INVEST Summer School 2025 - Mediterrenian Diet, Biodiversity and Functional Food (MEDEA)
Summer School
A Journey Through the Mediterranean Diet and Organic Farming in Sicily
Embark on a cultural, scientific, and sensory exploration across Sicily with the MEDEA Summer School. This immersive program offers a deep dive into the cultivation, processing, and tasting of Mediterranean foods, all sourced from organic farming.
Through lectures, field surveys, and visits to local producers, participants will explore key elements of the Mediterranean diet, including Wine, Olive oil, Salt, Cheese, Fish.
Led by university professors and industry professionals, the program provides a modern interpretation of Italy’s premium food products, exploring their Molecular and functional properties, Sustainable cultivation & breeding methods, Role in promoting a healthy lifestyle.
By combining theory, hands-on practice, and direct engagement with producers, MEDEA offers a comprehensive understanding of the Mediterranean diet’s impact on biodiversity, health, and sustainability. The program also highlights the importance of organic farming in promoting environmental sustainability and social inclusiveness, following the One Health approach where human, animal, and environmental health are interconnected.
Join us for an unforgettable experience that bridges tradition, science, and sustainability in the heart of the Mediterranean!
Prerequisites
- For students of INVEST partner universities
- Disciplines: Medicine, Biological and Agricultural Sciences, Biology, Biotechnology, Nutrition
- English language level B2
- BS (3rd, 4th year), MS levels
How to apply
- Follow the link and fill the student registration form with all required data.
- Make sure to include your motivation letter which should include at least your motivation for taking the course and how you plan to utilize the information you will gain from the course.
- After submittion you will receive a verification email. Verify your email and your registration ticket will get forwarded to your university officer for review.
5 DAYS OF LECTURES, SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS WITH DISCUSSIONS IN THE MORNING, REAL LIFE SCENARIOS IN THE AFTERNOON UNTIL DINNER. EVERY DAY A FIELD TRIP AND A GROUP EXERCISE.