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VIU is something unique in the academic world today, “a place where we can experiment innovative approaches for education and training”:
International, Transdisciplinary, Multicultural Education VIU provides an innovative platform for transnational education
Knowledge & Ideas Fostering cooperation, while facilitating the exchange of knowledge and ideas
Joint Programs Developing joint academic, research and capacity-building programs collegially, across disciplines, continents, languages and cultures
Venice International University
Introduction
Academic Programs Globalization Program (2 semesters) for bachelor and masters students Graduate Activities (intensive programs) for masters and PhD students Summer schools
Training and Capacity Building Staff training; International capacity building; collaboration with the private sector
Research European, international and national projects activating and merging competences of member universities
Dissemination High level conferences, seminars and workshops, organized by members or brought by other international institutions Facilities: Classrooms and conference rooms, offices, Digital Lab with 20 x 27’’ Macs, PC Room. Reduced rates for member universities. Accommodation on campus (managed by San Servolo Servizi Metropolitani)
Activities
Globalization Program
Multicultural - International - Interdisciplinary
3 ½ -month program for Bachelor and Master students
140 students each semester
20+ nationalities
25+ courses (English is language of instruction)
Each course = 3hrs per week = 6 ECTS
Academic Programs
Globalization Program
3-5 courses are offered in each core topic:
Italy courses that showcase Venetian and Italian life, culture, art and history
Cultures of the World courses that examine the cultures of the world; courses that make the most of the intercultural classroom
Global Challenges courses that address current, global issues, preferably from an interdisciplinary perspective
Academic Programs
Globalization Program
Specialization Tracks:
Cultural Heritage to introduce students to concepts such as Natural and Cultural Heritage, both tangible and intangible; to the challenges posed by their management, preservation and development, in relation to development policies and/or citizenship issues
Sustainable Development to develop awareness of Sustainability concepts and issues, applied to the environment and the economy, learning about sustainable practices and management, adopting ethical and cultural approaches
Academic Programs
Globalization Program | Curriculum Development
Possible new tracks:
Participatory Culture & Republican Studies
Visual & Performing Arts Criticism
Multicultural Societies
Renaissance Studies
European Union Studies
Academic Programs
Globalization Program ... and there is more:
Co-curricular program taking teaching out of the classroom and into the field; discovering Venice and its hinterland; providing opportunities for socialization
Internship program work experience in Italian companies, cultural and research organizations supported by scholarships
Worldwide mobility program period of research in a VIU member university or affiliated organization to develop master’s thesis, supported by scholarships
Academic Programs
Co-curricular Program
taking teaching out of the classroom and into the field
discovering Venice and its hinterland
providing opportunities for socialization
Academic Programs
Co-curricular Program
Academic Programs
Accommodation for students - Dorms on San Servolo island campus € 1305 per semester - A place in apartments in Venice city € 1625 per semester
Academic Programs
Internship Program work experience in Italian companies, cultural and research organizations supported by scholarships. Host institutions include:
Council of Europe – Venice Office; UNESCO Venice Office; Peggy Guggenheim Collection; National Research Council of Italy City of Venice, (European &
International affairs division), Venice
Venice Civic Museum Foundation; Vela SpA (Municipal Public Events),
Venice eAmbiente – environmental
sustainability consultancy; Galileia – energy consultancy
2-4 months € 700 scholarship
Academic Programs
Worldwide Mobility Program
period of research in a VIU member university or affiliated organization to develop master’s thesis, supported by scholarships
Host institutions:
Tsinghua University, China Waseda University, Japan Duke University, USA Boston College, USA Rachel Carson Center for Environment and Society, Ludwig Maximilians Universitaet, Munich, Germany Tel Aviv University, Israel KU Leuven, Belgium
2-4 months € 700 - €1500 scholarship
Academic Programs
Erasmus+ Program (outgoing)
Mobility opportunity after the GP: students of Italian members can spend a semester in selected VIU member universities. Destinations available in 2019:
KU Leuven, Belgium Ludwig Maximilians Universitaet, Germany Université de Bordeaux, France University of Ljubjlana, Slovenia Tel Aviv University, Israel
3-6 months € 250 grant in EU € 700 grant for Israel
Academic Programs
Grants & Scholarships for GP RED Scholars (Residency – Excellence – Diversity)
To promote excellence, academic and cultural diversity in the Globalization Program: scholarships are awarded to talented students to contribute to the cost of living in Venice for a semester.
Selected students participate in an editorial project, under the guidance of Prof. Luca Pes.
€ 1625 per semester
Academic Programs
Globalization Program Learning Outcomes
At VIU students develop the ability to:
expand their capacity for critical thinking
study across disciplines,
work in interdisciplinary teams,
work in intercultural contexts
embrace new ideas
Academic Programs
VIU Intensive Graduate Activities
Final goal: to foster cooperation among VIU member institutions also at research level
Academic Programs
VIU Intensive Graduate Activities Typologies Target Duration Scientific Program VIU members’
involvement Funds
PhD Academy
Advanced PhD candidates (>1st year) from VIU members*, 15-25 participants
5-7 days Focus on major societal challenges, interdisciplinary, useful for developing research and academic careers (transversal skills, 30%) + presentations by students
Lecturers from at least 3 VIU members + 1 coordinator from a VIU member
€25,000 VIU funds for covering lecturers & VIU students’ expenses
Graduate Seminar
(early) PhD and Master students from VIU members*, 15-25 participants
5-7 days Focused topic, open to a broad spectrum of disciplines, supporting students in designing research + presentations by students
At least 3 VIU members involved + 1 coordinator from a VIU member
€25,000 VIU funds for covering lecturers and VIU students’ expenses
Summer School
Participants of varying levels, also non VIU, min. 12 participants
Subjects of universal interest, intensive taught programs
Professors from at least 2 VIU members in the scientific coordination and promotion
Fees paid by participants + VIU funds if available for max 3 years. Overhead
International PhD Academy
1. Science and Technology Studies, 8-15 January 2016
2. Global Challenges Initiatives: Water, May 5-12, 2017
3. The Importance of Interdisciplinary Collaboration to Tackle Societal Challenges, 18-22 September 2017
4. Sustainable Energy, 9-13 July, 2018
5. Mobility Challenges for Future Society, 13-17 May 2019
6. Light: Its Nature and Its Use, 11-15 May 2020
Proposals under discussion
Cities and water in a time of climate change
Academic Programs
Graduate Seminars 1. Framing global change and green economy in the Sustainable Development
Goals, 12-16 September 2016
2. Understanding and Managing Climate Change: Coping with Sea Level Rise, 10-22 July 2017
3. Northern Territories and Indigenous Peoples: comparative perspectives, 14-19 January, 2018
4. Sustainable Social Security, 8-12 October 2018
5. How Can the Humanities Save the Planet, 10-15 June 2019
6. Hydrogeophysical Inversion and Data Assimilation for the Characterization and Monitoring of Coastal Aquifers, 1-5 July 2019
7. Rethinking Manufacturing, Consumption, and Globalization in the Era of Automation, 9-13 September 2019
8. Climate Change Mitigation: Carbon Capture and Utilization, June/ July 2020
Academic Programs
Summer Schools 2019
1. Life Course and Vulnerabilities, April 1-5, 2019
2. Visualizing Venice - Advanced Topics in Digital Art History, June 3-8, 2019
3. Summer Institute on Ageing, June 4-8, 2019
4. Responsible Capitalism: Micro and Macro-Institutional Conditions of Transformation, June 9-13, 2019
5. Critical Infrastructure Resilience, July 8-12, 2019
6. Films in Venice & Filming Venice, August 26-September 4, 2019
Academic Programs
UL participation in 2019 VIU intensive graduate activities Activity Applications Confirmed Status of the call
PhD Academy Mobility Challenges for Future Society
0 0 Closed
Graduate Seminar How Can the Humanities Save the Planet
2 2 Closed
Graduate Seminar Hydrogeophysical Inversion and Data Assimilation for the Characterization and Monitoring of Coastal Aquifers
0 Open (until March 31)
Graduate Seminar Rethinking Manufacturing, Consumption, and Globalization in the Era of Automation
0 Open (until April 10)
Summer School Responsible Capitalism
0 0 Closed
Summer School Critical Infrastructure Resilience
0 Open (until April 26)
Summer School Films in Venice Filming Venice
Open (until May 3)
Academic Programs
Coordinated stream of activities
Response to current and future major societal challenges
Environmental, social, cultural and technological phenomena and their local impacts
Critical exploration of what it means to envision a sustainable future
Multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary
The Initiatives can include:
Research projects, graduate activities, workshops, forums, conferences
Engaging academia, business, public institutions, civil society
Global Challenges Initiatives
E+ Mobility Consortium Members:
Venice International University (coordinator)
Università Ca’ Foscari Venezia
Università degli Studi di Padova
Università Iuav di Venezia
Università degli Studi di Roma «Tor Vergata»
Funded Activities KA103 and KA107 (Israel & Canada):
Student mobility for studies/thesis research
Staff mobility for training/teaching
Erasmus+
Mobility Consortium
In 2019 mobility to & from the following member universities can benefit from Erasmus+ funding
UNIVE
↔
LMU
IUAV UB
UNIPD KUL
UNITOV UL
TAU
Erasmus+
Student Mobility
The Academic Council and Board of Directors are in favour of identifying opportunities for co-funding of Intensive Graduate Activities
E+ funds can be used to support the cost of travel, accommodation and meals of participants of the IGAs.
VIU will coordinate with the International Office responsible for disbursing Erasmus+ grants
Participants for the Erasmus+ grants must be employees of the university
Policies for staff mobility for PhDs at University of Ljubljana?
Erasmus+
PhDs & Post-Docs
Staff Training Week June 24-25,2019
Develop and strengthen relations among staff in VIU member universities
Develop competences of staff members through sharing of experience and expertise
Foster a better understanding of VIU
Explore opportunities to develop joint academic programmes and research projects
Explore how mobility programmes can benefit research programmes and vice-versa
Erasmus+
Staff Training & Mobility
VIU avails of Erasmus+ funds to support the mobility of professors who have taught in the VIU Academic Programs
The aim is to encourage and cultivate collaborations among professors who have worked together on VIU activities
With a view to developing future joint research
Erasmus+
Teaching Staff mobility
Calls for lectureships for professors - Globalization Program
Calls for proposals for professors & researchers – Intensive Grad Activities
Advertising of opportunity to study at VIU – Globalization Program
Advertising of opportunity to participate – Intensive Grad Activities
Via International/Research offices; departments & faculties; UL website and social media channels
The aim is to encourage and cultivate collaborations among professors who have worked together on VIU activities
With a view to developing future joint research
Communications & Dissemination
Chaired by the Dean of VIU
One member for each
Elected by the VIU Assembly, upon proposal of respective university
Deliberates on all academic matters
Convenes twice per year (usually October & April)
Next meeting: April 13, 2019. 9.00 am
Deadlines for proposals for Globalization Program courses and Intensive Graduate Activities to be presented and discussed at meetings:
- September 15
- March 15
The aim is to encourage and cultivate collaborations among professors who have worked together on VIU activities
With a view to developing future joint research
Academic Council
Through its thematic programs VIU has developed and consolidated an extensive intersectorial network of stakeholders.
The thematic programs develop and conduct research and training programs for various target groups, including researchers, institutions, public servants and policy-makers.
TeDIS Program on Innovation
TEN Program on Sustainability
Ageing Program
Thematic Programs
Topics • Green and Circular economy
• Environmental management and Security
• Science communication and Education
Activities
• Capacity Building
• Dissemination and public engagement
• Research
TEN Program on Sustainability Thematic Environmental Networks
Recent projects • Capacity Building Program on Sustainable Development for
policy makers from emerging economies (2003-2016)
• EUCLID H2020 Project on food safety and pest management (2015-2019)
• Sustainable Tourism for the City of Venice (2018)
• QUEST H2020 Project on
Science Communication (2019-2021)
The VIU Campus is located on San Servolo island in Venice, Italy It is 10-minute boat ride away from St. Mark’s Square.
Facilities
Campus
Venice International University Isola di San Servolo
30133 Venice Italy
www.univiu.org