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Summer School DAFNE-short-course-WRMII September 29th to October 3rd, 2025,

 

Short Course: Water Resource Management and Irrigation Innovations

DAFNE Department, Tuscia University, Viterbo, Italy

September 29th, 2025 – October 3rd, 2025

Language: English

 

Organized by the University of Tuscia, Department of Agriculture and Forest Sciences, from September 29th to October 3rd, 2025, this intensive course offers a comprehensive overview of technologies and strategies for sustainable water management in agriculture. Through seminars and visits to leading agricultural and industrial sites, participants will deepen their knowledge of innovative irrigation techniques, water stress management, and precision agriculture solutions. The course adopts an interdisciplinary approach that integrates agronomy, hydrology, and engineering.

 

The course is open to a maximum of 25 participants from Central Asian countries (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan) and is supported by Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Department of Asian and North African Studies, under the umbrella of the Italy-Central Asia Knowledge Networks.

 

For information:

Prof. Andrea Petroselli, petro@unitus.it

 

Deadlines:

2025, August 15th

Participants are invited to express their interest by completing the Google Form

https://forms.gle/3xmP5CmrjbxNXo1d7

 

2025, August 20th

Acceptation of the course

Once officially accepted via an email from the DAFNE Department, participants may proceed with organizing their travel logistics, including purchasing their own airfare and booking accommodations in Viterbo, Italy.

 

Registration fee

There is no registration fee for the course, which is offered by the DAFNE Department and Tuscia University. However, accepted participants are responsible for purchasing their own flight tickets and arranging accommodation in Viterbo. During the week of September 29th to October 3rd, 2025, lunch will be provided by the DAFNE Department and Tuscia University, while participants are expected to cover their own breakfast and dinner.

 

 

Detailed Program of the Course  link

 

Morning (12:00-12:30): Closing of the Course. Prof. Andrea Petroselli and Prof. Simone Severini.

Lunch (12:30-14:00): Lunch. The DAFNE Department will host lunch at a nearby restaurant, within walking distance of the course venue.

 

 

DETAILED LOGISTICS INFORMATION

 

Venue

The Summer School will take place in the city of Viterbo, at DAFNE – Department of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences, Tuscia University. Classes will be held in the university’s classrooms.

Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/1rKW4iov9DSX73Ea6

 

Travel Information to reach Viterbo

The nearest airport to Viterbo is Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (Fiumicino), located in Rome. Upon arrival:

  1. Proceed to the airport train station and take the Leonardo Express to “Roma Trastevere” train station.
  2. From “Roma Trastevere” train station, take a regional train to “Viterbo Porta Romana” train station.

The total travel time is approximately 2.5 to 3 hours, depending on train connections. Please consult the train schedule in advance, as service times may vary.

Train schedules are available at: https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html

Participants are responsible for arranging and purchasing their own air and train tickets.

 

Accommodation and dinner

Participants must arrange and book their own accommodation. DAFNE will provide lunch during the Summer School, while participants are responsible for their own dinners.

It is recommended to choose a bed and breakfast (B&B) located in Viterbo’s city center, which is approximately a 20-minute walk from the Summer School venue.

Suggested B&B is the Nazareth Residence: https://www.nazarethresidence.com/?lang=en