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INSTITUTE FOR ECONOMIC RESEARCH (IRE) |
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Future Ticino – Reflections on long term economic strategies for Ticino
A study carried out by USI’s Institute for Economic Research with the support of Fidinam Foundation has been published, suggesting new long-term growth strategies for the Canton. "Betting on the four major sectors of fashion, biotechnologies, mechatronics and tourism to boost competitiveness”, these are the suggestions for the future in the report signed by prof. Rico Maggi and researcher Valentina Mini.
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INSTITUTE FOR THE HISTORY AND THEORY OF ART AND ARCHITECTURE |
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Presentation of the Volume dedicated to Palazzo Riva di Santa Margherita
Located in the historic heart of Lugano, Palazzo Riva di Santa Margherita is one of the finest examples of Baroque Architecture in Ticino concealing magnificent paintings and decorations. The volume published by Edizioni Casagrande is dedicate to this work of art and it will be presented this evening at 6.30pm in the Auditorium of Lugano Campus. Following an introduction by prof. Daniela Mondini there will be interventions from the curator Simona Martinoli, lecturer at USI’s Academy of Architecture and prof. Carlo Bertelli former lecturer at USI.
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DOCUMENTARY SUMMER SCHOOL (DSS) |
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Applications are now welcome for the 15th Summer School
Born from a cooperation between the Università della Svizzera italiana and the Locarno Film Festival, the Documentary Summer School turns fifteen this year. From August 10th to the 14th all participants will have the chance to deepen their knowledge in documentary thanks to lectures given by international professors, to encounters with filmmakers and by taking part in the Festival’s projections. Applications are welcome at the organising committee until May 22nd.
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FACULTY OF INFORMATICS |
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Swiss Engineering Ticino Prize 2015
The Ticino's branch of the Swiss networks of engineers and architects awarded the prize dedicated to USI students of the Faculty of Informatics to Mrigya Agarwal (Bachelor) and Andres Gomez (Master). The award ceremony was held on Saturday, March 14th in the Aula Magna of Lugano Campus in the presence of Monica Gianelli Bertino, president of Swiss Engineering Ticino and National Councillor Iganzio Cassis.
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES SERVICE |
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Workshop on overcoming conflicts thanks to Empathic Communication
Dedicated to all staff members, PhD and post PhD students the workshop will be held on Tuesday, March 17th at 9am in room 150 on Lugano Campus. Run by Empathic Communication coach Elena Bernasconi, the encounter aims at developing a deeper understanding of the way participants think, communicate and relate to others. With Empathic Communication it is possible to reduce tension and to create a cooperative office environment. Registration deadline is tonight, Monday, March 16th.
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Monday 16 March, 6.30pm
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Auditorium, Lugano Campus
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Tuesday 17 March, 9.00am
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Room A150, Lugano Campus
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Tuesday 17 March, 10.30am
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Room A23, Lugano Campus
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Tuesday 17 March, 6.30pm
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Aula Magna, Canavée Building, Mendrisio Campus
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