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Italian Design Summer School: Art, Society and Industry
IDSS 2025, the 17th Edition
Bologna and Bertinoro
Bologna is a modern industrial and university city with a medieval historical centre with
many attractions that students will enjoy during the summer school.
Students lodge at Camplus Bononia in Bologna. In the last days, students lodge at the University Residential Center of Bertinoro (CeUB) in Bertinoro.
Accommodation at Camplus Bononia. "Camplus Bononia is one of the most advanced Camplus facilities and is located a 15-minute walk from the university area of Bologna. Founded in 2012, what makes it unique and modern are the iconic colored windows and the fascinating external lighting system, in addition to the beautiful garden [...]". Students will lodge in double rooms. It could be possible to lodge in a single room by paying an extra fee, if there is availability.
All the rooms are equipped with a minibar, desk, and LCD TV.
In common areas, students could enjoy the cafeteria (serving breakfasts, lunches and dinners), the fitness centre, the music room, the recreation room with pay TV, laundry, multimedia room, shared kitchens, garden, the parking lots (bikes and motorbikes). Study rooms are available fro the working hours.
The residence reception service is open 24 hours a day.
Camplus Bononia is strategically positioned close to the new University district and not far from the train station. The city centre is reachable by walking or by bus. The Residence can be quickly reached from the Guglielmo Marconi Airport of Bologna by taxis or public transportation.
Students lodge at Camplus Bononia in Bologna. In the last days, students lodge at the University Residential Center of Bertinoro (CeUB) in Bertinoro.
Accommodation at Camplus Bononia. "Camplus Bononia is one of the most advanced Camplus facilities and is located a 15-minute walk from the university area of Bologna. Founded in 2012, what makes it unique and modern are the iconic colored windows and the fascinating external lighting system, in addition to the beautiful garden [...]". Students will lodge in double rooms. It could be possible to lodge in a single room by paying an extra fee, if there is availability.
All the rooms are equipped with a minibar, desk, and LCD TV.
In common areas, students could enjoy the cafeteria (serving breakfasts, lunches and dinners), the fitness centre, the music room, the recreation room with pay TV, laundry, multimedia room, shared kitchens, garden, the parking lots (bikes and motorbikes). Study rooms are available fro the working hours.
The residence reception service is open 24 hours a day.
Camplus Bononia is strategically positioned close to the new University district and not far from the train station. The city centre is reachable by walking or by bus. The Residence can be quickly reached from the Guglielmo Marconi Airport of Bologna by taxis or public transportation.
Bertinoro is a small village of historical interest located on the top of a hill in the countryside of Romagna. Students will experience village life in this beautiful and peaceful place.
The University Residential Center of Bertinoro (CeUB) in Bertinoro includes a medieval castle. Its original construction dates back to 1000 a.C. Students will present their project works in the "Fresco" room of the castle.
Accommodation at CEUB is in double/triple rooms.
It could be possible to lodge in a single room by paying an extra fee, if there is availability.
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IDSS staff is available to provide students with any information. In particular, IDSS staff can support students in organising visits
to Italian landmarks during their free time.
Bologna is located in the centre of northern Italy. Thus, it is possible to reach quickly most of the significant Italian art cities. Travel times (by fast train) from Bologna to some relevant cities are indicated below.
Bologna is located in the centre of northern Italy. Thus, it is possible to reach quickly most of the significant Italian art cities. Travel times (by fast train) from Bologna to some relevant cities are indicated below.
Firenze: 35 min  |
Venezia: 75 min  |
Roma: 2 h  |
Milano: 1 h  |