The PCTO ‘The European Union’s human-centred approach to A.I.’ is about to start – Academic year 2025–2026

January 2026 will see the launch of the Pathway for Transversal Skills and Orientation (PCTO) “The European Union’s human-centred approach to A.I.”, a 30-hour training initiative for students, focusing on a critical and anthropocentric approach to artificial intelligence.

The programme aims to provide an in-depth understanding of the European Union’s guidelines on AI, with a particular focus on ethical, legal and social issues. Topics covered include the European approach to excellence and trust in AI, guidelines for trustworthy AI, investment policies and recommendations, AI evaluation systems and the social implications of its use.

The course, coordinated by Prof. Stefania Capogna, will involve lecturers and researchers from Link Campus University, including Maria Chiara De Angelis, Eugenio De Gregorio, Sergio Pappagallo and Flavia Zorzi Giustiniani.

The programme will consist of 20 hours of classroom activities and 10 hours of independent work in subgroups, dedicated to the development of a design challenge. The training days will include lectures, discussions on practical applications, reflections on the EU Artificial Intelligence Act, and a final hackathon, which will culminate in the presentation of the projects created by the students and the selection of the winners by a jury composed of the course lecturers.

This is a concrete opportunity to introduce students to the contemporary challenges of artificial intelligence, promoting critical skills, ethical awareness and guidance towards future study and career paths.

For more information: dites.progetti@unilink.it