The Lives of Deltas:
A More-Than-Human-Studies Lab

2026 Theme: The Earth is Thinking All Along...

Serving a small group of carefully selected master’s students from the disciplines of sciences and social sciences and humanities who share an interest in creatively rethinking the earth and its inhabitants, this transdisciplinary programme aims to do research on the Lives of Deltas.
About the Programme

The Lives of Deltas

Transdisciplinary Programme initiative

The Lives of Deltas combines insights from contemporary academia with state-of-the-art technological, urban and artistic research. Together with prominent scientists, scholars and artists, the students taking part in this program, jointly explore and experiment with how human and non-human lives are currently roaming the coastlines and deltas of Maputo, Rio de Janeiro, Hong Kong and the Netherlands. This unique collaboration at top universities in four cities around the world, hereby invites students to share their interest in participating in this programme.

The title for this year is The Lives of Deltas: A More-Than-Human-Studies Lab. The theme for 2026 is The Earth is Thinking All Along....

MALCS Exchange Programme

Utrecht University

Utrecht University, established in 1636, is a leading, top-ranked international research institution in the Netherlands with over 39,000 students, focusing on solving complex global challenges through interdisciplinary research and education. It is known for its strong connection to the city of Utrecht, promoting open science, equality, and innovation.


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University of Gdańsk

The University of Gdańsk, established in 1970, is a leading Polish public institution, acting as a major, modern, and open educational center in the Pomeranian region. It hosts over 22,000 students, focuses on sustainable development and maritime research, and boasts a massive library alongside modern, high-tech research facilities.


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