Italian universities tell each other and open up to citizens with the initiative University revealedthe National University Day promoted by the Conference of Rectors of Italian Universities (Crui) and the National Association of Italian Municipalities (Anci). Thursday 20 March, throughout Italy, the main universities will organize events to make their activities known and their link with the territories. The Catholic University of the Sacred Heart will participate with a series of initiatives in its Campus in Milan, Brescia, Piacenza and Cremona.
Milan: art, history and culture in the cloisters of the University
In Milan, the historical heart of the Catholic University, the Bramantesque cloisters will remain open to the public until 22.00, offering the possibility of visiting spaces of great historical and artistic value. In particular, it will be possible to participate in guided tours of the widespread contemporary art exhibition They could – impossible comprehensivenessas well as exclusive paths in some significant environments of the campus.
Among the points of interest there are the underground classroom Gustavo Bontadinibuilt inside the icebox of the ancient Cistercian monastery on which the university stands today, and the Cinquecentine room of the library, which houses precious artifacts, including Sumerian and papyrus tablets.
To participate in the guided tours of the exhibition, it is necessary to book by writing to the [email protected], while for visits to historical spaces the reservations must be made at the events of [email protected] (for the campus) and library. Registrations will close on March 19th at 12.30, subject to exhaustion. The meeting will be in the courtyard of honor of the University at the time indicated in the booking.
Brescia: science, music and dialogues on faith
On the Brescia campus, the initiative University revealed It will be divided into several fronts. In via Trieste, at 15.30, a section of the exhibition will be presented They couldan event that will coincide with the IV cycle of Viganò Lectures on science and religion studiesin which Pietro Corsi, professor of the University of Oxford and a well -known scholar of the work of Galileo Galilei and Descartes will speak.
On the Mompiano campus, however, the exhibition will be inaugurated Musical intertwining: generative crossings between Stringart and musica project that explores the relationships between visual art and sounds.
To close the day, at 5.05 pm on the television channel Televisiona debate will be broadcast between the mayor of Brescia, Laura Castelletti, the coordinator of the development strategies of the Brescia pole of the Catholic University, Mario Taccolini, and the rector of the University of Brescia, Francesco Castelli.
Piacenza and Cremona: to discover the university offices
In the Piacenza and Cremona campus, University revealed It will be celebrated through guided tours of their respective universities. In Piacenza, the tours will take place from 15.00 to 18.00, departing from the atrium of honor of the university office, while in Cremona visitors will be able to participate in guided tours every hour from 15.30 to 17.30, with meeting at the entrance to via Bissolati, 74, at the former monastery of Santa Monica.
The initiative, called Doors open at the Universitywas made possible thanks to the collaboration with the municipal administrations of the two cities.
The link between university and territory: a consolidated commitment
The National University Day is not only a moment of opening, but an opportunity to reiterate the deep bond between the universities and the cities in which they operate. As the president of Crui, Giovanna Iannantuoni, pointed out, universities are not only places of education, but fundamental actors for the cultural and economic growth of local communities. “They accompany local administrators to face contemporary challenges, from sustainability to digitization, welfare, promoting social cohesion,” he said.
An investigation of the Crui revealed that 82% of Italian universities entered into framework conventions with municipal administrations and 85% activated specific conventions. However, only 37% have a delegate for relations with the Municipality and just 24% participate in joint commissions, often because local administrations have not established them.
The Catholic University and the role in the territories
The Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, faithful to its mission as a national university with a strong local roots, has always cultivated collaboration with institutions and territorial bodies.
On a cultural level, he participates in major city events such as the Mobile salon And Bookcity in Milan. In Brescia it is the promoter of the Researchers’ nightmanages a youthful coworking hub in the Martinengo Palazzo Colleoni and enhances the city artistic heritage.
In the field of training, the University collaborates with the Municipalities for refresher courses aimed at teachers, school managers and public employees. In particular, Brescia organizes activities for kindergartens and supports the network against gender -based violence, while in Cremona it has developed projects for the prevention of school leaving.
Scientific research also plays a key role in the relationship between the Catholic University and the cities. In Milan, for example, the University has conducted studies on the digital skills of young people, the phenomenon of Neets and the post-Pandemic well-being of teenagers and the elderly. In Brescia, he participates in work tables on sustainability and anti -violence network, while in Cremona he develops marketing and museum enhancement projects in synergy with the Municipality.
Finally, in all its locations, the Catholic University promotes sustainable mobility through conventions with local transport companies, contributing to greater integration of students and citizens in university life.
A future of collaboration between University and City
The initiative University revealed It is an opportunity to reaffirm the fundamental role of universities in the country’s cultural, social and economic growth. The close collaboration between universities and local administrations is an essential resource to face the challenges of the present and build a future based on knowledge and innovation.
The Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, with its five campus, is confirmed as the protagonist of this synergy, consolidating dialogue with local communities and offering opportunities for deepening, training and development for students, citizens and institutions.
