The second edition of ‘Universities Unveiled’, the National Universities Day, will take place on 20th March 2025. The initiative is promoted by CRUI (Conference of Italian University Rectors) under the patronage of the Ministry of Universities and Research.
More information is available at: https://www.crui.it/archivio-notizie/universita%E2%80%99-svelate-20-marzo-2025.html

The theme of the 2025 edition, organised with the support of ANCI (National Association of Italian Municipalities), is the relationship between universities and local authorities – a collaboration aimed at creating a dynamic and innovative environment where knowledge, creativity and participation can flourish. The goal of this partnership is to provide university students with the ideal conditions to make the most of their experience, integrating study, social life, culture and leisure within university cities.

To mark this occasion, UniTS wishes to highlight its collaboration with the Municipality of Trieste, which has been strengthened through numerous joint initiatives carried out over the past year:

• The exhibition ‘1924-2024. A Century of History of the University of Trieste. Images and Documents’ was hosted at San Giusto Castle from 15th March to 10th November 2024.
• The MOVIEUNITS festival offered a series of film forums between March and June 2024, in collaboration with University departments, enriching the city’s cultural programme.
• On 23rd July 2024, in collaboration with the Giuseppe Verdi Opera House and as part of the ‘Trieste Estate’ summer programme, the UniTS Centenary Concert took place, celebrating the University’s 100th anniversary with a prestigious musical evening.

• The Castles Run on 20th October 2024 saw enthusiastic participation from both the academic and local communities, strengthening the sense of belonging and collaboration between the University and the city.

Several science outreach activities were also jointly organised: 

• The regional selections for the international talent show FameLab, on 31st March 2024
• The Trieste Next Festival, from 27th to 29th September 2024
• The European Researchers’ Night – SHARPER, on 27th September 2024

• Bloomsday, celebrated from 14th to 16th June 2024, followed by the Trieste Joyce School from 30th June to 5th July 2024, promoting the cultural legacy of the Irish writer

The UniTS - Municipality collaboration will of course continue in 2025 with: 

• The FameLab regional selection, to be held in the Luttazzi Hall on 4th April 
• Trieste Next Festival, from 25th to 27th September 
• Researchers' Night, on 25th September 
• Bloomsday, in the week of 16th June, and the Trieste Joyce School from 29th June to 4th July.