Mobilità internazionale

Erasmus in uscita

Il Programma Erasmus+ per Studio offre agli studenti l’opportunità di trascorrere un periodo compreso tra 3 e 12 mesi presso un’altra Università europea, fruendo degli stessi servizi a disposizione degli studenti locali. Lo studente Erasmus ha la possibilità di frequentare corsi e sostenere esami, svolgere attività di ricerca per tesi o effettuare un tirocinio curricolare, con garanzia del riconoscimento accademico all’interno della propria carriera.

Gli studenti Erasmus godono dell’esenzione dal pagamento delle tasse d’iscrizione presso l’Università ospitante e sono sostenuti da un contributo finanziario ad hoc, oltre che da eventuali ulteriori finanziamenti erogati dal Ministero dell’Istruzione, dell’Università e della Ricerca.

La presenza di un’esperienza di studio all’estero nel proprio curriculum vitae rappresenta un elemento sempre più apprezzato per l’inserimento nel mondo del lavoro. Il periodo all’estero, oltre a favorire il perfezionamento di almeno una lingua straniera, facilita lo sviluppo delle cosiddette soft skills: capacità relazionali, abilità di affrontare e risolvere situazioni problematiche, disponibilità ai cambiamenti e propensione ad adattarsi ad ambienti diversi.

A questo link è possibile trovare ulteriori informazioni su cosa fare prima di partire e durante e dopo il periodo di studio all’estero.

Qui le informazioni relative alla mobilità per tirocini all’estero.

Infine a questo link è possibile trovare l’elenco dei bandi di mobilità aperti al momento.

Erasmus incoming

The University of Urbino “Carlo Bo” offers a Master Degree in Philosophy of Information. The Master Degree is recommended to all students that wish to develop a deep understanding of how information flows through society. In the Information Era, society constantly evolves due to rapid changes in the technological sectors. This calls for individuals who can extricate themselves in the complex world that surrounds them. Self-awareness, creativity, knowing if, and when, to change an opinion, choosing the right contexts, learning new languages, and, most importantly, being able to quickly and correctly interpret reality, are all traits that are gradually more important in order to become better citizens and to become more productive to the overall growth of society. The Master Degree in Philosophy of Information offers to individuals the chance to develop those important traits, by balancing classical philosophical reflection with proper understanding of science and technology. During their studies, students will experiment the value of a critical and rational approach to life and the world, as practiced by Aristotle, Hume, Kant, Husserl, and XX Century analytic and post-analytic philosophy. In particular, they will acquire the competences to critically assess information coming from different fields of science and technology. They will learn, among other things: i) how to interpret the most recent results in physics and neuroscience; ii) how to apply game theory to decision making; iii) how to organize knowledge and what are the best practices to spread it; iv) how to master logical inferences, think critically and solve problems; v) which ethical dilemmas characterize technological advancements.The students who enrol to the Master Degree can choose between two different curricula, depending on their main interests.

The first curriculum, Philosophy of Science and Technology, is geared towards business and research. Students delve into the philosophy of science, logic, cognitive models, artificial intelligence, and the history of science and technology alongside various scientific disciplines such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, and ecology. While it provides the necessary credits to access the qualifying paths for teaching History and Philosophy in secondary school, it is particularly suited for those who wish to develop analytical skills, understand scientific and technological progress, and deeply contemplate the knowledge society.
The subject of the second curriculum is Philosophy and History for Education. This pathway adequately prepares future teachers, offering a solid foundation in the didactics of philosophy, the history of philosophy, logic and the philosophy of science, history of cognitive models, and artificial intelligence. Choosing this curriculum allows students to acquire the necessary credits to access the qualifying paths for teaching History and Philosopfy in secondary school. It educates them to navigate a world of new technologies and inspires students with a passion for philosophical research.

Presentation of the master’s degree program in Philosophy of Information.

ERASMUS+ Traineeship: Erasmus+ Traineeship in History of Science and Foundations of Physics

Are you a university student interested in acquiring practical skills in the history of science, digital cultural heritage, science education or scientific communication?

The University of Urbino Carlo Bo welcomes applications from international students wishing to undertake an Erasmus+ traineeship at one of the following research centres:

  • Urbino e la Prospettiva – L’umanesimo scientifico da Piero e Leonardo alla rivoluzione galileiana
  • CIRFIS – Inter-University Research Centre for Philosophy and Foundations of Physics

Applicants should indicate which of the two pathways they would prefer to follow.

Traineeships will normally last between two and six months, with a minimum duration of 60 consecutive days. The specific period of the year and the proposed starting and ending dates must be agreed in advance with Professor Vincenzo Fano (vincenzo.fano@uniurb.it), Erasmus+ Coordinator for the Master’s Degree Programme in Philosophy of Information (https://filosofia.uniurb.it/)  at the University of Urbino Carlo Bo, taking into account the availability of appropriate activities and academic supervision.

Applicants must arrange their Erasmus+ mobility and funding through their home university.

The activities will be agreed upon before the traineeship and included in the Erasmus+ Learning Agreement. They will depend on the trainee’s academic background, skills, length of stay and the projects available during the proposed period.

Pathway 1

History of Science, Digital Heritage and Museum Communication

Host Centre

Urbino e la Prospettiva – L’umanesimo scientifico da Piero e Leonardo alla rivoluzione galileiana

The centre studies Renaissance scientific humanism, with particular attention to Urbino and the relationships between mathematics, art, architecture and technology.

Training Activities

Under the supervision of members of the centre, the trainee may receive practical training in:

  • digitising selected early printed books and historical documents;
  • using AI-assisted tools to transcribe historical texts and manually check the results;
  • preparing content for exhibitions, educational activities and guided visits on Renaissance science;
  • developing a small digital, exhibition or museum communication project.

Activities involving exhibitions, museums or guided visits will depend on the projects and institutional collaborations available during the traineeship.

Practical and Professional Skills

By the end of the traineeship, the trainee will have developed practical experience in:

  • digitising and systematically organising historical texts and documents;
  • using OCR and AI-assisted transcription tools and checking the accuracy of their outputs;
  • preparing clear exhibition, educational and museum-communication materials;
  • communicating topics in Renaissance science to students and non-specialist audiences.

Practical Project

The trainee will complete a small supervised project, such as:

  • a digitised and corrected historical text;
  • a set of materials for an exhibition;
  • an educational resource on Renaissance science;
  • a script or set of materials for a guided visit.

More information:

https://urbinoelaprospettiva.uniurb.it/

Pathway 2

Foundations of Physics, Educational Design and Scientific Communication

Host Centre

CIRFIS – Inter-University Research Centre for Philosophy and Foundations of Physics

CIRFIS promotes research and education concerning the conceptual, epistemological and philosophical foundations of physics.

Its activities include the International Summer School in Philosophy and Foundations of Physics, seminars and educational initiatives on topics such as quantum mechanics, relativity, cosmology, black holes and quantum gravity.

Training Activities

Under the supervision of members of the centre, the trainee may receive practical training in:

  • designing a short educational activity on a selected topic in the foundations of physics;
  • transforming specialised scientific and philosophical content into clear teaching or communication materials;
  • using AI-assisted tools to develop scientific communication materials and critically checking their accuracy;
  • designing a small educational or communication project for a seminar, workshop or scientific school.

When relevant activities are scheduled, the trainee may observe and take part in the design of seminars, workshops or the International Summer School.

Practical and Professional Skills

By the end of the traineeship, the trainee will have developed practical experience in:

  • designing short educational activities with clearly defined audiences and learning objectives;
  • preparing accessible teaching and communication materials from specialised scientific content; u
  • sing AI tools for scientific communication and checking AI-generated materials for conceptual errors;
  • designing the structure and content of a seminar, workshop or session for a scientific school.

Practical Project

The trainee will complete a small supervised project, such as:

  • a short educational module;
  • a workshop or scientific-school session plan;
  • a set of introductory teaching materials;
  • an AI-assisted scientific communication resource that has been checked and revised.

More information:

https://cirfis.uniurb.it/

Supervision and Individual Training Plan

Each trainee will be assigned an academic supervisor.

Before the traineeship begins, the supervisor and the trainee will agree on an individual training plan specifying:

  • the activities to be carried out;
  • the tools and methods to be learned;
  • the practical skills to be acquired;
  • the final project to be completed.

Trainees may also attend relevant seminars, lectures or university classes when these are available and compatible with their training plan.

At the end of the traineeship, the trainee will submit a brief report describing the activities completed, the project produced and the skills acquired.

Requirements

Applicants should:

  • be enrolled at a university participating in the Erasmus+ Programme;
  • have an academic background relevant to the selected pathway;
  • have a good working knowledge of English or Italian;
  • have basic competence in the use of digital tools;
  • be willing to carry out supervised practical activities and revise their work in response to feedback.

For Pathway 1, knowledge of Italian, Latin or ancient Greek may be useful when working with historical texts and museum materials.

For Pathway 2, previous knowledge of physics, philosophy of science or philosophy of physics is recommended.

Previous experience with OCR, AI tools, digital humanities, educational design or scientific communication is welcome but not required.

How to Apply

Applicants should send to Prof. Vincenzo Fano:

  • a curriculum vitae;
  • a brief motivation letter;
  • an indication of their preferred pathway;
  • their proposed dates and duration;
  • information about their field and level of study;
  • the number of working hours required by their home university;
  • a brief description of the Erasmus+ requirements of their home institution.

The motivation letter should briefly explain which practical skills the applicant would like to acquire.

Applications will be evaluated on the basis of the applicant’s background, motivation, proposed period of mobility and the availability of appropriate activities and supervision.

Acceptance is subject to the possibility of offering a feasible and properly supervised individual training plan.

Contacts

Vincenzo Fano <vincenzo.fano@uniurb.it>

For further information on the Erasmus+ Traineeship programme, see:
https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/opportunities/individuals/students/traineeships-abroad-for-students

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