All Things Urban

Modern urban areas are smart environments equipped with interconnected sensors and devices that allow for the efficient and the effective use of the available resources. City officials can exploit smart city technologies to observe the behavior of the communities and monitor infrastructures, with the objective of increasing the quality and reducing the cost of the services provided to citizens. The “Smart City Looks Like…” summer school will provide a comprehensive view of the technologies, concerns and assets relevant to the design of smart cities. Students will explore interdisciplinary approaches while working in interdisciplinary and intercultural groups of students and lecturers in order to analyze what smart city looks like: cities aiming to become more energy efficient, clean and green, while addressing Citizen engagement, governance and critical needs. The GSSI - Gran Sasso Science Institute is an international PhD school and a center for research and higher education in the areas of Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science and Social Sciences. As a project supported by the OECD, the GSSI has been instituted as a new Italian graduate school of advanced studies in 2016, representing an opportunity for L'Aquila after the earthquake. In this phase of rebuilding, the city is setting new horizons and goals: becoming a Smart CIty is a chance for every urban center that wants to look up to the future. Moving beyond connected infrastructure and Smarter things, the smart cities of tomorrow engage Governments, citizens, visitors, and businesses In a connected ecosystem. The goal? Better city services and a higher quality Of life. Smart city enhances citizens’ experience And supports the productive, accessible, livable Cities that attract talents, encourage innovation And create jobs and economic prosperity. The “smart city looks like…” Summer school will Provide a comprehensive view of the technologies, Concerns and assets relevant to the design of Smart cities. Summer School activities will take place in Gran Sasso Science Institute—Viale Francesco Crispi, 7, 67100 L'Aquila AQ. A list of structures will be available on the Summer School Web-site and shared with selected students. GSSI will provide free accommodation to a limited number of Summer School participants. Selection criteria and the list of selected students will be provided during the enrollment process.

PhD Students, MSc students, Researchers at the early stage of their career

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Bicocca is a young university that will connect you with students from all over the world. You will not just be a student here. You will be a member of the global community. Since its foundation, the University of Milano-Bicocca has reached beyond its borders entering into various agreements with European and non-European universities. Research is always global. Our teachers are members of international research groups that share numerous projects and initiatives, with a common commitment to increase the quality of teaching. Our focus on innovation offers students competitive and practical training.

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