[Air-L] Deadline Extension - 3rd Summer School in Digital Methods for Critical Consumer Studies, Lake Como, 22-26 September 2025

[Camilla Volpe]

Dear all,
There is still time to apply for the 3rd edition of the Summer School in
Digital Methods for Critical Consumer Studies, which will take place in
Como from September 22 to 26, 2025.
This year's theme is: Artificial intelligence as a methodological resource
and its applications for consumer culture research.
The School will focus on the intersection between Digital Methods, consumer
culture, and AI technologies such as large language models (LLMs),
exploring both technical and critical perspectives. It is intended for MA
and PhD students who wish to integrate digital methods into their research
projects in the field of consumer culture. The programme includes lectures,
workshops, keynote talks, and group work, delivered by an international and
interdisciplinary faculty.
Confirmed keynote speakers:
Joonas Rokka (Emlyon Business School)
Giorgia Aiello (University of Milan)
Gabriele Colombo (Politecnico di Milano)

The Summer School is organized by the University of Milan, in collaboration
with: SOMET - PhD Programme in Sociology and Methodology of Social
Research, Milan School of Media and Communication, PhD in Communication
Science and Practice, University of Pavia.

Application deadline has been extended to June 16, 2025.
Applications must include a CV and a presentation letter (with a brief bio,
research interests, and motivation to participate) and should be sent to
laura.bruschi at unimi.it by June 16 at the very latest.
Full programme and details:
<https://dmcs.lakecomoschool.org/>*https://dmcs.lakecomoschool.org
<https://dmcs.lakecomoschool.org/>*
We welcome applications from MA and PhD students, early-career researchers,
and professionals interested in digital methods, AI, media, and consumer
studies.
Please feel free to share this call with colleagues or students who might
be interested.
Best regards,

On behalf of the School Directors:
A. Caliandro, A. Gandini, M. Airoldi