Archive
Here you’ll find a recap of all past events: Impuls Academies, as well as workshops and other events we’ve organized. Explore the wide variety of courses, workshops, and content from previous years and get a sense of the topics, methods, and skills that were covered.
Past Events
Learn new methods, develop effective strategies, and become part of a strong network. A week full of workshops, discussions, and practical tools for social change.
Impuls Academy 2024
The first Impuls Academy took place in St. Gilgen on Lake Wolfgang from April 7 to 13, 2024. About forty participants and a total of 13 speakers and contributors spent an extremely intensive and informative week together. In three different courses, the participants explored campaign strategy, movement building, and self-organization.

The Power of the Collective
How can we achieve self-organization based on solidarity without rigid hierarchies? On November 5 and 6, we’ll learn about the Venezuelan cooperative Cecosesola and explore, through an informational evening and a workshop, what we can learn from it.
Impuls Academy 2025
The Impuls Academy 2025 brought together about 50 dedicated individuals to share knowledge, build skills, and develop new strategies for social change. In addition to hands-on courses, the program focused on networking, collaborative learning, and exchange among different initiatives. The academy created an important space for collaboration, inspiration, and long-term commitment.
Impuls Academy 2026
The Impuls Academy 2026 brought together 45 dedicated individuals from over 20 organizations to deepen their practical skills in media relations, organizing, strategy, and coalition-building. In addition to workshops and realistic exercises, the program focused on networking, knowledge exchange, and the development of concrete projects for participants’ own organizations. The academy strengthened motivation, collaboration, and long-term commitment to social and environmental change.

"At the Impuls Academy, I learned how to be effective—and how to yodel!"
Anna-Sofie
Graduate of the Impuls Academy, Class of 2024