Water and Geological Risks in a Warming Climate: International Summer School in Venice 2025

The Department of Geosciences of the University of Padova, in collaboration with the PE3-RETURN project, will organise an international Summer School from July 14 to July 19, 2025, to be held at the Istituto Veneto di Scienze Lettere ed Arti in Venice. The central theme is "Water and Geological Risks in a Warming Climate".

This one-week program will focus on three key areas:

Climate modelling for extreme meteo-hydrological and geo-hydrological hazard projections
Simulation and projection of extreme precipitation, floods, droughts, and slope instabilities under a changing climate
Adaptation strategies

The Summer School will combine lectures with hands-on activities, offering participants a dynamic and immersive learning experience. With over 20 international attendees, it provides a unique opportunity to engage in diverse educational formats, including self-directed study, computer-based group work, and oral presentations.

The event is designed for young researchers—Ph.D. students, post-doctoral fellows, and early-career scientists—interested in exploring the impacts of climate change on hydrological and geological hazards and risks. A key element of the program is the organization of group activities by the attendees, aiming to develop original research ideas and collaborative projects inspired by the themes and discussions of the lectures.

The Summer School is a collaborative effort between the Department of Geosciences of the University of Padova, recipient of the MUR Excellence Project "Geosciences for Sustainable Development", and by PE3-RETURN (multi-Risk sciEnce for resilienT commUnities undeR a changiNg climate), an extended partnership funded by Next Generation EU, the Italian PNRR, and the Ministry of University and Research. Participants will benefit from a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application, with a strong emphasis on e-learning both before and after the event. At the conclusion, all attendees will receive a certificate of attendance.

Where and When?

July 14 - July 19, 2025,
Venue: Istituto Veneto di Scienze Lettere ed Arti (IVSLA), Venice, Italy

Registration and tuition fees

The tuition fee is € 200 and covers lectures, practical lab sessions, course materials, lunches, and coffee breaks. The fee does not include accommodation or dinners. Travel expenses for up to ten international students will be reimbursed by the School, up to a maximum of € 1,000 per student.

Registration Form

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