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• Marketer in LA: Giada Federici

  Home News &; Stories Students and alumni Marketer in LA: Giada Federici Marketer in LA: Giada Federici by Giada Federici How long have you been working and living in the USA? I have been living in Los Angeles since September 2015. What do you do for work in the USA? I work in the Creative Marketing department of Oliver Peoples Group , part of Luxottica. When did you transfer to the USA? I worked in Italy for two years as a project leader for events, meetings and conferences, and then moved to Los Angeles. I arrived in Los Angeles with the intent to specialize in marketing, by attending a 15-month post-graduate program at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) . After 9 months of full-time courses, I started a paid internship at Oliver Peoples. Did you undertake a study abroad experience with UCSC International? In 2012 I studied in Texas for 5 months with the International Student Exchange Programs (ISEP) . What do you love the most about your life in the USA? First and foremost, I love the weather here in Los Angeles.

• Toward Internationalisation for All

  Then, Marina suggested a course to her Vice-Rector and thus, the idea of SUCTI was born - a course at home in the language of the institution, aimed at raising awareness of internationalisation among administrative staff outside international offices. Moreover, the administrative staff often lacked the means or were too bound by daily responsibilities to experience mobility and internationalisation abroad, but they were just as important representatives of internationalisation as the other stakeholder groups. While most higher education institutions in the questionnaire had a strategy for internationalisation and almost two-thirds of them provided training for all administrative staff, only 27% provide training in internationalisation for all staff, 18.4% for some staff and 12.3% for few staff members. Realising that the administrative staff is in fact the backbone of any university and that they are often the silent agents of internationalisation, the SUCTI founders aimed to change this perspective and systematically address the administrative staff of universities in the process of internationalisation over a three-year period. SUCTI objectives The main objectives of SUCTI were to raise awareness of internationalisation among administrative staff outside international offices and to help institutions enhance management, governance, and the identification of training needs. Development of the activities According to the needs and objectives set out at the beginning of the project, SUCTI provided the administrative staff of various universities around Europe, including Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, with knowledge, skills, and tools related to their university’s internationalisation process. CHEI and internationalisation at Università Cattolica At Università Cattolica, the SUCTI project was conducted under the supervision of the Centre for Higher Education Internationalisation (CHEI) headed by Professor Amanda Murphy.

• Cultural evangelism: finding and preaching to your brand's congregation

  Home News &; Stories Higher ed. experts Cultural evangelism: finding and preaching to your brand's congregation Cultural evangelism: finding and preaching to your brand's congregation by Nicole Brini, International Reputation Manager at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Marcus Collins is an award-winning marketer and cultural translator. Marcus has authored a best-selling book, For The Culture: The Power Behind What We Buy, What We Do, and Who We Want to Be, which examines the influence of culture on consumption and unpacks how everyone, from marketers to activists, can leverage culture to get people to take action. To counter this, she created the Barbie doll, which aimed to inspire young girls to believe in their limitless potential and Barbie has been a symbol of that for decades. This shift culminated in the release of the 2023 movie, Barbie, the perfect distillation of Barbie’s point of view about the world, and the cultural production that people who see the rules similarly to Barbie could use to communicate their own identity. That meaning is culturally mediated, therefore some people who identified with Barbie's message of empowerment saw the movie as a way to communicate their own identity. However, Barbie wasn't talking to those people who didn't “believe” Barbie’s worldview; Barbie talked to its “believers,” and those people took the brand and its work and used it to communicate their identity. For instance, when something great happens in Michigan, the University of Michigan will post something and people will take that post and share it to project their identity as a Michigan Wolverine, leaders and best, go blue, or Michigan difference.

• Empowering Communities: a New Frontier in Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis Prevention

  Home News &; Stories Research &; Faculty Empowering Communities: a New Frontier in Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis Prevention Empowering Communities: a New Frontier in Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis Prevention. CeSI's initiative focuses on the Ngaoundal Health District of Cameroon , where TB poses a significant threat. Bringing together the support of various partners, the project aims to understand the local context which will enable CeSI to combat TB through community engagement . The strategy revolves around enlisting community leaders , including women and youth, to foster ownership of treatment plans and address cultural practices contributing to TB transmission. Prof. Patrizia Laurenti Can you explain how the community engagement approach enhances the effectiveness of TB prevention compared to traditional healthcare delivery models? The community engagement approach we aim to pursue focuses on raising awareness among individuals and key population segments within the community. What strategies has CeSI used to ensure the accuracy and cultural sensitivity of information shared by community leaders? Our goal is to engage the community to help them understand the value of boiling milk before consuming it. How were community leaders selected and trained for CeSI's awareness programme in Cameroon?

• Understanding what makes Gen Z tick. Meet the experts. Jessica Winters, Utrecht University

  Jessica Winters, Utrecht University Understanding what makes Gen Z tick. Jessica Winters, Utrecht University Jessica Winters is Head of Marketing at Utrecht University, the Netherlands. With 18 years of experience in international higher education, Jessica specializes in online and social media marketing and was an early adopter in the development and use of such tools in higher education. In addition to her work for the university, she also provides marketing and communication consultancy services specifically for higher education institutions, organizations related to higher education and other non-profit organizations. Jessica was a Steering group member of the EAIE Expert Community Marketing and Recruitment and of the Dutch international higher ed recruitment community. What is the future of International Higher Ed? How will it adapt to the changing environment of Gen Z? In the Netherlands, we’re experiencing a shift from getting the right quantity of student to the right quality of students with the right backgrounds. I don’t think universities and colleges have a choice: we either adapt to these changes so we can cater the needs of Gen Z and take steps forward, or we don’t.

• The double degree effect. Meet the experts: Vik Kanwar, Boston College Law School

  Meet the experts: Vik Kanwar, Boston College Law School The double degree effect. VIK KANWAR serves as the Director of Graduate and Global Programmes and a Lecturer- in-Law at Boston College Law School. Kanwar's leadership and coordination have been vital to international programmes at Boston College Law School, Southwestern Law School, the Hauser Global Law School Programme at NYU, and Jindal Global University, where he played a key role as a founding faculty member. How do you see the landscape of Double Degree programmes evolving in the coming years, particularly considering global trends in higher education? The landscape of Double Degree programmes will continue to evolve in response to global trends in higher education. Boston College Law's partnership with Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore exemplifies how institutions can successfully implement Double Degree programmes focused on some or all of the following: integration, immersion, access, customisation, flexibility, choice, community, support, care, intimacy, scale, recognition, and excellence. While the Legal Masters (LLM) degree programme at Boston College Law is intentionally small and diverse, it maintains congruence with its partner institutions by ensuring that students are aware of the programme goals and requirements. You are viewing Related articles Dario Consoli, QS Dario Consoli explains how a university's ranking can be positively influenced by the availability of Double Degree programmes that it offers and how rankings impact the selection of an international partner for establishing Double Degree agreements.

• 60 seconds with Mattia Marzulli

  Home News &; Stories Students and alumni 60 seconds with Mattia Marzulli 60 seconds with Mattia Marzulli by Mattia Marzulli How long have you been working and living in the USA? I moved to United States in September 2015 to begin my one-year Entertainment Studies Certificate at the University of California, Los Angeles . When did you transfer to the USA? After taking my Master’s Degree at Università Cattolica , I worked at Mediaset for 6 months as an intern, after that I moved to United States. I selected the Entertainment Studies Certificate because it was the most affordable option and it offered a lot of academic and working opportunities. I wanted to widen my knowledge in the entertainment industry, and I couldn’t have chosen any place other than Los Angeles to do that. What did you study at Università Cattolica? At the undergraduate level, I studied Communications and Political and Social Sciences. Then I undertook a Master at Almed in Design and production of audiovisual media for cinema, digital media and TV. What do you love the most about your life in the USA? The experience and knowledge that I’m acquiring in the entertainment industry.

• Ready? Go! with Emilia Lahti

  Home News &; Stories Students and alumni Ready? Go! with Emilia Lahti Ready? Go! with Emilia Lahti by Mônica Duarte Emilia Lahti is pure endorphin. Emilia works as a soccer coach at the Arsenal Soccer School and studies B.Sc. The kids get to learn a little bit of English too, because this is the idiom that Emilia gives them the instructions in. It's the moment when the kids learn, and when they say "listen to Emilia!" When the kids are happy, it makes Emilia happy too, she tells me. The first sport she learned was not soccer, but ringette, which she started practicing when she was about eight years old. So Emilia followed this track as well, and while attending middle school and high school she coached kids twice a week. Emilia spend one month in Valencia, Spain, with her friend, before coming to Italy. In June 2016, Emilia applied for Università Cattolica .

• Bring on the digital revolution. Meet the experts. Dr Luz M. Longswort, University of the West Indies

  Dr Luz M. Longswort, University of the West Indies How did The University of the West Indies advocate online learning before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic? We began a project called The UWI Distance Teaching Experiment (UWIDITE), which was then transformed into the University of the West Indies Distance Education Centre (UWIDEC) and from these we started with two blended degrees. The physical campuses, which account for about 40,000 students across four campuses had to go into rapid online emergency remote teaching. Another major issue with the students attending the physical campuses and the Open Campus students who were used to meeting at the sites is that lack of community. How has The University of the West Indies maintained the same quality of teaching since the beginning of the pandemic? Given that we were an official Open Campus, one of the things that we had established was a framework of policies that guide online and distance teaching. You are viewing DR LUZ LONGSWORTH is the Pro Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of the West Indies (UWI) Open Campus, which is the Online and Flexible Learning campus of the UWI. Dr Longsworth also holds the portfolio of Pro Vie-Chancellor Global Affairs. Dr Longsworth currently chairs several Boards including the UWI Press Board, and the Board of the UWI Open Campus Early Childhood Centres of Excellence.

• Building Bridges Across Continents: An Enriching Academic Experience in Italy

  What is often overlooked is that not only do students enjoy one of the best international academic experiences of their lives, but professors also have the opportunity to meet colleagues from around the world, co-teach classes, and accompany groups of students from their institutions to Cattolica. Here at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, we recently had the pleasure of hosting Professor Viridiana Ulloa from Anahuac University , Querétaro campus, in Mexico. This academic exchange not only enriched the educational journey of Professor Ulloa and her students but it also exemplified the power of international collaboration in higher education. A Glimpse into Professor Ulloa’s Expertise Professor Ulloa brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in international relations, focusing on Mexican foreign policy, Comparative Politics, and International Cooperation. Teaching Collaboration at Università Cattolica’s Summer Programmes Before arriving in Italy with her group of 11 students, Professor Ulloa had the chance to choose two courses to co-teach with Cattolica’s faculty. Learning (and Remembering) from Your Students Reflecting on her experience, Professor Ulloa expressed immense gratitude for the warm welcome and support provided by Università Cattolica’s international office. Professor Ulloa noted that while teaching styles can vary, it is essential to remember that professors are not there just to entertain students but to build a teacher-learner relationship based on intellectual honesty and trust .

• Understanding what makes Gen Z tick. Meet the experts. Carmen Neghina, Studyportals

  Home News &; Stories Higher ed. experts Understanding what makes Gen Z tick. Carmen Neghina, Studyportals Understanding what makes Gen Z tick. Carmen Neghina, Studyportals How can universities and colleges create an engaging environment for Gen Z? What we see more and more often is that Gen Z students increasingly want to make a change in the world, to influence their environment and create a better life for everyone. By teaching students how to create movements, collaborate, use their knowledge to bring about real solutions to some of the world’s or even just their community’s challenges, universities can truly create the leaders of tomorrow and empower their students to impact the world they live in. What do they look for when they apply for a specific program/University? As prospective students now have access to more information and more study options than ever, we do notice that students are increasingly looking for programs that match their personal ambitions, lifestyle, and career paths. In the era of technology, and personalization, students are increasingly choosing universities that understand their uniqueness, appreciate and will help them grow and develop over the years. You are viewing Do you want to keep up to date with our latest Worldbound magazine issues? subscribe to our newsletter.

• The colour of wheat

  ’ This is the most precise way to encapsulate her own work at EDUCatt and her passion for the psychological well-being of the Università Cattolica community. ’ It's the bit where the fox is saying goodbye and mentions how wheat doesn’t mean much to her since she doesn’t eat bread. My wish is that every student, thanks to EDUCatt, the faculty, staff, and everyone they meet at Università Cattolica, can hold onto a bit of that same kind of warmth and connection. ” Can you tell us about EDUCatt and its psychological support service? EDUCatt is a non-profit foundation entrusted by Università Cattolica with the task of providing services related to the right to study in favour of students during their university career. Do international students generally use this psychological support service? Yes, and to facilitate their access to the service, we have a professional on each campus who can conduct the sessions in English and, where possible, in French. How would you describe the students arriving at Cattolica today, having experienced lockdown during their high school years? Generation Z faces its own set of challenges, but I would prefer not to speak of them as only isolated or suffering individuals. The University has also participated along with other universities in the call for the development of projects on psychological well-being , and we are waiting for the final approval from the Ministry of University and Research.

• How to pack like a pro

  Home News &; Stories Pop How to pack like a pro How to pack like a pro by Mônica Duarte How it works in theory First things first. Furthermore, this allows you to travel with extra space in your luggage – which is a good thing because during the three months you might purchase things. How to pack for two weeks? To sort enough clothes for that amount of time I simply ask myself: does this t-shirt, for example, bring me joy? If the answer is yes, I will pack it. So I packed two coats, one leather jacket, four pairs of trousers, some shirts and pullovers, skirts and shorts, a cocktail dress and a pair of fancy shoes, scarfs, towel, bikini, flip flops, sandals, underwear. If you still have enough space, bring a carry-on suitcase – in case you need a little extra space... By the way: bed sheets and towels. A small list of tiny things that I always have when I travel power adapter two or three padlocks (some hostels have lockers, but no padlocks.). plaster and wet wipes tablet headset and earplugs pen &; notebook a needle and black thread A small list of things that I will bring back home lots of books a flowerpot a hamster a bag full of memories You are viewing.

• Collaborative Online International Learning and Research

  Home News &; Stories Research &; Faculty Collaborative Online International Learning and Research Collaborative Online International Learning and Research Converging Fashion, Food, and Technology in Higher Education In an innovative endeavour, ModaCult – Center for the Study of Fashion and Cultural Production is weaving together the threads of fashion and food. Supported by the EU's Erasmus+ programme and in collaboration with eight partners from six European countries, the "Fashion &; Food Synergy for Sustainability" project delves deep into the crossroads of sustainability, communication, and cuttingedge technology. Emanuela Mora, Director of ModaCult , coordinates the Political and Social Sciences School , an undergraduate programme devoted to the communication management of food and fashion systems (COMMA) , where the first seeds of this innovative project was sown. We asked Silvia Mazzucotelli , a member of the ModaCult research team and co-coordinator of COMMA , about the inspiration for this project. She is an Associate Professor at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, where she works at the Department of Sociology and focuses her research and teaching on the Sociology of Cultural and Communicative Processes . These models consist of a well-balanced combination of in-person sessions, collaborative online lectures, group work and independent study activities - all with the overarching goal of grasping the role of sustainability in the food and fashion industries. Looking ahead, Professor Mazzucotelli shared some ideas and thoughts: ModaCult envisions expanding the project's network and expertise by collaborating with additional universities and sustainable professionals.

• The benefits of culture shock

  Home News &; Stories Students and alumni The benefits of culture shock The benefits of culture shock by Lily Hoy Culture shock. Culture shock refers to the feelings of uncertainty, confusion, or anxiety that people may experience when moving to a new country or experiencing new cultural surroundings (Segel, 2010). I, myself, am an international student, originating from England, and I have experienced culture shock whilst studying abroad. Culture shock will affect almost everybody who moves somewhere new; I’m sure you have heard about this once or twice. Culture shock is usually always portrayed in a negative light; however, it can have a positive impact on study abroad students. Similarly, in terms of personal identity, culture shock can also help you to better understand your values and understanding of the world . So, in a refreshing new light, I have composed two of the main benefits that I have discovered whilst enduring the stages of culture shock.

• I went. I saw. I fell in love.

  I drank cappuccinos with a side of chocolate brioche BUT only before 2 pm. I sat in the kitchen with my roommates for countless hours sifting through travel sites to book the most cost-efficient trips possible. And if you can’t relate, listen to a Noah Kahn song, I promise you’ll get the gist. I’d like to think that sometimes, it’s not always just the place that makes you fall in love but the people you experience that place with. And of course, there were moments during study abroad where I’d fall into a phase of homesickness. Thanks to Universita Cattolica Del Sacro Cuore, my host institution, I was able to live out my childhood dream. Cattolica’s international program allowed me to immerse myself in a world of culture I truly never wanted to leave and create the unforgettable memories that every study abroad student raves about when they return home. I fell in love with not only Italy, but the people I met, the university that hosted me, the surrounding cities &; countries, the incredibly unique cultures, and to be quite honest, I fell in love with life.

• Redefining goals: embracing small acts with immense impact

  Home News &; Stories Students and alumni Redefining goals: embracing small acts with immense impact Redefining goals: embracing small acts with immense impact We read about people’s success stories. Could it be that it all started with something so – seemingly – simple as a love for languages ? Originally from a small town in the hills of Piedmont, Italy, Alberto was always passionate about foreign languages, particularly German. It is a language that has always fascinated me.” Therefore, as an 18-year-old with his passion as a driving force, Alberto decided to study Foreign Languages at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore for his bachelor’s degree. And not only did he learn from the pages inside a textbook but during his second semester, Alberto embarked on an Erasmus experience to study in Halle, Germany at Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg . “Through Università Cattolica, I was truly able to launch myself: half of my international experiences are thanks to Università Cattolica, so for that, I am extremely grateful.”. You are viewing Related articles Università Cattolica Alumni share their journey of success after obtaining a Double Degree and now pursuing careers around the world. The Heartfelt Art of Understanding: A Story Listener's Journey Meeting Olga Lehmann, a scouter for compassion and empathy with a passion for researching that turned her into a story listener and brought her to discover her interests inside the field of psychology.

• 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.