Please note: Once you have logged in to the international mobility portal, the programme can be found under the category Faculty-led Programme.
The Faculty-led Programme in Sofia represents a high-level international learning opportunity for students of the Master’s Degree in Linguistic Computing. The programme includes advanced practical activities in the field of Natural Language Processing (NLP) and direct engagement with researchers from international academic contexts.
Activities take place at the prestigious Institute of Information and Communication Technologies of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, one of the leading research centres in Eastern Europe in the fields of artificial intelligence, natural language processing, and computational sciences. This offers students the opportunity to experience an outstanding scientific environment.
Through academic seminars, workshops, and group activities in collaboration with international students and researchers, participants will be able to:
- acquire advanced specialist skills in the field of NLP
- apply theoretical knowledge to real tasks and practical case studies
- develop teamwork skills in multicultural and interdisciplinary settings
- expand their academic and professional network in an international context
The programme also helps strengthen an international perspective within the degree pathway, enhancing students’ profiles for future research opportunities, doctoral studies, or professional careers in the linguistic-computational and technological sectors.
Agenda
Sunday
- Arrival in Sofia
Monday
- Full day: visit to IICT-BAS.
Meeting between Università Cattolica students and members of the IICT-BAS research team, with opportunities for discussion and exchange regarding the centre’s activities.
Tuesday
- Morning: presentation of Università Cattolica students’ work at IICT-BAS (if available)
- Afternoon: public lecture by Prof. Passarotti
- Evening: social dinner
Wednesday
- Morning: practical hands-on session in subgroups, focused on carrying out specific Natural Language Processing (NLP) tasks
- Afternoon: presentation and discussion of the results achieved by the different working groups
Thursday
- Departure and return journey
The agenda may be subject to change.