{"id":1261,"date":"2026-09-14T13:05:26","date_gmt":"2026-09-14T12:05:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phdcruise-academic.eu\/?page_id=1261"},"modified":"2026-09-14T17:00:09","modified_gmt":"2026-09-14T16:00:09","slug":"programme","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/phdcruise-academic.eu\/?page_id=1261","title":{"rendered":"Programme"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>An interdisciplinary programme on AI, technology and society<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Cruise School combines <strong>Artificial Intelligence, data-driven methods and Futures Studies<\/strong> to explore technological innovation and social transformation through lectures, applied activities and interdisciplinary project work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The programme corresponds to <strong>7 ECTS\/CFU<\/strong>, subject to recognition by the participant\u2019s home institution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common Core AI, Data &amp; Futures Studies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All participants share a common interdisciplinary foundation covering key concepts and methods such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Artificial Intelligence and machine learning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data-driven decision-making<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Causal analysis and modelling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Futures Studies and scenario development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AI governance, ethics and societal impact<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Common Core provides the methodological basis for the two thematic tracks and project activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Technological Change Track<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This track focuses on the application of AI and advanced data-driven approaches to technological and industrial systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Main topics include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Industrial AI<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Control and optimisation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Digital and cognitive twins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data pipelines and decision-support systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Energy and infrastructure systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Operational efficiency and sustainability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Social Change Track<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This track explores the economic, institutional and societal implications of Artificial Intelligence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Main topics include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>AI governance and regulation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Causal inference and policy evaluation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Public-sector innovation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ethics-by-design<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data-informed public policy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organisational and societal transformation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Preparation Before the Cruise<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before embarkation, participants receive preparatory materials and introductory activities to establish a shared knowledge base and support interdisciplinary collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Preparation may include readings, methodological resources, preliminary challenges and thematic orientation activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Studio Projects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Participants work in interdisciplinary teams on real or realistic challenges connecting <strong>AI, technological innovation and societal transformation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Projects may address areas such as industry, energy, logistics, healthcare, public administration, governance and sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each team develops its work through a structured process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Problem framing \u2192 Data &amp; AI approach \u2192 Impact analysis \u2192 Governance &amp; ethics \u2192 Future scenarios \u2192 Implementation roadmap<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lectures, laboratories, simulations and selected Business Game activities support the project development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Academic Showcase<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The programme concludes with a <strong>Final Academic Showcase<\/strong>, where teams present their projects to participants, faculty and invited experts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Presentations focus on the challenge addressed, the proposed approach, expected impact, risks and limitations, future scenarios and implementation strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/phdcruise-academic.eu\/?page_id=1265\"><strong>Discover the Experience<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/phdcruise-academic.eu\/?page_id=489\"><strong>Meet the Keynotes &amp; Experts<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information on the academic governance of the Cruise School, see the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/phdcruise-academic.eu\/?page_id=444\">Scientific Committee<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/phdcruise-academic.eu\/?page_id=444\"><strong>Scientific Committee<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Academic Recognition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The complete academic workload corresponds to <strong>7 ECTS\/CFU<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Assessment is based on participation in academic activities and completion of the interdisciplinary project work. Participants who successfully complete the programme receive documentation supporting academic recognition according to the rules of their home institution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/phdcruise-academic.eu\/?page_id=1268\"><strong>Practical Info<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/phdcruise-academic.eu\/?page_id=1271\"><strong>Apply Now<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An interdisciplinary programme on AI, technology and society The Cruise School combines Artificial Intelligence, data-driven methods and Futures Studies to explore technological innovation and social transformation through lectures, applied activities and interdisciplinary project work. 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