Evidence Synthesis for Agri-food Systems Transformation - Spring School FAQ


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Frequently asked questions

The Spring School takes place from the 20th to the 24th March 2023 (inclusive).

The Spring School will take place at the University of Almería in Spain.

Registration costs 350 Euro and includes teaching, refreshments, some food/drink, and certification. You must pay and arrange for travel and accommodation yourself.

The School registration fee includes all teaching, refreshments, some food/drink, and certification. See the registration page for details on what is included.

Yes - the University of Almería provides some bursaries to students in need. This is a separate process coordinated by the University, are we are not involved at all. Please contact Maria for more information on eligibility and how to apply.

Unfortunately not. See our travel page for advice on how to get to Almería and where to stay during the week.

Unfortunately, we cannot help individual visa applications, but you will receive a receipt/invoice for your deposit that can be used as proof of pre-registration.

Yes! The School will provide you with training in how to conduct a systematic review.

The training will all be provided in English.

Yes! You will receive a formal certificate of attendance from UAL demonstrating that you have attended the equivalent of European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS): 7.1 credits.

This School will spend considerable time focusing on agri-food systems, so if you do not work with agriculture, agronomy, farming, food systems, supply chains, agroecology, agricultural ecology, or some related subject, you will probably feel a bit lost. Please contact us if you are unsure if your topic is relevent.

Your deposit is fully refundable up until the 14th February 2023, so feel free to register to secure your place. Note that after this date, you may lose your deposit if you cancel.

You can cancel and receive a full refund on your deposit up until the 14th February 2023. After this date your refund will not be refunded. We unfortunately need to keep this cancellation policy to allow us to keep costs as low as possible in case of last minute cancellations.