Are you passionate about promoting sustainable urban mobility? Do you seek innovative solutions to reduce high-car dependence in your region? Look no further! Ghent University, the Politecnico di Bari and the EIT Urban Mobility Master School present the EIT Urban Mobility Bari Summer School 2024, an immersive experience designed to tackle the pressing challenges of urban mobility in car-dependent regions.
Programme
During the Summer School, participants will engage with academic researchers, industry, and government experts to learn about sustainable mobility solutions for car-dependent regions. The summer school programme is oriented towards engaging participants in collaborative teamwork, drawing inspiration from real-world business cases provided by industry partners and public organizations.
Through various learning activities, such as lectures, panel discussions, and teamwork, participants experience personalized learning while encouraging peer-to-peer exchanges. At the end of the programme, participants present their findings and ideas to a jury, receiving feedback, advice, and resources for further career development.
Learning outcomes
The main topics that will be covered are:
- Introduction to urban mobility and car-dependence;
- Relationships with urban form and road design;
- Cycling and active travel;
- Technological innovation and role of start-ups in urban mobility;
- The transition to an electric mobility system;
- Shared mobility and Mobility as a Service (MaaS) solutions;
- Urban delivery and logistics;
- Building a career in innovative and sustainable urban mobility, transport planning, and data science.
All lecture and classroom materials will be provided, and upon successful completion, you will receive a certificate of participation signed by the EIT Urban Mobility Master School.
Is this summer school right for you?
This summer school is for those passionate about sustainable and inclusive urban mobility, whether you’re an undergraduate student or an experienced professional. Our programme welcomes diverse backgrounds, from technical fields like engineering and computer science to social sciences such as sociology, urban planning and policy.
There will be two tailor-made tracks: one for undergraduate students and one for professionals, with dedicated teamwork projects to be carried out during the summer work. This ensures that the learning needs of each group are met.
Learn more here.
