An Enriching Learning Experience

AIRE Master students are going to experience:

Complex and stimulating environments: research laboratories, schools, the university of the future, corporate R&D, citizen labs, etc. All projects are related to fundamental or applied research with a special focus on transitions.

A personalised learning path, co-designed during the year, based on self-evaluation and personal development, supported by project, research and skills mentoring.

A learning ecosystem, vibrant with international events, creativity, and collective intelligence, welcoming for all through its quality of exchange and relationships.

A fluid training, starting with introductory courses, followed by intensive courses, masterclasses, continuous training through practice (internship/apprenticeship allowing professionalization to co-exist), the different modalities respond to the analysis of each individual situation.

Our Pedagogical Team

Our teachers, partners and inspirations

Learning Planet Institute professors and researchers, engaged in scientific approaches to transform open science, open learning and ecological challenges.
Research professors of University Paris Cité and other universities in France and abroad.
Learning Planet Institute’s network of friends and partners, and a network of Alumni working all around the world.
Teachers, researchers, and professionals in France and abroad.

Our Pedagogical Approach

Project-based learning

In the AIRE Master program students come with their own project, or at least with an intention. During their training, students will have the opportunity to develop projects directly during the classes. Collaborative working is at the heart of the pedagogy in every course: the richness of your different backgrounds helps to create multifaceted, well-rounded projects where everyone contributes and everyone learns something new. LPI Projects

Active pedagogies

Teachers are not the only ones to be active during a session: students are also expected to contribute actively. They give feedback to the teacher and vice-versa. The output is formalized and there is a reflexive debrief step at the end of the session. All courses are structured slightly differently, but in all of them, the students’ contribution is fundamental, and an object of evaluation.

Peer-to-peer learning

Our students come from many different backgrounds. This diversity is one of the most enriching features for the Master. At the beginning of the year, students will need the skills and ideas from each other to catch up on some of the courses. This is how you will learn the most: sharing your knowledge and “teaching” to your colleagues. This is very important in the dynamics of the Master.

Our Curriculum

The AIRE Master program equips students with a robust competency framework designed to tackle sustainability challenges through a multi-faceted approach. Drawing from global frameworks such as Rieckmann's sustainability competencies and UNESCO’s educational guidelines, the program fosters the development of Knowledge, Skills, Attitudes, and Values necessary to address complex real-world problems.

Key Competencies:

Systems Thinking & Complexity: Develop an understanding of the complexity and interdependence of sustainability & planetary health-related issues.
Critical Thinking: Cultivate the ability to critically assess information, formulate questions, and evaluate sustainability initiatives.
Collaboration & Communication: Enhance teamwork and inclusive collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams.
Ethical Decision-making: Engage in ethical practices and promote equity and justice in sustainability initiatives.
Interdisciplinary Work: Foster collaborative work across disciplines to develop innovative solutions for planetary health challenges.
Creativity & Innovation: Encourage creativity and innovation in designing solutions for sustainability through FabLab projects for Frugal Prototyping.
Digital Literacy: Develop proficiency in using digital/AI tools and platforms to support sustainability efforts.

Pre-arrival Activities: Pre-arrival activities provide a foundation for students before the official start of the program. These may include enrollment into MOOCs from some online platform like EdX through the University Paris Cite official account. The courses may be related to data science, statistics, and sustainability. Similarly, several informative workshops are arranged each year to guide and support international students in various pre-departure formalities.

Core/Mandatory Courses: These courses form the backbone of the curriculum and provide essential concepts for understanding planetary health, sustainability, and the application of interdisciplinary approaches.

Elective Courses: Electives allow students to specialize in topics of personal interest and career goals. They can choose courses based on their interests in sustainability, data analysis, and planetary health-related themes.

Experiential Learning & Research: The AIRE Master program emphasizes experiential learning through internships, collaborative projects, and research-based coursework. Students are required to complete at least one internship of a minimum of 4-6 months in the first year (M1) followed by two to three internships lasting a total of 9 months in the second year (M2). These internships provide hands-on experience in real-world settings, facilitating the application of learned competencies.

French courses: French lessons/courses of all levels are offered free at the language centre on the main campus of Université Paris Cité. Students are to register separately for the ones that suit their academic schedule.

Objectives of the AIRE Master program

OBJECTIVES

Shaping Future Leaders through Interdisciplinary Approaches to Sustainability and Planetary Health

Embark on a transformative educational journey with the AIRE Master’s Degree at Learning Planet Institute, Université Paris Cité, a leader in interdisciplinary excellence designed to empower 21st-century leaders in developing innovative solutions for sustainability and planetary health.

Our curriculum is centred around five key themes – the SPICE

Sustainability
Planetary Health
Interdisciplinarity
Competencies
Experiential Learning & Research

Our program uniquely blends rigorous research with a competency-based curriculum that emphasizes essential 21st-century skills, including creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, communication, innovation, digital literacy, and ethical practices. A hallmark of our program is the emphasis on experiential learning, which includes mandatory internships. Students are required to complete one internship of 4 months minimum during the second semester of M1, followed by a minimum of two to three internships in M2 with a minimum duration of 9 months in total.

Our courses are student-led and continuously evolve through rigorous formative and summative feedback by the Master AIRE team.

Dive into a dynamic learning environment where interdisciplinary studies address real-world challenges, equipping you with the necessary skills to make meaningful contributions to global sustainability efforts and tackle intricate environmental issues related to Planetary Health.