Norcia (Italy), September 22nd - 26th 2025
Informazioni generali
The Summer School ISCiS: Smart tourism in a digital age will explore key topics related to processes linked to the theme of smart tourism in order to promote the development of tourism according to an interdisciplinary approach, aiming at the development of sustainable and resilient cities and territories through the use of the most suitable technologies according to a strategic and systemic vision. The program will include lectures led by internationally recognized researchers, providing a balanced mix of theoretical insights and practical applications through a co-working lab. Beyond the technical program, the Summer School will be an opportunity for: networking with the lecturers and other students, improving general research work skills, and enjoying a nice stay in Norcia!
Place: on site - Norcia (Perugia)
Date: from Monday, September 22nd to Friday, September 26th, 2025
Lesson timetable: 9:00 – 13:00 and 15:00 – 19:00
Duration: 40 hours
Participants: maximum 25
Cost: free registration
The course is intended for a maximum of 25 graduates interested in Smart Tourism topics. Of these, 20 are selected by partner universities (as specified in the admission call), while other candidates can apply by following the instructions on this page. Candidates must also demonstrate scientific interest in the topics covered in the course through a motivational letter to be attached to the application.
Necessary requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Knowledge of the English language at least B1 level according to the official CEFR guidelines
Additional Educational Qualifications (not necessary), in order of importance:
- PhD
- Enrollment in a PhD Course
- Master's Degree
The following priority criteria, in order of importance, will be considered for admission:
- residence in the area of central Italy affected by the 2016 earthquake, as identified in the Ordinance of the Extraordinary Government Commissioner no. 101 of 30 April 2020 and indicated in art. 7 of the Call for Application
- chronological order of the applications
Carefully read the call for admission.
Deadline for course admission: 1:00 pm on 8 September 2025.
The program includes the following lectures and activities.
Participants can download the guide.
I partecipanti beneficeranno gratuitamente di:
- pasti (pranzi e cene) durante il Corso (dal 22 settembre al 26 settembre 2025)
- alloggio durante il Corso (dal 21 settembre al 26 settembre 2025)
- viaggio e trasferimenti
- 2 attività all'aperto
- Si prevede che i partecipanti arrivino a Perugia domenica 21 settembre.
Un autobus trasferirà i partecipanti dall'Aeroporto di Fiumicino a Norcia, con il viaggio di ritorno previsto per sabato 27 settembre.
I dettagli sull'orario di partenza dell'autobus e sul punto d'incontro saranno comunicati a breve.
Scientific Director
Luigi Mundula (University for Foreigners of Perugia - Course Coordinator)
Scientific Committee
Luigi Mundula (University for Foreigners of Perugia)
Carlos Pineda (University of Murcia)
Sonia Grotz (PAR University)
Norberto Santos (University of Coimbra)
Rosa Marcela Ramos Hidalgo (University of Murcia)
Magdalena Duda-Seifert (University of Wroklaw)
The ISCiS Smart Tourism Summer School will be held in the beautiful historic town of Norcia (Umbria region, central Italy), known for its stunning landscapes and rich heritage.
*If you have difficulty filling out the application, read the guidelines
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