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Summer School on Inclusion and Sustainability in Vulnerability

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Norcia (Italy), September 15th - 19th 2025

General information

The ISV (Inclusion and Sustainability in Vulnerability) training course is centrally guided by the 2030 Agenda and its SDGs. It will integrally address themes of environmental, economic, and social sustainability, with specific reference to contexts of vulnerability, both individual and subjective, as well as environmental and contextual.

The topics covered will be explored within a systemic logic, aiming to highlight the profound interconnections among the various dimensions of sustainability: risk and emergency management and reduction (with a focus on climate change and hydrogeological risks), protection of fundamental rights, urban and territorial regeneration, combating inequalities and valuing diversity, reconstruction of social fabric and networks from a participatory perspective, environmental protection, and commitment to innovation, employment, and quality education.

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 September 15 (Monday) until September 19th (Friday) 2025
  • Lesson timetable: 9:00 – 13.00 and 15:00 – 19:00
  • Duration: 40 hours
  • Participants: 20 maximum
  • Cost: free registration

Beneficiaries

The course is aimed at a maximum of 20 graduates interested in the topics of Sustainability, Inclusion and Vulnerability, in a legal and sociological perspective. Among the participants, 10 are selected by partner universities (as specified in the call for admission), 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 at the application.

Admission Requirements

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 to PhD Course
  • Master's Degree

The following priority criteria, in order of importance, will be consider for the admission:

  • residence in the area of central Italy earthquake crater of the 2016, as identified in the Ordinance of the Extraordinary Commissioner of the Government no. 101 of 30 April 2020 and indicated in the art. 7 of the Call for application
  • chronological order of the applications

How to apply

Carefully read the call for admission.
Applications for admission must be submitted by 11:59 PM on August 18 2025, exclusively through the online procedure.

Programme

HUMAN RIGHTS IN VULNERABILITY

(English) 12 hours

Elisa Fornalé - University of Bern, CH
Sebastien Duyck – Centre for International Environmental Law
Maurizio Arcari – University of Milano Bicocca, I


DISASTER RISK REDUCTION

(English) 12 hours

Patrizia Galvao - International Law Commission
Giulio Bartolini - University of Roma Tre, I
Ester Erlin Karnell - University of Gothemburg, D


TERRITORIAL VULNERABILITY INDICATORS

8 hours

Paola De Salvo - University of Perugia, I
Dott. Marco Pizzi - University of Perugia, I


RECONSTRUCTION AND PARTICIPATORY PLANNING FOLLOWING CATASTROPHIC EVENTS

8 hours

Carlo Colloca – University of Catania, I
Valentina Pantaleo - Università di Catania, I

Additional information

Participants will benefit free of:

  • meals (lunches and dinners) during the Course (from September 15th until September 19th 2025)
  • accommodation during the Course (from 14th June until 19th June 2025)
  • travel and transfers
  • 2 outdoor activities

Participants are expected to arrive in Perugia on Sunday 14 September.

A transfer bus will take them from Fiumicino Airport to Norcia, with the return trip scheduled for Saturday 19 September.

Details of the bus departure time and meeting point will be announced soon.

Course Bodies

Scientific Director
Maura Marchegiani (University for Foreigners of Perugia - Course Coordinator)

Scientific Committee
Chiara Biscarini (University for Foreigners of Perugia)
Carlo Colloca (University of Catania)
Elisa Fornalé (University of Bern, CH)
Maura Marchegiani (University for Foreigners of Perugia)
Stefania Tusini (University for Foreigners of Perugia)

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Venue

The ISV Summer School will be held in the beautiful historic town of Norcia (Umbria region, central Italy), known for its stunning landscapes and rich heritage.

piazza San Benedetto nel centro di Norcia

il piccolo borgo di Castelluccio, poco distante da Norcia

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