The impact of my research: bridging knowledge to people needs

The course aims to create awareness in researchers of the importance of their work for changing people's lives using an approach that actively engages them in identifying the unique innovation potential of their research and matching it to people's needs.
The course is multidisciplinary and uses cross-sectorial teams to mimic the process of industrial innovation. During class hours, students learn the ropes of the key steps of the technology transfer process as teams, but at the end of each lesson, students are given an individual assignment to ground what they have learned to their own research, to present, at the end of the course, a pitch with Technology Transfer experts and investors to unveil its innovation potential.

Date: 4, 11, 18 ottobre 2024 - 14.00-17.30
Room: Aula 2H Geoscienze
Teaching language: Inglese
Registration: soon available

  Science communication and knowledge valorization: practices and tools - october-december 2024

The course, born from the collaboration between the University of Padua and Venice International University – VIU, will offer to the participants the awareness, knowledge and tools useful to effectively communicate the results of scientific research, addressing different categories of audiences, through different media.
The planned activities will be held in English by experts in public speaking, visual communication, social media, and journalism.
It consists of two modules, which include educational lectures and in-depth workshops on specific topics; attendance of the activities allows students to acquire two (2) training credits. The course is aimed at doctoral students enrolled in the second and third year.

Date: 23/10, 28/10, 05/11, 13/11, 20/11, 27/11 11/12
Room: Complesso Paolotti, aula P2B
Teaching language: English
Enrollment: Soon available

  Introduction to Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence: Methods and Applications - March 2025

The course begins with an introduction to the fundamental concepts and tools of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, illustrating various applications across different sectors. It then delves deeper into key methods and explores more recent techniques, addressing related challenges. Finally, the focus shifts to the practical application of these technologies in students' specific research fields, featuring presentations and discussions on identified potentials and challenges.

Date: 04/03, 18/03, 25/03
Room: complesso Aula Magna Scuola Galileiana di Studi Superiori (Via Venezia 20, Padova)
Language: English
Enrollement (Web form closed due to full capacity)

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  Entrepreneurship and Startup · 2025

The course is aimed at those who have undertaken or are undertaking research paths which can result in potential entrepreneurial ventures. This course will provide participants with the main elements needed to establish an innovative startup. The course aims to expand participants' ability to embark on an entrepreneurial journey by providing them with greater confidence and competence.
By the end of the programme, participants will perceive their entrepreneurial ability to have greatly improved. Similarly, their perception of uncertainty related to the project will be lower than at the beginning.

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  Research funding – The main funding programs and the career development of researchers

The course focuses on essential tools for researchers pursuing international careers. It covers the European ERA Talent platform and its initiatives, including the Charter for Researchers and Euraxess, emphasizing the importance of identifying and accessing international funding opportunities. Furthermore the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA), particularly Postdoctoral Fellowships, are explored, detailing eligibility conditions, program features, proposal templates, and evaluation criteria. Additionally, it examines the European Research Council (ERC) funding program, outlining eligibility requirements, the ideal Principal Investigator profile, proposal structure, budget considerations, and assessment criteria. This comprehensive overview equips researchers with crucial knowledge for developing their international research careers within the European context.

Date:  02/04, 09/04, 15/04
Room: Complesso Valisneri, aula RL
Teaching language: English
Enrollement:  https://www.unipd.it/research-funding-main-funding-programs - Deadline March 31, 13.00 CEST

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