Courses

Summer School:

Political Work - Reasons, Timing, Decision.

Under the patronage of:

Headquarters: LHA / online

Duration: 25 hours

Date: September 7-12, 2026

Cost: €1000 payable in installments

Registration status: open

In an era characterized by rapid and interconnected change, political engagement requires much more than simple passion: it requires strategic vision, an understanding of the dynamics of interdependence, and the ability to share.


The Summer School, dedicated to rediscovering "Political Work - Reasons, Timing, Decisions," was born from the need to meet this challenge. This advanced study program aims to train those who aspire to an active and informed role in the public sphere, in today's multilevel government contexts.


The program is structured around four strategic objectives, designed to transform individual potential into collective impact:

  • To create opportunities for higher education and preparation for political engagement in a complex society.
  • Strengthen critical skills and develop the ability to understand and analyze socio-political processes.
  • Connecting cultural knowledge and practical skills in negotiation and communication activities.
  • Promote the impact of higher education on civil society by building bridges and connections between academia, institutions, and civil society.


The training will be organized into three modules conducted through focus groups and key studies, introduced by meetings with three authoritative keynote speakers:


Renato Brunetta, President of the National Council for Economy and Labor (CNEL); Former Minister of Public Administration and Innovation.


Anna Finocchiaro, President of Italiadecide. Former Minister for Equal Opportunities and Minister for Relations with Parliament.


Maurizio Sacconi, President of the Friends of Marco Biagi Association. Former Minister of Labor, Health, and Social Policies.

Course presentation

  • Location, duration, calendar

    Site

    Lumsa Human Academy – Luigia Tincani Foundation, Via Giuseppe Gioachino Belli n. 86, Rome


    Durata

    25 ore


    Date

    September 7-12, 2026


    Opening hours

    - Monday: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

    - Mars/Ven: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

    - Saturday: 9:00-14:00

  • Recipients and Certificate Issued

    Recipients:

    University students, graduates, and young researchers; Parliamentary collaborators and assistants; Professionals working in local government and public institutions; Activists and members of civic organizations, political movements, social and civic volunteers, student associations, advocacy groups, and think tanks; Individuals interested in engaging with current political dynamics.


    Attestato rilasciato

    Certificate of participation in: "Summer School: Political Work - Reasons, Timing, Decision."


    Achievement is subject to attendance of at least 80% of lessons.

  • Structure and Program

    Structure:

    Lessons: 25 hours in attendance

    Minimum number of participants: 10

    Maximum number of participants: 25



    Plan:


    Module I: Reasons

    (Keynote speech) 


    Stability focus group: Politics/Economy and Social;

    Focus group change: Politics/law;

    Development focus group: Domestic/foreign policy;


    Module II: Times

    (Keynote speech: Angela Finocchiaro)


    Focus group present of the past: Heritage and legacies;

    Focus group present of the present: Economic challenges;

    Focus group present of the future: Perspectives and innovation;


    Module III: Decision

    (Keynote speech)


    Focus groups understand: Profiles of reality;

    Focus group negotiation: Interrelationships;

    Focus group sharing: Governing processes.


  • Director, Scientific Committee and Faculty

    Director:

    Professor Andrea Ciampani, Professor of Contemporary History, LUMSA University; Director of "History of Contemporary Italy. The Political Profile." Member of the Board of Directors and Scientific Advisory Board of the Institute for the History of the Italian Risorgimento.


    Scientific Committee:

    Professor Francesco Bonini, Rector of LUMSA University; Professor of History of Political Institutions;

    Prof. Andrea Ciampani, Full Professor of Contemporary History, LUMSA University;

    Prof. Simone Mulargia, President of the Degree Course in Marketing & Digital Communication, LUMSA University;

    Prof. Stefano Zamagni, President of the LUMSA Human Academy.


    Coordinators:

    Francesca De Matteo, Researcher, European Union Law, LUMSA University;

    Plinio Limata, Researcher, Behavioral Economics, LUMSA University;

    Diego Menegon, Parliamentary Advisor to the Chamber of Deputies.


    Teachers:

    Francesco Bonini, Rector of LUMSA University; Professor of History of Political Institutions;

    Renato Brunetta, President of the National Council for Economy and Labor (CNEL); Former Minister of Public Administration and Innovation;

    Andrea Ciampani, Professor of Contemporary History, LUMSA University;

    Carlo Crea, Adjunct Professor at LUMSA University; former Director of National and International Institutional Affairs at Terma Spa;

    Francesca De Matteo, Researcher, European Union Law, LUMSA University;

    Anna Finocchiaro, President of Italiadecide. Former Minister for Equal Opportunities and Minister for Relations with Parliament;

    Plinio Limata, Researcher, Behavioral Economics, LUMSA University;

    Emanuele Massagli, President of the Ezio Tarantelli Foundation;

    Diego Menegon, Parliamentary Advisor to the Chamber of Deputies;

    Antonio Naddeo, President of the Agency for the Negotiation Representation of Public Administrations (ARAN);

    Maurizio Sacconi, President of the Friends of Marco Biagi Association. Former Minister of Labor, Health, and Social Policies;

    Riccardo Sessa, President of the Italian Society for International Organization (SIOI).

  • Costs and benefits

    €1016.00 including the €16.00 virtual stamp duty (refundable only in the event of non-activation. The virtual stamp duty will not be refunded). The amount must be paid as follows:

    - first installment of Euro 516.00 upon registration;

    - second installment of Euro 500.00, no later than August 31, 2026.


    To be paid by bank transfer to: Lumsa Human Academy – Fondazione Luigia Tincani ETS Intesa San Paolo IBAN IT 72 W 03069 09606 100000 189585 (specify your name and surname and the title of the course in the reason for payment).


    Up-to-date payment is a prerequisite for receiving a certificate of participation.


    CONCESSIONS:

    Lumsa students, former students, and alumni receive a 10% discount, excluding the €16.00 virtual stamp duty. To take advantage of this discount, you must provide a self-certification at the time of enrollment that certifies you are a Lumsa student, former student, or alumni.

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