The Thematic Seminar Series complements the DEM Seminar Series by hosting guest lectures and specialist talks that focus on specific research areas, contemporary policy and management issues, innovative methodologies, and emerging debates. These sessions are also linked to the activities of the department’s research groups, and provide a platform for in-depth exploration of topics that may not be covered in the general seminar series.

Thematic seminars enrich the department’s academic offer by addressing focused domains of expertise, closely aligned with the department’s strategic priorities. They may feature scholars, practitioners, policymakers, or project partners who contribute perspectives that complement the broader research agenda of the DEM Seminar Series.

Together, the DEM Seminar Series and the Thematic Seminar Series help cultivate a dynamic, intellectually diverse research environment, ensuring that the department remains an active participant in national and international academic debates while offering its community regular exposure to innovative ideas, methods, and frontiers of scholarship.

Because of room constraints, attendance is generally limited to DEM members. Nevertheless, external participants may join when space allows. If you wish to be included in the DEM Seminar Series mailing list—or if you are interested in attending a specific seminar—please send an email to seminari.dem@unitn.it. You will receive a confirmation regarding availability in due course.

Thursday, 11 December - 10 AM - Seminar room (first floor - DEM)

"Seasonal Agricultural Workers in Segmented Labour Markets: Recruitment of Uzbek, Kyrgyz and Kazakh Migrants to the United Kingdom"

Speaker: Dovelyn Rannveig Mendoza, University of Cambridge

Wednesday, 10 December - 4.30 PM - Seminar room (first floor - DEM)

"Artificial Intelligence: To Brace or to Embrace? That is the Question"

Speaker: Yasmin Nanabhay, Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Monday, 17 November - 1.00 PM - Conference room (ground floor - DEM)

"Start-up migration: The role of venture capital in the intra-country relocation of European startups"

Speaker: Massimo Colombo, School of Management, Politecnico Milano