The University organises cross-disciplinary teaching activities annually, allowing students to acquire skills that go beyond the specialised knowledge of their specific doctoral programme.
The cross-disciplinary teaching activities are organised in the following thematic areas:
- Linguistic further training
- Computer enhancement
- Research management and knowledge of national and international research systems
- Valorisation of research results and intellectual property
- Ethics
- Communication techniques
- Professional development
- Safety
As part of the cross-disciplinary teaching activities, it is mandatory to acquire at least 1 credit in the area of the Third Mission.
Doctoral students may attend cross-disciplinary courses organised by other universities/research institutions/companies. In such cases, the Academic Board will assess the suitability of the courses and determine the number of credits to be awarded.
The courses' schedule is still being finalized and may change. Below you can find a provisional programme.
Linguistic further training area
- Academic English
Max. number of students: 40
Language: English
Lecturer: S. J. Atkinsons
Duration: 32 hours (4 CFU)
Dates and timetables: From 23 February to 4 May from 10.00 am to 1.00 pm
Room: B Idraulica (C2 Building)
Deadline for registration: TBDThe link for registration will be available here one month in advance
- English for STEM
Language: English
Lecturer: C. Cherubini
Duration: 16 hours (2 CFU)
Dates and timetables: June 2026
Room: TBD
Deadline for registration: TBDThe link for registration will be available here one month in advance
Computer enhancement area
- More than meets the eye: scholarly literature retrieval and library services for PhD students
Language: English
Lecturer: M. Fontanin
Duration: 8 hours (1 CFU)
Dates and timetables: 23 January from 9.00 am to 6.00 pm
Room: A (Building A - ground floor, right wing)
Deadline for registration: 21 January 2026 at 11.00 pm
Research and Knowledge Management of European and International Research Systems area
- European Projects: how to start from scratch
Language: English
Lecturer: L. Chessa
Duration: 8 hours (1 CFU)
Dates and timetables: 24 & 27 March from 9.00 am to 1.00 pm
Room: TBD
Deadline for registration: TBDThe link for registration will be available here one month in advance
- Focus on European funds for individual researchers: Marie Sklodowska Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships and ERC Starting grants
Language: English
Lecturer: E. Boglich
Duration: 8 hours (1 CFU)
Dates and timetables: 4 & 18 May from 2.00 to 6.00 pm
Room: TBD
Deadline for registration: TBDThe link for registration will be available here one month in advance
Exploitation of Research results and Intellectual property area
- Innovation and exploitation: from intellectual property to technology transfer
Language: English
Lecturer: from Area Science Park
Duration: 12 hours (1,5 CFU)
Dates and timetables: 27 January, 3 & 7 February from 2.00 to 6.00 pm
Room: TBD
Deadline for registration: 24 JanuaryRecognised within Third Mission
- Power Point: presentations for communicating your research
Language: English
Lecturer: L. Bignardi
Duration: 8 hours (1 CFU)
Dates and timetables: 30 January & 6 February from 9.00 am to 1.00 pm
Room: B (Building A, ground floor, right wing)
Deadline for registration: 28 January 2026- Preparing a scientific manuscript: the process, the correct behaviors and the unethical shortcuts
Language: English
Lecturer: P. Fornasiero
Duration: 8 hours (1 CFU)
Dates and timetables: 2 February & 4 February from 9.00 am to 1.00 pm
Room: 2A - Building H3 (2 Feb) & 1A - Building H3 (4 Feb)
Deadline for registration: 30 January
Ethics and communication techniques area (all recognized within Third Mission)
- Ethics Research
Language: English
Lecturer: D. Ovadia
Duration: 8 hours (1 CFU)
Dates and timetables: 24 February from 2.00 pm to 6.00 pm & 27 February from 9.00 am to 1.00 pm
Room: TBD
Deadline for registration: TBDThe link for registration will be available here one month in advance
- Science Communication on new Media
Language: English
Lecturer: I.Eberini
Duration: 8 hours (1 CFU)
Dates and timetables: July 2026
Room: TBD
Deadline for registration: TBDThe link for registration will be available here one month in advance
- Public Speaking
Language: English
Lecturer: G. Palumbo
Duration: 8 hours (1 CFU)
Dates and timetables: May 2026
Room: TBD
Deadline for registration: TBDThe link for registration will be available here one month in advance
- Science Diplomacy
Language: English
Lecturer: TBD
Duration: 12 hours (1,5 CFU)
Dates and timetables: TBD
Room: TBD
Deadline for registration: TBDThe link for registration will be available here
Professional development area
- From business model to business plan
Language: English
Lecturer: S. Dore
Duration: 8 hours (1 CFU)
Dates and timetables: April 2026
Room: Innovators Community Lab (ICL) coworking area, second floor - "Ex Ospedale Militare" (via F. Severo, 40 - Trieste)
Deadline for registration: TBDThe link for registration will be available here one month in advance
- The Phd in perspective: guidance for a mindful career development
Language: English
Lecturer: TBD
Duration: 16 hours (2 CFU)
Dates and timetables: TBD
Room: MS Teams
Deadline for registration: TBDRecognised within Third Mission
Recommended for doctoral students from the 2nd yearThe link for registration will be available here
Safety area
- Advanced methods for worker protection in research facilities
Language: English
Lecturer: TBD
Duration: 8 hours (1 CFU)
Dates and timetables: TBD
Room: TBD
Deadline for registration: TBDThe link for registration will be available here