College workshops
The International College, under the aegis of ASSI ("Alleanza delle Scuole Superiori d'Ateneo"), organizes the College Workshops and expands its educational offerings to interested students unenrolled in the College.
The College Workshops are interdisciplinary and innovative courses, designed for motivated and high-achieving students who want a learning experience more in-depth and engaging than usually found in ordinary classes. Workshops are based on innovative teaching methods and delivered in an international environment. They give an opportunity to:
- meet other motivated and brilliant students, learning to study and work together;
- discover and experience Venice, a city historically multicultural and open to innovation.
The Workshops are open to all university students (specific restrictions are noted for each course), with special provisions for students enrolled in any Advanced School acknowledged by the Italian Ministry of University and Research. One of their aims is to expand the ongoing cooperation within the network of the Italian University Advanced School.
Features: the College Workshops have a duration from 1 day to 5 days; they are held in English and may be on-site or online.
Admission requirements
Who:
- students enrolled in the Ca’ Foscari International College or in any Advanced School acknowledged by the Italian Ministry of University and Research;
- Bachelor, Master and Ph.D. Ca’ Foscari students with suitable background and an academic performance comparable to College students.
- high-performing students from Italy or abroad, with suitable background.
Admission requirements:
- students (doctoral level included) enrolled in an Italian or foreign university - they are expected to be on track in their curricular studies;
- B2 level or native speakers in English.
Costs
Some workshop may have a registration fee. Admission to the workshop includes study material.
Any fee is waived for a limited number of students from any Advanced School. If the number of such applicants is high, their own School will be asked to designate by selection who will be offered the waiver.
Coffee breaks and light lunches, if in the program, are free of charge.
Accommodation
In general, students are accommodated:
- in Camplus in Santa Marta, a university students’ residence opened in 2019 and located in the city center of Venice, close to the main University headquarters and 15 minutes away from the bus and railway stations;
- or in another hotel situated in the city of Venice.
For Ca’ Foscari College students accommodation costs are free. For students from other Advanced School with a waiver fee, all accommodation costs will be covered.
Workshops a.y. 2024/2025
- Navigating the Information Landscape with Awareness: 31st May - 1st June 2024
- Research Communication Day: 3rd June 2024
- Taking care of Venice: 18th - 21st June, 2024
- Network Econometrics: 1st July - 5th July 2024
- Network Studies and Societal Challenges: 8th - 10th July, 2024
- Dis/Re-Orient: theories, methods, practices: 29th - 31st August, 2024
Navigating the Information Landscape with Awareness
31st May - 1st June 2024
Polo Rispoli, San Giobbe Economic Campus, Cannaregio 873, Venice
This workshop is tailored for college students and PhD candidates to enhance their understanding of the contemporary information landscape. The initiative aims to equip participants with essential skills for navigating the evolving world of information and understanding how news is produced, consumed, and disseminated in today's complex media environment.
Teaching methods: seminars, interactive sessions, collaborative working groups
Coordinators: Fabiana Zollo and Enrico Costa
Instructors:
- Marianna Bruschi, Journalist, Editor-in-chief and Head of Digital at SkyTg24
- Luca De Biase, Award-winning innovation journalist and essayist, Il Sole 24 Ore
- Beatrice Mautino, Science communicator and essayist, Author and host of the podcast "Ci Vuole una Scienza" on Il Post
- Emanuele Menietti, Journalist at Il Post, he specializes in science, technology and media
Language: English
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Research Communication Day
3rd June 2024, 9.30 - 18.30
Aula Magna, Camplus Santa Marta Residence, Dorsoduro 2137, Calle Larga Santa Marta, Venice
It is a one-day summer workshop tailored for college students and PhD candidates to introduce science communication theory and practice. The workshop will be part of the Research Communication Week at Ca’ Foscari University of Venice — an entire week of workshops and events engaging diverse audiences to increase awareness and understanding of science communication (unive.it/rcw). Thanks to the Research Communication Day, undergraduate and master's students will have the opportunity to participate for the first time in the educational offerings of the week.
The workshop will offer two practical sessions:
- how to share your science through captivating videos with Tullio Rossi
- social media for researchers with Mike Young
Teaching methods: hands-on workshops
Coordinators: Fabiana Zollo and Enrico Costa
Instructors:
- Dr Tullio Rossi is an award-winning science communicator, marine biologist and graphic designer. As founder of the science communication agency "Animate Your Science", he helps researchers tell their story to the world. His engaging video animations and eye-catching graphics make science understandable for everyone, reaching millions of people around the world, thereby creating a real-life impact.
- Mike Young is the former editor of the University Post media at the University of Copenhagen. Since 2016, he has helped scientists, university staff and communications professionals with the effective use of social media. He has held practical workshops throughout Europe and – via webinar – as far afield as Australia and the US.
Language: English
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Taking care of Venice
18th - 21st June, 2024
Polo Rispoli, San Giobbe Economic Campus, Cannaregio 873, Venice
Ethics and practices of maintenance, repair and mending in the Heritage City
The goal of the research laboratory is to investigate and document through artistic languages the various "practices of care" developed in Venice over the past decade to preserve the city's heritage, essence, and livelihood. The focus will be on practices initiated by community groups and local organizations, in contrast to large-scale projects proposed by governmental bodies.
The laboratory will combine theoretical exploration (through academic lectures and interdisciplinary class discussions with lead scholars) and practical applications (through immersive field investigations in urban initiatives of “practices of care” accompanied by an artist-mentor).
Teaching methods: Academic and art-based research methods.The research laboratory will combine academic lectures and interdisciplinary class discussions with lead scholars (on day 1 and 4) with field research experience by groups of students. The field research will incorporate visual outputs produced by accompanying artists—filmmakers, photographers, and illustrators—who will partner with each student group. The collaborative presentation weaves together social science-style analysis with artistic expressions.
Coordinators: Maria Lusiani
Instructors:
Host faculty: Maria Lusiani and Fabrizio Panozzo;
Junior host faculty: Camilla Ferri (Venice School of Management).
Invited speakers (to be confirmed):
- Giovanni Allegretti (University of Coimbra)
- Ash Amin (Cambridge University);
- Martin Kornberger (University of Vienna);
- Chiara Pusetti (University of Lisbon)
- Karen Till (National University of Ireland).
Artist-mentors: to be selected.
Language: English
Why you should attend
- to engage with an academic interdisciplinary conversation on the ethics of maintenance, repair, and mending with an interest in concepts such as “affect” and the “politics of care” expressed in various socio-political, philosophical, and cultural analyses.
- to experiment innovative art-based research methodologies, weaving together social science-style analysis with artistic expressions.
Requirements: being an enrolled Allievo of an Advanced School (1st or 2nd cycle), or an enrolled Master student at Ca’ Foscari from any disciplinary area. Open-mindedness, curiosity, and an interest in the topic are expected. Prior field research experience is value but is not required.
Participants: 16, of which: 8 places reserved for 1st and 2nd cycle Allievi of Advanced Schools; 8 places open to Ca’ Foscari 2nd cycle students from any disciplinary area.
Deadline for registration:
- registrations will be open until 30th April
- acceptance will be notified by 10th May; accepted students will receive a registration link
- registrations must be completed by 17th May
How to apply: applications should contain a CV and a motivation letter, and be sent to maria.lusiani@unive.it
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Network Econometrics
1st July - 5th July 2024
San Giobbe Economic Campus, San Giobbe, Venice
The workshop provides participants with models and tools from graph theory to analyse various effects of social, economic, and political interaction. The program hosts leading scholars who will teach network modelling and inference research as well as their applications to different fields.
The workshop is organised in collaboration with the Department of Economics, the Venice Center for Risk Analytics for Public Policies, and the Italian Society of Econometrics.
Further information on the website of SIdE - Network Econometrics.
Teaching methods: lectures that blend theory with practical applications encourage active participation and comprehension. Interactive Tutorials with real-world network data will foster deeper understanding where students can apply concepts in real-time, supported by immediate feedback and guidance. Group work will promote teamwork and peer learning.
Coordinators: Roberto Casarin
Instructors:
- Emanuele Aliverti, University of Padova
- Angela Andreella, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice
- Monica Billio, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice
- Roberto Casarin,Ca’ Foscari University of Venice
- Mariangela Guidolin, University of Padova
- Matteo Iacopini, Queen Mary University of London
- Luca Rossini, University of Milan
- Veronica Vinciotti, University of Trento
Language: English
Network Studies and Societal Challenges
8th - 10th July, 2024
Aula Saraceno, Polo Rispoli, San Giobbe Economic Campus, Cannaregio 873, Venice
This workshop studies how a network governance approach can aid in describing, studying, and tackling societal challenges. We invite young scholars interested in this perspective to submit short papers and research proposals.
The workshop intends to engage senior Master’s and early-stage PhD students from various disciplines (management, economics, humanities, political science, sociology etc.) about the unique dynamics of such networks.
Attendants may apply as “auditors” and attend the lecture sessions, or as “participants” who submit a short paper or research proposal (max. 3000 words) to be discussed during the hands-on sessions, receiving high-quality feedback from the invited speakers and their peers.
Teaching methods: Frontal sessions are led by distinguished scholars in the field of network governance. Immersive hands-on workshops actively engage participants over research papers or proposals related to network governance. Facilitated by invited scholars, these sessions provide a platform for participants to apply theoretical concepts, exchange ideas, and receive constructive feedback.
Coordinators: Anna Moretti
Project managers: Emin Altun, Alessandro Gaballo
Instructors:
Hosts: Anna Moretti and Francesco Zirpoli (Venice School of Management).
Invited speakers:
- Patrick Kenis (Tilburg University)
- Elisabeth Mueller (Bundeswehr University Munich)
- Leon Oerlemans (Tilburg University)
- Elisa Operti (ESSEC Business School)
- Jill Purdy (Milgard School of Business at the University of Washington Tacoma)
Language: English
Why you should attend
Attendants will acquire a comprehensive understanding of network governance theories and their applications in addressing contemporary societal challenges.
Participants will analyze and evaluate their research papers or proposals, demonstrating the ability to critically assess theoretical arguments and empirical evidence.
They will collaborate with peers from diverse academic backgrounds, engaging in interdisciplinary discussions.
Requirements: attendants must be either graduate school students, or early-stage doctoral students with academic backgrounds in management, economics, political science, sociology, or related disciplines.
Participants: 30 students, with 10 places reserved to students from the Advanced Schools.
Deadline for registration:
- registration open until 30th April (17:00 CET)
- acceptance will be notified by 10th May
- accepted students need to confirm by 15th May
How to apply: applications should be sent to nois.workshop@unive.it by 30th April (17:00 CET) with the email subject set as “NOIS college workshop application”. Applications should contain:
- either a research proposal or a short paper (max. 3000 words, including references, appendices & other material);
- and a one-page motivation letter.
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Dis/Re-Orient: theories, methods, practices
29th - 31st August, 2024
Room A and room C - Department of Asian and North African Studies, Palazzo Vendramin dei Carmini, Dorsoduro 3462, Venice
Workshop in Critical Area Studies
Area studies is an interdisciplinary field developed to analyze and interpret other cultures in the context of the Cold War years (1945-1989). It has undergone a profound transformation after the rise of Asia in the last 30 years has changed the role of specific Asian countries in international arrangements, the world economy and about global issues.
This workshop has been designed to promote interdisciplinary exchanges between Area studies and disciplines under the academic guidance of eminent scholars. The 3-day on-campus workshop will merge traditional and innovative teaching methods, featuring guest lectures from invited scholars (morning sessions) and guided readings and discussions (afternoon sessions), moderated by the workshop organizers and facilitators. Site visits to physical outcomes of contemporary global cultural exchanges in Venice (e.g. Japanese architect Tadao Ando’s works in the city) will be offered.
Teaching methods: invited speakers will give a lecture and provide a reading list. Students’ active participation is required. The speakers’ suggested readings combined, if necessary, with those of the workshop organizers, will be the basis for the communal readings and guided discussion sessions during the 3-day workshop. Invited speakers will be asked to attend the discussion sessions and offer comments and suggestions for those students interested in a specific field. During the afternoon sessions, discussion will focus on theories and methods that might serve the students’ research aims.
Coordinators: Marco Zappa
Instructors:
Invited speakers:
- Claudia Derichs (Humboldt University Berlin)
- Jens Sejrup (University of Copenhagen)
- Pamela McElwee (Rutgers University)
- Ayşe Zarakol (Cambridge)
Facilitators-mentors:
- Marco Zappa
- Giulia Dugar
- Kie Sanada
Language: English
Why you should attend
- to engage with an innovative perspective on world affairs informed by research in and on Asia
- to build the foundations of a non-Euro/US-centered epistemology that may inform a different approach to social, political science and ecology
- to develop a critical toolbox for research in relevant disciplines beyond Area and Asian Studies
- to develop a cooperative approach to research, as well as writing and presentation skills
Students will acquire a better understanding of phenomena of global relevance from a non-European/non-US perspective, broadening the scope of the students’ own research and of their academic interest.
Furthermore, they will attain a new knowledge of the city of Venice and of its heritage through under the lens of global and transborder interactions and exchanges in the 20th and 21st century.
Participants will be asked to submit a research proposal and develop their research idea in a brief report to be submitted after the end of the workshop.
Requirements: being a student at an Advanced School (BA or MA-level), or an enrolled MA student of Ca’ Foscari from any disciplinary area. Active participation; open-mindedness, curiosity and an interest for the topics presented during the 3-days (International relations, political ecology, anthropology, architecture and cultural heritage). Prior field research experience is not mandatory, but appreciated.
Participants: 15, of which: 8 places reserved for BA and MA-level students of Advanced Schools; students who are working on their final essays and theses will be given priority; 7 places open to Ca’ Foscari MA-level students from any disciplinary area.
Deadline for registration:
- registration open until 31st May
- acceptance will be notified by 14th June; accepted students will receive a registration link
- registrations must be completed by 21st June
How to apply: applications should contain a CV and a motivation letter, clearly stating the students’ interest and a possible research outline concerning Asia. They must be sent to marco.zappa@unive.it.
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Last update: 22/04/2024