Life, Environmental and Drug Sciences
The PhD programme offers students a curated selection of optional seminars designed to complement their research training and professional development. These seminars, organized by either the department or external institutions, cover a broad range of relevant topics within the disciplines.
Participation in seminars is encouraged to promote interdisciplinary dialogue and to expose students to the latest advances and methodologies. Attendance is monitored by the Supervisor and PhD Coordinator and must be reported in the annual report, which is accessible to all members of the PhD Board to support students’ academic progress and ensure alignment with their individual training plans.
Seminars organized by external entities
https://courses.educalliance.eu/ (Use filters: Course and Target Group > PhD)
https://web.unica.it/unica/en/corsi_educ_phd_postodocs.page
Some suggested:
https://web.unica.it/unica/page/it/alleanza_educ_corso_online_sullemployability_per_studenti_e_dottorandi
Department Light Retreat
The DISVA Department Light Retreat is an annual event designed to promote scientific exchange and networking within the Department.
The program features presentations of funded research projects, talks by early-career researchers, and a dedicated poster session for PhD students, encouraging interaction, collaboration, and enhancing the visibility of ongoing research activities.
PhD students are encouraged to participate in the event, unless they are away for research or study purposes.
Abtract-Book-3rd-Retreat-2025_.pdf
Seminars organized by the DISVA Department
I semester A.Y. 2025/2026
7 October, Block F, Room 203, h 15:00, Cittadella Universitaria di Monserrato
"International Vaccine Institute-an overview of activities and the Europe Regional Office"
Dr. Alberto Cagigi, Senior Director - International Vaccine Institute, Europe Regional Office (Sweden).
12 November, Block F, Room 106, h 15:00, Cittadella Universitaria di Monserrato
"Genetic history and cultural diversity in South America" Dr. Chiara Barbieri, University of Cagliari (Italy).
26 November, Block F, Room 106, h 15:00, Cittadella Universitaria di Monserrato
"Shielded by design: cell envelope mechanisms behind UV resistance in Deinococcus radiodurans" Dr. Domenica Farci, University of Cagliari (Italy).
3 December, Block F, Room 106, h 15:00, Cittadella Universitaria di Monserrato
"Genetics of Neurodevelopmental Disorders and Rare Diseases: Multidisciplinary Approaches to New Molecular Diagnoses by Integrating Genomic, Transcriptomic, and Functional Analyses"
Dr. Andrea Angius, Istituto di Ricerca Biomedica e Genetica CNR (Italy).
10 December, Block F, Room 106, h 15:00, Cittadella Universitaria di Monserrato
"Low-trophic species for regenerative aquaculture" Dr. Viviana Pasquini, University of Cagliari (Italy).
21 January, Block F, Room 106, h 15:00, Cittadella Universitaria di Monserrato
"Hidden life in harsh worlds: exploring microbial diversity in extreme environments" Prof. Nicole Grandi, University of Cagliari (Italy)
Please check the DiSVA webpage for confirmation of date, time and venue, as it will be promptly updated in case of any schedule changes. https://web.unica.it/unica/it/dip_scienzevitaamb_44.page