Posts by Luca Cipriani

A special day dedicated to the university community, particularly students, featuring open activities and storytelling moments
with the key figures of the Dual Career sports program and the University Sports Teams.
“Move Together, Healthy Together” is the event taking place on Friday, June 6, in the Aula Magna of the Politecnico’s Central
Campus.

From 10:00 Am to 12:30 Pm, moderated by sports journalist Valeria Ciardiello, institutional representatives will reflect on the
role of sports in the local community. Following that, the university’s sports strategy will be presented, with a special focus on
the sports orientation project and the Dual Career program, designed to support student-athletes who pursue competitive
sports while also committing to academic life at our university.

The event will also include an award ceremony honoring our student-athletes who stood out at the Universiades, the EUSA
championships, and the most recent CNU – National University Championships.
Special guests will include: Massimiliano Rosolino, former swimer, Olympic and World Champion in 200 m medley,
Francesco Felici, Italian U18 wheelchair tennis champion, and Silvia Crosio, Politecnico Alumna and world rowing champion.
Diego Nargiso, now sports commentator, former Italian tennis player and Senior Sport Manager at the university, will also
speak at the event. To attend the Aula Magna session please confirm your participation via this link. Additionally, from
Wednesday, June 4 to Friday, June 6, a multi-sport court will be set up in the Central Campus courtyard, freely accessible for
pickleball, basketball, volleyball, and soccer, with the support of the university’s sports staff and students.
The university web radio will be broadcasting throughout the day.

Those who wish to play with their group can collect a personalized sport gift starting at 10:00 Am on June 4 from the desks in
the central courtyard.

The Piedmont Region is offering 6 paid internships (“curricular and extracurricular internships”) at its Brussels Office, from
September 1 to December 31, 2025 for students and recent graduates from universities at Piedmont.

The selection process is carried out in collaboration with the University of Turin. Applications are open to students enrolled in
bachelor’s or master’s degree programs (including single-cycled degrees), as well as graduates who obtained their degree no
more than 12 months ago from Piedmont universities. The internships includes a monthly gross allowance of € 1,000 (plus
an additional contribution for travel expenses at the start and end of internship).

Below are the main tasks expected to be performed during the internship at the Brussel’s office:
● support for officials in the field of European legislation, decision-making processes, and related governance;
● support in organizing events, institutional meetings, and technical sessions;
● drafting reports (following participation in meetings and conferences);
● daily analysis of thematic newsletters;
● monitoring the Eu institutions’ calendars for events and meetings of regional interest;
● monitoring of public consultations launched by the European Commision on topics relevant to the region.

Applicants will be not admitted to the selection process if they:

1. have already been selected for an internship at the Piedmont Region Office in Brussels and have carried it out, even
partially;
2. have been selected for such an internship but declined to carry it out;
3. have applied three times (even non-consecutively) for the selection process for the internships at the Brussels Office and
have not been selected.

Deadline
Applications must be submitted Here by Saturday, June 14, 2025

May 17 is the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, established in 2007
By the European Union to condemn and overcome the discrimination that many people are still forced to endure based on their sexual
orientation.

The International Day Against Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, was first established by the
IDAHO Committee on May 17, 2004, – exactly 14 years after the historic date of May 17, 1990, when homosexuality was removed from
the list of mental disorders in the International Classification of Diseases published by the
World Health Organisation, (WHO).

When homosexuality was first described in Western medical literature, it was considered a disease, and efforts were made to discover
its causes.
An American study from the early 1950s, known as the Kinsey Report– named after its author, biologist Alfred C. Kinsey– used
anonymous questionnaires to investigate the sexual behaviors and fantasies of a large number of men and women.
It revealed that homosexual behaviors were far more common in the adult American population than previously believed.

Acknowledging increasingly numerous and accurate medical studies, in 1990 the WHO removed homosexuality from the list of mental
disorders and defined it as a natural variation of human behavior.
Therefore, homosexuality can no longer be considered an illness in any way.
As a result, so-called “coversion therapies” must not be seen as legitimate, but rather as pseudo-therapeutic practises rooted in
unscientific prejudice against homosexual people.
In this regard, we recall that on March 11, 2021, the European Parliament Resolution declaring the EU a freedom zone for LGBTIQ
people encouraged Member States to criminalize conversion therapy practises (risoluzione PE 2021/2557).

On this page, we will continue to add initiatives organized by the universities of Turin to celebrate this day.

Applications are now open for admission to the Einaudi University College for the academic year 2025/26: 160 places available for students.

At Einaudi University College, each student is guaranteed a single room with a private bathroom, along with access to spacious
common areas such as study rooms, a music room, and a gym.

In addition to the university academic experience, students benefit from a parallel educational program that enriches their academic journey. This additional training aims to develop soft skills and offer opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Eligible Applicants
● Students enrolling in the 1st year of a bachelor’s degree/ single-cycle degree.
● Students enrolling in the 1st year of a master’s degree.
● Students enrolling in the 3rd year of a bachelor’s degree/ single-cycle degree.
● Students enrolling in the 1st year of a master’s degree.
● Students enrolling in the 1st year of a Level I Master’s program.
● International students of a foreign mationality regularly enrolling in university courses at the Politecnico di Torino and Università
degli Studi di Torino.

How much does Einaudi University College cost?
The annual fee is € 7.800, but students only pay a portion of it, ranging from € 2.464 to € 6.281 per year, divided into 3 installments.
The student’s contribution is calculated based on the ISEE ( Equivalent Economic Situation Indicator) of their household of belonging (issued starting January 2025). All college services are included.

DEADLINE
The call for applications is open until June 30, 2025.

The IAAD. Info Day is the perfect opportunity to get to know the three-year programs offered – from Curricula to career opportunities,
including teaching excellence, international networks, financial aid, and student life at the Institute.

The day kicks off with an overview of the IAAD. world and its academic offerings, followed by a deep dive into partnerships with
companies and details on how to apply and enroll.

Since this is an in-person event, you will be also able to visit the campus facilities – a stimulating, creative environment where talent,
passion, and innovation are cultivated every day to shape the designers of tomorrow.

This in-person event will take place on next Thursday, May 15, starting at 4:00 p.m, at the IAAD. Campus, in Via Pisa, 5/D, in Turin.

The annual appointment with the Politecnico di Torino’s job fair is back.
The PoliTO Career Day(s) will be held on May 20 and 21, 2025: two full days dedicated to connecting employers with students, Phd candidates, and researchers of the university.

What is it?

A Career Day is a recruiting event designed to connect labor market demand with supply and provide information to guide
young students and graduates in their career paths. During the event, participants can also join various orientation and training sessions entirely dedicated to their professional growth and development. It’s also an extraordinary opportunity for companies to meet students, PhDs, and graduates of the Politecnico, discover top-tier talents directly at their booths, strengthen their Employer Branding, and carry out recruiting and selection activities.

Where is it?

It will take place at II Fante, in Piazzale Duca d’Aosta, right in front of the main entrance of the Politecnico on Corso Duca
degli Abruzzi.

When is it?

This year, the event will be held on May 20 and 21, 2025.
Who is it for? The event is open (with free access) to Politecnico di Torino students, PhD candidates, and graduates, upon registration.
Numerous companies (italian and international) have already confirmed their participation!

The reform of the admission system to Master’s Degree programs in Medicine and Surgery, Dentistry, and Veterinary Medicine has been published in the Official Gazette and will come into effect on April 2.

The most significant change is the end of the traditional fixed-number access and the elimination of entrance exams, replaced by an innovative “filter semester.”

HOW WILL IT WORK

Enrollment for the first semester will be open to all aspiring medical students, with shared courses across various biomedical and health disciplines.
However, advancement to the second semester will depend on passing exams and ranking on a national merit list.
Students must earn a minimum number of university credits to continue their studies.
The lay authorizes the Government to adopt, within twelve months, one or more legislative decrees to redefine access criteria for medical degree programs.
An important aspect of the reform is the recognition of credits earned in the first semester for those who do not advance, allowing them to enroll in other health-related programs.

The UNITA 2025 Photo Contest is an iniative aimed at students, faculty, researchers, and technical-administrative staff from the partner universities of the UNITA alliance.

WHAT IS UNITA?

UNITA-Universitas Montium is one of the 64 European alliances funded by the European Commission within the Erasmus+ European Universities initiative.
The University of Turin coordinates this ambitious project, which since November 2023 includes 12 European universities across 7 countries, along with the legal enity UNITA GEIE. Its goal is to have a transformative impact on teaching, research, and university-community realtions by offering excellent student-centered education with a European and transnational perspective.

The contest offers the opportunity to eplore and represent, throughphotography, key themes for UNITA, such as European identity and citizenship, cultural diversity, and shared heritage that shape the lives of European citizens.
Partecipants may submit either a single image or a photo essay (up to 7 images).
All submissions will be evaluated by a jury of experts based on artistic relevance and thematic adherence.
The winning photograph will receive a prize of €150, and selected images will be showcased in exhibitions, publications, and UNITA promotional activities.

Deadline for submission: May 31, 2025.