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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 located a 15-minute walk from the university area of Bologna. The building is distinguished by its colorful windows, inspired by Mondrian’s paintings. Students are accommodated in double or triple rooms. Single rooms may be available for an additional fee, subject to availability. All rooms are equipped with a minibar, desk, and LCD TV.
In the common areas, students can enjoy the cafeteria (serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner), the fitness center, the music room, the recreation room, laundry facilities, shared kitchens (with some kitchen tools provided by the IDSS), a garden, and parking areas for bicycles and motorbikes.
Study rooms are available during working hours.
A Wi-Fi network is available, and the reception is open 24 hours a day.
Camplus Bononia is strategically located close to the university district and not far from the train station.
The city centre can be reached on foot or by bus.
The residence is also easily accessible from Bologna’s Guglielmo Marconi Airport by taxi 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 located a 15-minute walk from the university area of Bologna. The building is distinguished by its colorful windows, inspired by Mondrian’s paintings. Students are accommodated in double or triple rooms. Single rooms may be available for an additional fee, subject to availability. All rooms are equipped with a minibar, desk, and LCD TV.
In the common areas, students can enjoy the cafeteria (serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner), the fitness center, the music room, the recreation room, laundry facilities, shared kitchens (with some kitchen tools provided by the IDSS), a garden, and parking areas for bicycles and motorbikes.
Study rooms are available during working hours.
A Wi-Fi network is available, and the reception is open 24 hours a day.
Camplus Bononia is strategically located close to the university district and not far from the train station.
The city centre can be reached on foot or by bus.
The residence is also easily accessible from Bologna’s Guglielmo Marconi Airport by taxi 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 the life in a beautiful and peaceful setting.
The CeUB Foundation will host the activities, some of which will take place in rooms of the medieval castle. The original construction dates back to around 1000 AD.
Accommodation at CeUB is in double or triple rooms. A single room may be available for an additional fee, subject to availability.
All rooms are equipped with an en-suite bathroom, telephone, TV, and Wi-Fi connection.
The guesthouse also offers a reading room, a 24-hour gym, a laundromat, a TV room, and a cafeteria that can seat up to 200 people.
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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  |