EELISA Summer School On Platform Urbanism

The EELISA Summer School offers a 4 ECTS program that immerses participants in the world of digital platforms within an international and multidisciplinary environment. This program includes four lectures, two guest speakers, two lab sessions, one site visit, one case study, one hands-on exercise, and one teamwork activity. Participants will explore key questions such as:

• What is Platform Urbanism?
• How do digital platforms analyze and visualize big urban data?
• How do digital platforms use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to read the city and intervene in urban space?
• How does the rise of platforms affect urban socio-spatial practices and services?
• What implications do datafication, platformisation, and algorithms have for everyday urban life?

Program Overview

The EELISA Summer School provides a face-to-face learning environment for participants who want to develop an innovative digital platform idea, turn it into an R&D project, formulate a commercialization strategy, and create a business model. The program is uniquely designed using the Innovative Learning Stations Model, incorporating Active Learning, Crowdsource Learning, Co-Creating Learning, and Life-Long Learning methods.

Eligibility and Application

Applications are open to MSc and PhD students from EELISA universities, Early Career Researchers (within 10 years of obtaining their PhD), and professionals worldwide. The program runs from August 5th to 7th, 2024, at Istanbul Technical University Ayazaga Campus.

Application Deadline

Applications must be submitted by June 28, 2024. Applicants are required to submit a Curriculum Vitae and a Letter of Intention/Motivation (up to 500 words). A maximum of 30 participants will be selected, with acceptance notifications sent out by July 3, 2024.

Registration Fees

• MSc and PhD students from EELISA universities: €300
• Early Career Researchers: €500
• Professionals: €700

*Registration fees will be charged after the final list of participants is confirmed. Fees do not include travel and accommodation. Lunch and tea/coffee will be provided during the event.

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