24 June 2026
From the Barn to the Bench and Back
A conversation with Professor Antonio Gallo on the virtuous cycle between livestock practice and cutting-edge nutrition research.
22 May 2026
Food Anthropology, Innovation, and Community
Food becomes a lens to read communities, innovation and sustainability. Prof. Michele Filippo Fontefrancesco explores how traditions, food systems and global cooperation can shape more resilient futures, from Italy to the Pacific Islands for us all.
11 July 2025
The Times Are Changing. Is Education Keeping Up?
What is the future of education, and how will it respond to the political, social, and technological shifts we are experiencing? Professors Simeone and Locatelli have some insights to share.
4 June 2025
CERZOO: A Model of Innovation for the Faculty of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences
CERZOO is a cutting-edge research centre at Università Cattolica’s Faculty of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences. It focuses on sustainable farming, animal welfare, and agricultural technologies, offering students a hands-on experience.
10 May 2025
Leading the Future of Medicine: Innovation, Technology, and Impact
Professor Evis Sala shared insights on her journey as a doctor, on AI, and its impact on medicine. In this field, Università Cattolica is at the forefront of training future medical professionals.
6 May 2025
Dopamine, technology, and the future of entertainment - Part 1
In the first part of our conversation with Professor Gaggioli we talked about the dopamine culture and its simplistic use to explain a very complex set of physiological and cultural phenomena. We have also discussed how to escape this vicious cycle.
5 May 2025
Dopamine, technology, and the future of entertainment - Part 2
Professor Gaggioli emphasises the need for education to provide individuals with the tools to foster creativity, navigate this age of rapid technological change, and rediscover the joy of learning, free from the constraints of immediate gratification.
30 April 2025
Ethics in the age of AI: responsibility, bias, and human values
Professor Ciro De Florio challenges us to view AI not as a simple imitation of human intelligence, but as a continuum of adaptive systems that pose both age-old and novel ethical questions.
30 April 2025
Youthfulness and the Future: Being 20 in 2025
We interviewed Alessandro Rosina, Full Professor of Demography and Social Statistics at the Faculty of Economics at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, to discuss about the social and economic implications of the "dejuvenation" of populations.
24 July 2024
Building Bridges Across Continents: An Enriching Academic Experience in Italy
This summer, Professor Viridiana Ulloa from Anahuac University joined us and shared her expertise in international relations and co-teaching courses. Her collaboration highlighted the benefits of global engagement in higher education.
22 May 2024
Global Classroom, Community Impact: The Worldbound Philosophy Through Professor Minciullo's Eyes
Professor Minciullo's journey inspires students with global adventures and a new teaching philosophy. Through engaging lectures and cross-cultural exchanges, he cultivates empathy and empowers future leaders, embodying the essence of a true Worldbounder
20 May 2024
Empowering Communities: a New Frontier in Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis Prevention
Discover the story of CeSI's innovative campaign to combat extrapulmonary tuberculosis through community engagement. This article highlights how active listening, partnerships with local leaders and educational initiatives are transforming TB prevention.
10 May 2024
Community and equal opportunities
Raffaella Iafrate, Pro-Rector delegate for Equal Opportunities at Università Cattolica, discusses how generational gaps impact university communities, emphasizing the importance of building strong connections based on respect and dignity.
9 May 2024
Community, Culture, and Inclusiveness
We interviewed Professor Luigi d'Alonzo, Rector's Delegate for Inclusion. He stressed that being cultured means making inclusivity a habit and a core value. Università Cattolica’s services foster a culture of accessibility and inclusive thinking.
9 May 2024
The colour of wheat
We interviewed Professor Elena Marta, President of EDUCatt, a foundation providing services related to the right to study at Università Cattolica. She emphasized the accessibility of psychological support services.
21 November 2023
Collaborative Online International Learning and Research
The "Fashion & Food Synergy for Sustainability" project brings together universities, organisations, and students to explore the connection between fashion, food, sustainability, and communication.
25 May 2023
Driving International excellence - Professor Stefano Baraldi
Professor Stefano Baraldi, the former coordinator of the MSc in Management at Università Cattolica, discusses the impact of Double Degree agreements on the reputation of the Faculty of Economics and the role of internationalisation in EFMD accreditation.
25 May 2023
A Truly Global Education: The Impact of Double Degrees at Università Cattolica
The article highlights the importance of offering a global education experience to students through Double Degree programmes, which can enhance their career prospects and equip them with skills to thrive in a global workforce.
25 May 2023
The Importance of Internationalisation in Higher Education and Double Degrees - Professor Giovanni Marseguerra, Vice-Rector for Academic Programmes at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
We spoke with Professor Giovanni Marseguerra, Vice-Rector for Academic Programmes at Cattolica, about the importance of internationalisation and how it can contribute to the academic, personal, and professional development of students and faculty.
16 February 2023
ChatGPT - a Colleague Here to Stay?
In the fast-paced era of Big Data, technological advancements are constantly pushing the boundaries of what we thought was possible and the chatbot everyone is talking about - ChatGPT - is no exception.
8 February 2023
8 ways you are already using linguistic computing in your daily life
“Every day, millions of words are added to the web by users on blogs, social media, emails and articles. How do companies make use of this data, this knowledge? This is where linguistic computing comes in.”
30 May 2022
Toward Internationalisation for All
The SUCTI project sheds a light on how internationalisation at home is an effective tool to train the administrative staff, who are a crucial cornerstone in implementing a successful internationalisation strategy in any university.
22 June 2021
The Faculty of Economics hosts its first International Advisory Board
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore is proud to announce the formation of its first International Advisory Board of the Faculty of Economics, which aims to advise the faculty on possible developments and trends related to its international strategy.
18 March 2021
Online does not stop us, it reinvents us.
Professor Graffigna knows that everything is constantly changing and evolving. Her research tracked those psychological parameters that capture people’s changing moods, concerns, and emotions.
18 March 2021
Rethinking research
Professor Roberto Zoboli, Rector’s Delegate for Scientific Research and Sustainability, evaluates this past year of the pandemic in light of Università Cattolica’s achievements in terms of collaborations and papers.
18 March 2021
Closing the distance
What if we told you that you could take a successful MBA and make it accessible to young talented professionals across Africa? Professor Mario Molteni recounts the journey that took him to develop an outstanding international MBA programme.
7 February 2020
Fighting harmful traditions
Cultural traditions are powerful but what happens when these traditions affect the health and integrity of individuals? Professor Lucia Corno and her team are coming up with policies to raise awareness of the dangers of such forms of violence.
24 September 2019
Gen Z. What really matters. Student satisfaction is the key
Having international students is an important source of diversity, and making sure they are satisfied is imperative. Based on Dr. Ammigan’s studies, just what are the key factors to student satisfaction and in what areas can institutions improve?
11 June 2019
Practice makes perfect. When have adults stopped believing in their dreams and have started fearing the future instead?
Something happens between grade 5 and 6, which is what Chiara Grecchi has tried to comprehend in order to find ways to intervene in children’s lives to help them grow up as more conscious and self-confident adults.
Four teams researching for the safety of our society
From large public health emergencies, to the dangers of chemical weapons, to criminal acts, and the risk of terrorism: Security is undoubtedly one of the most crucial challenges of today's society.
Transforming Autism Education
Autistic pupils are increasing in Italian schools, and to facilitate integration in the classroom, scholars from Italy, Great Britain and Greece are working to provide teachers with new tools and best practices.