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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.

If you are between 20 and 29 years old and interested in a free training program on active citizenship and the common good,
the Zeta Lab project is for you.

As the lead organization, the City of Turin coordinates the actions of the Zeta Lab project, which includes both a training
course for young administrators under 35 or newly appointed officials and a series of 9 meetings organized by the Politecnico
di Torino.

The program will begin on Friday, March 31, at the OGR (Officine Grandi Riparazioni). Topics will range from
sustainable development to social justice, participation, digital justice, and much more.
If you are interested in joining the training activities organized by the Politecnico di Torino, fill out the Registration Form – Training course “Challenges for the Contemporary City”.

The sessions organized by the Politecnico di Torino can be attended remotely, but due to the experiential nature of the program, in-person participation is higly recommended.

For all details on the training programs organized by the Politecnico di Torino, visit the website Polito – Challenges for the
Contemporary City.

The new MAECI call for applications, promoted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the
Ministry of Universities and Research (MUR) in collaboration with the Conference of Italian University Rectors (CRUI),
offers 351 curricular master’s internships at Italian Embassies, Consulates, Permanent Representations, and Cultural
Institutes abroad.

WHAT
Interns will be involved in coducting research, studies, analyses, and data processing to deepen the understanding of
dossiers handled by each office.
They may also take part in organizing events and assist MAECI staff in external engagement activities.

WHO
Students from all Italian universities participating in the agreement can apply, provided they are enrolled in the specified
master’s degree programs or single-cycle degree courses.

WHEN
The internships last for three months, from May 19 to August 18, 2025, with the possibility of a one-month extension upon
agreement between the host office, the intern and the student’s university.
During the internship period, full-time commitment is required.
Internships grant at least 1 university credit (CFU) per month of actual activity, subject to evaluation by the respective
universities.
Only interns who carry out their internship in person at the assigned location will receive a minimum monthly reimbursement
of € 300, provided by their home university.

DEADLINE
Applications must be submitted online at https://tirocinicrui.app/ by 5.00 PM on Thursday, February 27, 2025.

The University of Turin’s Orientation Days will take place from March 26 to 28, 2025, in person at l’Inalpi Arena, Corso Sebastopoli 123, Turin. The event aims at prospective students interested in enrolling in first-level and single-cycle degree programs.

Attendees will have the opportunity to attend presentations of university courses, obtain information on admission requirements, access procedures, and attendance, and learn about caree prospects and opportunities offered by the university.

Throughout the event, booths representing schools, departments, and student services will be available.

The entrance is free and does not require prior registration (access is granted until capacity is reached). No attendance certificate or justication for absence will be issued to participants.

 

The election for student representatives in university and extra-university bodies for the 2025-2027 term have been announced.

The e-voting procedures, will take place on the following dates:

● March 24, 2025, from 9 AM alle 9 PM
● March 25, 2025, from 9 AM alle 9 PM
● March 26, 2025, from 9 AM alle 4 PM

WHO CAN VOTE?
● All students, at any level, who are regularly enrolled (including those from the previous academic year still completing their
studies in the extraordinary session).
● Incoming Erasmus students
● PhD candidates.

PRESENTATION of CANDIDATES LISTS

Candidates lists must be submitted via Gea Electors web platform between 12 PM on February 10, 2025 and 12 PM on March
4, 2025. Late submissions will not be accepted.

ELECTION PROGRAMS
After the publication of the electoral notice and verification of candidates’ eligibility by the Electoral Commission, each list
may submit its electoral program (in a single PDF document) to votazioni@unito.it by 12 PM on March 21, 2025, for
publication on the university’s portal.
For further details, refer to the Election Decree and Student Representative Election Regulations for student’s representatives
elections in university and extra-university bodies or email votazioni@unito.it.

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