Starting with a case study developed within Spoke 4 NODES - the virtual reality modeling of a mountain cabin in Valle Cervo based on its photograph - an experiment was initiated at the Politecnico di Torino to explore the course topics with a new approach, capable of simulating the expected outcomes in an alternative, virtual, and immersive reality.
Participants in the new course "Virtual Reality and Vulnerabilities," led by Anna Osello, a professor in the Department of Structural, Building, and Geotechnical Engineering (DISEG), and Umberto Manera, a researcher at the University of Turin, as part of the curricular course "Great Challenges – Health," used specific headsets to tackle digital modeling concerning the chosen type of vulnerability.
The vulnerabilities of individuals - from physical illnesses to mental disorders - are at the heart of the proposed teaching. Thanks to the synergy between different disciplines - engineering and humanities - it explores the potential of digital tools in designing shared and interconnected spaces where users can interact through their avatars. Enhancing reality with virtuality is the goal of this educational experience, aiming to offer entertainment activities for those suffering from debilitating conditions through a therapeutically designed path.
From lessons to exams, the entire course took place in the Metaverse, with the teachers and collaborators also present in the virtual reality modeled by the participants.
A total of 23 multidisciplinary groups were formed, including "Digital and Sustainable Mountain," each composed of six students. Each group identified a vulnerability to address and modeled the virtual space according to the specific needs of the people involved. The ultimate goal is to train well-rounded engineers capable of designing public spaces precisely while safeguarding the various vulnerabilities present in our society.
The first Students' Challenge of the University of Valle d'Aosta for NODES, organized with Grivel, a mountain equipment manufacturer, ended successfully with a final meeting held on Monday 10th at the Department of Economic and Political Sciences.
The winners were awarded by prof. Marco Alderighi, Project Manager of Spoke 4 NODES; by prof. Mario Benassi, tutor of the Open Innovation course for business development; Federico Molino, representing the Spoke 4 Stakeholders Committee; by Oliviero Gobbi, CEO Grivel; and Matteo Boffi, Sales Manager Grivel.
Winners:
Cojla Pezo Nelson
Michael Davison
Cristian Filimon
Diego Foti
Alessia Juglair
Nicole Bordet
Dario Boero
Andrea Lesto
Nathanael Chabod
Dalla collaborazione tra Spoke 3 - Industria del Turismo e della Cultura e Spoke 4 - Montagna Digitale e Sostenibile, nasce un nuovo corso di alta formazione dal titolo: I principi generali del bilancio per le strutture alberghiere e le imprese turistiche. Il corso si propone di fornire strumenti e conoscenze ad aziende e professionisti che operano nel campo del turismo.
Il corso, con un taglio manageriale, è rivolto a coloro che hanno la necessità di conoscere le logiche e la struttura del bilancio d’esercizio con particolare riferimento alle voci tipiche delle imprese ricettive. Nella prima parte del corso si analizzeranno i principi generali concernenti la redazione del bilancio aziendale, gli schemi e il contenuto dello stato patrimoniale e del conto economico, con una focalizzazione sugli aspetti maggiormente attinenti alle imprese di minori dimensioni.
Nella seconda parte, si farà ricorso ad un'esercitazione pratica dove verranno riprese le operazioni di gestione tipiche e si analizzerà il loro effetto sul bilancio. Inoltre, durante il corso verrà spiegato come utilizzare il bilancio riclassificato come strumento per prendere decisioni anche in una logica di digitalizzazione e sostenibilità.
Il corso si terrà in presenza dal 09/05/2024 al 16/05/2024.
Per informazioni e iscrizioni scrivere a: elisa.gulizzi@unito.it
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The Spoke 4 Assembly was held yesterday at the Luigi Einaudi Campus of the University of Turin, which saw the participation of numerous researchers from all the Spoke 4 Nodes universities.
During the day, the scholars discussed the progress of the project and the new initiatives to be launched for internationalization and entrepreneurial development, for which two new working groups were created.
The next appointment will be the NODES General Assembly on February 13th.
The Spoke 4 of the NODES ecosystem presents the opportunities of "cascade calls" for the Southern regions
Yesterday, an event was held in Matera at the University Campus of the University of Basilicata to present opportunities for businesses in the Southern regions within the "Digital and Sustainable Mountain - Spoke 4" of the "NODES - Nord Ovest Digitale e Sostenibile" project.
After greetings from Antonella Guida, Coordinator of the PhD Course "Cities and Landscapes: Architecture, Archaeology, Cultural Heritage, History and Resources," and an introduction by Mauro Fiorentino, the project's technical-scientific committee representative for Unibas, the Director General of HUB NODES, Chiara Ferroni, explained the organization and functioning of the ecosystem. Marco Alderighi, project manager of Spoke 4, described the three Flagship projects "SMART WEST," "SUMMER," and "INTERFACE."
Subsequently, partners and scientific coordinators of Spoke 4 intervened: Antonio Conte (University of Basilicata) and Ruggero Ermini (University of Basilicata), followed by Francesco Laio (Polytechnic University of Turin), who illustrated the calls, and Lavinia Tagliabue (University of Turin), who presented the training activities. Luca Farfan (Unioncamere Piemonte) also explained the functionalities of the platform for participating in calls.
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Spoke 4 of the NODES ecosystem presents the opportunities of the "cascade calls" for the mountain territory
Yesterday, an event was held at the headquarters of the University of Valle d'Aosta in Saint Christophe, presenting the funding calls for the "NODES - Nord Ovest Digitale e Sostenibile" project and the application process, with a focus on Spoke 4 - Digital and Sustainable Mountain.
After the greetings from Mariagrazia Monaci, Rector of the University of Valle d'Aosta, Chiara Ferroni, the General Director of HUB NODES, explained the organization and functioning of the project.
Subsequently, the scientific coordinators of Spoke 4, including Marco Alderighi (project manager Spoke 4, University of Valle d'Aosta), Francesco Laio (Spoke 4 manager, Polytechnic University of Turin), and Laura Scomparin (Spoke 4 manager - University of Turin), along with Davide Poggi (innovation booster - Polytechnic University of Turin) and Alessandra Quarta (competence booster - University of Turin) provided insights. Roberto Strocco (project and territorial development manager, Unioncamere Piemonte) explained the functionalities of the platform for participating in the calls at webtelemaco.infocamere.it.
Stakeholders Committee
The first meeting of the Stakeholders Committee of Spoke 4 took place on Friday, February 17th, from 11:00 to 13:00. The Stakeholders Committee includes the scientific leaders of Spoke and the projects activated by it, researchers, and research centers involved, representatives of local administrations in Valle d'Aosta, major business representative organizations in the regions involved in the NODES ecosystem, and some references from the civil society of the regions where Spoke 4 operates.
This meeting provided an opportunity to present the activities of Spoke 4 and the three Flagship Projects (SUMMER, SMART WEST, and INTERFACE) to all stakeholders. It aimed to gather reflections, suggestions, and indications from stakeholders to align all parties for the subsequent phases of Spoke 4's activities. Further meetings of the Stakeholders Committee are planned.
