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Siena and its University

Siena and its University. Angelo Riccaboni , Rector of the University of Siena - Italy Hong Kong , June 18th, 2015. University of Siena 1240 One of the oldest universities in the world. Hearth of Tuscany Region. Siena. { Siena is situated in the heart of Tuscany }.

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Siena and its University

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  1. Sienaand its University Angelo Riccaboni, Rector of the University of Siena - Italy Hong Kong, June 18th, 2015 University of Siena 1240One of the oldestuniversities in the world

  2. Hearth of Tuscany Region Siena { Siena is situated in the heart of Tuscany }

  3. Hearth of Tuscany Region Hills and gullies Tuscan cypress trees Olive groves Vineyards This is the landscape offered by the territory around Siena

  4. Siena opensitsheart “Cor Magis Tibi Sena Pandit” Siena opens its heart to you wider than this gate Built on three steep hills and encircled by ancient walls, the medieval cityof Siena welcomes its visitors at PortaCamollia entrance to the centre with a Latin motto { Over the centuries, Siena has had a rich tradition of arts and artists }

  5. Siena – the city { the historic centre of Siena is a Unesco World Heritage Site }

  6. Why Siena - history The city’s history is characterized by a focus on rights and solidarity, as testified by the frescoes in the Town Hall and the Santa Maria della Scala Museum, the former hospital. Built along the pilgrim route from Canterbury to Rome known as the Via Francigena, and situated opposite Siena’s Cathedral, Santa Maria della Scala was one of the first examples of hospital-cum-hostels in Europe, accommodating pilgrims and helping abandoned children and the poor, under its own independent and intricate organization. The frescoes of the former hospital’s Sala del Pellegrinaio, for instance, realistically depict the charitable works that characterized the day-to-day life of the hospital {Santa Maria della Scala was one of the first examples of hospital-cum-hostels in Europe}

  7. Why Siena Siena was the first city in the world to offer a unique and exemplary portrayal of what Good Government can and should be Ambrogio Lorenzetti’s frescoes in the Sala dei Nove, characterized by an original interpretation of the classical world and a fruitful relationship with the ideologists of city republics of the 13th century, heralded the concept of citizenship that resulted in the civic humanism of the Renaissance

  8. Ancient traditions Sienais still deeply rooted in ancient traditions, chiefly the spectacular Palio, a horse race around the central piazza that takes place twice a year, in which the Seventeen Contrade (city zones) continue to celebrate the greatness of the ancient Sienese Republic

  9. The University - Host Institution Eight centuries of history The University of Siena has a rich history and a great knowledge-related tradition, as well a strong commitment to both research and innovation. In the eight centuries since its foundation, the University of Siena has generated knowledge in all fields of study, and today it continues to achieve some of the best results of all Italian universities for its research, teaching and services. {www.unisi.it }

  10. The University Foundation 1240 Department15 Undergraduateprogrammes32 Graduate programmes28 Long single cycledegreeprogrammes5 Degreeprogrammestaughtentirely in English 10 Doctoralprogrammes12 Third cyclespecializationprogrammes48 Special short programmes92 Number of students in degreeprogrammes+16.000 Number of students in doctoralprogrammes405 Researchand teaching staff 974 Technical and administrative staff 1013 {facts and figures }

  11. The University – Rankings and accreditations According to the QS World University Ranking 2015, a leadinginstitution in the field of internationalhighereducation information, the University of Siena ranked in the top 200 in Linguistic, and in the top 300 in Medicine. According to the CensisResearchInstituteclassification2015, the University of Siena confirmsits position as the bestamong the ItalianUniversities for structures, studygrants, web site, internationalization. The University of Siena’s strong points are its great ability to attract students and its high level of teaching and research, according to the classifications of the most influential Italian economic newspaper “Il Sole 24 Ore”. Siena also ranks 7th overall: 1st for study grants, 6th for attractiveness to students from other regions or abroad, and 5th for the quality of its PhD programmes. {national and international accreditations }

  12. Degree courses taught in English • First Cycle Degree Courses (three-year programme) • Economics and Banking • Second Cycle Degree Courses (two-year programme) • Computer and Automation Engineering (CAE) • Electronics and Communications Engineering (ECE) • Finance • Language and mind: linguistics and cognitive studies • Economics – specialization in Economics • International Studies – specialization in European Studies • Management and Governance – specialization in Accounting and Management • Medical Biotechnologies • Chemistry { academicyear 2015-16 }

  13. The University

  14. The University

  15. The University

  16. SDSN Mediterranean www.sdsnmediterranean.unisi.it (under construction) www.medsolutions.unisi.it (temporarysite)

  17. SDSN Mediterranean – Main Initiatives • Deep Decarbonization Pathways Project • Collaborative global initiative • SDSN and IDDRI • Objective • Improve understanding of transition paths • that different countries can take to achieve • a very low carbon economy • Limit temperature rise to 2°C “Plastic Busters” Project

  18. Second SDSN Mediterranean conference

  19. SDSN Mediterranean – Next Steps August 27th, 2015 EXPO 2015 – Italian Pavillion

  20. SDSN Mediterranean – EXPO 2015

  21. SDSN Mediterranean – Next Steps International Summer School Sustainability as Competitive Factor of Agri-food Business Practices for competitiveness of MED business October 2015

  22. PRIMA • PRIMA - Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area • An integrated programme on food systems and water resources for the development of inclusive, sustainable and healthy Euro-Mediterranean societies. • Based on the principles of: • Mutual benefit • Equal footing partnerships • Co-ownership • Co-decision • Co-financing • Excellence • Added value

  23. PRIMA Operational Goals Main Aim “To develop innovative solutions and promote their adoption for improving the efficiency and sustainability of food productions and water provision, in order to support an inclusive well-being and socio-economic development in the Mediterranean Area, within the framework of a reinforced Euro-Mediterranean co-operation”

  24. Conference venue Complesso universitario Mattioli Via P. A. Mattioli, 10 - Siena Virtual tour http://www.unisi.it/ateneo/comunicazione/virtual-tour/complesso-universitario-mattioli

  25. International Sustainable Campus Network Annual conference ISCN 2016 will be held in Siena University of Siena / June 2016

  26. Thank You for Your Attention!

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