The PhD training programme in Architectural Heritage includes interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary elements, articulated in third-level courses (Hard Skills) that cover topics transversal to the individual scientific areas.
A topical issue is identified for each academic year, and the training programme is structured around it, in line with the PhD programme's mission and following discussions within the Academic Board and with high-profile scientific experts. This issue (the risk facing heritage, in 2024-2025, the huge global challenges that the same heritage will have to face, in 2025-2026) is indicated in the accreditation process documents and is presented on the opening day of the course, scheduled to take place in November every year, the welcome meeting, and in complementary seminar activities.
Starting in 2025-2026, five core courses, each lasting twenty hours, will be offered during each academic year. Some of these courses will be taught in Italian and others in English. As usual, two courses will be offered on a "by invitation" basis, featuring international research groups and lecturers who will give in-depth lectures on topics of broad cultural significance.
This educational offering is complemented by a programme for the development of Soft Skills, designed collectively by ScuDo. Overall, our PhD programme offers courses with specialised and advanced content that aim to refine and critically explore heritage issues and the innovative and pioneering actions that characterise it, combining theory and practice.