“University under scrutiny”: meeting in Aula Nievo at Palazzo del Bo

“University under scrutiny”: meeting in Aula Nievo at Palazzo del Bo

The School of Economics and Political Sciences of the University of Padua organises the event “University under scrutiny. Data, challenges and prospects of the Italian university system”, featuring the presentation of the book and a discussion with authors, academics and student representatives.

• Location: Aula Nievo, Palazzo del Bo, via VIII Febbraio 2, Padua
• Date: 4 May 2026
• Time: starts at 16:30
• Admission: open to the public, registration required
• Registration: mandatory via online form

The book offers a data-driven reading of the main dynamics affecting Italy's university system, including the low graduation rate compared to the European average, employment integration challenges, demographic decline and the rapid growth of online universities. The event aims to encourage an evidence-based debate among institutions, academics and the public on strategies for higher education.

Key speakers:

• Carlo Cappa, professor (University of Rome "Tor Vergata")
• Andrea Gavosto, director of the Agnelli Foundation

The meeting will open with institutional greetings from the School and the involved departments, followed by an introduction by Enrico Rettore and a round table chaired by Antonio Parbonetti with contributions from faculty and student representatives.

Participation requires prior registration via the organisers' online form (check the event page for the registration link).