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La Sapienza University of Rome which was the highest ranked of the Italina universities by CWUR

Italian universities dropping in CWUR rankings

May 13, 2024May 13, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Italian universities dropping in CWUR rankings

Italy’s standing in global university education competitiveness has faced a setback, as revealed in the 2024 edition of the rankings published annually by the Center World University Rankings (CWUR).

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Teenagers in classroom with smartphones. Photo by Михаил Крамор: https://www.pexels.com/photo/teenagers-sitting-with-smartphones-and-computers-in-classroom-18734744/

Italy Bans Smartphones and Tablets in Classrooms Even for Teaching

February 22, 2024February 22, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Italy Bans Smartphones and Tablets in Classrooms Even for Teaching

Italy to extend and reinforce the ban on smartphones in Italian classrooms, even for teaching purposes.

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Internations Day of Women and Girls in Science

International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2024

February 11, 2024February 11, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2024

11th February is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Established by the United Nations General Assembly it advocates for full and equal access to participation in scientific research.

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Relationship education is the key for preventing femicide, Italian government thinks

Italian schools to provide relationship education

November 22, 2023November 22, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Italian schools to provide relationship education

Italian schools are set to address machismo, sexism, and both psychological and physical violence against women in a groundbreaking initiative. The relationship education project was announced by Education Minister Giuseppe Valditara today.

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Milan Polytechnic

Four Italian universities make top 100 QS World University Rankings: Europe 2024

September 20, 2023September 20, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Four Italian universities make top 100 QS World University Rankings: Europe 2024

Four of Italy’s universities and polytechnics made it into the top 100 of the QS World University Rankings: Europe 2024. Politecnico di Milano placed highest of the four at no. 47.

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Education spending in Italy well below EU average

September 6, 2023September 6, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Education spending in Italy well below EU average

Italy spends 4.1% of its GDP on its children’s education, well below the European average of 4.8%, Save the Children Italia said in a report on Wednesday.

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Never censor books says Italian President

Never censor books says Mattarella

May 27, 2023May 27, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Never censor books says Mattarella

Books should never be silenced, President Sergio Mattarella said today marking the centenary of the birth of Catholic priest and great educator of the poor Don Lorenzo Milani.

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Green Pass scope extends to education

Green Pass changes come into effect next week

August 25, 2021August 25, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Green Pass changes come into effect next week

On 1st September, the scope of Italy’s Green pass will extend to include other elements of transport and education. The Head Teachers Union says the school system is still not ready for the new rules.

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University of Padua elects female rector

University of Padua elects first female rector in 800 years

July 2, 2021March 22, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on University of Padua elects first female rector in 800 years

The University of Padua elects a female rector for the first time in its 800-year-old history. Daniela Mapelli will start her six-year tenure on 1st October 2021.

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