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• Youthfulness and the Future: Being 20 in 2025

  Home News &; Stories Research &; Faculty Youthfulness and the Future: Being 20 in 2025 Youthfulness and the Future: Being 20 in 2025 As populations age and younger generations become fewer, economies must find new ways to sustain growth, productivity, and social welfare. It is an unprecedented phenomenon, as historically young people have always been the majority in all populations (Livi Bacci 2011); the main source of economic growth and a major push for social innovation.”. Thus, dejuvenation is not simply a way to describe the progressive ageing of the population but a weakening of the perspective and expectations that youth typically bring toward the future. The term “ageing” describes the increasing number of older adults, while “dejuvenation” highlights a different yet complementary aspect – namely, that as the elderly population grows and lives longer, the number of young people is declining. Yet, despite fewer young people, Italy and other mature economies have not significantly increased investments in education, housing, or innovation – the very areas that would support youth. This illustrates how dejuvenation has both a qualitative and quantitative dimension: by investing in qualitative actions that improve the condition of young people, helping them develop skills to innovate and create new jobs through their ideas, we inevitably create a positive quantitative impact . A leading scholar in demographic trends and youth studies, he serves as the Scientific Coordinator of the Youth Observatory at the Toniolo Institute and the Youth Condition Observatory for the Lombardy Region.

• Flavours of innovation: Leonardo Lattanzi's culinary journey from local roots to global impact

  As an alumnus of Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore’s Cremona campus, Leonardo’s academic journey was not simply a progression of degrees, but a transformative adventure marked by uncertainty, courage and an unwavering commitment to personal and professional growth. When beginning his Master of Science in Food Processing: Innovation and Tradition at Università Cattolica, Leonardo became immersed in an environment where gastronomy met innovation, and tradition intertwined with sustainability . It was here, amidst the dynamic academic environment of Università Cattolica, that Leonardo’s journey as a Worldbounder began to take shape. Driven by his insatiable curiosity and unwavering commitment to personal and professional growth, Leonardo made a pivotal decision to pursue his Double Degree at ISARA Lyon in France – an engineering school specialised in agriculture, agribusiness and environment. While initially uncertain about the obstacles that lay ahead, Leonardo recognised the immense potential for personal and academic enrichment that completing a Double Degree programme could offer. As he continues to journey forward as a Worldbounder in the Netherlands, Leonardo embodies this confidence and global perspective and is armed with invaluable lessons learned from past experiences abroad. From his humble beginnings in Abruzzo to his bold decision to pursue academic excellence in Cremona and Lyon, Leonardo's story serves as a testament to the enduring pursuit of knowledge, growth, and the boundless potential of becoming a Worldbounder.

• Around the Kitchen Table

  Home News &; Stories Students and alumni Around the Kitchen Table Around the Kitchen Table In Louisiana, the United States, food is being passed around the kitchen table in between lively conversation and jokes, capturing the warmth of the Beaudoin family. This is what Londyn Beaudoin thinks about while standing in her small kitchen, cooking for herself over 5000 miles away from home. She is 21-years-old, a Psychology major at the Louisiana State University, but has now arrived in Milan, Italy, for a semester study abroad experience at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore . From there on, the idea remained with her all the way until 2020, as Londyn made the final decision: Italy was where she wanted to go. And Londyn gives an example of this as she explains how her entire family originates in Louisiana, and that nobody really branched out to leave. And now, Londyn is using all her strength to not only grow but to make others grow - because her dreams and visions don't stop with this experience abroad. For some time, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, she did an internship as an ABA therapist for children with autism and explains how rewarding that experience was and how, even though she doesn’t know if she aims to work with children or adults in the future, her ideas became clear.

• The road to a million-dollar model- How one feedback brought Tommaso Migliore to found MDOTM Ltd

  Home News &; Stories Students and alumni The road to a million-dollar model- How one feedback brought Tommaso Migliore to found MDOTM Ltd The road to a million-dollar model- How one feedback brought Tommaso Migliore to found MDOTM Ltd “Your true enemy is not the market. It’s yourself”, shared Tommaso Migliore, CEO and Founder of MDOTM, as he began the sit-down interview to talk about the birth story of his brainchild project and how it was shaped in the form it has today. At the age of 24, Tommaso, together with his best friend Federico Mazzorin, developed the first quantitative model of MDOTM, while attending his master’s degree in Finance at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore. As he nurtured his algorithm-based model in its early stage, Tommaso tried to seek validation on his project. Tommaso said “hello” to his first real feedback when an asset manager handed two options to him: follow the academic route and publish the findings as a research, or dismiss the former and get 10 to 15 million euros from the same research. The feedback pushed Tommaso to build a strong foundation for MDOTM. ABOUT MDOTM MDOTM develops AI-driven investment strategies for the financial markets.

• CERZOO: A Model of Innovation for the Faculty of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences

  Home News &; Stories Research &; Faculty CERZOO: A Model of Innovation for the Faculty of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences CERZOO: A Model of Innovation for the Faculty of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences. At Università Cattolica, we see CERZOO as a model of innovation and a concrete response to the urgent questions agriculture must face today – climate change, sustainability, animal welfare, and food quality among them. CERZOO tackles these challenges by integrating research and practice in areas like precision livestock farming, regenerative agriculture, and environmental sustainability. The Faculty of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences at Università Cattolica has two main campuses: one in Piacenza – its original home – and another recently established in Cremona, housed in the newly renovated former convent of Santa Monica. During those commemorations, Professor Pier Sandro Cocconcelli , Dean of the Faculty, explained: “ Studying Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences reflects the fact that these three areas are closely interconnected : food production, its transformation into consumable goods, and the impact on the planet. In this context, one particularly outstanding example is CERZOO , an experimental agricultural company that focuses primarily on eight research areas: Agroecology , with agronomic research aimed at improving soil fertility and health, increasing organic matter, enhancing resource efficiency, boosting biodiversity, and integrating digital technologies in precision agriculture. In a world that increasingly demands environmental responsibility, Università Cattolica is proud to count on a centre of excellence like CERZOO and to place it at the service of the Faculty of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences.

• Bring on the digital revolution. Meet the experts. Keri Ramirez, Studymove

  After years of success in attracting international students, during 2020, the Australian university sector experienced its first drop in new enrolments in seven years. Fortunately, the success from previous years in attracting international students provides an exceptionally larger number of international students who initially started their programme in 2018 or 2019 and continued their studies in 2020 helping to reduce the impact of COVID-19. What standards did international students consider when enrolling for the 2020/2021 academic year? The story of 2020 for the Australian international education sector was quite different from other countries in the northern hemisphere. a. A successful transfer to online education Although the process managed by universities in order to pivot from face-to-face education to online was not perfect, there is now evidence which shows that student satisfaction remained high after universities transfer their programmes to an online mode. The COVID-19 pandemic made it challenging for international students to complete the administrative procedures necessary to enrol in a Higher Education Institution. Australia has a great tradition of utilising online channels to facilitate the admission and enrolment process for international students and this assisted universities to face the challenges experienced in 2020. He was the Virtual Marketing Coordinator at Macquarie International which saw him manage, not only the universities international online marketing strategies, but also managed the marketing intelligence reports, student communication and enquiry protocols for Macquarie International.

• Online does not stop us, it reinvents us.

  Can you please tell us more about your research published in Cremona Food Lab, on people’s ability to handle the COVID-19 pandemic on a psychological level? We are monitoring people’s concerns and sense of vulnerability for the health and economic situation connected to COVID-19 (that is, the repercussions in terms of prevention but also in terms of trust and optimism for the personal and national economic situation). We are evaluating two kinds of repercussions that affect people’s behaviour: prevention (how Italians are proactive, active and adhering to safety measures), and food (how and to what extent nutrition is impacted by the pandemic, being the crossroads between personal and economic observation). Seeing this constant state of emotional strain on the one hand, which is leading to psychological symptoms (we already have data on anxious-depressive symptoms and burnout), and on the other hand, the decreased sense of being able to resolve a personal issue, put at stake all the preventive measures. We believe that the only strategy to manage the pandemic is to manage our behaviour, how we decide to react to the situation. I think those who did not approve of online teaching at the beginning of the pandemic have now changed their minds after seeing that some elements have turned out to be surprisingly positive. You are viewing Guendalina Graffigna is a Full Professor at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore where she currently teaches “Consumer Food Psychology,” “Qualitative Methodology” and “Psychology for Social Marketing.”.

• Four teams researching for the safety of our society

  To explore this issue, Università Cattolica is armed with four active research groups working on many fronts to prevent, understand and meet the challenges of security. Università Cattolica is part of a large scale: Horizon 2020 is the largest EU Framework Programs for Research and Innovation , with Societal Challenges nominated as one of the program sections. More than 345 million euros have been allocated by the European Commission for 2014-2015 to focus on a number of challenges, one of these being Secure societies – Protecting freedom and security of Europe and its citizens . Research and innovation activities are not just bringing together universities, but they are including all security stakeholders – SMEs, research organizations, as well as public authorities, non-governmental organizations and public and private organizations in the security domain. Research includes focusing on environmental monitoring of chemical and biological agents used as weapons of mass destruction in terrorist attacks, something of extreme importance for the programming of specific emergency response and public health surveillance. Italian Team for Security, terroristic Issues &; Managing Emergencies (ITSTIME), the research center is coordinated by Professor Marco Lombardi, Faculty of Political and Social Sciences, Milan campus. The primary aims of the Secure Societies Challenge are to enhance the resilience of our society against natural and man-made disasters, to fight crime and terrorism, to improve border security, and to provide enhanced cyber-security.

• The two sides of talent: empowering students and employers for shared success

  Home News &; Stories Higher ed. experts The two sides of talent: empowering students and employers for shared success The two sides of talent: empowering students and employers for shared success What (and how) should educators be teaching the future workforce? That inspired the INTERLOCALITY project, an Erasmus+ initiative co-funded by the EU, whose primary aim is to increase the local employability of international students . Within INTERLOCALITY, we developed free online courses on intercultural sensitivity, guidance and counselling , and employer-ability to help employers, higher education staff, and third-sector organisations collaborate. What systemic changes are needed for real impact, and how can higher education, employers, and stakeholders better support global talent? Finland’s Talent Boost , launched in 2021 by the Ministries of Education and Culture and of Economic Affairs and Employment, aims to attract and retain global talent . As technology and globalisation rapidly reshape the workforce, how can higher education “future-proof” students’ careers? What role do transferable skills and cross-cultural competencies play? Rapid technological change demands adaptability. How can universities sustain long-term engagement with graduates while fulfilling their broader educational mission? What is your vision of lifelong career support? Lifelong career support must be embedded into an institution’s strategy, not treated as a temporary project. By embedding career guidance into curricula, partnering with external organisations and employers, and building robust alumni support, universities help ensure individual success and advance their broader mission.

• On the gridiron of fears and dreams

  Despite being a timid child, it did not take long for 16-year-old Nausicaa Dell’Orto to drop the shiny cheerleading pom poms she had started shaking only a year before and enter the field herself when she saw a male team go for it. Today we meet Nausicaa, not only as a tight end player in American football and one of the first women in Italy to propose a female team but also as a championship winner, Italian National Team captain, NFL Films storyteller, and Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore alumna. Back when Nausicaa first became interested in the sport, American football was barely popular among men in the land famous for soccer. After all, the game is too tough for girls, right? It didn’t stop Nausicaa, nor the rest of the team. Her degree in Languages, Communications, and Media at Università Cattolica and the subsequent international experiences led Nausicaa to an internship at Sky Sports in 2017, an experience that she admits greatly helped her career and introduced her to valuable contacts in the field. Nausicaa recalls thinking “Why am I even doing this?” - a thought that seems inconceivable to anyone meeting Nausicaa today. Garnering her experience on the field and the storytelling knowledge acquired during her studies, Nausicaa presented the board with a story about Penelope, a young cheerleader in Milan, whose dream was to play American football.

• Let Italy Choose You: 5 Reasons to Study in One of the Most Beautiful Places on Earth

  Home News &; Stories Pop Let Italy Choose You: 5 Reasons to Study in One of the Most Beautiful Places on Earth Let Italy Choose You: 5 Reasons to Study in One of the Most Beautiful Places on Earth by Mateo Medina Abad People ask why you should study in Italy. At university, you won’t just sit in lecture halls – you’ll engage in real-world projects, collaborate with international students, and learn from professors who bring industry experience to the lessons. Academics Beyond the Classroom Whether you’re studying Medicine and Surgery at Rome’s renowned Policlinico Gemelli Hospital - Università Cattolica or pursuing Luxury Goods Management in Milan , Italy offers top-tier programmes in vibrant, historic settings. Picture yourself walking in your white coat at Italy’s best hospital – ranked #28 in the world and just a 15-minute train ride from the Vatican and Rome’s vibrant city centre – or preparing for fashion week while the city’s creative energy buzzes around you. Global Opportunities: “All Roads Lead to Europe” They say all paths lead to Milano Centrale Train Station, and from here, all of Europe is within reach and the reality is, while in Italy, you’ll be able to travel easily – by train, bus, or plane. Work-Life Balance: “A Life Worth Living” In Italy, life isn’t just about work – it’s about passion, culture, and living fully . So, why study in Italy? Because education isn’t just about what you learn – it’s about where you learn it, who you learn it with, and how it shapes your career.

• Living, learning and sharing: Chiara's journey as a digital influencer

  Home News &; Stories Students and alumni Living, learning and sharing: Chiara's journey as a digital influencer Living, learning and sharing: Chiara's journey as a digital influencer Gazing through the taxi window, Chiara admires the panorama that lies ahead. The taxi comes to a stop, and with uncertainty and butterflies in her stomach, Chiara opens the door and retrieves her suitcases from the boot of the car. Chiara takes a picture of her surroundings to share on her Instagram profile, sharing her excitement. With bright eyes and an excited voice, Chiara tells us how much she loves her podcast and having a space where she can express herself freely , where others can come to know the real her – the one who faces obstacles and deglamourises the stereotypical influencer lifestyle a little. For Chiara, it's important to remove what’s false from social media, the things that confuse people and make them believe that everything on Instagram is picture-perfect all the time. Having improved her English proficiency through a mix of traditional learning materials and social media platforms, Chiara was nervous as she prepared to apply her language skills in real-life situations, such as at the time attending her classes at Harvard University. Now the question arises: Are we ready to embrace challenges and embark on extraordinary adventures, just like Chiara? It is up to us to make a difference in this digital world and adapting Chiara’s “Live-Do-Share” lifestyle sounds like a great place to start .

• The Goin' story: from classroom idea to startup success

  Home News &; Stories Higher ed. experts The Goin' story: from classroom idea to startup success The Goin' story: from classroom idea to startup success Lars Molenaar, Co-founder of Goin ' - Connecting your students, has a background in Economics and Law and he has a keen interest in progress and innovations. Could you share the story behind the foundation of Goin' and what inspired you to create a platform dedicated to improving the university onboarding experience for students worldwide? Cornelis and I were in a classroom with 70% international students and we really saw them struggling before and after arrival. Goin' emphasises the importance of early social connections for incoming students. Could you elaborate on how your platform specifically facilitates these initial interactions and the impact it has on student satisfaction and retention rates? On the platform, students are really in the driver's seat to see how they want to make connections . How do you ensure these digital spaces remain safe and inclusive, fostering genuine connections among students from diverse backgrounds? We really stimulate students to keep the conversations positive and talk with respect towards each other. Feedback from users highlights Goin's role in easing the transition to university life, especially for international students. Can you share some success stories or specific features of the platform that have been particularly effective in supporting students during their move abroad? Goin' Connect has indeed been instrumental for international students transitioning to university life.

• Meet the experts. Internationalisation in their eyes: Hans de Wit

  Internationalisation in their eyes: Hans de Wit HANS DE WIT was Founding Director of the Centre for Higher Education Internationalisation (CHEI) at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore from 2011-2015, and a member of its Advisory Board 2015-2021. Before, he was Professor of Internationalisation of Higher Education at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, and Vice-President for International Affairs of the University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Over the past decades I have seen how the University has grown in its international strategy from a strong but relatively isolated international operation to an even stronger and more integrated, transformative and comprehensive internationalisation strategy for the whole of the University. Internationalisation has two related components, internationalisation abroad and internationalisation at home. To further mainstream internationalisation and reach all students, faculty and administrators, it is important to work on a strategy for internationalisation of the home campuses. The creation of CHEI ten years ago not only supports this strategic internationalisation process at the University but is also a manifestation of the importance of internationalisation for the University. The Center did lead a major study for the European parliament on the internationalisation of higher education, resulting in a report that not only has influenced European policy but also globally has influenced the future direction of internationalisation.

• Threads of compassion: Simón's quest for connections and giving back

  Home News &; Stories Students and alumni Threads of compassion: Simón's quest for connections and giving back Threads of compassion: Simón's quest for connections and giving back by Zeynep Erten The memory of stepping onto the university campus is engraved in all students’ minds. In Simón Ignacio Planas’ case, it was a little different. As he immersed himself in his studies, Simón also sought out opportunities to contribute to his university's community by engaging in discussions that fostered inclusivity and understanding . This blend of academic pursuit and community engagement not only shaped Simón's experience at Università Cattolica but also reinforced his commitment to making a positive impact. For in the halls of academia and the embrace of community, Simón has learned that no matter what you may encounter, if you push through and have people around you who believe in what you do, you can make a difference . Currently working as a Business Executive at Banreservas’ Madrid office, the oldest commercial bank that was founded in the Dominican Republic, Simón plays a pivotal role in shaping the financial landscape and driving economic growth. Simón's time at Università Cattolica has played a pivotal role in shaping his commitment to social responsibility and global citizenship.

• Driving International excellence - Professor Stefano Baraldi

  While Double Degree agreements may not immediately impact the reputation of the University, they become a factor once we communicate the benefits of these collaborations to the outside world. Additionally, the relationships formed through Double Degree agreements can become a vital network for many activities, including facilitating collaboration and research between faculty members, which can have a significant impact on the University's reputation. The internationalisation strategy created the need for and gave birth to the project that led to the accreditation of the Master of Science in Management . Therefore, after the initial trigger, the accreditation process and the contents that were deemed compliant with EFMD standards had internationalisation as a common thread . In your opinion, are Double Degree programmes a significant driver for students when choosing their academic path? The Master of Science in Management has both inbound and outbound Double Degree agreements. Through inbound Double Degree agreements, we can bring prepared students from all over the world into our classrooms . Being able to guarantee a classroom with an international profile , thanks to inbound Double Degree agreements, is a significant factor in my opinion.

• The (invisible) essentials

  Rather, y ou will be cycling during the day : on dirt roads, gravel, asphalt, some days up to 50 kilometres; but in the evening, you will need somewhere to charge your computer - because it is time to sit in your lecture . This is exactly what Matteo Matarazzo and Alberto Dotti did when they cycled for seven days from Florence to Rome, Italy . To start unwrapping their story, Matteo and Alberto's friendship stems back to September 2018 when they first met through Scouting. Cattolica International suggested other possible options , and the two friends learnt about the opportunity to attend an online University of California, Berkeley summer session. And on July 7, starting from Florence, off they went: Alberto, Matteo and four of their friends. Alberto and Matteo would then, sometimes in dim kitchen lights, be attending the lectures from the Airbnb they were renting, sitting in front of the computer and having group discussions with their virtual classmates - without ever mentioning why their background constantly changed. They had to cycle in the dark but finally made it to their destination safely at 10:30 pm. However, while telling us this story, Alberto and Matteo recall what happened the day after.

• Vaughn Ryan

  Home News &; Stories Students and alumni Vaughn Ryan Vaughn Ryan by Vaughn Ryan What do you do for work in the USA? I work at Fandango as a Marketing Manager for FandangoNOW . FandangoNOW is Fandango's premium video on demand service where you can buy or rent over 40,000 movies and TV Shows and watch anytime, anywhere on a wide range of devices. Fandango owns MovieClips , a massively popular YouTube channel for movie trailers and it's also the "beginning" of a movie's life. Fandango itself sells movie tickets and owns RottenTomatoes , which hosts critic and audience reviews. A movie then releases on FandangoNOW for you to enjoy online anywhere, which is the longest and technically the "end" or "continuation" of a movie's life. Additionally, Fandango is launching a new consumer product division called Fandango FanShop this month. What program did you study in Cattolica? I studied abroad through International Student Exchange Programs (ISEP) and was enrolled at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore , Fall Semester 2014.

• A Tale of Transition into the Tech Industry. Gloria's Tech Adventure: Crossing the Border from Higher Ed

  Gloria's Tech Adventure: Crossing the Border from Higher Ed A Tale of Transition into the Tech Industry. Gloria's Tech Adventure: Crossing the Border from Higher Ed In the rapidly evolving world of higher education, technology has become an integral part of our daily lives. Gloria, for example, had to employ the capability of diversifying qualities during moments in her life, like when she switched professional tracks and had to delve into the technological world, which spoke this foreign digital and technical “language” considerably different from the one she was accustomed to using. Gloria Lupo Pasini, a graduate of Università Cattolica with a degree in Modern Languages for International Relations, initially embarked on her professional journey as a language enthusiast. Reflecting on her journey, Gloria mentioned, “I discovered the international higher education world, a niche and a specific environment that you don't know that exists until you come across it somehow. Due to various circumstances or perhaps a stroke of luck, as Gloria humorously states she transitioned from student services to a more business development-related role, discovering the intriguing world of technology and innovation during her travels . Gloria's story is a testament to the ever-expanding role of technology in higher education and the limitless possibilities for personal and professional growth in this dynamic landscape.

• The Recollection of a Blank Canvas

  Home News &; Stories Students and alumni The Recollection of a Blank Canvas The Recollection of a Blank Canvas by Lisa Gunnarsson Josh Young is an artist, designer, and tastemaker based in Washington, D.C. A graduate of Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Josh's six years spent in Milan heavily influenced and crafted his overall artistic style. Josh has appeared in Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, Vogue Italia, GQ Italia, The Wall Street Journal, Domino Magazine, MyDomaine, O, The Oprah Magazine, House Beautiful, and The Maryn. He has collaborated with Nate Berkus Associates, Christian Siriano Interiors, Marie Flanigan and large-scale commercial projects like the newly built Draper Hotel in New York City and the Bulgari Hotel in London. Josh is scheduled to show at next year's renowned Salone del Mobile in Milan. "I have always found myself at those pivotal ages or pivotal moments in my life, where I feel like there's a change needed," and perhaps it was this impulsive intuition that brought him to Milan in 2009. Standing on the majestic veranda of Villa Necchi Campiglio, nestled close to the Porta Venezia district in Milan, a green oasis in the middle of the city, he fell in love with the architecture and elegance of the iconic 1930's villa.

• Is higher ed ready for 2020? Meet the experts. Martha Johnson, University of Minnesota

  Martha Johnson, University of Minnesota DR MARTHA JOHNSON is the Assistant Dean for Learning Abroad at the University of Minnesota. Her experience includes on-site program management, program development and marketing, management of a large university education abroad office, and teaching of short-term programs. What major trends have higher education institutions experienced in 2019? And what trends can higher education foresee in 2020? The trend away from students pursuing degrees in the humanities, languages, social sciences, and creative arts continues on most campuses in the United States. And yet the studies show that the long-term earning potential for students whose studies focus on critical thinking skills may ultimately surpass those whose education focuses solely on professional skills and certification. Learning abroad is one example of an experiential learning space that can facilitate the development of intercultural and interdisciplinary skills while basing itself in a professional training curriculum. Broadening the educational experience of all students to include dimensions designed to develop critical thinking skills while simultaneously enhancing career skills for traditional disciplines can only improve the experience for all students, which certainly should be the central goal of the academy. Successes in learning abroad outcomes and impacts offer a potential roadmap for how higher education can best design educational programs that go beyond the limits of traditional modes of teaching to create high impact learning across the curriculum.

• The gift of giving back

  Tommaso cannot help but smile as he braces himself for his Mathematics and English classes in a morning packed with running, hollering children. Ludovica sits on a stool there with the Maasai women. Bead by bead, the pattern begins to take shape until it is molded into a Maasai signature bracelet, one of the sources of income for the locals. When she is unsure of which one to pick, one of the Maasai elders pinches a bead and closes her hand on Ludovica’s wrist. When Ludovica and Alice volunteered in Costa Rica, they received more than what they gave in the plantation farm. Ludovica and Alice wake themselves up from the stupor as Don Gerardo points out where the pair should get the gloves before shearing the vines, the baskets that they can fill with the harvest, and the buckets of fertilizers to feed the crops. Ludovica and Alice are all ears to all of his stories, but one that they recount the most is why he started his own plantation farm.

• 8 ways you are already using linguistic computing in your daily life

  Home News &; Stories Research &; Faculty 8 ways you are already using linguistic computing in your daily life 8 ways you are already using linguistic computing in your daily life Both linguistics and computer science deal with the processing of language, and yet there is often a separation between the two. We have to destroy that mindset today,” said Professor Marco Passarotti, the programme director of Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore’s new Linguistic Computing master’s degree. Linguistic computing combines the two, focusing on processing, managing and structuring large sets of linguistic data. Here are just a few ways you might be already using linguistic computing in your daily life: AI assistants: Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant Computational linguistics led to the development of AI assistants such as Siri and Google Assistant. Professor Passarotti explains how our phones make use of linguistic computing on a daily basis. Now that you understand how linguistic computing is used in day to day life, you may be wondering what you could learn from a master’s in linguistic computing. The new MSc Linguistic Computing degree is offered by Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore’s Faculty of Linguistic Sciences and Foreign Literatures.

• A lifelong mission

  Home News &; Stories Students and alumni A lifelong mission A lifelong mission by Matthew Burgos Dr. Angela Mastronuzzi dons tattered purple sneakers with neon green laces, ribboned to perfection, a pair of worn-out blue jeans, and a light blue top that accentuates the shade of her office’s color. It mirrors the image of Dr. Mastronuzzi who, before sitting down on the chair, puts on her doctor’s coat that shows her engraved name alongside the hospital’s emblem. Before nurturing the lives of young brain-cancer patients, Dr. Mastronuzzi studied Medicine and Surgery at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore. The joy that burst from their smiles were priceless, but the worry Dr. Mastronuzzi still had could almost dampen the vibrant tone in the room. As for Dr. Mastronuzzi, she handed her homemade cake to Simona’s family whose worn-out expressions shifted into a small smile. Bathed in anxiety, she told Dr. Mastronuzzi that Gaia had been experiencing extreme and painful headaches and they could not understand the reason since she had been all bubbly and joyous that morning when she gave the doctor a Christmas present. The parents personally asked Dr. Mastronuzzi to steer the medical and research team behind the association which the doctor gladly took on. From every emotional struggle to every drop of antidote success, Dr. Mastronuzzi cannot see herself in any other profession, aside from being a Pediatric Oncologist.

• Lorenzo Silva Gandolini: all things Italian studies, business, and pizza

  The young and energetic Civil Engineering student from Santiago’s Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile is currently a study abroad student in Milan at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore. The destination of his semester abroad was a natural choice for Lorenzo as his mother’s side of the family comes from Italy and connecting with his roots and culture was always on his bucket list, especially since he always had a soft spot for Italian cuisine. The historical campus of the University with its cloister gardens and column-lined hallways was one of a kind and even after the initial tourist excitement wore off, Lorenzo insists Milan’s most famous landmark, the Milan cathedral, Il Duomo di Milano still takes his breath away. While back in Chile Lorenzo studies Civil Engineering, having arrived in Italy he took the chance and wide array of courses offered by the University to get to know the country better by adding lectures related to the Italian language and culture. “I am in love with this country, especially the cuisine,” laughs Lorenzo admitting he has cancelled his plane ticket back to Chile so that he can continue to explore the Italian way of life. While there are many things Lorenzo appreciates about Italy and his sense of belonging here is strong, it is undeniable that a large part of the Italian identity for Lorenzo is the cuisine. Lorenzo’s family own several food companies, the latest being a family-run Pizzeria called, La Bottega Gandolini in Santiago which opened its doors at the end of August and aims to bring the best of Italy to the Chilean people.