New PhD Courses at Accademia Italiana: Innovation, Art and Sustainability at the heart of training

Florence, August 30th 2024

Accademia Italiana continues to stand out in the panorama of higher education in arts, music and social sciences (AFAM) and strengthens its commitment to the enhancement of Italian creativity with the introduction of two new PhD programs.

These new academic paths, accredited by the Ministry of Universities and Research (MUR), consolidate the role of the Institute as a reference point in the field of advanced training, both nationally and internationally.

Doctorate in Advanced Studies of Design, Innovation and Sustainability Culture

Based in Florence, this PhD responds to contemporary challenges outlined by the European scenarios such as the UN SDGs, the Next Generation EU and the Green Deal.

The programme focuses on creating sustainable solutions in industrial and social contexts, addressing the competitiveness needs of Italian SMEs. Research areas range from sustainable design to innovation in production processes, and the integration of sustainability culture into production and consumption systems. An interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral approach allows PhD students to explore new potentials for economic and social growth, developing advanced skills to drive change towards a more sustainable future.

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National Interest Research PhD in Visual Arts, Performing Arts, New Media, New Technologies, Music & Cultural Heritage

The Rome campus of Accademia Italiana participates in this innovative path, in collaboration with the Academy of Fine Arts of Naples and other important national institutions.

The Ministry of Universities and Research, MUR, has an innovative tool for the third level of university education, the DIN - Doctorate of National Interest. The aim of the DIN is to create networks of young researchers, selected to high standards and trained on homogeneous and interdisciplinary research topics, thereby bridging the gap between academic and industrial research and reducing fragmentation; Helping to make our university system, and therefore our country, more competitive at international level by aiming to join the European Doctoral Network.

Accademia Italiana adheres to the curriculum in Innovation, Technologies and New Materials for Arts, with the aim of developing research into new materials and technologies in creative arts and design. Doctoral students will focus on the use of advanced technologies and innovative materials in artistic practice, deepening fields such as digital art, 3D printing, augmented and virtual reality. The programme encourages critical reflection on the ethical and cultural implications of the use of new technologies, promoting a responsible and conscious artistic practice.

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With the introduction of these two new PhDs, Accademia Italiana continues to invest in the future of creativity and research, offering students unique opportunities to explore the intersections between art, design, technology and sustainability. Join the new research paths and take part in the next generation of creative leaders who will have the honor to create a more innovative and sustainable future.