On the night of 22nd September, UniTS will turn off the lights on its façade to firmly condemn all ongoing wars.

At a time when the role of universities as builders of peace and bridges of collaboration between peoples is under threat, the University wishes to reaffirm the strategic importance of the free sharing of knowledge in improving international relations and addressing global challenges.

The statue of Minerva beside the grand staircase in Piazzale Europa – a symbol of knowledge – will remain in darkness tonight, not only to highlight this concern but also to express mourning for the victims of the conflicts underway.