Inspirations
Schumacher College
Schumacher College is a unique international education centre for ecological studies, based in the southwest of England. The College offers courses to participants from all over the world, from all ages and backgrounds, taught by individuals working at the leading edge of their fields who can offer inspiration to the students, and whose work is contributing to the creation of sustainable ways of living.
The Centre was founded in 1991 upon the twin convictions that the world view which has dominated Western civilisation has serious limitations, and that a new vision is needed for human society, its values and its relationship to the earth.
The founder of ICIS, Karen Blincoe attended a Schumacher course in Spring 1998. She was very inspired by the college and its philosophy and developed ICIS on the Schumacher model, with the support and help of the College's director, Ann Philips.
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