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Spring DEBates 2026: the fifth edition of DEB’s historic seminar series is renewed, ready to offer you stimulating sessions and outstanding speakersSince 2022, every spring the Department of Ecological and Biological Sciences (DEB) has offered a seminar series focused on scientific dialogue.
2026-02-19 - 2026-06-09 | VT
Since 2022, the Department of Ecological and Biological Sciences (DEB) has offered a spring seminar series focused on scientific dialogue. This year, the Spring DEBates return in a completely renewed format: national and international professors and researchers will share their work, ideas, and perspectives on the most current scientific issues.
The series, coordinated by Prof. Giovanni Polverino, is part of the training activities of the PhD program in “Ecology and Sustainable Management of Environmental Resources,” but participation is open to everyone. It consists of eight independent talks and will begin on February 19 and conclude on May 28. The seminars will be held in a hybrid format (in-person at the DEB classrooms and/or online via live Zoom streaming) on Thursday afternoons, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, biweekly.
The fifth edition will be inaugurated by Prof. Nicolò Colombani, Associate Professor at the Department of Sciences and Engineering of Matter, Environment, and Urban Planning at the Polytechnic University of Marche, with a talk titled “Salinity origins and patterns in shallow groundwater bodies of the Po River lowland.”
All PhD students in Ecology and Sustainable Management of Environmental Resources will earn 1 ECTS credit upon attending all the seminars.
Participation does not require registration: links for online seminars will be published on the DEB website and social media channels one week before each event.
You can check out the full schedule of the seminar series here.
Download the poster for the first seminar here. Link to join: https://unitus.zoom.us/j/87184857245
The final seminar of the series, originally scheduled for May 28, has been postponed to June 9, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

SHWA 2026: Rome and Viterbo to host the 9th International Conference on Safety, Health and Welfare in Agro-Food and Forestry Systems
2026-03-14 08:00 - 2026-09-16 17:00 (Europe/Rome) | Aula Magna Giovanni Giovannozzi Sermanni, Via San Camillo de Lellis snc, VITERBO, Viterbo, 01100, Italy
From 14 to 16 September 2026, the Department of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences (DAFNE), University of Tuscia, will host—together with INAIL—the IX SHWA Conference (Safety, Health and Welfare in Agriculture & Agro-Food Systems), an international forum focused on research, innovation and policy for safer and healthier agro-food and forestry systems.
For the first time, SHWA will take place across two venues: Rome (at INAIL Headquarters) and Viterbo (University of Tuscia / DAFNE facilities), combining keynote talks, parallel sessions, discussions, and on-site activities including technical visits.
Call for Abstracts & proceedings
The Call for Abstracts is open. Accepted contributions may be included in the conference proceedings following a peer-review process (Springer).
Abstract deadline: 14 March 2026.
More information and registration
All details on topics, submission, programme, venues and registration are available at the official website: shwaconference.eu.
Contact: info@shwaconference.eu.

International workshop | Climate, landscape and human impact in Italy during the Etruscan period
2026-05-25 - 2026-05-27 | Department of Earth Science, University of Pisa, Via Santa Maria 53, Pisa, 56126, Italy
From 25 to 27 May 2026, the Department of Earth Sciences of the University of Pisa will host an international workshop on the interactions between human communities and the environment in Central Tyrrhenian Italy during the Early Iron Age (ca. 1000–500 BCE). The event brings together paleoclimatologists, paleobotanists, archaeologists, and historians to investigate the relationships between ancient societies and their environmental context.
The Department of Ecological and Biological Sciences (DEB) of the University of Tuscia participates in the event as a partner, with the involvement of Gianluca Piovesan, member of the scientific committee, and Jordan Palli, member of the organising committee.
Participation in the workshop is free. Interested contributors can submit their proposals by 13 February 2026; acceptance notifications will be communicated by 6 March 2026.
For further information and to submit a scientific contribution, please consult the official website.
PROGRAMME

Migration Conference 2026
2026-05-27 14:30 - 2026-05-29 14:00 | Auditorium di Santa Maria in Gradi, Via Santa Maria in Gradi, 4, Viterbo, 01100, Italy
ADiM-IntoME Migration Conference 2026: “THE RIGHT TO ASYLUM AND ITS CRISIS: CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS UNDER THE EU PACT”

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WHEN: May 27-29, 2026

DURATION: 3 days

WHERE: University of Tuscia (Viterbo, Italy)

Registration

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THE RIGHT TO ASYLUM AND ITS CRISIS: CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS UNDER THE EU PACT

The 2026 ADiM-IntoME Migration Conference will take place from 27 to 29 May 2026 at the University of Tuscia, Viterbo, and will focus on “The Right to Asylum and its Crisis: Challenges and Prospects under the EU Pact”.
The Conference is held at a crucial stage for European migration and asylum law, shortly before the new EU Pact on Migration and Asylum becomes applicable. It will provide an international forum to discuss the transformations affecting the right to asylum, the balance between protection and control, and the institutional, judicial and administrative challenges raised by the Pact’s implementation. The event will bring together scholars, judges, practitioners, policymakers and civil society actors, combining legal, political and interdisciplinary perspectives on the future of asylum and migration governance in Europe.
The Conference is organised by the Academy of Law and Migration (ADiM), in cooperation with the Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence on the Integration of Migrants in Europe (IntoME) and with the support of the PRIN project on the Legal Pathways for Refugees in the Euro-Mediterranean Context (EuroPathways).

Programme

Plenary Sessions
Plenary Session I – The Judicial Crisis (Wednesday 27 May, 2.30 p.m.)
Keynote speakers: Massimo Luciani and Giovanni Pitruzzella
Moderators: Barbara Guastaferro and Mario Savino
Plenary Session II – The Asylum Crisis (Wednesday 27 May, 4.30 p.m.)
Keynote speakers: Kristin Fabbe, Hiroshi Motomura and Peter Walsh
Moderator: Federica Passarini

Plenary Session III – The Procedural Crisis (Thursday 28 May, 3.30 p.m.)
Keynote speakers: Jurgen Bast, Philippe De Bruycker, Francesco Gatta and Mario Savino
Moderator: Daniela Vitiello
Parallel Panels
Thursday 28 May

9.00–10.30 — Session I, Panels 1–6
11.00–12.30 — Session II, Panels 7–12
13.30–15.00 — Session III, Panels 13–18

Friday 29 May

9.00–10.45 — Session IV, Panels 19–24
11.15–13.00 — Session V, Panels 25–30

The panels will address key issues in asylum and migration governance, including solidarity, judicial protection, detention, reception, integration, labour, welfare, securitisation, externalisation, safe countries of origin, safe third countries, climate displacement, legal pathways, border procedures, minors, vulnerability and multilevel governance.

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Scientific Commitee:

Barbara G. BELLO, University of Tuscia
Martina GALLI, University of Tuscia
Francesco L. GATTA, University of Palermo
Claudio DE MARTINO, University of Foggia
Paola PANNIA, University of Milan
Federica PASSARINI, University of Tuscia
Mario SAVINO, University of Tuscia
Serena STACCA, University of Naples SOB
Michela TUOZZO, University of Naples Federico II
Elena VALENTINI, University of Bologna
Flavio V. VIRZÌ, Sapienza University of Rome
Daniela VITIELLO, University of Tuscia

Organizing Commitee:

Giulia DEL TURCO, University of Tuscia
Nicolò ACQUARELLI, University of Tuscia
Prevail ADEWALE-ALFRED, Univ. of Tuscia
Giampiero CASSOLA, University of Tuscia

Contact info

Email: accademia.immigrazione@gmail.com, intome@unitus.it
ADiM-IntoME Secretariat
University of Tuscia, Viterbo
Department of Legal, Social, and Educational Sciences – DIKE
Via Santa Maria in Gradi 4
01100 Viterbo, Italy

Students in research
2026-05-29 10:00 - 11:00 | VT
How can students gain hands-on research experience before their bachelor’s or master’s thesis while also receiving academic credits? In this webinar, NMBU will present Students in Research, an initiative that connects students with real research projects across academic fields. We will share how the initiative works in practice, how it was developed and implemented at NMBU, and what the future of the initiative will look like. The aim is to inspire other universities in the ELLS network to explore similar initiatives.
Target audience
Researchers, educators, instructional and learning designers, and students.
Date and time
29 May 2026, 10:00 – 11:00 am (Oslo time)
Webinar link: https://nmbu.zoom.us/j/69710075946
Recording
The recording will be available after the webinar: [link will be provided after the webinar]

Compact Tractor 4.0
2026-05-29 11:00 - 17:00 | VT
Compact Tractor 4.0: final workshop in Viterbo on innovation, safety and energy for the agriculture of the future
On 29 May 2026, at 11:00 a.m., the “N. Lupori” Teaching and Experimental Farm of the University of Tuscia, located in Strada Riello s.n.c., Viterbo, will host the final workshop of the Compact Tractor 4.0 project. The event will present the results of a research project aimed at developing a low-profile, compact tractor prototype with electrified propulsion and Agriculture 4.0 technologies. The project is part of the INAIL BRiC 2022 ID-03 Collaborative Research Call and involves the University of Tuscia, INAIL, the University of Milan and Niccolò Cusano University.
The project addresses a major safety issue in agriculture: tractor rollover, one of the leading causes of fatal accidents in the sector. This risk is particularly significant in vineyards, orchards and other specialised crops, where confined spaces, height restrictions and uneven or sloping terrain often limit the correct use of protective structures. Compact Tractor 4.0 introduces a new concept for specialised tractors, combining a compact and lowered architecture with a fixed four-post ROPS structure, an electrified powertrain, 4WD traction, advanced sensors, ECU and BMS systems, and cloud-based machine data monitoring.
The workshop programme will focus on the design principles and technical performance of the prototype, its use in specialised crops, the reduction of rollover risk, the compact and stable vehicle architecture, and the transition from diesel to electric powertrain solutions for Agriculture 4.0.

Pills of rights - Prima proiezione nazionale
2026-06-04 09:30 - 12:00 | VT
SALUTI ISTITUZIONALI
Stefano Carmine DE MICHELE | Capo Dipartimento dell’amministrazione penitenziaria
Francesca PERROTTA | Direttrice reggente della Casa circondariale di Viterbo
Tiziana LAURETI| Magnifica Rettrice UNITUS
Maria Rosaria COVELLI| Presidente della Corte di Appello di Napoli
Rosa Anna RUGGIERO | Coordinatrice del dottorato e Delegata alla CNUPP
PROIEZIONE DEI VIDEO ”PILLS OF RIGHTS”
Progetto a cura dell’Università della Tuscia, finanziato da Cassa delle Ammende
INTERVENTI PROGRAMMATI
Fabiana SARGENTINI | Regista
Lisa PAZZAGLIA| Psicodrammatista
Interventi dal pubblico
Consegna degli attestati di partecipazione
Programma

“Biodiversa-mente”: Towards World Environment Day
2026-06-05 10:00 - 11:30 | Centro studi sulla biodiversità – Spinoso, Via Vittorio Emanuele, Spinoso, Italy
On the occasion of World Environment Day, the Biodiversity Research Center of Spinoso will host a morning dedicated to reflecting on the relationship between humans and nature, as well as promoting the biodiversity of the Appennino Lucano Val d’Agri Lagonegrese National Park.
During the event, topics related to biodiversity monitoring, conservation, and communication will be explored with contributions from researchers, experts, and institutional representatives. The day will open with welcome remarks from the Mayor of Spinoso, the President of the Appennino Lucano National Park Authority, and the Vice Rector of the University of Tuscia.
The event will also provide an opportunity to award the winners of the creative writing competition “Biodiversa-mente: Humans, Environment and Biodiversity in the Appennino Lucano National Park”, aimed at students who participated in the Work-Based Learning and Career Guidance Programmes (PCTO) at the Biodiversity Research Center. Through creative writing, students were invited to reflect on and describe their relationship with nature and biodiversity, drawing inspiration from their educational experience at the Center.
The initiative is organized by the Department of Ecological and Biological Sciences of the University of Tuscia, the Appennino Lucano Val d’Agri Lagonegrese National Park, and the Municipality of Spinoso. Special thanks are extended to Lacerenza Produzioni for its support of the initiative.
Programme

La tutela del lavoro del disabile e del caregiver
2026-06-08 15:00 - 18:00 | Aula Magna – Rettorato, Via Santa Maria in Gradi 4, Viterbo, Viterbo, 01100, Italia
L’8 giugno 2026, ore 15 si terrà il seminario ” La tutela del lavoro del disabile e del caregiver”. I ragionevoli accomodamenti e le altre misure antidiscriminatorie” organizzato dall’AGI – Associazione giuslavoristi italiani, sezione Lazio e il Dipartimento di scienze giuridiche, sociali e pedagogiche.
L’evento sarà l’occasione per approfondire i profili giuridici e applicativi di un tema di particolare interesse per gli studiosi e per i professionisti del settore.
L’evento si svolgerà in presenza ed è stato accreditato dall’Ordine degli Avvocati di Viterbo con n. 3 crediti formativi.
Per la partecipazione non è richiesta preventiva iscrizione.
Programma

Master’s Degree Open Day 2026
2026-06-09 09:00 - 13:00 | Rettorato – Santa Maria in Gradi, Via Santa Maria in Gradi, 4, Viterbo, 01100
A day dedicated to discovering the professors and activities of the University of Tuscia up close, helping you explore the 23 innovative study programmes on offer and learn about the many services through which the University supports and cares for its student community.
The detailed programme will be available soon.

Seminario - Gli Organismi per la parità di trattamento. Cosa cambia con la Riforma in attuazione delle Direttive Europee?
2026-06-09 14:30 - 17:30 | Aula Magna – Rettorato, Via Santa Maria in Gradi 4, Viterbo, Viterbo, 01100, Italia
Gli Organismi per la parità di trattamento. Cosa cambia con la Riforma in attuazione delle Direttive Europee?
09.06.2026, ore 14:30 – Aula 4, Santa Maria in Gradi
Lo schema di decreto legislativo (Atto del Governo n. 382) di attuazione delle Direttive (UE) 2024/1499 e 2024/1500 interviene proponendo di sostituire la Consigliera nazionale di Parità e l’intera rete territoriale delle consigliere e dei consiglieri di parità, di cui agli artt. 12-20 del d.lgs. 198 del 2006, e l’Ufficio Nazionale Antidiscriminazioni Razziali – Unar con un’unica autorità amministrativa, centralizzata e indipendente, dotata di autonomia regolamentare, organizzativa e contabile volta a ricoprire un mandato più ampio, comprensivo delle discriminazioni basate su tutti i fattori previsti dal diritto antidiscriminatorio, e sul quale ricadono nuove funzioni. Benché nel corso dei lavori parlamentari siano state evidenziate le criticità connesse ai vuoti di tutela sul piano territoriale e alla disomogeneità nell’accesso alle garanzie derivanti dall’impianto organizzativo delineato nello schema di decreto, si osserva un cambio di passo che solleva diversi interrogativi.
Obiettivo dell’incontro di studi è quello di condividere le questioni principali che lo schema di decreto pone sia sul piano dell’effettività della tutela antidiscriminatoria, intesa nella sua complessità, sia sul piano della tutela giudiziale individuale e collettiva.
Partnership: Dottorato Welfare, Diversity and Gender Studies del Dipartimento DIKE dell’Università della Tuscia, Dipartimento Pari Opportunità dell’Unione Nazionale
Programma

Spring DEBates 2026 – 8th meeting (rescheduled to 09/06/2026)
2026-06-09 15:00 - 16:00 | Aula 1 – Blocco G
Modelli di cambiamento climatico a diverse scale: dal riscaldamento globale agli impatti locali
The seminar, originally scheduled for 28/05/2026, will take place on 09/06/2026 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Speaker: Dr. Sandro Calmanti, researcher, ENEA.
Open to all participants.
Recognition of 1 ECTS credit for PhD candidates in Ecology and Sustainable Management of Environmental Resources, subject to full participation in the seminar series.
The event, organized in collaboration with Porta Futuro Lazio, will be held in a hybrid format, both in person (room G1) and online. During the seminar, a small refreshment will be offered, including drinks and snacks, as a moment of informal discussion and networking among participants.
Zoom link: https://unitus.zoom.us/j/87184857245
Download the poster here.

Research on the medieval fortified site of Zakagori Fortress in northern Georgia.
2026-06-09 15:00 - 17:00 | Campus Riello, Largo dell'Università, Viterbo, 010100, Italy
On the occasion of the UNITUS Staff Week 2026, Dr. Levan Kvakhadze (The University of
Georgia) will present his research on the medieval fortified site of Zakagori Fortress in northern
Georgia. The site played a crucial role in the regional medieval defensive network, serving as a
strategic hub for controlling boundary zones and defending communication routes in the Caucasus.
The presentation will take place on June 9 th at 3:00 PM in Room G3 of the Riello complex.
Poster

Open Educational Resources: Sharing Knowledge, Opening Doors
2026-06-19 09:00 - 10:30 | VT
Short description: Open Educational Resources (OER) as an important part of the Open Science movement make teaching and learning materials freely accessible, adaptable, and reusable. In this webinar, we will explore the basic principles of OER, their benefits for higher education, and practical ways to find, use, and share open materials. Participants will gain an overview of key concepts, licensing issues, OER-publishing and first steps toward integrating OER into their own teaching practice.
Target audience: Teachers, lecturers, instructional designers, e-learning staff, educational developers, students, and everyone interested in open education and digital teaching resources.
Date and time: 19 June, 9:00– 10:30 am (Vienna time)
Webinar link_ The webinar link (run as a ZOOM Meeting offering the opportunity for a better personal contact) is provided here: https://bokuvienna.zoom.us/j/62418085001
Recording: The recording will be available after the webinar: [link will be provided after the webinar]

International Summer School: Urban data science
2026-06-22 08:00 - 2026-07-04 17:00 | Centro Studi Alpino di Pieve Tesino (Trento), Via Rovigo 7, Pieve Tesino, 38050, Italy
The University of Tuscia, in collaboration with UTEC (Technological University of Uruguay), the Tandon School of Engineering at New York University, the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and the Technical University of Lisbon, is organizing the third edition of the “International Summer School: Urban Data Science.”
The program offers Master’s degree students a unique opportunity to deepen their knowledge of multidisciplinary urban challenges and data analysis applied to urban contexts.
The Summer School will take place at the Centro Studi Alpino in Pieve Tesino (Trento, Italy) from June 22 to July 4, 2026, and i twill be held in English.
The course will cover the following topics:

Urban Hydrology (rainfall models and simulations);
Urban Metabolism (understanding material flows across the economy);
Urban Thermal Environment (assessing and mitigating urban heat).

Throughout the program, participants will explore subjects such as time series analysis, complex systems, data analysis techniques, machine learning, and satellite image analysis. The Summer School also includes hands-on activities aimed at applying the knowledge acquired, as well as a final assessment.
Participation is free of charge for Master’s degree students of the University of Tuscia, including both the registration fee and accommodation.
For further information and application details, please contact Prof. Andrea Petroselli at: petro@unitus.it

The University of Tuscia Welcomes a Delegation from Tongji University (Shanghai, China)
2026-07-13 09:00 - 18:30 | VT
On Monday, 13 July 2026, the University of Tuscia will welcome a delegation from Tongji University (Shanghai, China), consisting of 16 students and 2 faculty members, to its Viterbo campus. The visit will provide an opportunity for scientific and cultural exchange between the two universities and will be hosted by the Department of Ecological and Biological Sciences (DEB).
The morning session, held in the Main Lecture Hall of Block G (Riello Campus), will begin at 9:00 a.m. with welcome remarks by Prof. Massimiliano Fenice, Deputy Director of the DEB. This will be followed by a series of seminars in English showcasing cutting-edge research, covering topics ranging from Alzheimer’s disease to DNA and RNA modifications, plant biology, and the molecular links between ageing and cancer. The speakers will include Yujun Hou, Jianhuang Xue, Silvia Proietti, and Luca Proietti De Santis. The programme will continue with a guided tour of the University’s Central Research Facilities, including the Electron and Confocal Microscopy Laboratory, the Mass Spectrometry Facility, and the Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Laboratory.
In the afternoon, the delegation will visit the University’s Rectorate, where a presentation will focus on the institution and the international mobility opportunities available to students and researchers.
The visit represents an important opportunity to strengthen collaboration between the University of Tuscia and one of China’s leading universities, fostering scientific cooperation and international engagement.
Programme
Contacts:
Organising Coordinator: Prof. Luca Proietti De Santis – proietti@unitus.it
Internationalisation Coordinator: Prof. Cristian Silvestri – silvestri.c@unitus.it

DEB | Incontri di preparazione all’Esame di Stato per la professione di Biologo
2026-07-17 15:00 - 17:00 | Aula Magna – Blocco G, Largo dell'Università snc, Viterbo, 01100
Il Dipartimento di Scienze Ecologiche e Biologiche, in collaborazione con Luigi Grillo dell’Ordine dei Biologi, organizza due incontri di preparazione all’Esame di Stato per l’abilitazione alla professione di Biologo.
Gli incontri si terranno nei giorni:

16 luglio 2026
17 luglio 2026

dalle ore 15:00 alle ore 17:00, presso l’Aula Magna del Blocco G.
Per maggiori informazioni è possibile contattare il Prof. Luca Proietti De Santis: proietti@unitus.it

Seminar | Plant-Beneficial Microbiomes: Individual Strains, SynComs, and Beyond
2026-07-30 11:00 - 12:00 | Aula 4 – Blocco G, Largo dell'Università snc, Viterbo, VT, 01100, Italy
Dr. Adam Ossowicki from the University of Malaga will be a guest of the Department for a seminar on plant-beneficial microbiomes and their applications, ranging from individual microbial strains to synthetic communities (SynComs).
The event, organized by Prof. Silvia Proietti, will take place on Thursday, 30 July, at 11:00 a.m. in Room G4.
Poster

THE WALKING DEB 5.0: A Day Exploring the Natural Sciences
2026-09-11 10:30 - 17:00 | Riserva Naturale Regionale Monterano, Str. Antica Monterano, Canale Monterano (RM), 00060, Italy
Have you just graduated from high school, or are you choosing your university path? If you are passionate about nature, the environment, and biodiversity, come and discover the Bachelor’s Degree in Natural and Environmental Sciences (L-32).
The Department of Ecological and Biological Sciences (DEB) invites you to the fifth edition of The Walking DEB, an orientation event designed for prospective students to learn more about the degree programme, meet the academic staff, and experience field-based learning firsthand.
On Friday, September 11, we will explore the Monterano Regional Nature Reserve (Canale Monterano, Rome). Along the trail, academic staff will guide participants through the geological, botanical, zoological, and ecological features of the area, demonstrating how field observation is one of the fundamental tools for understanding and conserving the natural environment.
The meeting point is at 10:30 a.m. at the Oriolo Romano railway station (Province of Viterbo), where a free shuttle service will be available to take participants to the nature reserve.
Participants are required to wear appropriate hiking clothing. A packed lunch, educational materials, and a welcome gadget will be provided by the organizers.
Participation is free of charge, but places are limited. To register, please complete the online form available at: https://forms.gle/tD4WCsLD29Nv9Jpa9.
For further information, please contact Prof. Roberta Meschini (meschini@unitus.it) or Prof. Adriana Bellati (adriana.bellati@unitus.it).
Download the event flyer

CometoDeb: Join the Experimental Biology and Bioinformatics Masterclass – Registration Now Open
2026-09-17 10:00 - 2026-09-18 17:00 | Campus Riello, Largo dell'Università, Viterbo, 010100, Italy
Following the success of its first edition, the Department of Ecological and Biological Sciences at the University of Tuscia is pleased to launch the second edition of ComeToDEB, an intensive theoretical and practical masterclass in Experimental Biology and Bioinformatics. The course is designed for undergraduate finalists and graduates in Biology, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, and related disciplines who wish to deepen their knowledge of modern biological research approaches.
The masterclass will take place in Viterbo on 17–18 September 2026 at the laboratories and facilities of the Riello Campus (Largo dell’Università). The programme combines lectures with hands-on laboratory activities and will run from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day, for a total of 12 training hours.
ComeToDEB aims to provide participants with the foundations needed to understand, analyse, and interpret complex biological systems by integrating concepts from molecular biology, genomics, proteomics, and bioinformatics. Through an interdisciplinary approach, the masterclass will offer a comprehensive overview of the methodologies currently employed in biological research.
At a time when life sciences increasingly rely on the integration of experimental data and computational tools, ComeToDEB offers a valuable opportunity to explore the latest approaches in Experimental Biology and Bioinformatics. Participants will gain hands-on experience with omics sciences through laboratory activities and high-throughput data analysis, acquiring essential knowledge to investigate the molecular mechanisms underlying living systems.
The programme also includes a dedicated career development and placement session, aimed at helping participants explore career opportunities and better understand the skills required in academic research, biotechnology, and related sectors.
Participation is free of charge. Applications must be submitted by completing the online application form available at https://forms.gle/9GCYzgEooYCwxNd98 by 7 September 2026. Applicants are required to provide a brief statement of motivation together with information about their undergraduate degree programme.
Admission will be based on the evaluation of the applications received, taking into account the applicant’s motivation and the relevance of their academic background. Places are limited to 20 participants.
For further information, please contact Prof. Roberta Meschini (meschini@unitus.it) or Prof. Laura Bertini (lbertini@unitus.it).
Download the masterclass brochure
