proposal, along with your personal information and a short bionote, in the application form.
Required Material
Required Material
Once accepted, participants are asked to complete the following requirements by September 27th in preparation for the Course:
Watch full online Course “The Posthuman”
The course includes 6 video lessons, each approximately 10 minutes long.
Participants are encouraged to take the free test provided as part of the course materials. There is no grading, and You may take it as many times as You wish. The goal is not to evaluate performance, but to support reflection, reinforce key ideas, and enhance Your understanding in a low-pressure, enjoyable way.
Read one of the following articles:
Full PDF versions will be shared upon acceptance into the course
Ferrando, F., Rozzoni S. “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;
Debashish, B., Ferrando, F., Pascoe, J., Rozzoni, S."Ethics Beyond Theory: The Mythical Journey of a Human Being towards Posthumanist Pr-Ethics" in Malapi-Nelson, A. Theiner, G., (eds.) Technologies of the Future Self: An Ethics for Transhuman Flourishing, in press.
Debashish, B., Ferrando, F., Marchesini, R. Pascoe, J., Rozzoni, S., "From Theory to Praxis: 4 Posthumanist Exercises" in Sands, D., Hayler, M., & Daigle, C. Posthumanism in Practice Volume II, Bloomsbury, in press.
Suggested Readings
Suggested Readings
We recommend that applicants have familiarity with at least two of the following publications on posthumanism (listed in alphabetical order):
Banerji, Debashish, and Makarand R. Paranjape, editors. Critical Posthumanism and Planetary Futures. Springer, 2016.
Banerji, Debashish, Md. Monirul Islam, and Samrat Sengupta, editors. Posthumanism and India: A Critical Cartography. Bloomsbury Academic, forthcoming 2025.
Barad, Karen. Meeting the Universe Halfway. Duke University Press, 2007.
Braidotti, Rosi. The Posthuman. Polity Press, 2013.
Braidotti, Rosi. Posthuman Feminism. Polity Press, 2022.
Daigle, Claire and Hayler, Matt, editors. Posthumanism in Practice. London: Bloomsbury Academic, 2023.
Ferrando, Francesca. Philosophical Posthumanism. Bloomsbury Academic, 2019.
Ferrando, Francesca. The Art of Being Posthuman. Polity Press, 2024.
Hayles, N. Katherine. How We Became Posthuman: Virtual Bodies in Cybernetics, Literature, and Informatics. University of Chicago Press, 1999.
Hayles, N. Katherine. Bacteria to AI: Human Futures with our Nonhuman Symbionts. University of Chicago Press, 2025.
Haraway. D. Staying with the Trouble: Making Kin in the Chthulucene. Duke University Press, 2016.
Marchesini, Roberto. Beyond Anthropocentrism: Thoughts for a Post-Human Philosophy. Mimesis International, 2016.
Marchesini, Roberto. Towards an Ethics of Empathy. Ethics International Press, 2022.
Nayar, Pramod K. Posthumanism. Polity Press, 2014.
Sorgner, Stefan Lorenz, and Robert Ranisch, editors. Posthumanism and Transhumanism: An Introduction. Peter Lang, 2020.
Sorgner, Stefan Lorenz. We Have Always Been Cyborgs: Digital Data, Gene Technologies, and an Ethics of Transhumanism. Bristol University Press, 2022.
Wolfe, Cary. What is posthumanism? University of Minnesota Press. 2010.
Welcome Package
Welcome Package
As a special introduction, we are honored to offer You the Posthuman Educator Welcome Package (available below). We encourage you to explore the materials and, if you like, reflect on your own understanding of what it means to be a Posthuman Educator.
Inside the package, you will find:
Guidelines for Posthuman Educators – Core principles and practices, including an inspiring poster
Faculty Insights – Thought-provoking perspectives to spark reflection and curiosity
Creative Exercise – An invitation to define your personal vision of a Posthuman Educator
Course Material
Course Material
Videos and readings for each module will be sent separately to Participants by our Faculty.
Groups
Groups
Unlocking the Power of Small Groups
During the course, participants will be invited to join a small group of 4–5 peers, creating a supportive team to accompany them on this journey of learning and discovery.
Small groups have the power to spark creativity, build connections, and make learning more meaningful. When everyone works together with shared goals, group work can be energizing and deeply rewarding. But without clear expectations, it can also feel frustrating or unbalanced.
That’s where a Group Agreement makes all the difference. It serves as a roadmap for how your group will communicate, collaborate, and support one another. By taking time to create a thoughtful agreement at the start, You set the foundation for clarity, accountability, and shared success. With this support in place, group work can become not just productive, but a highlight of your learning experience in this course.
What is a Group Agreement?
A group agreement is a simple plan that outlines how Your team will work together. It sets clear goals, expectations, and roles so collaboration feels smooth and productive.
Typical agreements include:
Member names and contact info
Shared goals and deadlines
Meeting times and communication methods
Roles and responsibilities - these should be rotated so each group member has the opportunity to contribute in different ways and develop a variety of skills).
Group norms and desired behaviors - respect cultural differences, individual characteristics and time zones within our truly global group, viewing them as learning opportunities rather than obstacles.
Conflict resolution and decision-making steps - see our our 8 Team Values below.
Support
If You are unable to resolve a conflict within the group, please contact our Participant Facilitators for support - see Our Inspiring Team. We are Here for You.
8 Team Values
8 Team Values
We value transparency and joy, creating a workspace where Team Members can grow, collaborate, and thrive.
These are our 8 shared values, guiding how to navigate challenges and turn them into opportunities for growth and development:
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