7th Winter School on “Research Methodology in social sciences, urban studies and spatial planning”. Università degli Studi di Firenze, gennaio 2020

Winter Schools are intensive in-depths programs, platforms of knowledge, cultural exchange and network opportunities. The 7th Winter School on Research Methodology in social sciences, urban studies, and spatial planning offered Ph.D students and young academics the opportunity to have a deep insight into research methods, career, and academic job market. The event was organized by the Department of Architecture of the University of Florence (DiDA) and hosted in Complesso Le Murate from 29th to 31st January 2020. The Winter School, such as its previous editions, has a specific focus on pre-methodological and methodological questions. During the three-day scheduled program, each participant had the opportunity to choose the learning and training path, with specific thematic workshops and lectures. Furthermore, individual meetings with international faculty members and journals’ editors on research projects and papers were offered to participants. Such occasions represents milestones for those who are approaching a research career path and a great learning opportunity for young academics.