{"id":1277,"date":"2026-09-14T12:09:47","date_gmt":"2026-09-14T11:09:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phdcruise-academic.eu\/?page_id=1277"},"modified":"2026-09-18T10:01:24","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T09:01:24","slug":"home-last","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/phdcruise-academic.eu\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/phdcruise-academic.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-1.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:208px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Cruise School on Artificial Intelligence for Technological &amp; Social Change<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>22\u201329 January 2027 | Mediterranean Sea<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An international and interdisciplinary academic programme exploring how Artificial Intelligence is transforming technology, organisations and society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eight days of lectures, workshops, collaborative projects, international networking and Mediterranean travel in a unique learning environment at sea.<\/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=1261\"><strong>Explore the Programme<\/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\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/phdcruise-academic.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Cruise_School_2027_Brochure_Students_2027.pdf\"><strong>Download Brochure<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Artificial Intelligence, Technology and Social Change<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Artificial Intelligence is rapidly changing the way organisations operate, technologies are designed, decisions are made and societies evolve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Understanding these transformations requires more than a purely technical perspective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Cruise School brings together <strong>technology, management, economics, social sciences and humanities<\/strong> to examine Artificial Intelligence from complementary perspectives and connect academic knowledge with real-world challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Participants learn from international experts, exchange ideas across disciplines and work together throughout the cruise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">An Interdisciplinary Academic Programme<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The academic programme combines a shared foundation with different perspectives on technological and social transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">AI, Data &amp; Futures Studies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All participants follow a common core focused on Artificial Intelligence, data, emerging technologies and futures thinking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The objective is to provide a shared conceptual framework and a common language for participants coming from different disciplines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Technological Change<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This perspective explores how AI and digital technologies are transforming engineering, production systems, organisations, innovation and industrial processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Topics connect technological development with practical applications and organisational change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Social Change<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This perspective examines the broader implications of technological transformation for society, institutions, work, governance, ethics and public decision-making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Participants are encouraged to analyse AI not only as a technology, but also as a driver of economic and social transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learning Through Projects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Cruise School is designed around active participation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before and during the cruise, participants engage in academic preparation, discussions and collaborative activities that connect theoretical concepts with practical challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Interdisciplinary teams develop <strong>Studio Projects<\/strong>, combining different skills, perspectives and professional backgrounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The programme concludes with a <strong>Final Academic Showcase<\/strong>, where participants present and discuss the results of their work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A University Experience at Sea<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Cruise School is not a traditional classroom-based programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ship becomes a temporary international campus where lectures, workshops, collaborative work and informal discussions take place throughout the journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Living and travelling together creates additional opportunities for interaction between participants, faculty members and professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Academic activities are complemented by the experience of travelling across the Mediterranean and discovering different destinations along the itinerary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The result is an intensive environment designed to encourage <strong>learning, collaboration, networking and interdisciplinary exchange<\/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=1265\"><strong>Discover the Experience<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Can Participate?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Cruise School is designed for an international and multidisciplinary community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is open to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>PhD candidates;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Master\u2019s students;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>researchers and postdoctoral fellows;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>university professors and staff;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>professionals and managers;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>industry and innovation experts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Participants from <strong>STEM, social sciences and humanities<\/strong> are welcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No specific disciplinary background is required. 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