Cinque studenti dell’Università di Pisa a Bruxelles per il MUN di Circle U.
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Circle U. sostiene studenti e comunità accademica dell'Università di Belgrado
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Da Circle U. tante opportunità di finanziamento per studenti, docenti, personale, ricercatori e ricercatrici
Il 2025 inizia con tante opportunità internazionali offerte da Circle U.
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Agata, Susanna e Anna: le nuove ambasciatrici Circle U. dell’Università di Pisa
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Staff Training Days at the University of Vienna (Vienna, 19-21 maggio 2025)
Maggiori informazioni: https://www.circle-u.eu/events/2025/staff-training-days-at-the-university-of-vienna.html
Open Conversation: How can we create alternative funding for Women Entrepreneurs? (online, 29 aprile 2025)
Women Founders Network hackathon and community building (Aarhus University, 26-28 aprile 2025)
Course details
The Tenuta Lab: Social Innovation Bootcamp is a transdisciplinary program designed to foster responsible entrepreneurship, rural innovation, and sustainable food system solutions. Tenuta Lab, located at the historic Suvignano estate – confiscated from the mafia and reclaimed by the State – serves as a powerful symbol of legal resilience and territorial regeneration. The bootcamp engages participants in an immersive learning experience at the intersection of agrifood, social innovation, and ethical business development.
Format: Hybrid (BIP).
Target audience: MA and PhD students
Dates:
In-person date (start to end): 9-13 June 2025
Online date (start to end): 3 meetings in the second half of May 2025, and one follow-up meeting in the second half of June 2025. Dates to be communicated.
ECTS: 5. The recognition of academic credits is entirely at the discretion of the home university. We suggest contacting your department representative for more information on this matter.
Evaluation: Participants will be evaluated both individually and as a group at the end of the programme.
Number of students from each Uni partner: Min 3 / max 6.
Language: English.
Registration deadline: March 9th
Application procedure: Please fill out this Form.
Contact persons:
Alessio Cavicchi (Questo indirizzo email è protetto dagli spambots. È necessario abilitare JavaScript per vederlo.)
Sonia Massari (Questo indirizzo email è protetto dagli spambots. È necessario abilitare JavaScript per vederlo.)
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Other Circle U. partners:
Université Paris Cité, Univerzitet u Beogradu, UiO, Universitetet i Oslo
Main Learning Outcomes
Objectives
The program aims to:
- Develop Sustainable and Ethical Business Models – Exploring new approaches to food entrepreneurship and rural revitalization through circular economy principles and regenerative practices.
- Foster Collaborative Problem-Solving – Engaging a diverse cohort of PhD students, researchers, practitioners, and local stakeholders in the co-creation of solutions that bridge urban-rural divides.
- Enhance Social Impact through Innovation – Leveraging design thinking, experiential learning, and fieldwork to generate scalable, community-driven strategies.
Methodology
Participants will engage in a hybrid learning environment that integrates:
- Field-based research and hands-on activities in agrifood systems, entrepreneurship, and community-led projects.
- Workshops and mentorship sessions with leading scholars, designers, and industry experts.
- Collaborative design sprints to prototype solutions with a strong ethical and environmental impact.
Expected Outcomes
The bootcamp will generate tangible results, including:
- Innovative business concepts and policy recommendations for rural development.
- Pilot projects that strengthen social cohesion and economic sustainability in agrifood.
- A network of professionals, scholars, and changemakers dedicated to long-term community impact.
Conclusion
By integrating education, entrepreneurship, and design-driven methodologies, Tenuta Lab provides a model for systemic change in agrifood and rural innovation, reinforcing the role of socially responsible business practices in shaping the future of sustainable food systems.