The fifteenth edition of Trieste Next, the Festival of Scientific Research, which will take place from September 25 to 27, 2026, with a focus on “The Shape of Thought: Interactions Between Brains and Intelligences,” is once again highlighting the “Volunteer Project.” This initiative allows all UniTS students to play an active role in the event. This year’s theme invites us to reflect on what it means to think today, in a world where brains, forms of intelligence, and systems interact in increasingly complex ways. The festival explores intelligence as a multifaceted faculty—natural, artificial, emotional, social, and collective—and examines how digital technologies and artificial intelligence are transforming cognitive processes and knowledge environments.

Becoming a volunteer for Trieste Next is an extremely engaging and stimulating experience that allows you to work on the front lines of an international event, discover the scientific research landscape of our region, and be inspired by scientists and the public outreach surrounding their projects.  
Volunteers will support the teaching staff’s activities in the workshops at Piazza Unità d’Italia, assist with welcoming visitors, and help manage the rooms where conferences and events take place.
To fill this role, you’ll need passion, communication and interpersonal skills, empathy, and plenty of enthusiasm.

In recognition of your valuable contribution, you will receive more than just a certificate of participation: UniTS will award 1 CFU to students for every 25 hours of volunteer work. Simply submit the certificate of participation—which will be issued at the end of the event—to the Academic Office of your department.  

To apply, fill out the form by 8:00 p.m. on July 31, 2026.

For those interested in volunteering with a specific research group, please note that there is a specific field on the application form where you can indicate the name of your faculty advisor.

Come join our team—we’re looking forward to seeing you!

Knowledge Dissemination Office: volontari@units.it; tel. 040 558 6124 or 6143.