RItrainPlus training programme part 1. The European Research Infrastructures and Core Facilities in the European Research Area: An Introduction
RItrainPlus is proud to launch a new training programme specifically designed for students to introduce them to the professional role of managers and operator in a Research Infrastructure or Core Facility. The pilot programme will run starting from AY 2023-2024 and consists of a series of Learning Activities, developed and taught by RItrainPlus partners, which will be delivered in the form of winter and summer schools. Students who successfully complete all training activities will be awarded a cumulative certificate of attendance attesting their competence as future managers of Research Infrastructure and Core Facilities.
| Year | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Main Department | Department of Legal Studies (DSG) |
| Campus | Bologna |
| Credits | Programme without credits |
| Cost | No fee is applied, the school is funded by RItrainPlus project |
| Starting date | Feb 01, 2024 |
| Finishing date | Feb 15, 2024 |
| Application deadline | Jan 25, 2024 (Expired) |
- Course overview
- The RItrainPlus consortium is delighted to invite bachelor students but also, master and PhD students and early career researchers and technicians to its Winter School. The programme will introduce you to the role of European Research Infrastructure (RI) in the European Research Area offering insights into a new field of employment as Operator or Manager of RI.
- Subject area
- Sciences and technology, Health, Sociology, Economics, Law
- Learning outcomes
- Understanding the peculiarity of the interdisciplinary work done within the RI and the basic concepts of their management. Students will be able to discuss the role of RI in the Responsible Research and Innovation in Europe and their contribution to Open Science.
- Number of participants
- 20
- Duration
- 15 days
- Language
- English
- Admission qualifications
- Open to students (undergraduate and post-graduate) and non-students alike: no specific qualification is required for course admission.
The School welcomes applications from students who are currently in at least their third year of study at the time of application. Undergraduate, master’s and PhD students are invited to apply.
This experience is designed for students from a wide range of disciplines and serves as an introduction to the field.
Candidates will be selected based on their background and motivation. The ideal candidate will have interest in research performed at level of European Research Infrastructures, as well as a willingness to learn and work collaboratively with other people from around the world. Priority will be given to those candidates who have or plan to have some experience related to RI (e.g. thesis preparation, position applicant). - Linguistic skills
- The Summer School will be taught entirely in English.
- Other requirements
- The selection will close on January 25, 2024, and the results will be communicated by end of January 2024.
A certificate of attendance will be issued at the end of the Summer School.
In return for participation in the Summer School, students may apply to their relevant Course of Study for the recognition of extra-curricular CFU in type D (free choice) in SSDs related to the themes of the pathway.
- Academic director
- Prof. Antonino Rotolo
- Place of teaching
- Online and hybrid at the facility in Bologna (at Alma AI, Via Galliera 3, Bologna).
- Study plan
Thursday 1 February 2024
9.30-10.00 Registration and introduction (Antonino Rotolo and Monica Forni – University of Bologna) on line
10.00 – 12.00 Unit 1: Introduction to RI/CF part 1 (Antonino Rotolo – University of Bologna) on line
14.00 – 16.00 Unit 1: Introduction to RI/CF part 2 (Antonino Rotolo – University of Bologna) on line
Friday 2 February 2024
11.00 – 13.00 Unit 2: The socio-economic impacts of RI/CF part 1 (Lorenzo Zirulia – University of Milano) on line
14.00 – 16.00 Unit 2: The socio-economic impacts of RI/CF part 2 (Lorenzo Zirulia– University of Milano) on line
Thursday 8 February 2024
11.00 – 13.00 Unit 3: RI/CF for SSH part 1 (Sylvie Jolly – University Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne) on line
14.00 – 16.00 Unit 3: RI/CF for SSH part 2 (Sylvie Jolly – University Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne) on line
Friday 9 February 2024
11.00 – 13.00 Unit 4: RI/CF for Physical Sciences and Engineering (Daniele Bonaccorsi– University of Bologna and INFN) on line
14.00 – 16.00 Unit 4: RI/CF for Physical Sciences and Engineering (Daniele Bonaccorsi– University of Bologna and INFN) on line
Wednesday 14 February 2024
11.00 – 12.30 Unit 5: RI/CF for Life Sciences Part 1 (Alex Costa – University of Milano) in presence at the facility and on line
14.00 – 16.30 Unit 5: RI/CF for Life Sciences Part 2 (Nadia Santo – University of Milano) in presence at the facility and on line
Thursday 15 February 2024
11.00 – 12.00 Unit 5: RI/CF for Life Sciences Part 3 (Gerardo D’errico – University of Milano) on line
12.00 – 13.00 Conclusion remarks (Antonino Rotolo and Monica Forni) on line