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Climate sceptic tweets growing four times as fast as pro-climate
Climate scepticism is growing four times as fast as pro-climate content on Twitter, according to a new paper published today in Nature Climate Change by The Alan Turing Institute that features the collaboration of Ca’ Foscari University of Venice.
Microalgae used in ‘zero-waste’ wineries
Ca’ Foscari University of Venice has developed an eco-friendly process that enables the full use of wine dregs and of the sludge resulting from wastewater treatment. This circular economy process can be managed directly by wineries and reduces disposal costs.
Sea ice responds synchronously to abrupt climate changes, study finds
A study conducted by Isac and Isp (National Research Council) in collaboration with Ca' Foscari University of Venice and several international partners has reconstructed the evolution of sea ice cover, examining abrupt climate oscillations that occurred during the last Ice Era.
International study shows “posed” smiles improve mood
Two researchers from Ca’ Foscari University of Venice and Università Magna Graecia di Catanzaro have contributed to a global collaboration coordinated by Nicholas Coles from Stanford University
Graduation Day in St Mark’s Square: photos from 11 November
Ca’ Foscari celebrated a Graduation Day in St Mark’s Square for over 1,000 Ca’ Foscari students for the autumn session of a.y. 2021/2022. Check out the photo gallery!
Pop Up @ Port Days: emerging musicians will play on 7 October
Pop Up @ Port Days will feature three student music projects that were selected by the Radio Ca’ Foscari team among many applications. The event is free of charge and will be held in San Basilio, between Magazzino 5 and Magazzino 6, close to the classrooms of Ca’ Foscari and IUAV.
Lovers of literature mourn the passing of Javier Marías
Lovers of literature mourn the passing of Javier Marías, who had been hospitalised in a Clinic in Madrid due to pneumonia. In 2009 he was hosted by Ca’ Foscari University of Venice during the Incroci di Civiltà/Crossroads of Civilizations Literary Festival. Professor Enric Bou Maqueda tells us about the Spanish author and his relationship with Venice.
Writers in Conversation returns from 15 September
Writers in Conversation returns to Ca’ Foscari in autumn 2022 with a series of conversations featuring key figures in contemporary literature. Starting from 15 September, students and citizens alike will have the chance to meet writers, translators, journalists, and artists, who will reflect on topical social and cultural issues.
Ca' Foscari joins international leaders at COP27
Ca’ Foscari University of Venice is participating in the 27th Conference of Parties (COP27) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), which opened on Sunday 6 November 2022 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt.
Nice to meet you! International students at Ca’ Foscari
Some of our newly enrolled international degree seekers tell us about their experience moving to Venice and getting ready for their university life at Ca’ Foscari. Check out the interview with Hildo and Stephanie!
Nice to meet you! International students at Ca’ Foscari
In this academic year, Ca’ Foscari has welcomed over 300 international students from almost 60 countries. Check out the interview with Sneh and Gerardo, two newly enrolled international degree seekers who tell us about their experience moving to Venice and getting ready for their university life at Ca’ Foscari.
Artist Laura Pugno wins 5th edition of Sustainable Art Prize
On Saturday 15th October 2022, artist Laura Pugno was awarded the Sustainable Art Prize, promoted by Ca’ Foscari University of Venice in collaboration with ArtVerona.
PINK joins European Community of Practice on Intellectual Assets Management
PInK, Ca’ Foscari’s portal dedicated to technology and knowledge transfer between University research and businesses, institutions and the local territory, has participated in the writing of the new European Code of Practice for the smart use of intellectual property.
EUTOPIA Week 2022 in Ljubljana: Tiziana Lippiello is the new President
The Rector of Ca’ Foscari University of Venice Tiziana Lippiello is the new President of EUTOPIA. In December 2022 she will succeed Eva Wiberg, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Gothenburg, who has guided the alliance thus far. The new President will lead the alliance for the next two years.
University closed on 21 November and 8 and 9 December
Ca’ Foscari University of Venice will be closed on Monday 21 November (Madonna della Salute), and on Thursday 8 December and Friday 9 December 2022 . The Treviso Campus will close only on 8 and 9 December 2022.
University closed on 31 October and 1 November 2022
Ca’ Foscari University of Venice will be closed on Monday 31 October and on Tuesday 1 November (All Saints’ Day). University libraries will remain closed, except for BAUM (the Arts and Humanities Library) which will be open from 9:00 to 21:00 on both days. Regular opening times will resume from Wednesday 2 November.
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