Siena and its University of Siena 1240 One

Siena and its University of Siena 1240 One of the oldest universities in the world Angelo Riccaboni, Rector of the University of Siena - Italy Hong Kong, June 18 th, 2015

Hearth of Tuscany Region Siena { Siena is situated in the heart of Tuscany }

Hearth of Tuscany Region Hills and gullies Tuscan cypress trees Olive groves Vineyards This is the landscape offered by the territory around Siena

Siena opens its heart “Cor Magis Tibi Sena Pandit” Built on three steep hills and encircled by ancient walls, the medieval city of Siena welcomes its visitors at Porta Camollia entrance to the centre with a Latin motto Siena opens its heart to you wider than this gate { Over the centuries, Siena has had a rich tradition of arts and artists }

Siena – the city { the historic centre of Siena is a Unesco World Heritage Site }

Why Siena - history The city’s history is characterized by a focus on rights and solidarity, as testified by the frescoes in the Town Hall and the Santa Maria della Scala Museum, the former hospital. Built along the pilgrim route from Canterbury to Rome known as the Via Francigena, and situated opposite Siena’s Cathedral, Santa Maria della Scala was one of the first examples of hospital-cum-hostels in Europe, accommodating pilgrims and helping abandoned children and the poor, under its own independent and intricate organization. The frescoes of the former hospital’s Sala del Pellegrinaio, for instance, realistically depict the charitable works that characterized the day-to-day life of the hospital {Santa Maria della Scala was one of the first examples of hospital-cum-hostels in Europe}

Why Siena was the first city in the world to offer a unique and exemplary portrayal of what Good Government can and should be Ambrogio Lorenzetti’s frescoes in the Sala dei Nove, characterized by an original interpretation of the classical world and a fruitful relationship with the ideologists of city republics of the 13 th century, heralded the concept of citizenship that resulted in the civic humanism of the Renaissance

Ancient traditions Siena is still deeply rooted in ancient traditions, chiefly the spectacular Palio, a horse race around the central piazza that takes place twice a year, in which the Seventeen Contrade (city zones) continue to celebrate the greatness of the ancient Sienese Republic

The University - Host Institution Eight centuries of history The University of Siena has a rich history and a great knowledgerelated tradition, as well a strong commitment to both research and innovation. In the eight centuries since its foundation, the University of Siena has generated knowledge in all fields of study, and today it continues to achieve some of the best results of all Italian universities for its research, teaching and services. { www. unisi. it }

The University Foundation 1240 Department 15 Undergraduate programmes 32 Graduate programmes 28 Long single cycle degree programmes 5 Degree programmes taught entirely in English 10 Doctoral programmes 12 Third cycle specialization programmes 48 Special short programmes 92 Number of students in degree programmes +16. 000 Number of students in doctoral programmes 405 Research and teaching staff 974 Technical and administrative staff 1013 { facts and figures }

The University – Rankings and accreditations According to the QS World University Ranking 2015, a leading institution in the field of international higher education information, the University of Siena ranked in the top 200 in Linguistic, and in the top 300 in Medicine. According to the Censis Research Institute classification 2015, the University of Siena confirms its position as the best among the Italian Universities for structures, study grants, web site, internationalization. The University of Siena’s strong points are its great ability to attract students and its high level of teaching and research, according to the classifications of the most influential Italian economic newspaper “Il Sole 24 Ore”. Siena also ranks 7 th overall: 1 st for study grants, 6 th for attractiveness to students from other regions or abroad, and 5 th for the quality of its Ph. D programmes. { national and international accreditations }

Degree courses taught in English First Cycle Degree Courses (three-year programme) • Economics and Banking Second Cycle Degree Courses (two-year programme) • Computer and Automation Engineering (CAE) • Electronics and Communications Engineering (ECE) • Finance • Language and mind: linguistics and cognitive studies • Economics – specialization in Economics • International Studies – specialization in European Studies • Management and Governance – specialization in Accounting and Management • Medical Biotechnologies • Chemistry { academic year 2015 -16 }

The University

The University

The University

SDSN Mediterranean www. sdsnmediterranean. unisi. it (under construction) www. medsolutions. unisi. it (temporary site)

SDSN Mediterranean – Main Initiatives “Plastic Busters” Project Deep Decarbonization Pathways Project Collaborative global initiative SDSN and IDDRI Objective • Improve understanding of transition paths that different countries can take to achieve a very low carbon economy • Limit temperature rise to 2°C

Second SDSN Mediterranean conference

SDSN Mediterranean – Next Steps August 27 th, 2015 EXPO 2015 – Italian Pavillion

SDSN Mediterranean – EXPO 2015

SDSN Mediterranean – Next Steps International Summer School Sustainability as Competitive Factor of Agri-food Business Practices for competitiveness of MED business October 2015

PRIMA - Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area An integrated programme on food systems and water resources for the development of inclusive, sustainable and healthy Euro-Mediterranean societies. Based on the principles of: • Mutual benefit • Equal footing partnerships • Co-ownership • Co-decision • Co-financing • Excellence • Added value

PRIMA Operational Goals Main Aim “To develop innovative solutions and promote their adoption for improving the efficiency and sustainability of food productions and water provision, in order to support an inclusive wellbeing and socio-economic development in the Mediterranean Area, within the framework of a reinforced Euro-Mediterranean cooperation”

Conference venue Complesso universitario Mattioli Via P. A. Mattioli, 10 - Siena Virtual tour http: //www. unisi. it/ateneo/comunicazione/virtual-tour/complesso-universitario-mattioli

International Sustainable Campus Network Annual conference ISCN 2016 will be held in Siena University of Siena / June 2016

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