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Coronavirus and migration: the impact of a global health crisis
“The Coronavirus and Migration” article appears in the latest issue of the Two Homelands journal, guest-edited by Francesco Della Puppa and Fabio Perocco. It is one of the first international research projects that examine the consequences of the pandemic on the lives of immigrants, migrants and asylum seekers in terms of healthcare, working conditions, administrative and housing conditions.
The future of flooding in Venice: projections, predictions and protection
Updated projections forecast a rise in sea levels between 17 and 120 cm by 2100. There is uncertainty regarding emissions and our limited knowledge of certain physical processes, according to a new study published in Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences.
Why does fake news spread? A Marie Curie research fellow looks for clues
How can we decide whether a piece of news is true or false? To what extent do our offline and online communities influence our ability to detect misinformation? With the project ION: Information Diffusion on Networks, Nicole Tabasso, a Marie Curie fellow at the Department of Economics, is looking for clues.
‘Green’ cosmetics with the waste of the Sant’Erasmo artichoke
Ca’ Foscari has developed and tested innovative formulas for haircare, using parts of artichoke that are wasted at the Rialto market. This ESF project has involved workers from the Rialto market and a local haircare salon franchise.
The International Universities Rowing Race returns on 5 September
The International Universities Rowing Race, organised by Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, IUAV and CUS Venezia, will take place on Sunday 5 September at 6:30 p.m.
Lorenzo Mattotti creates poster for Short Film Festival’s 11th edition
The 11th edition of Ca’ Foscari Short Film Festival is taking shape and will be held 6 — 9 October 2021 in Venice. Lorenzo Mattotti has created this year’s poster, which depicts a woman looking into the camera
Art & Sustainability: Ca’ Foscari inaugurates “Waste Matters”
What is our relationship with food and waste? How can we reduce our impact on the environment? These are some of the questions posed by the project “Waste Matters” by London-based artist Gayle Chong Kwan. The installation was inaugurated on 2 July and will be visible until 2 September.
LIFE Redune: a collaboration on regeneration
Ca' Foscari's LIFE Redune project collaborates with Japanese architect Tono Mirai on the "Foresta Rigenerativa - JINEN" project in the context of the Venice Biennale.
Pop culture and protests: new generations in Southeast Asia
Social changes, religion, LGBTQ+ communities, TV series, cinema and music: discover the newest trends in contemporary Southeast Asia with Giuseppe Bolotta and Edoardo Siani, professors of the curriculum on Thailand and Vietnam in the Bachelor's Degree Programme in Language, Culture and Society of Asia and Mediterranean Africa.
Professor Ruperti awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays
On Wednesday 14 July 2021, Bonaventura Ruperti, Full Professor of Japanese language and literature at the Department of Asian and North African Studies of Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, was awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon.
Fabiana Zollo at the Global Vaccine Confidence Summit
On 2 June 2021, Fabiana Zollo participated in the Global Vaccine Confidence Summit, organised by the UK government as part of its presidency of the G7. The aim: using technology to promote confidence and trust in vaccines globally.
Dr Pietro Ferrara achieves Amazon Research Award in Automated Reasoning
Dr Pietro Ferrara is one of the 101 winners from 59 universities around the world, making Ca’ Foscari the only Italian university on the winning list. Dr Ferrara is a researcher at the Department of Environmental Sciences, Informatics and Statistics and his project focuses on the security of access policies.
Bauhaus of the Seas in Venice, watch the videos of the conference
The international conference on the sea, the environment and sustainability took place on 20 and 21 September, with the participation of prestigious guests from the Italian and European political, scientific and cultural scene.
Ca' Foscari joins the EUTOPIA European University network
The international alliance, funded by the European Commission, is aimed at strengthening the international competitivity of European universities and creating a new model for higher education in Europe.
Green Pass and in-person teaching: read the Rector's message
In a message to the Ca' Foscari community, Rector Lippiello has announced the resumption of in-person teaching activities, as well as other important information concerning the upcoming academic year.
Teaching and learning activities in September: the message of the Rector
In a message to Ca' Foscari's community, the Rector, Tiziana Lippiello, shares information regarding the resumption of in-person teaching and learning activities and the use of the dual mode.
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