Summer Schools & Courses

Recruitment is now open for the 7th CEADs Summer School, including the English Research Group and the Junior Scholars Group.

What You Will Gain

Direct exchange with academicians and leading experts.

A collaboration platform with outstanding scholars from around the world.

Systematic guidance on carbon emissions accounting.

Rich and varied team-building activities.

Join us to bridge borders, innovate solutions, and lead a green future.

Background

To implement the national carbon peaking and carbon neutrality strategy and cultivate young talent for climate governance, the CEADs team has continued to build an academic exchange platform and has successfully held six carbon accounting summer schools. The first edition attracted more than 160 scholars from over 150 universities worldwide, building an international academic collaboration network. As global carbon neutrality efforts accelerate, CEADs will host the 7th Carbon Accounting Summer School in 2025, focusing on innovation in carbon accounting and international scientific cooperation.

This edition brings together academicians and experts from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and internationally renowned research institutions to form the mentor team. Through keynote lectures, case discussions, and interdisciplinary practice, the summer school will explore the dual-carbon policy system, carbon footprint methodology breakthroughs, and global climate governance trends. A cross-border research team module is designed to help develop interdisciplinary talent with strategic vision and provide intellectual support for the global climate governance community.

English Research Group

The English Research Group focuses on international research collaboration and provides a global academic platform. Participants will work with young researchers from top universities and institutions, including Oxford, Cambridge, and Sciences Po, on topics such as carbon emissions in emerging economies. The program strengthens cross-regional data analysis and policy simulation skills through comparative case studies and scenario modeling.

Junior Scholars Group

The Junior Scholars Group is designed for teenagers aged 14 to 16 and aims to cultivate future talent in the dual-carbon field. Participants learn to use specialized software to complete research tasks, strengthen data analysis skills, and develop interdisciplinary thinking. The program also includes engaging activities such as city exploration and team challenges, with final results presented through visual reports and presentations.

Programme Information

Time: Late July to early August 2025

Venue: To be determined

Format: Full on-site participation only, with no online option

Participants will receive a certificate at the end of the summer school, and outstanding teams and individuals may be recognized with awards.

Application for the English Group

Three English research teams will be formed, each with 8 to 10 participants. Applicants should be fluent in English and able to work with Chinese and international young scholars. Please send your CV and one representative paper in Chinese or English to Ceads2025@163.com by May 31, 2025. Use the subject line "2025 Summer School - English Group - Name - Institution". Final results will be sent by June 15, 2025.

Application for the Junior Scholars Group

The Junior Scholars Group includes 16 participants aged 14 to 16. Applicants from China and abroad are welcome. Preference will be given to candidates with strong English communication, literature search, and writing skills.

Personality requirements: academic curiosity, openness to diverse cultures, and strong communication and teamwork.

Discipline standards: academic integrity, safety rules, and study discipline. Mobile phones are not permitted during group study sessions unless approved for emergencies.

Please send your CV to Ceads2025@163.com by May 31, 2025. Use the subject line "2025 Summer School - Junior Group - Name - School". Selected candidates will be interviewed before admission.

Notes

No registration fee is required. Participants are responsible for their own travel, accommodation, and meals. Questions may be sent to Ceads2025@163.com.

Highlights from Previous Summer Schools

Keynote Lectures

CEADs has invited leading experts in the dual-carbon field to deliver high-level lectures and build a professional course system that integrates international frontiers. The program also provides an international exchange platform connected to global resources and helps a new generation of young dual-carbon talent join transnational collaboration and align China's dual-carbon strategy with the global sustainable development agenda.

Professor He Kebin, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and Director of the Carbon Neutrality Research Institute of Tsinghua University, spoke on strategies for driving the development of new quality productive forces under the dual-carbon context.

Professor Tim Broyd, Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering and Director of the Institute for Digital Innovation in the Built Environment at University College London, delivered remarks.

Professor Gao Xiang, President of Zhejiang University of Technology and Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, discussed energy science and technology innovation.

Professor Chen Deliang, Member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences and Foreign Member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, explained the development of climate change science.

Professor Yim Jin-yue, Member of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts and Member of the Hong Kong Academy of Engineering Sciences, introduced interdisciplinary approaches to energy research.

International Collaboration

The English Research Group and the Junior Scholars Group bring together students and young scholars from different countries and academic backgrounds, creating a platform for cross-border cooperation and shared learning.

Activities

During the summer school, CEADs and its partners organize a variety of off-site activities, including visits to educational sites, outdoor games, and evening events, helping participants build lasting friendships.

Poster Session

At the closing ceremony, participants present their research results through poster sessions and project pitches. Teams from different countries, age groups, schools, and research directions compete and exchange ideas in a lively academic setting.

Testimonials from Junior Scholars

Participants said the program broadened their academic interests, introduced them to new tools and methods, and helped them develop a clearer way of thinking about research projects.

Many also highlighted the value of working with excellent peers, mentors, and teachers, and the experience of learning through communication, collaboration, and hands-on practice.