Teaching Activities Catalogue - Academic Year 2023-24
Activities ex D.M. 226/2021- Scuola di dottorato
- Corsi della Scuola di Dottorato 2023-24
Please note: Additional information will be added during the year. Currently missing information is labelled as “TBD” (i.e. To Be Determined).
Activities are also listed in the online calendar.
Latest update: September 13, 2023
1. PhD students must obtain a specified number of CFUs each year by attending teaching activities offered by the PhD School.
First and second year students must obtain 8 CFUs. Teaching activities ex DM 226/2021 provide 5 CFUs; free choice activities provide 3 CFUs.
Third year students must obtain 4 CFUs. Teaching activities ex DM 226/2021 provide 2 CFUs; free choice activities provide 2 CFUs.
2. Registering for the courses is not required unless explicitly indicated; please consult the course information to verify whether registration is required or not. When registration is actually required, no confirmation e-mail will be sent after signing up.
3. When Zoom links are not explicitly indicated, courses are delivered in presence only.
Teaching Activities ex DM 226/2021: Linguistic Activities
| Title | ENGLISH LEVEL B1 |
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| CFUs | 2.5 |
| Notes | The course is organised by the CLA. For information, students will have to contact the CLA offices. |
| Title | ENGLISH LEVEL B2 |
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| CFUs | 2.5 |
| Notes | The course is organised by the CLA. For information, students will have to contact the CLA offices. |
| Title | ENGLISH LEVEL C1 - Reserved to PhD Students |
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| CFUs | 2.5 |
| Hours | 90 (50 + 40) |
| Lecturer | Paul Filippetto Manuela Ponda |
| Notes |
The course is organised by the CLA. For information, students will have to contact the CLA offices. The course is split in two half-year periods: Dates and Timetable (Veronetta): First lesson: September 26, 2023. |
| Title | ITALIAN LANGUAGE COURSE FOR NON-NATIVE ITALIAN SPEAKERS |
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| CFUs | 2.5 |
| Notes | The course is organised by the CLA. For information, students will have to contact the CLA offices. |
Areas:
1. Macroarea Arts and Humanities: 1 module, 15 hours
Lecturers: TBD
Delivery dates and location:
January 2024 - location TBD
2. Macroarea Law and Economics: 1 module, 15 hours
Lecturers: TBD
Delivery dates and location:
January 2024 - location TBD
3. Macroarea Life and Health Sciences: 1 module, 15 hours - 1st session
Lecturers: TBD
Delivery dates and location:
January 2024 - location TBD
3. Macroarea Life and Health Sciences: 1 module, 15 hours - 2nd session
Lecturers: TBD
Delivery dates and location:
January 2024 - location TBD
4. Macroarea Natural Sciences and Engineering: 1 module, 15 hours - 1st session
Lecturers: TBD
Delivery dates and location:
January 2024 - location TBD
4. Macroarea Natural Sciences and Engineering: 1 module, 15 hours - 2nd session
Lecturers: TBD
Delivery dates and location:
January 2024 - location TBD
Notes: 25 attendants for each module. Required English certification: C1 (Arts and Humanities), B2 (other Areas). It is extremely important to have the correct minimum level to be able to follow and participate in this course.
CFUs: 2.5 for each module
Required attendance: 10 classroom hours and 10 e-learning hours.
Considering the wide attendance of the 2022/24 edition, two 15-hour sessions will be organised for Area 3 and for Area 4.
Areas:
1. Macroarea Arts and Humanities: 1 module, 15 hours
Lecturers: TBD
Delivery dates and location:
January 2024 - location TBD
2. Macroarea Law and Economics: 1 module, 15 hours
Lecturers: TBD
Delivery dates and location:
January 2024 - location TBD
3. Macroarea Life and Health Sciences: 1 module, 15 hours - 1st session
Lecturers: TBD
Delivery dates and location:
January 2024 - location TBD
3. Macroarea Life and Health Sciences: 1 module, 15 hours - 2nd session
Lecturers: TBD
Delivery dates and location:
January 2024 - location TBD
4. Macroarea Natural Sciences and Engineering: 1 module, 15 hours - 1st session
Lecturers: TBD
Delivery dates and location:
January 2024 - location TBD
4. Macroarea Natural Sciences and Engineering: 1 module, 15 hours - 2nd session
Lecturers: TBD
Delivery dates and location:
January 2024 - location TBD
Notes: 25 attendants for each module. Required English certification: C1 (Arts and Humanities), B2 (other Areas). It is extremely important to have the correct minimum level to be able to follow and participate in this course.
CFUs: 2.5 for each module
Required attendance: 10 classroom hours and 10 hours e-learning hours.
Considering the wide attendance of the 2022/23 edition, two 15-hour sessions will be organised for Area 3 and for Area 4.
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Focus on writing skills and style |
Focus on language Focus on citation strategies |
Focus on texts |
Focus on texts with practice and peer review |
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Focus on Public Speaking |
Focus on software support Developing slides/frames |
Presentation of slides / frames 1 Focus on question and answer sessions |
Focus on language for data presentation Presentation of slides / frames 2 |
Teaching Activities ex DM 226/2021: Statistics and Computer Sciences
BASIC LEVEL STATISTICS - RECOMMENDED FOR HUMAN SCIENCES
Lecturers
• Prof.ssa Margherita Pasini, Univr
• Prof.ssa Margherita Brondino, Univr
• Dott.ssa Elisa Menardo, Univr
Contents
1. Introduction to empirical research (measurement issues, research designs, data collection) (4 hours)
2. Introduction to statistics: Descriptive statistics and graphical representation (4 hours)
3. Null hypothesis testing, t-test, Chi-square (4 hours)
4. Correlational analysis, Simple and multiple linear regression analysis and hierarchical regression (4 hours)
5. Excersises on all course contents (2 hours)
6. Test on acquired expertise (2 hours)
Calendar
February - March 2024
Duration: 20 hours
CFU: 2.5
Course objectives:
The course aims to provide the expertise that is required to perform base-level statistical analysis, both descriptive and inferential, for research purposes. The course mainly targets human sciences, also with the aid of open source statistical software (JAMOVI).
Notes:
The course will be delivered via Zoom; at least 70% attendance is required.
At most 20 students will be admitted; precedence will be given to students in the Arts and Humanities area.
| Title |
BASIC LEVEL STATISTICS |
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| CFUs | 2.5 |
| Language | English |
| Notes | Basic level statistics is organised in modules that are available to all students. Students may choose the modules to attend according to their knowledge level and interests. Attendance of at least 20 hours is required to obtain credits. |
AVAILABLE MODULES
| Title |
INTRODUCTION TO PROBABILITY (MODULE I) |
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| Lecturer | Prof. Marco Minozzo (Univr) |
| Teaching hours | 8 |
| CFUs | 1 |
| Language | English |
| When/where |
October 2023 |
| Notes | Lessons will be delivered via Zoom; recordings will be made available by the lecturer. Attendance is not required, but passing a written test is required to obtain credits. |
| Module contents |
- Random experiments, events, event trees. |
| Learning outcomes |
The purpose of the modules is to explain, at an intermediate level, the basis of probability theory and some of its more relevant theoretical features. |
| Title |
INTRODUCTION TO PROBABILITY (MODULE II) |
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| Lecturer | Prof. Marco Minozzo (Univr) |
| Teaching hours | 8 |
| CFUs | 1 |
| Language | English |
| When/where | October-November 2023 |
| Notes | Lessons will be delivered via Zoom; recordings will be made available by the lecturer. Attendance is not required, but passing a written test is required to obtain credits. |
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Modules Contents |
- Discrete random variables, binomial distribution. |
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Learning Outcomes |
The purpose of the modules is to explain, at an intermediate level, the basis of probability theory and some of its more relevant theoretical features. |
| Title |
INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICAL INFERENCE |
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| Lecturer | Prof. Marco Minozzo (Univr) |
| Teaching hours | 8 |
| CFUs | 1 |
| Language | English |
| When/where | February 2024 |
| Notes | Lessons will be delivered via Zoom; recordings will be made available by the lecturer. Attendance is not required, but passing a written test is required to obtain credits. |
| Course objectives | The purpose of the module is to explain, at an elementary level, the conceptual basis of the classical (frequentist) approach to statistical inference. The topics will be illustrated and explained through many examples. Students are expected to acquire the language and the concepts needed to better understand the inferential procedures required for their subjects. |
| Programme | - Revision of limit theorems: weak law of large numbers; central limit theorem. - Random samples, sample statistics and sampling distributions; normal and Bernoulli populations; sample mean, sample variance and sample proportion. - Point estimation: estimators, unbiasedness, efficiency, mean square error, consistency. - Interval estimation: pivotal quantity; paradigmatic examples. - Hypothesis testing: type I and type II errors; critical value; confidence level; power; test statistic; observed significance level, paradigmatic examples. |
| Title |
VALIDITY AND RELIABILITY OF MEASUREMENTS AND DIAGNOSTIC TESTS |
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| Lecturer | Dr. Alessandro Marcon (Univr) |
| Teaching hours | 4 |
| CFUs | 0.5 |
| Language | English |
| When/where | March 2024 |
| Notes |
Lessons will be delivered in presence + Zoom; full attendance is required. |
| Course objectives | The course will provide an overview on the assessment of validity and reliability of diagnostic tests, introducing the concepts of sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive values, and interobserver agreement. |
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL STATISTICS - RECOMMENDED FOR HUMAN SCIENCES
Lecturers:
• Prof.ssa Margherita Pasini, Univr
• Prof.ssa Margherita Brondino, Univr
• Dott.ssa Elisa Menardo, Univr
Contents
1. ANOVA: One way ANOVA, factorial designs, repeated measure designs, mixed designs (4 hours)
2. Path analysis, Mediation and moderation analysis (4 hours)
3. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis (4 hours)
4. Introduction to Meta-analysis, focused on Human Sciences Research (literature review, data collection, database
construction) (4 hours)
5. Application of meta-analysis in social science and humanities fields (2 hours)
6. Test on acquired expertise (2 hours)
Calendar
March 2023
Duration: 20 hours
CFUs: 2.5
Course objectives:
The course aims to provide expertise that is required to perform more advanced statistical analysis, in order to interpret complex data patterns ruled by hidden or observed variables. Further, expertise for the realisation and interpretation of meta-analyses will also be provided. The course mainly targets human sciences, also with the aid of open source statistical software (R and JAMOVI).
Notes:
The course will be delivered via Zoom; at least 70% attendance is required.
At most 20 students will be admitted; precedence will be given to students in the Arts and Humanities area.
Precedence criteria: 1. enrollment in a course of the Arts and Humanities area; 2. registration order.
Intermediate level statistics provides modules that are offered to all students of the PhD School. Students can choose the modules to attend according to their interests and acquired knowledge.
Attendance of at least 20 hours is required to obtain credits.
| Title |
INTERMEDIATE STATISTICS |
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| CFUs | 2.5 |
| Language | English |
| Notes | Intermediate level statistics is organised in modules that are available to all PhD School students. Students may choose the modules to attend according to their knowledge level and interests. Attendance of at least 20 hours is required to obtain credits. |
AVAILABLE MODULES
| Title |
DETERMINATION OF SAMPLE SIZE TO ACHIEVE A PREDEFINED PRECISION OR POWER |
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| Lecturer | Prof. Giuseppe Verlato (Univr) |
| Teaching hours | 4 |
| CFUs | 0.5 |
| Language | English |
| When/where | TBD |
| Notes | Lessons will be delivered in presence + Zoom. Full attendance is required. |
| Course objectives | The course will provide an overview on the methods to compute sample size necessary to achieve an adequate precision in estimating proportions or an adequate statistical power to compare the means of two independent or dependent samples, or the proportions of two independent samples. The concepts of statistical power, statistical precision, sample size and effect size will be reviewed. Statistical power computations will be illustrated by Excel files and Stata software. Participants will be encouraged to bring power calculation problems, to be used as examples in the class. |
| Title |
GENERALIZED LINEAR MODELS: LOGISTIC |
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| Lecturer | Dr. Lucia Cazzoletti (Univr) |
| Teaching hours | 4 |
| CFUs | 0.5 |
| Language | English |
| When/where | May - June 2024 |
| Notes | Lessons will be delivered in presence + Zoom. Full attendance is required. |
| Course objectives | The course will cover a very important family of models in statistics, the so-called Generalized Linear Models (GLM). We will study the theoretical aspects of different extensions to the linear regression model framework. Some concrete goals are: - To extend the linear regression model to models that can handle a binary, count and a non -Gaussian response. Course topics include: logistic regression, Poisson regression, log-linear models, contingency tables. - To deal with over-dispersion in the data. |
| Title |
SURVIVAL ANALYSIS: LOG-RANK TEST, KAPLANMEIER SURVIVAL CURVES, COX REGRESSION MODEL |
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| Lecturer | Prof. Simone Accordini (Univr) |
| Teaching hours | 12 |
| CFUs | 1.5 |
| Language | English |
| When/where |
June 2024
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| Notes | Lessons will be delivered in presence + Zoom. Full attendance is required. |
| Course objectives | The course aims at providing the theoretical and practical tools for the analysis of survival data in human populations and the associated risk factors, i.e. skills in the field of epidemiology, biostatistics and computer science applied to the analysis of biomedical data (programming syntax of a statistical software). The course is structured in theoretical and practical lessons (12h) on the use of a statistical software (STATA) for the quantitative analysis of biomedical data. |
| Programme | - General concepts of survival analysis: endpoint, survival time, survival function, hazard function. - Univariable analysis: Kaplan-Meier estimator, median survival time, Mantel-Haenszel test. - Multivariable analysis: Cox regression model |
| Title |
STUDY DESIGN IN OBSERVATIONAL AND EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH |
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| Lecturer | Dr. Alessandro Marcon (Univr) |
| Teaching hours | 12 |
| CFUs | 1.5 |
| Language | English |
| When/where |
April 2024
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| Notes | Lessons will be delivered in presence + Zoom. Full attendance is required. |
| Course objectives | The course will provide an overview on the main designs applied in observational (cross-sectional, cohort, case-control, ecologic) and experimental (parallel groups, cross-over, factorial) research. Strengths and limitations of these designs will be discussed. |
| Title |
INTRODUCTION TO META-ANALYSIS, FOCUSED ON MEDICAL RESEARCH (LITERATURE REVIEW, DATA COLLECTION, DATABASE CONSTRUCTION) |
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| Lecturer | Prof. Giuseppe Verlato (Univr) |
| Teaching hours | 8 |
| CFUs | 1 |
| Language | English |
| When/where | TBD |
| Notes | Lessons will be delivered in presence + Zoom. Full attendance is required. |
| Course objectives | The following topics will be covered: formulation of the review question, searching of literature, quality assessment of studies, data extraction, flow-chart of article selection process, according to PRISMA rules. |
| Title |
APPLICATION OF META-ANALYSIS TO THE EPIDEMIOLOGICAL OR MEDICAL FIELD |
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| Lecturer | Prof. Giuseppe Verlato (Univr) |
| Teaching hours | 8 |
| CFUs | 1 |
| Language | English |
| When/where | TBD |
| Notes | Lessons will be delivered in presence + Zoom. Full attendance is required. |
| Course objectives | The course will provide an overview on the main designs applied in observational (cross-sectional, cohort, case-control, ecologic) and experimental (parallel groups, cross-over, factorial) research. Strengths and limitations of these designs will be discussed. |
| Title | PYTHON PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE | ||||
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| Lecturer | TBD | ||||
| Teaching hours | 16 | ||||
| CFUs | 2.5 | ||||
| Language | English | ||||
| When/where | TBD | ||||
| Learning outcomes |
The course aims to provide students with the basic skills for programming a computer to solve problems using the Python language. At the end of the course the students: |
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| Notes | At least 75% attendance is required. The course involves practical exercises; at most 24 students will be admitted. | ||||
| Title | ACADEMIC WRITING IN LATEX | ||||
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| Lecturer | Prof. Enrico Gregorio (Univr) | ||||
| Teaching hours | 12 | ||||
| CFUs | 2 | ||||
| Language | English | ||||
| When/where | February 2024 | ||||
| Learning outcomes |
The student will learn to prepare documents in high level typographic format. |
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| Notes | The course will be delivered in dual mode (in presence and via Zoom). Recordings will be made available. | ||||
| Title | ACADEMIC PRESENTATION | ||||
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| Lecturer | Prof. Graziano Pravadelli (Univr) | ||||
| Teaching hours | 4 | ||||
| CFUs | 1 | ||||
| Language | English | ||||
| When/where | May 20 2024, 9:00 - 11:00 May 27 2024, 9:00 - 11:00 Location TBD |
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| Learning outcomes |
The student will learn how to organize a presentation by considering its goal, the expected audience and the time constraints. |
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| Notes | The course will be delivered in presence only. Full attendance is required. | ||||
| Title | BASI DI DATI SCOPUS E WEB OF SCIENCE | ||||
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| Lecturer | Prof. Matteo Cristani (Univr) | ||||
| Teaching hours | 6 | ||||
| CFUs | 1 | ||||
| Language | English | ||||
| When/where | TBD | ||||
Teaching Activities ex DM 226/2021: Research management and Enhancement
| Title | SEMINARIO AVANZATO SULLE RISORSE BIBLIOTECARIE PER LA RICERCA | ||||
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| Lecturer | Dr. Donatella Boni, Elena Scanferla, Luisella Zocca | ||||
| Teaching hours | 10 | ||||
| CFUs | 2.5 | ||||
| Language |
Italiano |
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| Where | Zoom links TBD | ||||
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Programme: |
Referente: Donatella Boni First meeting (2h): "I servizi bibliotecari e il portale Universe per la ricerca bibliografica e l’accesso alle fonti cartacee e elettroniche" (incontro rivolto ai dottorandi delle aree linguistico-letteraria, storico-artistica, umanistica), a cura di Donatella Boni Per informazioni sui corsi dell’area umanistico letteraria si prega di contattare Donatella Boni (donatella.boni@univr.it ; tel. 8455) |
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| Programme: LAW AND ECONOMICS |
Referente: Luisella Zocca First meeting: “I servizi bibliotecari e il portale Universe per la ricerca bibliografica e l’accesso alle fonti cartacee e elettroniche” (2h). Incontro rivolto ai dottorandi delle aree economico-giuridica, a cura di Donatella Boni e di Luisella Zocca: Per informazioni sui corsi dell’area economico-giuridica si prega di contattare Luisella Zocca (luisella.zocca@univr.it; tel. 8844). |
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Programme: |
Referente: Elena Scanferla First meeting: "I servizi bibliotecari e il portale Universe per la ricerca bibliografica e l’accesso alle fonti cartacee e elettroniche" (2 h 30 m) a cura dello staff Formazione del Polo MST – unico incontro rivolto ai Second meeting: "Le banche dati e le risorse online specifiche per l’ambito scientifico. Prima parte" (2 h 30 m) a cura dello staff Formazione del Polo MST – incontro rivolto solo ai dottorandi dell’Area Biomedica: Fourth meeting: "I software per la gestione delle bibliografie" (2 h 30 m) a cura dello staff Formazione del Polo MST - unico incontro rivolto ai dottorandi dell’Area Biomedica e dell’Area Scientifica: Per informazioni sui corsi dell’area medico scientifica si prega di contattare Elena Scanferla (elena.scanferla@univr.it ; tel. 7669). |
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| Title | SPIN OFF AND START-UP: HANDS ON INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS | ||||
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| Lecturer | Dott.ssa Valentina Nicolini, Dott. Simone Sprea, Dott. Claudio Nidasio (Liaison Office – Univr) | ||||
| Teaching hours | 2 | ||||
| CFUs | 1 | ||||
| Language |
English |
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| Where | TBD | ||||
| Notes | The course will be delivered in presence only; full attendance is required. | ||||
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Learning objectives |
The seminar addresses some general issues that come up when high level research faces potential commercial opportunities related to Intellectual Property Rights. Some basic hints are provided, useful when dealing with the commercial side of research, trying to provide PhD student with basic concepts and tools in order to knowingly address the IP issues arising in scientific research. |
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| Title | THE PRINCIPLES OF PROPOSAL WRITING | ||||
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| Lecturers | Dott.ssa Gabriella Dessole, Dott.ssa Laura Maccari, Dott.ssa Diana Boraschi – Società di Consulenza Innovation Acta | ||||
| Requirements | For 3rd year students only. | ||||
| Teaching hours | 2 | ||||
| CFUs | 1 | ||||
| When/where | 19-20 February | ||||
| Language | English | ||||
| Notes | The course will be delivered via Zoom. 100% attendance is required to obtain credits. | ||||
| Title | HORIZON EUROPE OVERVIEW | ||||
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| Lecturers | Dott.ssa Gabriella Dessole, Dott.ssa Laura Maccari, Dott.ssa Diana Boraschi – Società di Consulenza Innovation Acta | ||||
| Requirements | For 3rd year students only. | ||||
| Teaching hours | 2 | ||||
| CFUs | 1 | ||||
| When/where | 19-20 February | ||||
| Language | English | ||||
| Notes | The course will be delivered via Zoom. 100% attendance is required to obtain credits. | ||||
| Programme | • Introduction to Horizon Europe instruments • Suggestion on other international funding schemes to get a Postdoc Position or other job opportunity. |
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| Title | COMMUNICATION & DISSEMINATION IN EUROPEAN PROJECTS | ||||
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| Lecturers | Dott.ssa Gabriella Dessole, Dott.ssa Laura Maccari, Dott.ssa Diana Boraschi – Società di Consulenza Innovation Acta | ||||
| Requirements | For 3rd year students only. | ||||
| Teaching hours | 2 | ||||
| CFUs | 1 | ||||
| When/where | 19-20 February | ||||
| Language | English | ||||
| Notes | The course will be delivered via Zoom. 100% attendance is required to obtain credits. | ||||
| Programme | • Communication & Dissemination in European projects, an obligation by the Commission that finances them; • Efficient and effective communication and the means to manage it; • Successful case histories in European projects |
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Free choice activities
| Title |
ETHICS IN ACADEMIA: FROM DOING RESEARCH TO BEING A RESEARCHER |
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| Lecturer | Prof.ssa Paola Cesari; Prof.ssa Silvia Savazzi (Corso di Dottorato Neuroscienze, Scienze psicologiche e Psichiatriche, Scienze del Movimento, UNIVR), Prof.ssa Alessandra Minello (UNIPD) |
| Teaching hours | 3 |
| CFUs | 1 |
| Language | English |
| When/where | TBD |
| Notes | The course will be delivered via Zoom; full attendance is required. |
| Programme: | • Ethics in science: what's right and what's wrong (1 hour) Prof.ssa Silvia Savazzi • Unveiling academic gender blindness: obstacles and possible solutions (1 hour) Prof.ssa Alessandra Minello • The importance of publishing high quality research papers (1 hour) Prof.ssa Paola Cesari. |
| Learning objectives | This seminar will address the different pitfalls that a young researcher can run into during their career. Problems related to the ethics of doing research will be addressed: from conception to publication and dissemination; from interpersonal relationships to gender equality. |
| Title | PROTECTING PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING IN THE PHD PROGRAM: DEVELOPMENT AND ENHANCEMENT OF PERSONAL STRATEGIES AND ATTITUDES THAT PREDISPOSE TO PROFESSIONAL SATISFACTION AND ETHICAL COLLABORATION |
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| Lecturers | Prof.ssa Michela Rimondini, Dott.ssa Isolde Martina Busch (Corso di Dottorato Neuroscienze, Scienze psicologiche e Psichiatriche, Scienze del Movimento) |
| Teaching hours | 4 |
| CFUs | 1 |
| Language | English |
| When/where | TBD |
| Notes | Registration is required at this link. Full attendance is required. |
| Programme | • 9.00-10.00 Introduction and Video Testimonials Experiences and advice from senior and junior researchers Prof.ssa Michela Rimondini • 10.00-12.00 Raising Self-awareness on personal vulnerabilities and psychological resources in order to face Phd challenges Prof.ssa Michela Rimondini • 12.00-13.00 How to recognize and manage emotional distress Prof.ssa Mirella Ruggeri |
| Learning objectives | - Raise awareness of the role of work well-being for the productivity of the individual and the work group. - Encourage the process of recognizing personal expectations with respect to the PhD program and its intrinsic challenges. - Promote the process of individual awareness of their vulnerabilities and psychological resources in order to face the aforementioned challenges. - Describe the main strategies for coping with stress and provide the main rudiments for recognizing emotional distress and indications on how to manage it |
| Title |
QUANDO LA RICERCA SI FA ETICA (PERCORSO ORGANIZZATO E FINANZIATO DAL TEACHING AND LEARNING CENTER DI UNIVR) |
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| Lecturer | Prof.ssa Roberta Silva, UNIVR e relatori esterni |
| Teaching hours | 8 |
| CFUs | 2 |
| Language | English |
| When/where | TBD |
| Notes | The course will be delivered in presence. |
| Contents: | The course provides an in-depth study of the issues of research ethics, linking the topic to concrete application in the practical contexts of different disciplines, and has the educational objective of activating in young researchers a critical reflection that has a positive impact on their own professional actions. |
| Title |
METHODS OF EXPERIMENTAL DATA ANALYSIS AND REPORT WITH MATLAB, A GENTLE INTRODUCTION |
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| Lecturer | Prof. Giuseppe Bertini (Corso di Dottorato Neuroscienze, Scienze psicologiche e Psichiatriche, Scienze del Movimento) |
| Teaching hours | 16 (8 lessons 2 hours each) |
| CFUs | 2.5 |
| Language | English |
| When/where | TBD |
| Notes | Attendance of at least 12 hours is required. |
| Contents: | Matlab is a numerical computing environment and high-level programming language. In the context of biomedical research, Matlab can be used to automate a wide variety of tasks, including record keeping, data analysis, and report generation. Matlab favors scripting, i.e., writing in a text file a sequence of commands that can be executed reliably and consistently. Used properly, this method can be orders of magnitude more efficient and error-proof than interactive sessions with the most common computing platforms (e.g., Excel, SPSS, etc.) A well-tested script can be seamlessly run against any number of datasets and applied to similar experimental situations. Importantly, the scripts themselves represent accurate documentation of the performed analyses. While a relatively steep learning curve is inevitable, especially in the absence of anyc omputer programming background, Matlab can be mastered in small, incremental steps. This mini course is intended as a general introduction to the concept of automated data analysis and report. The Matlab interface and the fundamentals of the scripting language will be presented first. A small set of common data analysis problems will then be tackled in the Matlab environment. Please note that the available time is not sufficient to provide a detailed, in-depth knowledge of the language. My goal is to demystify the technology and provide insight into what can be accomplished and what the main hurdles are. Further training will be required to become fully proficient. |
| Title |
IMAGING TECHNIQUES FOR BODY COMPOSITION ANALYSIS |
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| Lecturer | Prof. Carlo Zancanaro (UNIVR – Corso di Dottorato in Nanoscienze e Tecnologie Avanzate) |
| Teaching hours | 4 |
| CFUs | 1 |
| Language | English |
| When/where | TBD |
| Notes | Full attendance is required. |
| Contents: | Two state-of-the-art methods for body composition analysis (DXA and 3D scanning) will be illustrated in their technical and operational aspects. The most relevant clinical correlations of both methods will also be presented. |
| Title |
IL SONNO E I SUOI DISTURBI: FOCUS SULLE PARASONNIE E I DISTURBI DEL MOVIMENTO IN SONNO |
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| Lecturer | Dott.ssa Elena Antelmi (Corso di Dottorato Neuroscienze, Scienze psicologiche e Psichiatriche, Scienze del Movimento) |
| Teaching hours | 4 |
| CFUs | 1 |
| Language | Italiano |
| When/where | TBD |
| Notes | The course will be delivered in presence; full attendance is required. |
| Contents: | Basi neurofisiologiche e caratteristiche cliniche di alcuni disturbi del sonno, in particolare delle parasonnie REM NREM e dei disturbi del movimento sonno relati. |
| Title |
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS OF DEMYELINATING DISEASES OF THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM |
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| Lecturer | Prof. Alberto Gajofatto (Corso di Dottorato Neuroscienze, Scienze psicologiche e Psichiatriche, Scienze del Movimento, UNIVR) |
| Teaching hours | 8 |
| CFUs | 2 |
| Language | English |
| When/where | TBD |
| Notes | The maximum number of participants should not exceed 10 to allow for effective interaction. Attendance of at least 70% of the course (at least two out of three lectures) is required in order to receive credits. The course will consist of three lectures of 2h 40' each. |
| Contents: | Il corso è destinato a Dottorandi che per il proprio ambito di ricerca siano interessati ad approfondire gli aspetti clinici delle principali patologie demielinizzanti del sistema nervoso centrale. I partecipanti avranno la possibilità di apprendere le caratteristiche cliniche e diagnostiche fondamentali della sclerosi multipla e della neuromielite ottica e le principali nozioni sul contesto generale delle malattie demielinizzanti del sistema nervoso centrale utili alla loro diagnosi differenziale. Programma: - lezione 1: sclerosi multipla - lezione 2: neuromielite ottica (NMOSD) - lezione 3: diagnosi differenziale delle malattie demielinizzanti del sistema nervoso centrale |
| Title |
THE PATHWAY OF OXYGEN: CAUSE OF HYPOXEMIA |
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| Lecturer | Prof. Alberto Capelli (Corso di Dottorato in Neuroscienze, Scienze psicologiche e Psichiatriche, Scienze del Movimento, UNIVR) |
| Teaching hours | 4 |
| CFUs | 1 |
| Language | English |
| When/where | January 22, 2024 |
| Notes | 4 hours of lectures divided into two modules of 2 hours each. Full attendance is required. |
| Contents: | Lo scopo di queste due lezioni/seminari è di illustrare quali siano le principali cause di ipossiemia nell’uomo: ipossia, ipoventilazione, diminuità capacità di diffusione polmonare per l’ossigeno, alterazione del rapporto ventilazione – perfusione. |
| Title |
THE EMPIRICAL PHENOMENOLOGICAL METHOD (EPM): THEORETICAL FOUNDATION AND EMPIRICAL APPLICATION IN EDUCATIONAL AND HEALTHCARE FIELDS |
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| Lecturer | Prof.ssa Luigina Mortari (UNIVR), Dott.ssa Rosi Bombieri (UNIVR), Dott. Marco Ubbiali (UNIVR), Dott.ssa Federica Valbusa (UNIVR) – Corso di Dottorato in Scienze Umane |
| Teaching hours | 8 |
| CFUs | 2 |
| Language | English |
| When/where | October 2023 |
| Notes | Full attendance is required. |
| Contents: | The seminar will present the Empirical phenomenological Method elaborated by Luigina Mortari as an innovative approach for qualitative research. After presenting its theoretical foundation, starting from Husserlian concepts, the seminar will propose three applications of the method in educational and in healthcare fields. The seminar will be structured in 4 modules: • Empirical Phenomenological Method (EPM): theoretical foundation (2 hours): Luigina Mortari • EPM and eidetic research questions: examples of application in the educational field (2 hours): Marco Ubbiali • EPM and narrative research questions: examples of application in the educational field (2 hours): Federica Valbusa • EPM and narrative research questions: examples of application in the healthcare field (2 hours): Rosi Bombieri At the end of the seminar the PhD students will be able to understand the theoretical underpinnings of the choice of a research method, will know the foundation of a method able to investigate the lived experience of people and, after the discussion of three implemented inquiries, will have the possibility to reflect on the concrete instruments and steps for carrying out qualitative research. The faculties will dedicate time for the class debate and will be glad to discuss with the PhD students about their research projects. |
| Title |
OPEN SCIENCE: THE MIGHTY STICK AGAINST "BAD" SCIENCE |
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| Lecturer | Dott. Michele Scandola |
| Teaching hours | 8 |
| CFUs | 2 |
| Language | English |
| When/where | February 16, 9:00 - 13.20; 14:30 - 16:10 March 1, 9:00 - 13.20; 14:30 - 16:10 Location TBD |
| Notes | Full attendance is required. Test with multiple-choice answers at the end of Day 1. Evaluation at the end of Day 2. Possibility of attending Day 1 only. |
| Contents: | • First day (4 hours – 1CFU): - The reproducibility crisis in scientific research, a new research paradigm - Open science practices: From registered reports to large-scale collaborative projects - Structuring experimental data: rethinking data acquisitions to enable replications. - Multiverse analysis. • Second day (4 hours – 1 CFU): - Practical simulation of pre-registration - Organization of a data-set according the FAIR principles - Practical simulation of multiverse analysis. |
| Title |
DOING INTERVIEWS IN QUALITATIVE RESEARCH |
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| Lecturer | Prof.ssa Chiara Sità, Univr |
| Teaching hours | 6 |
| CFUs | 1.5 |
| Language | English |
| When/where | January 16 2024: 10:00-12:00 (introduction) January 22 2024: 9:00-13:00 (workshop) |
| Notes | The course will be delivered in presence; full attendance is required. Its possible to attend the first day only. |
| Contents: | Introduction: Interview research design (2 hours): 0.5 CFU Workshop: constructing an interview guide (4 hours): 1 CFU |
| Title |
APPROCCI E METODOLOGIE PARTECIPATIVE NELLA RICERCA CON GLI ATTORI DEL TERRITORIO |
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| Lecturer | Prof.ssa Antonietta De Vita, UNIVR, Francesco Vittori (Univr) e Cristiana Zara (Univr) (Corso di Dottorato in Scienze Umane) |
| Teaching hours | 6 |
| CFUs | 1.5 |
| Language | English |
| When/where |
December 20, 2023 - 9:00 – 15.00 |
| Notes | The course will be delivered in presence, with at most 25 students. |
| Contents: | The workshop aims to provide a concrete opportunity to address participatory research approaches and methodologies. Drawing on our own experiences of field research in India, Brazil and Italy over the past decade, we will delve into the theories, practicalities and issues involved in doing participatory research. By sharing and discussing actual research examples and experiences, we will bring out theories of participatory social research, which value the researcher’s experience and positionality, and their relations in - and with - the field. The workshop will involve students’ active participation. Those who intend to participate will be asked to prepare a 3-minute ‘Show & Tell’ presentation to introduce themselves and their PhD project to the group through a photo, an object, a song, or a literary quote they deem representative of their research. They will also be asked to bring something to eat or drink to share with other colleagues during the World Café activity planned for the early afternoon. And a cup. |
| Title |
COSTRUISCI IL TUO BUSINESS MODEL CANVAS |
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| Lecturer | Organised by INVITALIA. |
| Teaching hours | 6 |
| CFUs | 1.5 |
| Language | English |
| When/where | June 3, 2024 |
| Notes | The course will be delivered in dual mode; attendance in presence is preferred, as it is highly experiential. |
| Contents: |
Comprendere gli elementi chiave della Imprenditorialità: |
| Title |
IMPARA IL MARKETING DIGITALE |
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| Lecturer | Organised by INVITALIA. |
| Teaching hours | 6 |
| CFUs | 1.5 |
| Language | English |
| When/where | November 2023 |
| Notes | The course will be delivered in dual mode; attendance in presence is preferred, as it is highly experiential. |
| Contents: |
Conoscere i principali strumenti del marketing digitale. Scegliere lo strumento di web marketing più adatto al proprio progetto in funzione degli obiettivi, del target e del budget a disposizione. Muovere i primi passi e trovare la direzione per creare una propria strategia commerciale online. Risparmiare tempo e denaro sapendo scegliere strategie e partner affidabili. |
| Title |
LA POESIA ITALIANA ALL’ESTERO |
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| Lecturer | Prof. Massimo Natale, UNIVR |
| Teaching hours | 4 |
| CFUs | 1 |
| Language | Italiano |
| When/where | October-November 2023 |
| Notes | The course will be delivered in presence; full attendance is required. |
| Contents: |
Il corso intende proporre un quadro della fortuna della poesia italiana all’estero (Europa e America), concentrandosi in particolare su Leopardi e sul Novecento. |
| Title |
LA COMUNICAZIONE UMANISTICA: OPPORTUNITÀ E RISCHI |
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| Lecturer | Prof.ssa Lucia Rodler (Università di Trento) |
| Teaching hours | 4 |
| CFUs | 1 |
| Language | Italiano |
| When/where | October-December 2023 |
| Notes | The course will be delivered in presence; full attendance is required. |
| Contents: |
La divulgazione umanistica: la cultura umanistica non gode più del prestigio di un tempo. Perché? È una questione di contenuti o di comunicazione? Che differenza c’è tra “divulgazione”, “diffusione” e “disseminazione”? Quali opportunità e quali rischi indicano? Il corso suggerisce alcune risposte e pone altre domande sulla comunicazione pubblica della cultura umanistica. |