If mobility is everything, how can we limit our research? In this episode, Michael Vsemirnov, a former Master’s student in the Mobility Studies program and now a PhD student, told us about his academic journey and how he reinterpreted the term mobility, using it as a lens to study historical processes. We also discussed the possibilities and opportunities for Mobility Studies scholars and some tips and insights on the crafting and writing process of a Master’s thesis and a PhD proposal. 

This episode may be of particular interest to current students and those preparing their dissertations.

Credits
Artist: Anitek
Track: Glenn
2025

We’re excited to welcome you to the very first episode of The Mobility Studies Podcast — a project created by Master’s students at the University of Padua.

Our first guest is Professor Lucio Biasiori, a historian of early modern Europe and lecturer of the course Ideas and Culture in Motion. In this episode, Professor Biasiori reflects on his academic path, how the concept of mobility unexpectedly became central to his work, and why it continues to shape his historical research today. Together, we explore what mobility means — not only as a subject of historical inquiry, but also as a powerful research method for understanding the past.

The Mobility Studies Podcast is a space for conversations about mobility — as a concept, a framework, and a way of studying history. You’ll hear from professors, guest scholars, current students, and alumni, as we share ideas, research experiences, and critical reflections.
Whether you are a UniPD student, staff member, prospective applicant, or interested in humanities and social sciences, we invite you to join us in this space to discuss how the concept of mobility serves as a strong yet fine thread that connects and intertwines disciplines.

Credits
Artist: Anitek
Track: Glenn2025