University

Exercises the Rector's duties in matters of university bodies and shareholdings, including, by way of example, strategic, administrative and technical-legal support in the management of relations between the university and external participated entities, such as university consortia, foundations, publicly owned companies and other legal entities in which the University participates or contributes.

Exercises the Rector's duties in matters of enhancement of laboratories and research centres.

Exercises the Rector's duties in matters of research doctorate including, by way of example:

• promoting the adoption of policies and actions for the coordination, strengthening and enhancement of doctoral programmes, also with an international perspective and in relations with local authorities;
• defining and updating the resources allocated and reviewing the organisational structure supporting doctorates;
• implementing the adoption of tools for monitoring the use of allocated resources.

Exercises the Rector's duties in matters of clinical and person-centred research.

Exercises the Rector's duties in matters of continuing education and post-lauream including, by way of example, the coordination and promotion of educational activities aimed at graduates and professionals, with the aim of fostering lifelong updating of skills and specialisation in various disciplinary fields.

Exercises the Rector's duties in matters of sustainability including, by way of example, the promotion and coordination of initiatives aimed at integrating the principles of environmental, social and economic sustainability into the University's activities.

Exercises the Rector's duties in matters of digital innovation projects including, by way of example, the proposal and coordination of digital innovation projects to optimise organisational processes, improving efficiency, integration and quality of the University's services.

Exercises the Rector's duties in matters of health and safety at work including, by way of example, the implementation and monitoring of the measures provided for by the safety management system, in compliance with Legislative Decree No. 81/2008 and the University's policies on the protection of workers' health and safety in the workplace.

Exercises the Rector's duties in matters of international development cooperation including, by way of example:

• the promotion and coordination of initiatives and projects aimed at fostering collaboration with countries and institutions in developing areas;
• contributing to the dissemination of a culture of solidarity, social responsibility and global citizenship.

Exercises the Rector's duties in matters of alumni and placement including, by way of example:

• cultivating relations between the University and its former students, promoting initiatives aimed at keeping alive the bond with the academic community;
• collecting and enhancing the professional experiences of alumni, fostering networking and collaboration opportunities;
• supporting job orientation and placement activities, creating connections with bodies, companies and professional realities useful to facilitate the entry of students and new graduates into the world of work.

Exercises the Rector's duties in matters of university language education including the coordination, promotion and monitoring of activities related to the teaching and learning of foreign languages.

Exercises the Rector's duties in matters of enhancement of cultural activities including, by way of example, improving the conditions of fruition and enjoyment of cultural activities.

Exercises the Rector's duties in matters of basic research including, by way of example, the development and implementation of policies supporting basic research and applied research.

Exercises the Rector's duties in matters of development of innovative teaching methodologies including, by way of example:

• promotion and adoption of innovative and effective teaching approaches, capable of improving student learning and participation;
• experimentation with new training strategies, also through the use of digital technologies, interactive methodologies and inclusive practices;
• fostering the sharing of good practices among teachers;
• supporting staff training.

Exercises the Rector's duties in matters of inclusion including, by way of example:

• promoting and supporting policies and actions aimed at guaranteeing accessibility and full participation of all students, with particular attention to those in situations of disability, neurodivergence or conditions of fragility or disadvantage;
• promoting initiatives aimed at reducing inequalities and enhancing diversity as a resource for the entire academic community, contributing to the development of an inclusive, equitable, supportive and supportive environment.

Exercises the Rector's duties in matters of the University's social responsibility towards the territory including, by way of example:

• promoting University initiatives in the field of volunteering and social responsibility aimed at the territory and local communities;
• fostering collaboration with institutions, public bodies, companies and third-sector organisations, enhancing the University's contribution to the social development of the territory;
• supporting the monitoring and reporting of the social impact of the University's activities, also in coordination with the Network of Universities for Sustainable Development (RUS).

Exercises the Rector's duties in matters of sport and active lifestyles including, by way of example:

• promoting and supporting initiatives aimed at spreading sports practice, physical activity and healthy behaviours throughout the academic community;
• in collaboration with internal structures and external partners, developing programmes and events that foster prevention, quality of life and socialisation while spreading a culture of physical well-being and healthy and sustainable lifestyles and also supporting the educational potential of sport as a vehicle for respect, collaboration and fairness.

Exercises the Rector's duties in matters of development of international agreements and joint degrees as well as positioning in rankings including, by way of example:

• promoting collaborations with foreign universities and research centres;
• developing bilateral and multilateral agreements and fostering the activation of joint degrees;
• handling activities related to the positioning of the University institution in national and international rankings, providing analyses and proposals useful to strengthen its visibility and competitiveness at a global level.

Exercises the Rector's duties in the matter of relations with external healthcare structures in the territory including, by way of example, consolidating institutional relations.