Ready to start the Tenuta Lab!

Next week, from September 25th to September 29th, 2023, some of our PhD students will attend the TenutaLab co-creation week.

The students will be hosted at Tenuta di Suvignano in Monteroni d’Arbia (SI), a 640-hectare estate that now belongs to the Tuscany Region. This estate was confiscated in 2007 from a criminal boss associated with the Mafia. The decision to keep the management of the estate public is a symbol of social justice and reclamation.

In this context, PhD students from the department will be involved in research and study activities, along with group work and team-building. Facilitation, participatory approaches, and design thinking activities will be used to develop new ideas and research projects.

We are very excited to start this experience!

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The Department of Agricultural, Food and Agro-environmental Sciences at the University of Pisa, the oldest Agricultural School in Italy, is dedicated to addressing the challenges of the future. Agricultural Sciences are essential for community well-being and economic development, despite the small workforce in the primary sector in developed countries. With a focus on food security, a circular economy, quality of life, and environmental conservation, the department plays a pivotal role in establishing sustainable agri-food production systems. Through impactful research, high-quality education, and community services, the department generates technological innovations for socio-economic advancement. The department’s study programs equip students with specialized knowledge, practical skills, and critical awareness. By combining theoretical and practical approaches, students are prepared for job opportunities and personal growth. Faculty members conduct interdisciplinary research and collaborate with local and international partners to foster innovation and address agricultural challenges.