The THESEUS Study Centre – Technology, Society and Humanity encourages and promotes integration between applied sciences, particularly engineering, and humanities and social sciences with reference to technology, its preconditions and its social, economic, political and environmental impact.
- Organise and systematise interdisciplinary collaboration between polytechnic sciences and social and human sciences;
- Promote the recognition of human and social sciences as a fundamental educational value, supporting innovative teaching initiatives and contributing to the creation of an environment conducive to mutual learning between applied sciences, humanities and social sciences;
- Promote integration in research on common themes of great collective relevance from an interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary perspective between applied sciences, in particular engineering, and humanities and social sciences, with a specific focus on technology.
THESEUS's activities in line with these three objectives are also aimed at providing relevant analyses and solutions for public policy and policymaking, including through the publication of policy briefs and position papers and by promoting and organising training activities for public and private decision-makers.
One of the first results of this collaboration is the Master's Degree in Technology and Public Policy, organised with the Master's and Continuing Education School of the Politecnico and the International Training Centre of the International Labour Organisation ITCILO.
- Stefano Sacchi – Vice-Rector for Society, Community and Programme Implementation
- Vera Tripodi – Director of the THESESUS Study Centre