Student Conferences
The TISE Student Conferences are a vital element of the program’s commitment to public communication and knowledge exchange. They not only extend the reach of TISE beyond academia but also ground the program in real-world contexts, fostering dialogue between students, researchers, practitioners, and the broader public.
Organized entirely by students, these conferences provide a space for comprehensive knowledge integration and collective reflection. Participants present and discuss topics related to complex societal transitions, sustainability, and innovation—bringing together diverse perspectives from across disciplines and sectors. The conferences also serve as a platform for communicating the results of the Transdisciplinary Field Research Training (TFRT), highlighting how theoretical learning is transformed into practical, solution-oriented outcomes.
We proudly acknowledge the dedication and creativity our students invest in these events. Their work strengthens not only their professional development but also the ongoing evolution of the TISE Program itself.
The most recent conference, exploring the future of the space sector in relation to systems thinking and sustainability was held on 4 December 2025. The conference gathered nearly 100 participants from all around the world, reflecting the growing international community engaged with TISE’s mission of transdisciplinary education.
Space4Generation[s] virtual conference
This student-led conference explores how the complexity of space systems connects with complexity science and transdisciplinary thinking — and how young people are shaping more responsible, sustainable futures in space and here at home.
Linkedin: Space4Generation[s] | LinkedIn
Back to the Future Student Conference
Back to the Future Student Conference was organized by the third cohort of the Erasmus Mundus Master of Science in Transition, Innovation, and Sustainability Environments (TISE) at University College Dublin.
Date: April 25, 2024
The Back to the Future Conference aimed to delve into the convergence of historical insights, contemporary actions, and future projections to steer positive change and nurture a sustainable future.
The conference commenced with an engaging online session on April 25th, featuring esteemed speakers from academia, industry, and civil society who shared their perspectives on the intersection of sustainability and technology.
We thank our students for organizing an exceptional conference, and all the participants for sharing valuable insights and feedback.
TISE Student Conference:_Hacking Sustainability
The TISE student conference: _Hacking Sustainability was held online from 20th-21st September 2023, as an independent student initiative of the TISE Program.
The conference served as an open forum that brought together stakeholders from public, research, enterprises and organizations to come to a critical approach, concerning global issues, and inter-challenging ideas on technologies, ecosystems and societies.
We thank all the participants for making this conference a success!
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CSS online Student Conference “Collaboration for Sustainable Solutions”
On behalf of the TISE Program we are happy to invite you to join the CSS online Student Conference “Collaboration for Sustainable Solutions” that is organized and coordinated by TISE Students.
The Conference will take place on the 9th and 10th of May 2022 in an online format in order to reach speakers and participants from all around the world. Among others, the following institutions/ speakers will support the conference and enrich it with contributions:
- The Lord Mayor of Dublin Allison Gililand who will be the person opening the space the first day at 10 am.
