14 Short courses in Humanities in Italy

Rome Architectural Sketchbook
The Rome Architectural Sketchbook programme from Istituto Europeo Di Design (IED) is a multidisciplinary course that explores the various components of architecture in Rome, allowing you to focus on sites, design and visual sketching.

Vada Volaterrana Archaeological Field School
The Summer School at Vada Volaterrana is an excellent opportunity for students to gain practical experience in archaeological investigation, working side-by-side with skilfull and experienced researchers in the field.

Archaeological Field School of Etruscology
The Archaeological Field School of Etruscology offers a 10-day academic programme including archaeological excavation activities in the Etruscan necropolis of Colombaie di Volterra, located in northern Tuscany.

Roman Ceramics in the Mediterranean Sea Routes (1st Century BC – 7th Century AD)
Ceramics will be presented through an integrated archaeological and archaeometric approach. Students will have the opportunity to attend lessons on the history of research into the main classes (Italian, Gallic, African, and Eastern Terra Sigillata), on common and cooking wares and on the most widely distributed types of Roman amphorae.

Al Tikha Archaeological Field School (Oman)
Together with its outreach activities, the variety of contexts explored at Al-Tikha serves as a reference point for the academic community and for wider audiences interested in antiquity, making Al-Tikha an ideal venue for the Winter School and for training a new generation of students and researchers.

Hues of Writing (HoW). Theatre writing
The 2026 edition of the Summer School will focus on playwriting and the rewriting and adaptation of literary texts for theater and stage performance.

Acropoli of Populonia Archaeological Field School
This Archaeology Summer School takes place in the scenic medieval castle of Populonia, overlooking the Gulf of Baratti and the islands of the Tuscan Archipelago. The aim of the Summer School is the acquisition of knowledge on archaeological research in the study of the ancient world, practicing the stratigraphy method and the drafting of scientific documentation in the field.

Digital Tools For Humanists. Fundamentals and AI
The Summer School intends to present some selected tools that can help humanists in their researches and activities, taking advantage of the digital turn and the new technologies. Particular attention is given this year to NLP, Digital Philology, GIS & AI.

How to Study Egyptian Mummies: Techniques and Instruments
The Summer School " How to study Egyptian Mummies: Techniques and Instruments" is a 7-day intensive academic program aimed to introduce the students to the study of ancient Egyptian mummies and mummification practice.

Writing the Essay Beyond Borders
The Easter School invites students and writers to engage with the essay as a dynamic form of inquiry, reflection, and intervention in a planetary context. As we confront interconnected crises—ecological collapse, digital acceleration, post-truth discourse, and the evolving role of AI—the essay may be considered as a crucial tool for thinking, imagining, and engaging with the world.

Ancient Egyptian Astronomy, Archaeoastronomy and Magic
The Summer School “Ancient Egyptian Astronomy, Archaeoastronomy, and Magic” is a 7-day intensive academic program aimed to introduce the students to the study of ancient Egyptian astronomy.
SILK Summer School
The SILK Summer School programme from Lake Como Learning Hub is an immersive learning journey where 500 years of silk heritage meet cutting-edge sustainable innovation.
School of Archaeology in Abruzzo
This School of Archaeology in Abruzzo Certificate from University of Pisa is an academic program in collaboration with the Superintendence of Archaeological Heritage of Abruzzo.
Creativity for Teachers of Foreign Language
Join the brand new Creativity for Teachers of Foreign Language course of the European Cultural Academy for language educators. You get the opportunity to develop your language teaching skills in an international environment.