Are you passionate about promoting sustainable urban mobility? Do you seek innovative solutions to reduce high-car dependence in your region? Look no further! Ghent University, the Politecnico di Bari and the EIT Urban Mobility Master School present the EIT Urban Mobility Bari Summer School 2024, an immersive experience designed to tackle the pressing challenges of urban mobility in car-dependent regions.
As a participant, you'll benefit from engaging workshops, lectures, team work and networking opportunities, and you'll access detailed information about the master's programmes offered by EIT Urban Mobility Master School to build a career as an urban mobility expert.
Don't miss out on this chance to explore innovative solutions and advance your career!
Contents & methods
During the Summer School, participants will engage with academic researchers, industry, and government experts to learn about sustainable mobility solutions for car-dependent regions. The summer school programme is oriented towards engaging participants in collaborative teamwork, drawing inspiration from real-world business cases provided by industry partners and public organizations.
There will be two tailor-made tracks: one for undergraduate students and one for professionals, with dedicated team work projects to be carried out during the summer work. This ensures that the learning needs of each group are met.
Through various learning activities, such as lectures, panel discussions, and teamwork, participants experience personalized learning while encouraging peer-to-peer exchanges. At the end of the programme, participants present their findings and ideas to a jury, receiving feedback, advice, and resources for further career development.
The main topics that will be covered are:
- Introduction to urban mobility and car-dependence;
- Relationships with urban form and road design;
- Cycling and active travel;
- Technological innovation and role of start-ups in urban mobility;
- The transition to an electric mobility system;
- Shared mobility and Mobility as a Service (MaaS) solutions;
- Urban delivery and logistics;
- Building a career in innovative and sustainable urban mobility, transport planning, and data science.
All lecture and classroom materials will be provided, and upon successful completion, you will receive a certificate of participation signed by the EIT Urban Mobility Master School.
Is this Summer School right for you?
This summer school is for those passionate about sustainable and inclusive urban mobility, whether you're an undergraduate student or an experienced professional. Our programme welcomes diverse backgrounds, from technical fields like engineering and computer science to social sciences such as sociology, urban planning and policy.
During the summer school, you will learn more about the Sustainable Urban Mobility Transitions, the Smart Mobility Data Science and Analytics (SMDSA), and the Business Engineering in Urban Mobility programmes from the EIT Urban Mobility Master School, and the opportunities to build a career as an urban mobility expert with EIT Urban Mobility.
Dates & locations
The summer school will take place in the historic city of Bari, Italy, from August 29 to September 5, 2024.
The summer school will be held in the Biblioteca De Gemmis, housed in the impressive Convent of Santa Teresa dei Maschi. Located in the centre of Bari, this venue offers an ideal environment to stimulate exciting discussions and facilitate collaborative learning experiences.
Fees
| Registration fees | Early bird 1 | Regular |
|---|---|---|
| Standard registration, with accommodation | 700 EURO | 800 EURO |
| Standard registration, without accommodation | 350 EURO | 400 EURO |
| Students from EU countries, with accommodation | 500 EURO | 600 EURO |
| Students from Emerging and Developing Economies2 , with accommodation | 300 EURO | 400 EURO |
| Local students, without accommodation | 100 EURO | 150 EURO |
| Supplement for single room | 150 EURO | 150 EURO |
There are two types of fees: with or without accommodation:
- Fees with accommodation include a shared (double occupancy) room for the eight nights (with check in on August 29 and check out on September 6), all weekday breakfasts and lunches, dinners on selected evenings, and participation in social activities during the event.
- Fees without accommodation include all weekday lunches, dinners on selected evenings, and participation in social activities during the event. Single-room accommodation is available with a supplement at the time of registration.
- 1 Early bird deadline is on July 20
- 2 The category of "emerging and developing economies" follows the IMF definition, which can be found here: www.imf.org.
Accomodation
Hotel Cristal
“Located in the heart of the vibrant city of Bari, Hotel Cristal offers comfortable accommodation for our summer school attendees. The rooms are equipped with all the essential amenities, including free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and private bathrooms. The hotel ensures easy access to local attractions, restaurants, and public transportation.”
Address: Via Gian Battista Trevisani, 190, 70122 Bari BA, Italy
Phone: +39 080 521 8467
How to apply
To apply for our summer school, simply complete this form by August 1, 2024. Please ensure you upload your CV and a short motivation letter to explain your interest in participating in the summer school along with the form.
For early bird fee benefits, register by July 20, 2024!
Note: For applications without accommodation, the registration deadline is more flexible, and late applicants could be still admitted if space in the summer school is still available. Contact the organizers by email if you want to apply after August 1.
Contact
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us:
Organizing team
- Giovanni Circella, BOF Professor of Mobility, Ghent University
- Angela Barbanente, Professor of Urban and Regional Planning, Politecnico di Bari
- Dino Borri, Professor Emeritus of Urban Planning, Politecnico di Bari
- Dario Esposito, Civil Engineer and Lecturer, Politecnico di Bari
- Nadia Giuffrida, Assistant Professor, Politecnico di Bari
- Maria Alejandra Gaitan, Conference Manager, Ghent University
- Martin Pavlović, Conference Manager, Ghent University
- Jana Ameye, Conference Manager, Ghent University
Steering committee
- Maria Attard, University of Malta
- Angela Bergantino, University of Bari Aldo Moro
- Mario Binetti, Politecnico di Bari
- Caterina De Lucia, University of Foggia
- Sidharta Gautama, University of Ghent
- Michela La Pira, Italian Association for Traffic and Transport Engineering
- Annarita Leserri, Pin Bike
- Massimo Moraglio, Technische Universität Berlin
- Michele Ottomanelli, Politecnico di Bari
- Luigi Ranieri, City of Bari
- Karen Vancluysen, POLIS
- Martin Vendel, EIT Urban Mobility
- Frank Witlox, University of Ghent
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