Professional Program
Hosted on the beautiful campus of the University of Oregon in Eugene, Oregon, SCL Academy for Professionals is tailored to your area of interest.
Workshop Goals
- Experience US urban planning through immersive exploration of the renowned Oregon land use planning system and best practices in Portland and Seattle – top green cities, and local businesses.
- Engage with scholars and experts through site visits, workshops, lectures, interviews, class visits, and weekend cultural excursions in beautiful Oregon.
- Enjoy the support of faculty mentors who offer lectures, organize activities, and assist with living adjustments.
Target Audience
Groups of 10-12 professionals in fields related to the built environment, such as architecture, landscape architecture, and planning.
When?
Flexible start date for 3-12 months. Contact us to develop a customized program for your needs.
Faculty
For more information, please contact:
- Yizhao Yang, SCL Academy Lead Faculty & Professor of Planning, Public Policy, and Management
- Yekang Ko, SCL Program Director & Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture
Fee and Application Process
If you or your organization is interested in learning more about the APRU SCL Visiting Scholar Program, please email gsi@uoregon.edu.
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Individual Research Program
Build your research collaborations with Sustainable Cities and Landscape faculty experts.
Goals
- Assistance identifying research collaboration opportunities within our network.
- Engage with a diverse array of scholars and experts on topics of interest.
- Customizable for varying lengths of visit and collaboration.
Target Audience
Scholars and researchers (including sabbatical leave) seeking research collaboration with UO faculty and professionals in the built environment-related fields seeking professional development.
Potential Research Areas
- Sustainable Urban Design
- Productive Cities
- Infrastructural Ecologies
- City-Landscape Sustainability
- Urban Biodiversity
- Urban Renewable Energy
- Urban Water and Sanitation
- Urban-Rural Linkages
- Smart Cities
- Climate Resilience
How Will SCL Academy Support You?
- Visa application support
- Certificate of completion
- Access to library resources
- Professional program courtesy appointment
- Logistical and academic support
Faculty
For more information, please contact:
- Yizhao Yang, SCL Academy Lead Faculty & Professor of Planning, Public Policy, and Management
- Yekang Ko, SCL Program Director & Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture
Cost
The cost for this program is $3,500 or $2,000 with the requested scholarship.
Fee and Application Process
If you or your organization is interested in learning more about the APRU SCL Visiting Scholar Program, please email gsi@uoregon.edu.