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Venice International University (VIU), in collaboration with Iuav University of Venice and Sabanci University in Istanbul, present the exhibition Manutius and the Book Revolution at the Italian Pavilion at the Frankfurt Book Fair, October 16-20, 2024.
The exhibition "Manutius and the Book Revolution" takes visitors on an immersive journey through Renaissance Venice, where Aldus Manutius revolutionized the world of books. Through interactive displays, the exhibition explores his life, the tools in his workshop, and the city he lived in.
Visitors can experience Venice of the time through a unique installation and learn about Manutius’ groundbreaking inventions, including the portable book format and innovations in typography that forever transformed the literary world. The exhibition also features beautiful illustrations from the most famous book printed by Manutius, the Hypnerotomachia Poliphilii, and an original Aldine edition from 1513, offering a rich exploration of his lasting legacy.
The exhibition set up in the Italian Pavilion also highlights the influence of Manutius in the Ottoman Empire.
Registration Open for the Joint Webinar on Find Space for Mobility and Logistics Data
October 29, 2024 at 13:00 – 14:30 CET
The rules for common European data spaces will cover areas like health, mobility, environment, energy and agriculture, to make better use of publicly held data for research for the common good, support voluntary data sharing by individuals, and. set up structures to enable key organisations to share data. However, application of data space in urban mobility, particularly how to apply data space in the urban logistics sector, is still in flux. Currently, there is a project (deployEMDS) working on European Mobility Data Space, and DISCO aims to application of data space in urban logistics. In the framework of DISCO project, an award dedicated to data space integration will be announced in October, and this webinar will invite the winner to share their practice.
This webinar will invite experts in data space and pioneers of using data space in the urban mobility sector, and engage with current R&I project practitioners to exchange views, and inform each other technical development and implementation.
Monday, October 14, 2024
4.30 pm, Room 9A
Venice International University, San Servolo Island
Danielle Hipkins, Professor at University of Exeter
Romana Andò, Professor at Sapienza Università di Roma
Leonardo Campagna, Research Assistant at Sapienza Università di Roma
Maria Elena Alampi, Postdoctoral Research Assistant at the University of Exeter
Registration is open for the Webinar: From theory to practice - Demonstration and planned development of the DISCO Urban Freight Data Space
November 5, 2024 at 10:00 – 11:00 CET
This webinar aims to address Data Spaces, first through a short introduction on what data spaces are, including their role in enabling secure, sovereign, and interoperable data sharing among organizations, sectors, or regions, their benefits, principles and architecture. Then guide participants from theory to practice showcasing the capabilities of the DISCO Urban Freight Data Space DEMO version and following with the next steps. In this way, we aim to dive a bit deeper into the topic and complement the first two webinars on Data Spaces conducted within the DISCO project.
Registration is open for the Webinar: Key Performance Indicators Framework – the experience of DISCO project
November 19, 2024 at 10:00 – 11:00 CET
This webinar aims to provide an understanding of what Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are, why they are important, and how they are used to measure urban logistic solutions and initiatives. Choosing the most relevant and actionable KPIs is essential to ensure their alignment with strategic city goals, and their practicability and effectiveness to facilitate monitoring and evaluation. This webinar will showcase the insights, challenges and solutions identified within the DISCO project and DISCO Living Labs to effectively address KPIs as a crucial step in monitoring DISCO implementation. The KPI dashboard developed within the project will also be shown.
On September 25, 2024 the Ambassador of the People's Republic of China, Jia Guide, visited the Venice International University, where he was received by the president, Ambassador Umberto Vattani.
During the meeting, the VIU delegation briefed Ambassador Guide on the longstanding relationship between Venice International University and Chinese institutions, in particular through the training activities that began in 2003 to promote the human factor and capacity building as a fundamental driver of sustainable development, contributing to China's development of strategies to address environmental management and sustainability issues.
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
5 pm, Room 1G
Venice International University, San Servolo Island
Nandita Kumar, multidisciplinary artist
Adelita Husni-Bey, artist and pedagogue
On September 30, 2024, VIU will host two important events, the «Prix Littéraire Marco Polo Venise» and a workshop in the framework of International Translation Day.
As the MUHAI project approaches its final phase, with completion set for March 2025, the focus shifts to evaluating its impact and charting future directions in human-centric AI research.
The 3-day meeting, hosted at Venice International University (VIU) from September 12-14, will delve into these critical topics.
A more frequent service will run due to the International Film Festival that will take place on the Lido di Venezia during the period.
Visitors to VIU are advised that the vaporettos are especially crowded in the mornings and should arrive early to embark.
Times from Tuesday August 27 to Saturday September 7:
From San Zaccaria to San Servolo (and on to Lido)
06.45 - 07.15 - 07.45
08.16 - 08.36 - 08.56
Service will continue then every twenty minutes at 16, 36 and 56 minutes past the hour until last service at 01.36.
From San Servolo to San Zaccaria
07.20 - 07.50 - 08.15 - 08.46
09.06 - 09.26 - 09.46
Service will continue then every twenty minutes at 06, 26 and 46 minutes past the hour until last service at 02.06
VIU sits down with Professor Marco Mazzarino from Iuav University of Venice, who serves as the scientific coordinator of the Sustainable Logistics research unit within the TeDIS Program on Innovation at Venice International University, and coordinator of the VIU Summer School on Advanced Transportation, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management that aims to develop a unified approach aligning market needs with integrated sustainable transportation, logistics, and land-use planning. The conversation addresses the multifaceted concept of sustainability in logistics and transport, exploring current trends and envisioning future scenarios in the sector. Professor Mazzarino sheds light on the behavioral and systemic inefficiencies prevalent in mobility and logistics, the opportunities for digital innovation, and the challenges posed by global uncertainties and the potential shift towards deglobalization.
Graduate Seminars at VIU are designed for Master's and PhD students, offering them an intensive program in a transnational context that spans various disciplines, languages, and cultures. Students receive support from professors in refining their research questions for their theses and incorporating interdisciplinary perspectives and reflections.
Each Graduate Seminar is developed and delivered through a collaboration of at least three member universities, guided by a scientific coordinator and supported by VIU's institutional and organizational resources. The programs are distinguished by their interdisciplinary approach.
In 2024, VIU held two Graduate Seminars:
- Translation: Why Is It a Political Question? Perspectives In Philosophy and Translation Theory, February 2024
- Towards Geo-Data Science: Extracting Knowledge from Heterogeneous Geoenvironmental Data, May 2024
The International PhD Academy offers an intensive training opportunity for PhD students, post-docs, and junior researchers from VIU's member institutions. These programs, held over the course of one week at VIU, focus on the latest research emerging from various disciplines, addressing topics with broad societal impacts.
Each PhD Academy is developed and delivered by a collaboration of at least three member universities, guided by a scientific coordinator and supported by VIU's institutional and organizational resources. The programs are distinguished by their interdisciplinary approach.
The PhD Academy also emphasizes the development of transversal skills essential for academic and professional growth. Workshops on scientific writing, project management, funding opportunities, proposal writing, science communication, and presentation skills are integral parts of the program.
As cities evolve and global issues intersect with local realities, two recent summer schools have provided crucial insights into understanding and addressing these complexities. The "Linguistic Landscapes: Using Signs and Symbols to Translate Cities" summer school, held in late June 2024, delved into how urban signs and symbols reflect and shape cultural narratives and social dynamics within urban environments. Complementing this exploration, the "Global Mental Health and Human Rights" summer school, conducted in late July 2024, tackled the impact of environmental, gender, and economic racism on mental health and human rights. Both programs highlighted the importance of interdisciplinary approaches—whether through the lens of urban semiotics or global human rights—to deepen our understanding of how societal issues are interwoven with daily life and to foster meaningful, transformative change.
Science diplomacy and science communication have become increasingly relevant for scholars and scientists today. Effective science diplomacy ensures that scientific research informs policy decisions, leading to more effective and sustainable solutions. Science diplomacy helps build scientific capacity in developing countries through international partnerships and knowledge exchange, promoting global equity in scientific advancement. Clear and effective communication helps the public understand critical issues, combats misinformation, and builds trust in science. Additionally, it secures funding and support for research and encourages interdisciplinary collaboration. These efforts ensure that scientific advancements contribute to societal well-being and global progress.
In an era where sustainability is a critical global priority, two notable summer schools have taken significant strides in fostering the next generation of students committed to sustainable futures. The eighth edition of the Summer School on Organizing for Sustainable Futures and the third edition of the Advanced Transportation, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management summer school both emphasized the importance of integrated, sustainable approaches to address complex societal challenges. By exploring topics from ethical corporate practices and the circular economy to innovative transportation and logistics solutions, these programs highlighted the interconnectedness of organizational, societal, and technological transformations necessary for a sustainable world. Through diverse perspectives and interdisciplinary collaboration, participants were equipped with the knowledge and tools to drive impactful change in their respective fields.
Are you an artist passionate about sustainability?
The S+T+ARTS4WATERII Residencies call is now open for applications till June 26!
Check the call in the official website of S+T+ARTS 4 Water II project, and follow the guideline.
The round table "The Future of Fusion Energy" was held in Venice on June 15 at Venice International University (VIU). Some of the leading experts and scholars in the field of fusion energy participated, with the scientific contribution of Eni, the main sponsor of the initiative.
The meeting represented the high point of the PhD Academy entitled "Energy and Society. The case of fusion", aimed at PhD students that VIU organized from June 10 to June 14. The scientific program of the PhD Academy was coordinated by scholars from the Universities of Padua, Milan-Bicocca, and the Universities of Bordeaux and Ljubljana and was aimed at 20 students selected by VIU member universities.
Thursday, May 30, 2024
5 pm, Aula Magna (1E)
Asylum and Migration Management and Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition were the two legislative measures that were debated and discussed during the weekend of May 3-5, 2024, at the VeUMEU (Venice Universities Model European Union), a simulation of the legislative procedures of the European Union.
Organized by students of the Venice Diplomatic Society and Ca’ Foscari, VeUMEU attracts participants from various universities, including Venice International University. Students took on roles as Members of the European Parliament, the Council of the EU, and the press corps, gaining invaluable experience in international relations, policy-making, debating, diplomacy, and journalism.
