Unitus

International conference on Old-Growth Forests
2025-10-01 09:30 - 2025-10-03 20:00 (Europe/Rome) | Firenze – Palazzo Vecchio
Here is an opportunity for Unitus young researchers (Students, PhDs, and post-docs) to participate in an international conference on Old-Growth Forests.
The conference is being organized in Italy by the Biodiversity group of the Carabinieri Forestry Corps, led by General Raffaele Manicone, whom I would like to thank for their generous support.
Your participation will be almost fully covered, including transport, accommodation, and some meals (lunch).
The event will take place from October 1-3 in Florence (Palazzo Vecchio, Hall of the 500) and Vallombrosa (Reggello – FI). You can find more details at this link.

This conference, which is being supported by prof. Piovesan and other colleagues, will feature top global scientists like David Lyndmayer and Sandra Diaz.
If you’re interested in attending, please fill out this form as soon as possible.

Artificial Intelligence Workshops
2025-10-03 - 2025-10-25
The initiatives promoted by Regione Lazio and Lazio Innova to foster digital skills and innovation continue.On October 3, 2025, the workshop “AI Overview: Exploring the Potential of Artificial Intelligence” will take place, both in person at the FabLabs in Viterbo and Rieti, and online.On October 25, 2025, the online workshop “Generative AI: Practical Applications for Promotion and Communication” will be held, focusing on the use of AI in business and creative processes.
The workshops are open to all interested students.

Programme

DEB of Science 2025: The Department of Ecological and Biological Sciences of the University of Tuscia presents its research activities to the city
2025-10-06 09:30 - 13:00 | Aula Magna – Rettorato, Via Santa Maria in Gradi 4, Viterbo, Viterbo, 01100, Italia
On Monday, October 6th, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the Aula Magna of the Santa Maria in Gradi complex at the University of Tuscia will host the first DEB of Science, a day dedicated to science communication and exchange, promoted by the Department of Ecological and Biological Sciences (DEB). The event will primarily focus on topics in biology and ecology, though not exclusively. Following the institutional greetings, DEB faculty members will present some of the department’s most innovative research projects, ranging from the potential use of new molecules derived from marine fungi to cancer treatment through oligonucleotides, from the challenges of applied mathematics in biology to hybridization and phenotypic plasticity. At the end of the session, a short coffee break will be offered. The morning will then continue in the medieval cloister with a poster session showcasing DEB’s research projects and academic programs, providing a unique opportunity for direct interaction among researchers, students, and the general public. The scientific outreach at the heart of this initiative aims to inform and inspire citizens, with a particular focus on young people and businesses, fostering the creation of new synergies and professional careers. The event, held in partnership with Porta Futuro Lazio (PFL) and under the patronage of Rome Technopole, will take place in a hybrid format. Participation is open to everyone upon registration via the following form: https://forms.gle/yDF9hGS7XeNJCV45A

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Ceremony for the Conferment of the University Seal to Maestro Mogol
2025-10-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Auditorium, Via Santa Maria in gradi 4, Viterbo, Viterbo, 01100, Italia
The University of Tuscia will confer the University Seal on Maestro Mogol, one of the most influential figures in Italian music and culture.
The ceremony will take place on Monday, 13 October 2025, at 6:00 p.m., in the “Carlo Azeglio Ciampi” Auditorium.
The event will open with an introduction by Rector Stefano Ubertini, followed by the laudatio and the presentation of the University Seal to Maestro Mogol.
Afterwards, Rector Ubertini and Carlo Galeotti, Director of Tusciaweb, will engage in a conversation with Mogol, retracing the milestones of his extraordinary career and reflecting on the meaning of creativity and artistic expression.
The evening will continue with the performance “Music and Words”, during which Mogol will share stories, memories, and insights about his most iconic songs, accompanied on the piano by Maestro Giuseppe Barbera.
The event will conclude with a special finale, filled with those “Emotions” that have marked the history of Italian music.
Admission is free until full capacity is reached.

Technology and Signs in Dialogue: The Inclusive Story of the ISENSE Project
2025-10-16 08:30 - 12:30 | Aula F10, LARGO DELL’UNIVERSITÀ, Viterbo
The event will be an opportunity to share the results of the ISENSE project and reflect together on the themes of accessibility and inclusion. The program includes:

the presentation of the ISENSE project results by Prof. Stefano Rossi,

an interview with Martina Panini, makeup artist, transgender woman and deaf, who will share her story of courage and rebirth (“Deaf to prejudice”). An intense life experience that addresses the themes of deafness, prejudice, discrimination, and resilience, offering students an authentic message of strength and awareness,

a workshop of interactive activities in LIS (Italian Sign Language), thanks to the collaboration with the National Deaf Institute – SP Viterbo,

an experience of interactive technological scenarios.

The event will be fully accessible in LIS.To register, please fill out the Google form https://forms.gle/Arcoy2bWWoxDWspu7 no later than October 10, 2025.
For further information, you may contact isense@unitus.it.
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ISENSE – The inclusive story of technology, Innovation and Change
2025-10-17 09:30 - 13:30 | Aula Magna – Rettorato, Via Santa Maria in Gradi 4, Viterbo, Viterbo, 01100, Italia
The day will be dedicated to the presentation of tools and best practices for the accessibility and inclusion of deaf students in the university context. Innovative experiences and projects will be showcased, including:

audiovisual orientation tools for deaf students,

augmented reality applications for sign learning,

social platforms for sharing signs,

accessibility guidelines in the academic environment.

The program will also include interactive activities and opportunities for hands-on experimentation with the technologies presented, as well as a musical performance in Sign Language.
The event will be held in English and will be fully accessible in LIS (Italian Sign Language) and International Sign.To register, please complete the Google form https://forms.gle/H8eLRjMH8PnYx8r78 no later than October 10, 2025.
For further information, please contact the organizers at isense@unitus.it.

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“Ethical and Scientific Aspects” | first meeting of the series “Environment and Society”
2025-10-23 17:00 - 18:00
On October 23, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., the “Environment and Society – Protection and Enhancement of Urban and Coastal Landscapes” series will open at the Cittadella “Semi di Pace” in Tarquinia. The initiative is promoted by Semi di Pace ODV, Demos 23, Assolidi, the Società Tarquiniense d’Arte e Storia, the cultural association La Lestra, and Unicoop Tirreno – Sezione Soci Etruria.
The program aims to foster a shared reflection on the protection of the Tarquinia landscape—between the coast and the urban center—and on the value of the territory as a common good, to be preserved and enhanced through knowledge and participation.
The first meeting, entitled “Ethical and Scientific Aspects” will feature Giuseppe Nascetti, Professor Emeritus of Ecology, and Gianluca Piovesan, Full Professor in the Degree Course in Natural and Environmental Sciences, both from the Department of Ecological and Biological Sciences (DEB) at the University of Tuscia.
In their talks, the two professors will contribute to the discussion on landscape protection by exploring the relationship between scientific knowledge, ethical responsibility, and the sustainable management of natural resources. They will focus in particular on the value of Tarquinia’s coastal and urban landscapes, and on conservation strategies that integrate biodiversity, local identity, and quality of life.
The event will serve as a moment of dialogue between research, civic engagement, and local institutions, in line with the DEB’s commitment to promoting the University’s Third Mission.
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DEB | The Montagu’s Harrier: A Twenty-Year Research Journey
2025-10-25 16:00 - 18:00
We would like to inform our students about the public meeting “Montagu’s Harrier, a story spanning twenty years!”, organized by LIPU BirdLife Italy – Montagu’s Harrier Study and Conservation Group (GSCA). The event will take place on Saturday, October 25, at 4:00 PM at the Church of Santa Maria della Salute, via della Pescheria, Viterbo.
This event represents an important opportunity for outreach and discussion focused on the protection of the Montagu’s Harrier, one of the most emblematic species of Italian avifauna, and to present the research and conservation activities carried out over the past twenty years.
Prof. David Costantini, a professor of our Department, will participate in the meeting. Other speakers will include Luciano Proietti (President of Archeotuscia), Alessandro Polinori (President of LIPU BirdLife Italy), Marco Gustin (LIPU Species and Research), Martina Colopardi (veterinarian, GSCA), Richard Thompson (liaison with LIPU UK), Enzo Calevi (LIPU Viterbo delegate and GSCA coordinator), and Martina Anfuso (liaison with LIPU UK).
For information: viterbo@lipu.it
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Merit Award in Biological Sciences – 1st Edition (Academic Year 2024–2025)
2025-11-03 11:00 - 12:00
The Department of Ecological and Biological Sciences (DEB) at the University of Tuscia is pleased to announce the winners of the first edition of the Merit Award in Biological Sciences, established within the Bachelor’s Degree Program in Biological Sciences (L-13) to recognize and reward the commitment and academic achievements of outstanding students.
Each award, worth €500, is granted to second-year students enrolled in the 2024–2025 academic year who have distinguished themselves for their dedication, perseverance, and excellent academic performance in Biological Sciences.
The winners of this first edition are Eleonora Roticiani and Matteo Zaccaria.The award ceremony will take place on Monday, November 3, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., in Room 5 (2nd floor, Block B, Riello Campus) of the Department of Ecological and Biological Sciences.
The event will open with remarks by Professor Sara Rinalducci, President of the Bachelor’s Degree Program in Biological Sciences and Chair of the selection committee. This will be followed by addresses from Professors Laura Bertini and Roberta Meschini, orientation coordinators and members of the committee. The morning will conclude with the presentation of the awards to the winners.
Through this initiative, the Department aims to promote and celebrate academic excellence, supporting students in their educational and professional development within the field of Biological Sciences.
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Inauguration Ceremony of Rector Tiziana Laureti
2025-11-03 17:30 - 19:00 | Auditorium di Santa Maria in Gradi, Via Santa Maria in Gradi, 4, Viterbo, 01100, Italy
On Monday, November 3, 2025, at the “Carlo Azeglio Ciampi” Rectorate Auditorium, the Inauguration Ceremony of Rector Prof. Tiziana Laureti for the 2025–2031 term and the handover of office will take place, with an address by Rector Prof. Stefano Ubertini.
Participation in the event is strictly reserved for members of the academic community.
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Seminari Viterbesi di Filosofia del diritto - Secondo Ciclo - Esiste un diritto alla bellezza?
2025-11-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Aula Radulet, Complesso Santa Maria in Gradi, Viterbo, 01100, Italy
Coordinamento scientifico-organizzativo: Barbara G. Bello
11 novembre 2025, 17.00-19.00 – Aula Radulet, Santa Maria in Gradi, Viterbo
Esiste un diritto alla bellezza?
a partire dal volume “The Law of Beauty. The Troubled Relationship Between Law and Aesthetics”, Routledge, 2025
Fabio Macioce – Università LUMSA – Libera Università Maria Ss. Assunta
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Rewriting the Cities. Semiotics of Street Art for Social Policies
2025-11-12 13:00 - 15:00 | Aula Magna – Complesso San Carlo
On Tuesday, November 12, 2025, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., the presentation of the book Rewriting the Cities. Semiotics of Street Art for Social Policies will take place in the DISTU Aula Magna (Via San Carlo, 32, Viterbo). The volume explores the presence of graffiti as a form of social communication that has spanned the centuries—from the inscriptions of Pompeii to the walls of contemporary cities. The authors adopt a semiotic perspective to investigate spontaneous inscriptions in public spaces as cultural traces, signs of belonging, and tools for social dialogue.
Speakers:
Tiziana Migliore, University of Urbino “Carlo Bo”
Orlando Paris, University for Foreigners of Siena
Raffaella Petrilli, University of Tuscia
Moderator:
Diego Femia, University of Tuscia
The event is open to everyone and is part of the courses in Semiotics (L11), Pragmatics and Argumentation (LM37), Semiotics of the Arts (LM2/89), and Political and Public Languages (LM62).
You can also follow the presentation live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/wtdxuYB8Gz8
Download the Event Poster

For information: d.femia@unitus.it

Conference for the New Generation of Forest Researchers – ForX 2025
2025-11-13 08:00 - 2025-11-14 17:00 | Hotel Princess, Jastrebarsko, Croatia, Croatia (Local Name: Hrvatska)
The Programme Co-ordinating Centre of ICP Forests is happy to forward the following invitation:
The Croatian Forestry Institute is organizing a conference for early-career forest researchers titled: Conference for the New Generation of Forest Researchers (ForX).
We invite all researchers at the start of their careers whose work relates to forests, trees, and associated ecosystems — engineers, research associates, assistants, senior assistants, postdoctoral fellows, and other early-career colleagues.
The conference will take place on November 13–14, 2025 at the Hotel Princess, Jastrebarsko, Croatia.
Organizers of the conference are: Croatian Forest Research Institute, Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology, University of Zagreb, Academy of Forestry Sciences, Croatian Forestry Society, Croatian Chamber of Forestry and Wood Technology Engineers and Croatian forests Ltd.
Topics covered by the conference are

Forest Ecosystems and Environmental Pressures
Sustainable Management of Natural Resources
Modern Technologies and Innovations in Forestry
Urban Forestry and Cities of Tomorrow
Out-of-the-box Forestry

The registration fee details, as well as the call for abstract submissions, will be announced soon!
For more info please send an e-mail to forx@sumins.hr or visit https://www.sumins.hr/en/forx/.

Visit ICP Forests at: http://icp-forests.net/?xg_source=msg_mes_network

PhD Students’ Days 2025 – Latitudes of Historical and Cultural Heritage
2025-11-18 09:30 - 2025-11-19 17:00 | Aula Magna del polo di Santa Maria in Gradi, Viterbo, Italy
PhD Students’ Days 2025 – Latitudes of Historical and Cultural Heritage is an event organised by the PhD candidates in Historical Sciences and Cultural Heritage at the University of Tuscia, with the support of the programme’s Coordinator and Council (DISTU).
Held on 18 – 19 November 2025, the event brings together researches from both curricula (History and Cultural Heritage) according to shared thematic and chronological lines.
Each day of this year’s programme is centred on a specific theme. The first explores spaces and heritage through the lens of art, sustainability, and history; the second addresses cultural perspectives ranging from historical–political representations to techniques, craftsmanship, and material culture.
The event is designed to foster dialogue, interdisciplinarity, and collaboration among scholars, creating opportunities for new insights, shared research directions, and innovative approaches to historical and cultural studies.

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The “Green & Blue Jobs Days” are back: two days dedicated to professions focused on the protection of terrestrial and marine environments
2025-11-20 09:00 - 2025-11-21 17:00 | online, Italy
The Department of Ecological and Biological Sciences (DEB) of the University of Tuscia, in collaboration with Porta Futuro Lazio (PFL), presents the third edition of the Green & Blue Jobs Days, two days of in-depth discussions and career guidance dedicated to new professional opportunities in the fields of biodiversity conservation, sustainable management of natural resources, and ecological transition.
The event will take place on Thursday, November 20, from 8:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Friday, November 21, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., online.
November 20 will feature the Green Jobs Day, entirely dedicated to professions related to terrestrial ecosystems. Through the experiences and insights of experts and professionals working in the fields of nature conservation, environmental education, sustainable agriculture, and science communication, the event will offer an opportunity to reflect on the growing importance of green skills in building more resilient and sustainable economies.
November 21 will host the Blue Jobs Day, focused on professions connected to the marine and coastal environment. Researchers, marine protected area technicians, representatives of institutions, and innovative companies will share experiences and career paths in sustainable management, environmental monitoring, and marine renewable energy, showcasing how science and innovation can contribute to the protection of marine ecosystems and the creation of new employment opportunities.
Participation is free of charge, upon registration via the Porta Futuro Lazio platform at the following links:
Green Jobs Day (November 20, 2025): https://bit.ly/3Xe1aLgBlue Jobs Day (November 21, 2025): https://bit.ly/47p3C7J
At the end of each day, a certificate of attendance will be issued.
For further information, please contact Prof. Dimitri Mugnai (dimitri.mugnai@unitus.it), Dr. Valeria Mazza (valeria.mazza@unitus.it), or Dr. Simone Messina (simone.messina@unitus.it) for the Green Jobs Day, and Dr. Simone Bonamano (simo_bonamano@unitus.it) or Dr. Marialetizia Palomba (marialetizia.palomba@unitus.it) for the Blue Jobs Day.
Green Jobs Day Programme
Blue Jobs Day Programme

CoSME Final Conference: TOWARDS A GENETICTRANSFORMATION OF ASYLUM?
2025-11-24 13:30 - 2025-11-25 17:00 | Aula Magna – Rettorato, Via Santa Maria in Gradi 4, Viterbo, Viterbo, 01100, Italia
CoSME Final Conference, promoted by the Research Project of Relevant National Interest (PRIN) 2/2022 on “Community Sponsorship for Migrants in Europe” (CoSME)_ DIKE Department of the University of Tuscia (Italy), 24-25 November 2025
24-25 november 2025 – Aula Magna – S. Maria in Gradi
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Clementines Against Violence
2025-11-25 10:30 - 13:00 | CHIOSTRO RINASCIMENTALE RETTORATO UNITUS, Viterbo, Viterbo, 01100, Italy
The University of Tuscia, in collaboration with Confagricoltura Donna, is promoting a day dedicated to raising awareness and supporting initiatives against violence towards women through the traditional sale of clementines, with all proceeds being donated to the University’s Anti-Violence Center.
The event is scheduled for Monday, November 25 at 10:30 a.m. in the University’s Renaissance Cloister. The initiative represents a moment of participation and shared commitment, open to the entire university community.
The whole academic community is invited to take part in the initiative and contribute to a symbolic yet concrete gesture on the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
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Unitus for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
2025-11-25 15:00 - 18:00 | Rettorato – Santa Maria in Gradi, Via Santa Maria in Gradi, 4, Viterbo, 01100
On the afternoon of November 25, in the presence of the Rector, the University of Tuscia will host two events dedicated to commemorating the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
At 3:00 p.m., in the “Corridoio delle Monofore” of the Rectorate, the Digital Exhibition titled “Women Who Move: A Tribute to Women’s Strength on 25/11” will take place, featuring the photographic projects of five professional photographers. The common thread is a visual exploration of the different expressions of strength and resilience among migrant women. The exhibition, curated by Sonia Melchiorre and Daniela Vitiello, was organized with the patronage of the CUG and supported by the CoSME project (PRIN 2/2022).
Following this, in the “Mahsa Amini” courtyard of the Rectorate, the second edition of “Paint it Red” will be held, a flash mob organized by the UNITUS student associations under the coordination of Sonia Melchiorre. The flash mob aims to raise awareness about the dangers of emotional manipulation (gaslighting) and to acknowledge the dignity of women who live in this condition, recognizing their need to be seen and supported. Anyone wishing to participate may contribute with a pair of used shoes, which will be sprayed red and later placed as “stumbling stones” in the city center and on the university campus.

War on Education. Film screening and discussion with director Stefano Di Pietro
2025-11-26 13:00 - 15:30
On Wednesday, 26 November 2025, at 1:00 p.m., in the Aula Magna of DISTU (San Carlo Complex, Via San Carlo 32, Viterbo), we will screen the documentary War on Education by Stefano Di Pietro.
The film documents an often overlooked aspect of the Russian invasion of Ukraine: the systematic targeting of schools, archives, and cultural institutions (amid propaganda, disinformation, and civic resistance) through testimonies from students, teachers, scholars, and activists.
A roundtable conversation with the director and students will follow, with contributions from DISTU faculty:
Rossella Catanese
Simone Duranti
Catia Papa
Moderator:
Diego Femia
The event is open to everyone and is part of the courses in Semiotics (L11), Pragmatics and Argumentation (LM37), Semiotics of the Arts (LM2/89), and Political and Public Languages (LM62).
The event will also be streamed live on the Department’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miPmHDddmJ0
Download the event poster .
For information: d.femia@unitus.it

L'economia spiegata bene... Giornalismo d'autore: dialoghi, confronti e riflessioni
2025-12-01 13:00 - 15:00 | Aula 14 – Complesso Santa Maria in Gradi, Via Santa Maria in Gradi, 4, Viterbo, 01100, Italy
Ospiti e relatori
• Antonio Troise
• Dario Laruffa

Introduzione e Moderazione
L’incontro sarà introdotto e moderato dalla Professoressa associata di Politica Economica, Giuseppina Gianfreda

Saluti Istituzionali
Tiziana Laureti, Magnifica Rettrice dell’Università degli Studi della Tuscia
Carlo Sotis, Direttore del Dipartimento di Scienze Giuridiche, Sociali e Pedagogiche – DIKE
Luisa Carbone, Presidente del corso di laurea in Comunicazione, Tecnologie e Culture Digitali e Presidente del corso di laurea magistrale in Informazione Digitale.

Lunedì 1 dicembre, dalle 13.00 alle 15.00, Aula 14

È possibile seguire l’evento anche online tramite Zoom al seguente link

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Confutuscia - Chinese Tea: A Leaf, A Drink, A Cultural Key
2025-12-02 15:00 - 17:00 | Aula 12 – San Carlo, Via San Carlo, 32, Viterbo, 01100, Italy
The Confucius Classroom at the University of Tuscia (Università degli Studi della Tuscia) is pleased to announce the cultural seminar titled: Chinese Tea: A Leaf, A Drink, A Cultural Key, dedicated to tea as a fundamental key to understanding Chinese civilization.
We will have the honor of hosting Dr. Ge, a professional in the food and wine sector and the owner of Sinoteca, who will lead participants in an in-depth exploration of tea culture. The educational journey will cover everything from botany to the main tea types, addressing technical terminology, traditional processing methods, and the tasting approach.
The training event will conclude with a guided tasting of selected teas (35 participants, reservation only).
It is also possible to follow the event remotely via Zoom Live Stream and YouTube Live Stream.
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DEB | Immunology seminars on immune mechanisms in tumors
2025-12-03 11:00 - 13:00 | Aula 12 – Blocco B, Via dell'Universita snc, Viterbo, 01100, Italy
Within the Immunology course taught by Dr. Marialetizia Palomba, Dr. Angelica Pace will present the seminar “From the patient to the laboratory: understanding how brain tumors modulate the immune system”, while Dr. Angela Asquino will deliver the talk “Antitumor immune response: the role of T lymphocytes as predictive and prognostic biomarkers”.
The event, organized in collaboration with Porta Futuro Lazio (PFL), will offer an overview of the main experimental evidence and research perspectives of the Tumor Immunology and Cellular Therapies Laboratory at the University of Rome “La Sapienza.” The seminar will take place on December 3, 2025, in person in Room 12, Block B, Viterbo, and online from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
To receive the participation link, registration is required through the PFL portal at the following address: https://portafuturolazio.it/stampa-e-media/attivita/scheda-attivita?UID=6b95ee37-8c1f-4284-99f6-93ab4ef0e32
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Dalla teoria alla pratica: il valore del tirocinio nella formazione giuridica
2025-12-03 11:30 - 13:00 | Rettorato – Santa Maria in Gradi, Via Santa Maria in Gradi, 4, Viterbo, 01100
On December 3, 2025, at the Spinelli Hall, we await you for an event dedicated to the value of internships in the degree programs of Law and European Studies. We will present the opportunities offered by the course, hear the testimonials of students and partner organizations – including those within the framework of the agreement with the Rotary Club of Viterbo – and award the scholarship named after the former Prefect Moscatelli. This moment is designed to guide you in choosing the curricular internship that is most consistent with your interests.

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The Quality Assurance System and the Student Community
2025-12-05 10:30 - 12:00
The University invites students to attend the event “The Quality Assurance System and the Student Community”, dedicated to introducing the role of students within the University Quality Assurance (QA) system.
The event aims to explain how the QA system works, highlight the importance of student involvement in evaluation and continuous improvement processes, and present the main tools, services and activities offered by the University in support of students.
📅 Date and time
Morning session (Italian – for the italian speaker student community)
5 December 2025, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
❗ Teaching activities will be suspended from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Afternoon session (English – for international students / Welcome Day)
5 December 2025, starting from 2:00 p.m – Auditorium
📡 A remote connection will be available for off-campus locations.
The initiative is organised by the University Quality Assurance Board and the Quality Assurance Office, with the participation of student representatives within the University governing bodies.

Award ceremony for the 2025 “Brigida Palelli” Graduation Prize
2025-12-18 14:30 - 15:30 | Aula 7 – Blocco B, Largo dell'Università, Viterbo, 010100, Italy
The Department of Ecological and Biological Sciences (DEB) of the University of Tuscia announces the award ceremony of the 2nd Edition of the “Brigida Palelli” Graduation Prize for the best Master’s thesis in Life Sciences, which will take place on December 18th 2025, at 2:30 p.m. in Room 7, Block B, Riello Campus (Largo dell’Università).

The prize, worth €1,000, was established at the request of Mr. Luca Laureti to honour the memory of Mrs. Brigida Palelli, librarian at the University’s Technical-Scientific Library Hub and student of the Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences, who passed away prematurely. The award aims to promote academic excellence and scientific research in the biological field, reflecting Mrs. Palelli’s dedication to knowledge and to the academic community.
This year, the prestigious prize will be awarded to Dr. Sofia Grimani, who graduated with a Master’s degree in Food and Human Nutrition Sciences, and distinguished herself with a thesis entitled “Nutritional and Antioxidant Evaluation of a Functional Food Based on Tomato Processing By-Products.” Dr. Grimani carried out her research under the supervision of Dr. Lara Costantini.
The ceremony will be opened by the Director of the Department, followed by a brief address from Mrs. Palelli’s family. During the event, the awardee will deliver a 20-minute presentation illustrating the main results of her thesis project and the scientific implications of her work.
The ceremony is an important opportunity to celebrate excellence in academic research and the achievements of the University’s most outstanding students. Participation is open to all.

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Workshop on the biodiversity of wetlands in Rome and the surrounding area
2026-01-15
On Thursday January 15th, in Rome, a workshop organized by the regional authority RomaNatura will take place, focusing on the knowledge, monitoring, and conservation of biodiversity in wetland areas within the city and the surrounding territories. The event will provide an opportunity for dialogue and exchange among researchers, managers of protected areas, environmental professionals, and interested citizens, aiming to explore the ecological value of these ecosystems and the most recent scientific methodologies applied to their conservation.
During the workshop, Dr. Francesco Cerini, researcher from our Department, will present the results of a sampling campaign based on environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis, carried out across all water bodies within the network of protected areas managed by RomaNatura. The presentation will focus in particular on dragonflies, a group of insects closely associated with wetland environments and widely recognized as important indicators of ecosystem health.
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PANORAMICA SULLA TEORIA GENERALE DEL CONTRATTO NEL DIRITTO BRASILIANO
2026-02-04 11:00 - 14:00
Seminario promosso dal Dipartimento di Scienze Giuridiche, Sociali e Pedagogiche – DIKE in collaborazione con il Dottorato “Diritto dei mercati europei e globali. Crisi, diritti, regolazione”
4 FEBBRAIO 2026, ORE 11:00 – UNIVERSITÀ DEGLI STUDI DELLA TUSCIA, AULA 12, VIA S . MARIA IN GRADI 4

SALUTI ISTITUZIONALI:
CARLO SOTIS – Direttore del Dipartimento di Scienze Giuridiche, Sociali e Pedagogiche – DIKE, Università degli Studi della Tuscia
ALBERTO SPINOSA – Presidente del Corso di laurea in Giurisprudenza, Università degli Studi della Tuscia
ROSA RUGGIERO – Coordinatrice del Dottorato “Diritto dei mercati europei e globali. Crisi, diritti, regolazione”, Università degli Studi della Tuscia

INTRODUCE E MODERA:
ANDREA GENOVESE – Professore ordinario di Diritto Privato, Università degli Studi della Tuscia
RELATORE:
FABIO SIEBENEICHLER DE ANDRADE – Professore ordinario di Diritto Civile, Pontifícia

Open Days | February 2026
2026-02-10 08:30 - 2026-02-13 12:30
Our Open Days Are Back!
The University of Tuscia is offering four Open Day events aimed at prospective first-year students, designed to provide guidance and in-depth information about the University’s educational programmes, services, and opportunities.
The events will take place on the following dates and campuses:

10 February | Viterbo – Via Santa Maria in Gradi, 4

11 February | Viterbo – Via Santa Maria in Gradi, 4

12 February | Rieti – Via Angelo Maria Ricci, 1

13 February | Civitavecchia – Piazza Giuseppe Verdi, 41

During the morning sessions, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., degree programmes and the main student support services will be presented.
On 10 and 11 February in Viterbo, the programme will continue in the afternoon, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., with laboratory visits and hands-on activities, guided by tutors, faculty members, and University staff.
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Spring DEBates 2026: the fifth edition of DEB’s historic seminar series is renewed, ready to offer you stimulating sessions and outstanding speakersSince 2022, every spring the Department of Ecological and Biological Sciences (DEB) has offered a seminar series focused on scientific dialogue.
2026-02-19 - 2026-06-09
Since 2022, the Department of Ecological and Biological Sciences (DEB) has offered a spring seminar series focused on scientific dialogue. This year, the Spring DEBates return in a completely renewed format: national and international professors and researchers will share their work, ideas, and perspectives on the most current scientific issues.
The series, coordinated by Prof. Giovanni Polverino, is part of the training activities of the PhD program in “Ecology and Sustainable Management of Environmental Resources,” but participation is open to everyone. It consists of eight independent talks and will begin on February 19 and conclude on May 28. The seminars will be held in a hybrid format (in-person at the DEB classrooms and/or online via live Zoom streaming) on Thursday afternoons, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, biweekly.
The fifth edition will be inaugurated by Prof. Nicolò Colombani, Associate Professor at the Department of Sciences and Engineering of Matter, Environment, and Urban Planning at the Polytechnic University of Marche, with a talk titled “Salinity origins and patterns in shallow groundwater bodies of the Po River lowland.”
All PhD students in Ecology and Sustainable Management of Environmental Resources will earn 1 ECTS credit upon attending all the seminars.
Participation does not require registration: links for online seminars will be published on the DEB website and social media channels one week before each event.
You can check out the full schedule of the seminar series here.
Download the poster for the first seminar here. Link to join: https://unitus.zoom.us/j/87184857245
The final seminar of the series, originally scheduled for May 28, has been postponed to June 9, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Isocrate: un corpus di testi per la formazione
2026-02-23 14:30 - 2026-02-24 13:00 | Aula Magna – Rettorato, Via Santa Maria in Gradi 4, Viterbo, Viterbo, 01100, Italia
Seminario Internazionale
Isocrate: un corpus di testi per la formazione
UNIVERSITÀ DEGLI STUDI DELLA TUSCIA, S. MARIA IN GRADI | AULA MAGNA
23-24 FEBBRAIO 2026
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Lunedì 23 febbraio
14.30 Saluti istituzionali
Tiziana Laureti, Magnifica Rettrice Università degli Studi della Tuscia
Carlo Sotis, Direttore Dipartimento DIKE, Dipartimento di scienze giuridiche, sociali e pedagogiche
Alessandro Fusi, Presidente LM Archival Science and AI
I Sessione
Presiede Marco Donato, Università di Pisa, Tesoriere SocIsoc
15.00 Mauro Tulli, Università di Pisa
Introduzione ai lavori
15.30 Stefano Martinelli Tempesta, Università degli Studi di Milano
Alcune riflessioni sulla costituzione del testo di Isocrate alla luce della sua storia
16.00 Tobias Hirsch, Technische Universität Nürnberg
Education, Political Advice, and Social Networking in Fourth-Century BCE Greece: The Letters of Isocrates
16.30 Alessandra Bravi, Università degli Studi della Tuscia
Una sirena per la tomba di Isocrate: tradizione iconografica e strategie rappresentative
17.00 Pausa caffè
17.30 Thomas Blank, Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, Presidente SocIsoc
How to Read Isocrates
18.00 Discussione
Martedì 24 febbraio
II Sessione
Presiede Margherita Erbì, Alma Mater Studiorum, Università di Bologna
9.00 Pasquale Massimo Pinto, Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro
Lost Isocrates? The List of Pseudepigrapha in Zosimus’ Life
9.30 Antonio Mura, Università degli Studi di Sassari
Isocrate fra traduzione ed esegesi: su alcuni passi dell’ Epistola I
10.00 Pausa caffè
10.30 Roberto Nicolai, Sapienza Università di Roma
Un contesto per Isocrate: spunti di riflessione sui rapporti con Tucidide, Senofonte e Platone
11.00 Discussione
11.30 Maddalena Vallozza, Università degli Studi della Tuscia, Vicepresidente SocIsoc
Conclusioni

Organizing Committee
Dino De Sanctis
Marianna Nardi
Maddalena Vallozza
Contacts
dinodesanctis@unitus.it
m.nardi@unirsm.sm
