The Global Summer School (GSS) 2025 is underway at Humber, bringing together 158 students representing more than 25 nationalities from over 38 academic institutions and around the world. Participants include both Humber and visiting students who are engaging in a fast-tracked, academically rigorous, and globally connected learning experience.
Students are welcomed with wraparound support and care by Humber’s Global Learning and Engagement team. What sets GSS apart is its unique format: the courses are built on existing Humber courses typically offered over a 15-week semester but repackaged into a 3-week, intensive summer format. This flexible design allows Humber students to earn elective credit quickly while enabling visiting students to access an academic-bearing experience abroad.
A highlight of the first week was the Creative Thinking: Tools for Success Bootcamp, facilitated by Jennifer Gordon, Director of the Centre for Creative Business Innovation. The bootcamp immersed students in hands-on learning, artistic exploration, team collaboration, and field experiences. It culminated in a student-led showcase that demonstrated how creativity can be a powerful tool for solving real-world problems.
GSS also offers deep connections with industry and community. This year’s programming includes partnerships with organizations such as the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and Thomson Reuters, giving students the opportunity to engage with professionals and work on experiential, real-world projects that drive impact.
GSS 2025 reflects Humber’s Building Brilliance vision across its three strategic pillars:
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Pillar 1 – Reimagining Learning: GSS offers immersive, hands-on, and innovative academic experiences. Through its condensed format and experiential design, it provides flexible learning pathways and global perspectives that are directly relevant to today’s challenges.
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Pillar 2 – Deeper Partnerships: GSS fosters connections not only at the individual level—between students, faculty, and peers—but also strengthens institutional relationships. The presence of faculty and student delegations from partner institutions supports ongoing academic collaboration and cross-border knowledge exchange.
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Pillar 3 – Driving Impact: Through real-world projects, industry engagement, and transferable skills development, students are creating meaningful outcomes that extend beyond the classroom—preparing them to lead and contribute in their communities and careers.
As GSS 2025 unfolds, it continues to exemplify Humber’s commitment to innovative, partnership-driven, and impactful global education.
