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FAMOS is coordinated by the University of Florence
Summer School
1st FAMOS Summer School
The first FAMOS Summer School was held from July 14th to 18th, 2025, at the University of Florence, Italy, with 14 participants from Italy, Cyprus, Poland, Norway, the United Kingdom, Tunisia, Germany, Greece, France, and Azerbaijan. The program covered Ocean Waves, Marine Renewables and Converters, Floating Structures, and Stakeholder Engagement.
The program combined lectures and hands-on sessions to impart knowledge and develop practical skills for participants. While it was particularly tailored for Master’s and PhD students, the summer school was open to anyone interested in these topics.
Feedback from participants
Marek Harenda
Experiment Science Center
Poland
“As an oceanographer coming from the Earth sciences rather than engineering, it was a great pleasure to take part in such a forward-looking event. I had the opportunity to gain valuable knowledge in the field of marine engineering, meet renowned researchers, and connect with inspiring young minds who may one day help shape ambitious projects like floating islands. The beautiful setting of Florence made the experience even more memorable — a perfect backdrop for innovation and collaboration.”
Athavan Rasenthiram
University of Caen
Normandy
“As a doctoral candidate it was really nice to revise few theories back on waves after some quiet time. Indeed it was a great experience with different perspectives and people’s.”
Guillermina Peragallo
Imperial College
London
“I had the opportunity to join the first FAMOS-Project Summer School at the Università degli Studi di Firenze, where I gained exposure to cutting-edge research and had the chance to exchange ideas with researchers and fellow students from across European institutions.”
Eya Hammami
National institut of marine sciences and technologies
Tunisia
“I had the privilege to participate in the very first FAMOS-Project at the University of Florence an inspiring and intensive five day journey into ocean science and marine technologies.
A big thank you to LABIMA – Maritime Engineering Laboratoryand to all the speakers, organizers, and fellow participants for bringing such energy, curiosity, and diverse perspectives“