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Overview
From 5 to 9 July 2027, join the Archaeobotany International Summer School - Planting the Seed - Plants as Resources Yesterday and Today at University of Padua. and discover the fascinating story of human-plant interactions through time, from the Neolithic Revolution to today’s biodiversity challenges. Despite its growing relevance, archaeobotany remains underrepresented in European university curricula: this School fills that gap with a unique, intensive training experience.
Key facts:
Through a challenge-based learning approach, you will explore botany, ecology, agricultural history, plant macro and microremain analysis, dendrochronology, plant fibre analysis, and the technological processes behind plant use across time. Hands-on workshops and guided visits will take you to the UniPD Botanical Garden and Museum, the Archaeological Laboratory for flotation and fibre analysis, the Geosciences microscopy labs, the Agripolis experimental fields, the dendrochronology centre in San Vito di Cadore, and the Museun of Nature and Humankind.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- You will learn directly from renowned experts from international institutions, engaging in seminars, labs, and field sessions designed for deep, lasting knowledge transfer.
- This Summer School offers a rare opportunity to build interdisciplinary skills bridging natural sciences, humanities, and cultural heritage.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 5 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Padua, Italy
Disciplines
Archaeology Botany View 8 other Short Courses in Archaeology in ItalyWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Italian.
- You can often get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.
- Documents that are not issued in English OR in Italian require a official and complete translation issued by a professional translator.
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Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents500 EUR / full≈ 500 EUR / full -
EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA Nationals500 EUR / full≈ 500 EUR / full
Living costs
Padova
Italy
750 - 1100 EUR / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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