The idea was to provide a place to study and, as far as possible, to experience the new world view which is emerging to replace the world view which currently dominates western-style civilisation. Techniques for consensus, meditation, qi gong, yoga' The course combines intellectual study with emotional and social development.
Theoretical subjects cover philosophy, science, health, arts, and society.
Looking back over the first year, the university's course has been an unqualified success, as confirmed by the students' comments. This too has been an unqualified success and the twelve members of the pilot group have risen admirably to the challenges of the first year. Some half a dozen of the pilot students will be staying on to help run the university next year. About a third of the pilot students have left the course early for various personal reasons. Without exception these students say that they received much of value from the course, despite having left early, and could recommend the course to others.