The rain did not stop the excitement of the Barcolana Dragon Boat University Challenge, organised by CUS Trieste in collaboration with the University of Trieste, CUS Venezia and the Società Velica di Barcola e Grignano, with the support of the Regional Council of Friuli Venezia Giulia.

The third edition of the challenge between dragon boats — boats featuring a dragon’s head and tail — saw all four participating CUS teams take to the water: Bari, Padua, Trieste and Udine. Each crew consisted of eight female rowers and eight male rowers, plus a drummer setting the pace of the strokes.

On the 180-metre race course, laid out between the beginning of the Molo Audace and the breakwater of the Porto Vecchio, the home team, CUS Trieste, took centre stage, dominating the round-robin qualifying stage with three wins from three races. In the final standings, CUS Bari finished second, securing a place in the final thanks to its head-to-head victory over CUS Padua, which finished third in the group. CUS Udine finished fourth without a win.

After a short break, the two finals were held, with the three podium places at stake. In the third-place playoff, CUS Padua defeated CUS Udine to take third place. In the final for first and second place, CUS Trieste left no chance for CUS Bari, taking control of the race from the very first strokes and crossing the finish line with arms raised in celebration ahead of the team from Puglia.

“Seeing so many young people from different universities rowing together is a tangible demonstration of the strength and beauty of university sport,” said Donata Vianelli, Rector of the University of Trieste. “Sport teaches us that no important achievement can be reached alone: it requires trust, listening, commitment and the ability to put our energy at the service of the team. These are values that are also deeply rooted in university life, and this event expresses them particularly effectively. The Barcolana Dragon Boat Challenge is an opportunity for competition, but above all for meeting, friendship and sharing, bringing students and different universities together through a common language.”

“Now in its third edition,” added Michele Pipan, President of CUS Trieste, “the Barcolana Dragon Boat University Challenge has once again proved to be a celebration that our entire university community feels particularly connected to. The participants have the opportunity to experience the uniqueness of the Barcolana from the front row and to bring onto the water the idea of a community without barriers.”

UniTS at the Barcolana Village

Until 11 October, UniTS will be present at the Barcolana Village in Piazza della Borsa with its stand, themed “From the Deep Sea to Space”, which will host a series of free talks covering topics ranging from the depths of the sea to the surface, from the Earth to the atmosphere and into orbit.

Up to 156,600 workers will need to be recruited by 2029 in the transport, logistics and warehousing services sector, while the market is already struggling to find the necessary skills. This was the picture that emerged at the Italian Chamber of Deputies during the event “Logistics: Growing Demand for Labour, but Skills Are Lacking”, which focused on the mismatch between labour demand and supply and on the need to develop training pathways that are more closely aligned with companies’ needs. The meeting also featured the presentation of the University of Trieste’s Advanced Training Course in Logistics Management, developed with the aim of training professionals capable of responding to the transformation of the sector and strengthening the links between universities, businesses and institutions.

According to Unioncamere-Excelsior (the report Forecasts of Employment and Professional Needs in Italy in the Medium Term (2025–2029), produced by the Excelsior Information System, Unioncamere and the Italian Ministry of Labour), more than 90% of the projected employment needs in the sector are related to staff replacement. Furthermore, in the professional fields of logistics, transport and vehicle repair, against a demand for between 13,600 and 14,900 workers per year, the supply amounts to approximately 6,600 young people. The skills required are also changing. Seventy-five per cent of warehouse managers sought by companies are required to have digital skills, while 74% of planned hires in logistics services concern green jobs. Digitalisation, sustainability, data management and the integration of different transport systems are therefore reshaping logistics professions. This issue is particularly relevant to the blue economy as well. According to SRM (Italian Maritime Economy Report 2026), Italian ports handle 511 million tonnes of goods, while Italy ranks first in Europe in short-sea shipping, with 304 million tonnes transported, equivalent to 15.6% of the European market.

“Logistics is not just about infrastructure and technology, but above all about human capital. To attract the best talent and enhance the value of those already working in the sector, we need a comprehensive training model: solid university programmes, short and targeted upskilling opportunities, and a strong focus on transversal skills. The growth of the sector inevitably depends on the quality and continuity of training at every level,” said Donata Vianelli, Rector of the University of Trieste.

It is precisely from the need to bring education and training closer to the concrete requirements of the labour market that the University of Trieste’s new programme was created.

“Fully aware of this context, the University of Trieste has included the Advanced Training Course ‘Logistics Management – Law, Finance and Business Management’ in its educational offering. The programme consists of 120 hours of classroom-based training divided between legal topics and economic subjects related to transport and logistics. It is aimed both at students — recent graduates and final-year students — and at those who, although they do not hold a university degree, are already working in the sector. The classes will not only have a theoretical focus, but will also be strongly practice-oriented, and the programme has been developed together with partner companies to ensure that it is as closely aligned as possible with the type of training required by the labour market. Alongside the 120-hour core programme, optional specialised modules will be offered in collaboration with the private-sector companies participating in the initiative,” said Massimo Campailla, Director of the University Advanced Training Course in “Logistics Management”.

Dialogue with businesses becomes even more important in a sector where not only the skills required of workers are changing, but also the risks they must address. An increasingly interconnected and technology-driven supply chain exposes companies to new complexities, from goods handling and business continuity to challenges related to infrastructure, sustainability and emerging technologies.

“Logistics is much more than the transportation of goods: it is a strategic factor in companies’ competitiveness. To address the challenges of the future, we need skills, prevention and a strong risk culture. Insurance is a fundamental tool, but true value comes from the quality of people and organisations,” added Claudio Chiti, Commercial Specialty Director, Marine, at Howden S.p.A.

In this context, the insurance sector does not merely provide risk coverage; it can also contribute to risk prevention by offering specialised expertise, knowledge of processes and the ability to identify vulnerabilities throughout the entire logistics chain.

“Insurance policies transfer risk; skills reduce it. That is why investing in people is the first form of prevention and the best guarantee of safer, more competitive and more attractive logistics,” said Giorgio Beretti, Technical Specialty Director, Marine, at Howden S.p.A.

However, the ability to build appropriate skills requires ongoing dialogue between those responsible for training professionals and those who work in the sector every day. This highlights the importance of cooperation between universities and businesses.

“Investing in skills is a strategic pillar for the development of logistics. In this context, public-private synergy is the key to creating truly effective training pathways, as demonstrated by the Advanced Training Course in Logistics Management promoted by the University of Trieste,” said Fabrizio Ossani, General Manager of Gruppo Federtrasporti.

Such cooperation must also be accompanied by an evolution in business models, which are increasingly required to combine competitiveness, quality of work and the ability to attract new professionals.

“The logistics sector in Italy accounts for 9% of GDP, and it is possible to run a business based on ethics, transparency and social responsibility without sacrificing efficiency and competitiveness. When it comes to attracting and retaining talent, companies are called upon to build a reliable and responsible transport network based on respect for the rules, worker protection and the enhancement of the entire supply chain,” said Luca Ceccarelli, President of Ceccarelli Group.

The ability to attract people, help them develop and retain them over time is now one of the key challenges facing logistics companies.

“Corporate welfare is now a fundamental lever for the future of logistics, which will also depend on companies’ ability to recognise and develop people and their skills. The best skills are those we are able to develop, but above all those we can help grow and retain over time through tools such as welfare programmes capable of fostering employee loyalty,” said Francesca Tabacco, Senior Client Manager at Howden S.p.A.

A new clue could help reconstruct the layout of one of the most important residential complexes in ancient Aquileia. This is what has emerged from the 2026 excavation campaign conducted under a ministerial archaeological concession by the Department of Humanities of the University of Trieste at the House of the Dancing Putti, one of the city’s largest and most luxurious Late Antique residences.

The investigations led to the identification of what appears to be the perimeter enclosure wall of the Ritter-Zàhony House, a structure discovered in the 1930s by Giovanni Brusin and subsequently reburied. At present, this remains a hypothesis that will need to be verified during future excavation campaigns, but it could shed light on the relationship between the earlier dwellings and the large residence built from the mid-4th century AD onwards.

Research by the University of Trieste, which began more than twenty years ago under a concession from the Ministry of Culture, through the Superintendence for Archaeology, Fine Arts and Landscape for Friuli Venezia Giulia, in collaboration with Fondazione Aquileia, has gradually revealed a residence of exceptional dimensions. The evidence currently available makes it possible to estimate its extent at approximately 10,000 square metres.

The monumental scale of the House and the richness of its decorative features – from mosaics and wall paintings to the extensive use of marble and the discovery of a precious dichroic glass diatretum, decorated using a highly refined technique reproducing a “net” pattern – point to an exceptionally high-status patron.

One of the main objectives of the 2024–2026 campaigns has been to reconstruct the organisation of the insula before and after the construction of the House of the Dancing Putti and to identify its various building phases.

This research framework also includes an important recent rediscovery, funded by Fondazione Aquileia under the scientific direction of the Superintendence for Archaeology, Fine Arts and Landscape for Friuli Venezia Giulia. At the end of 2025, the “Floral Carpet” mosaic was uncovered again in the area adjacent to the Cassis estate archaeological site and the House of the Dancing Putti. Its dating to the 4th century AD appears to support the hypothesis of a possible connection with the same patron who commissioned the House.

This year’s excavation campaign by the University of Trieste involved 15 students, including two from the University of Rijeka, with which UniTS has maintained a long-standing collaboration. The excavation site provides an important training opportunity for students, postgraduate students and PhD candidates, who are able to engage directly with the methods and tools of archaeological research.

“It was a demanding experience, but ultimately fully rewarding, thanks to the curiosity that drove every strike of the pickaxe and the excitement of standing before a reality that had remained hidden for such a long time,” comments Irene Padova, a Classics student at UniTS who took part in the excavation campaign.

Eighteen years after the first study, the follow-up phase of the Friuli Venezia Giulia Genetic Park project is getting underway. The initiative will involve the communities of Erto e Casso, Sauris, San Martino del Carso, Resia, Illegio and Clauzetto. Activities will begin in Sauris on October 12, followed by Illegio in November, San Martino del Carso in January, and subsequently the other municipalities involved.

The project was established to investigate the genetic and environmental factors underlying diseases and complex traits. In its first edition, it involved more than 2,200 people across the six areas. Thanks to the data collected, researchers have been able to carry out numerous studies over the years, resulting in the publication of more than 60 scientific papers in prestigious journals and the establishment of collaborations with major international consortia.

The follow-up further strengthens the collaboration between IRCCS Burlo Garofolo and the University of Trieste, with the valuable support of the Casali Foundations and BeneficentiaStiftung. The initiative also involves numerous young medical residents and researchers, who will contribute to research activities, data collection and engagement with local communities.

The meetings will provide an important opportunity to share the results achieved, collect new information and maintain an ongoing dialogue with local populations. The direct involvement of citizens will make it possible to further explore aspects related to the history, culture and genetic characteristics of residents in each area. The follow-up will also allow researchers to update the data collected, assess the project's evolution and strengthen collaboration among researchers, local authorities and residents.

“Returning to the communities involved after so many years is an essential step in ensuring continuity for the project and giving back to local communities the value of the information collected,” the project promoters emphasize. “Citizen participation remains at the heart of this initiative.”

The full schedule of events and information on how to participate will be announced through the official channels of the local authorities involved.

A fascinating and still little-known discipline, a spectacular setting, an afternoon of thrilling challenges, and the value of teamwork growing with every stroke.

Following the great success of the first two editions (2024 and 2025), the Barcolana Dragon Boat University Challenge returns on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, as part of the 58th edition of Barcolana. The event is organised by CUS Trieste in collaboration with the University of Trieste, CUS Venezia, and the Società Velica di Barcola e Grignano, with the support of the Regional Council of Friuli Venezia Giulia.

Starting at 2:00 p.m., the 180-metre race course set between the Trieste waterfront (Molo Audace) and the Old Port Breakwater will come alive with head-to-head races between the dragon-shaped boats — the famous Dragon Boats — representing the four participating CUS clubs: Bari, Padua, Trieste and Udine.

“The Barcolana Dragon Boat University Challenge,” said Donata Vianelli, Rector of the University of Trieste, “will once again be an important opportunity for our community. Through CUS Trieste, our students will be able to experience sport, competition and social interaction, putting into practice the values of collaboration, inclusion and teamwork. This race will bring UniTS ‘onto the water’. From October 8, meanwhile, the University will welcome visitors to its stand in Piazza della Borsa, ‘From the Deep Sea to Space – A Journey Through Innovation in Extreme Environments’, with a series of events combining sport and scientific research.”

“Now in its third edition,” added Michele Pipan, President of CUS Trieste, “the Barcolana Dragon Boat University Challenge has become a celebration that the university community feels is truly its own: an opportunity to experience Barcolana as protagonists and to bring onto the water the idea of a community without barriers, where everyone works together and the opponent is a friend who helps us grow. This year, the challenge has a special significance: there are eight months to go before the 2027 Italian University Championships, which in May will bring thousands of athletes from universities across Italy to our region, competing in a wide range of disciplines, including water sports. It is a major event that we are organising together with our friends and partners at CUS Udine, with the essential support of the Friuli Venezia Giulia Region. This is why we are delighted to renew the Dragon Boat celebration: more than a competition, it is an opportunity to celebrate with the city and with Barcolana guests the values of commitment and cooperation that the University and CUS promote every day.”

“Dragon Boat,” commented Mitja Gialuz, President of the Società Velica di Barcola e Grignano, “has something deeply connected to the spirit of Barcolana: to go fast, the strength of an individual is not enough; you have to find the rhythm of the others. It is a simple gesture, but it tells us a great deal about what it means to be a crew and, ultimately, what ‘Be Barcolana’ means: taking part, challenging yourself and building together something that would not be possible alone. The Barcolana Dragon Boat University Challenge brings all of this to the heart of the event, involving young people and the university community in a spectacular challenge that combines sport, energy and a sense of togetherness. We are delighted to see this experience continue to grow: watching students take to the water, compete and work as a team is one of the most beautiful ways to portray Barcolana as a meeting place, open to different sports and communities.”

The day’s programme

On Wednesday, October 7, the event will begin at 10:00 a.m. with the arrival of the Dragon Boats at Molo 0 in the Old Port, followed by their transfer to the San Giusto Basin (in front of Piazza Unità), where an training session will take place until 1:00 p.m.

At 1:30 p.m., the Barcolana InfoPoint in Piazza Unità will host the unmissable Blessing Ceremony of the Dragon Boat Heads, held according to traditional rites and intended to bring good luck, prosperity and protection to the crews and the boats themselves.

From 2:00 p.m., the 180-metre race course between the Trieste waterfront (starting from the tip of Molo Audace) and the Old Port Breakwater will host the races on the water, featuring crews of 16 competitors (8 female rowers and 8 male rowers), plus 1 drummer.

At approximately 6:15 p.m., the Award Ceremony will take place at the InfoPoint in Piazza Unità or, alternatively, at Sala FiloXenia on Riva 3 Novembre.

An important milestone for the Audace Sailing Team, the student team of the University of Trieste: its 2025 project, BAI – Flax Bandit, has officially been included in the ADI Design Index 2026, the annual selection by ADI, the Association for Industrial Design, which showcases excellence in Italian design and innovation.

The project was selected by the ADI Permanent Observatory of Design in the Research for Business category, an award recognizing the best process experiments, new sustainable materials, and methodologies applied to the production sector.

The publication in the ADI Design Index represents the first and fundamental volume of the two-year cycle that identifies the products and research projects eligible to compete for the ADI Compasso d’Oro Award 2028, the world’s oldest and most prestigious award in the field of design. Established in 1954 and managed by ADI since 1956, the Compasso d’Oro celebrates Italian design and manufacturing excellence, contributing to the creation of the Historical Collection, which has been declared a “national asset of cultural interest” by the Italian Ministry of Culture.

“Receiving this recognition is a major achievement for the entire team. It rewards our daily commitment to ‘making research a goal for business’ and to applying advanced research and sustainable materials to the marine industry,” comments former Audace Sailing Team Leader Pietro Miani.

Pictured: Giuseppe D’Orsi, Vice President of the ADI FVG Delegation and coordinator of the Friuli Venezia Giulia regional committee of the ADI Permanent Observatory of Design; former Audace Team Leader Pietro Miani; Simone Taglialatela, designer of the award-winning boat; Arianna Guacci, former Team Secretary General; and Nicla Indrigo, President of the ADI FVG Delegation.

The Court of Assizes of Rome has sentenced three Egyptian agents accused of abducting, torturing and killing Giulio Regeni in Cairo in 2016 to 10 years in prison: Major Magdi Ibrahim Abdelal Sharif and Colonels Uhsam Helmi and Athar Kamel Mohamed.

The fourth defendant, General Tariq Sabir, was acquitted.

UniTS, one of the 76 “Universities for Giulio Regeni” that, throughout the ten-year struggle for justice, has supported the Regeni family in their fight to obtain justice, wishes to echo the words of the President of the Italian Republic, Sergio Mattarella:

“Truth and justice must not be subject to compromise, not only to protect the legitimate expectations of the family members, but also to safeguard the fundamental principles of our constitutional order. Today, these words have been given concrete expression in a judgment issued in the name of the Italian people, which therefore serves as a safeguard for all the Giulios and Giulias of the world.”

“Today’s judgment marks an important step in the long journey towards truth and justice for Giulio Regeni and his family. It is a day that brings with it the awareness that the search for truth must never be abandoned,” emphasizes the Rector of the University of Trieste, Donata Vianelli. “As the University of Trieste, we will continue to remember him and to uphold those values of freedom, research and respect for human rights that underpin our community.”

Curiosity, wonder and enthusiastic participation. The 15th edition of Trieste Next was particularly well received, concluding with the joint award of the Science Book of the Year prize to Beatrice Mautino (Vertigine – Mondadori) and Antonella Fioravanti (Viaggio nel mondo invisibile – Aboca Edizioni).

(The winners are pictured with journalist Marinella Chirico, UniTS Rector Donata Vianelli, and Trieste City Councillor for Education and Family Policies Maurizio De Blasio.)

Thousands of people, together with school students, took part in the events and activities held at the Knowledge Village. More than 300 scientists took part in the three-day festival, alongside 31 exhibition spaces and 46 events dedicated to schools, involving 2,340 students from primary school through the final year of secondary education.

The festival was also supported by 200 UniTS volunteers and more than 400 students and researchers from across Europe, thanks to the Trieste Next Academy, an intensive programme designed primarily for university students and early-career researchers. The programme offers three days of training, meetings and networking as part of the Scientific Research Festival.

Among the many activities, 40 Academy students visited the laboratories of the Department of Medical, Surgical and Health Sciences at UniTS (DSM).

During their visit to the Biomaterials laboratories of the Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery Clinical Unit, led by Gianluca Turco together with Barbara Medagli and PhD student Lorenzo Mio, participants discovered how advanced technologies can be used to identify the most suitable materials to support clinical practice, helping to optimise treatment processes.

At the Biomechanics Laboratory of the teaching gym of the Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy, coordinated by Manuela Deodato and Gianluca Canton, PhD student Miriam Martini and biomedical engineer Francesco Bassi, together with students Laura Mazzari, Mattia Nassimbeni and incoming student Takuya Hamatani from Shinshu University (Japan), introduced participants to techniques such as surface electromyography and movement video analysis. These tools are used both for research purposes and to support the development of exercise and physiotherapy rehabilitation protocols.

“Trieste Next is one of the best opportunities to showcase what we do every day in our laboratories and through our teaching activities. Thanks to the Academy Project, an increasingly broad and diverse audience of students, with a strong international dimension, allows our Department to reach beyond its boundaries through fresh and interactive formats,” commented Katia Rupel and Alex Buoite Stella, respectively DSM Delegates for Student Orientation and for Cultural and Social Engagement.

“The right to education in prisons is becoming firmly established and is now part of an increasingly integrated regional strategy. Alongside programmes aimed at helping prisoners acquire professional skills, funded by the Region through the European Social Fund, we are now offering an additional opportunity: the possibility of earning a university degree. This is a significant step forward, one that concretely expands opportunities for personal development, education and the social reintegration of people in prison.”

This was announced by Alessia Rosolen, Regional Councillor for Education, Training and Universities, at the press conference presenting the project “The Friuli Venezia Giulia University Hubs for the Right to University Education during the Enforcement of a Sentence”. The project has now entered its operational phase following the signing, on 25 June, of the framework agreement between the Friuli Venezia Giulia Region, the University of Trieste, the University of Udine, the Regional Office of the Prison Administration (PRAP Triveneto) and the Interdistrict Office for the Enforcement of Community Sanctions and Measures (UIEPE).

“The Agreement,” explains Stefano Ciampi, Rector’s Delegate for Administrative Simplification and the University Prison Hub, “has distinctive and qualifying features compared with similar initiatives at national level. These initiatives generally adopt models based on a partnership between a university and a specific prison, aimed at ensuring prisoners’ right to university education.

“Our approach, by contrast, stands out for several significant features. First and foremost, it involves both universities in the region, the University of Trieste and the University of Udine, which contribute to the activities of the Hubs in a coordinated and equal partnership.

“Secondly, thanks to the agreement reached with the Regional Prison Administration, people detained in all the regional prisons — Trieste, Udine, Pordenone, Gorizia and Tolmezzo — will be able to benefit from the opportunities offered by the Hubs.

“Furthermore, the active participation of the Interdistrict Office for the Enforcement of Community Sanctions and Measures for Veneto, Friuli Venezia Giulia and the Autonomous Provinces of Trento and Bolzano makes it possible to extend the initiative to people serving their sentences outside prison under alternative measures to detention, such as probation, semi-liberty and home detention. In this case, the scope of the initiative extends beyond the regional territory to include Veneto and the Autonomous Provinces of Trento and Bolzano.

“Another highly significant feature is the presence of the Autonomous Region of Friuli Venezia Giulia among the signatories. At national level, only exceptionally do we find comparable forms of direct institutional involvement, going well beyond generic forms of ‘external support’. Here, the Region assumes a strategic role in launching and developing the initiative, promoting and coordinating it, and providing the necessary financial support.”

“The Agreement signed last June,” Professor Ciampi concludes, “is based on a complex and advanced framework that probably makes it a unique initiative at national level. It is the result of an unprecedented level of institutional convergence, making it possible to express full satisfaction with an outcome that all the signatories have pursued with great determination, bringing to fruition an effort in planning and programme development that began two years ago.”

Friday, September 25, at 11:30 a.m. in the Talk Area in Piazza Unità d’Italia, the 15th edition of Trieste Next will officially open with the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

After the inauguration, everyone is invited to the UniTS marquee, which hosts the Festival’s exhibition spaces, offering a rich opportunity to discover and experience cutting-edge research.

There will be eight activities, including “Cheers to Science,” “Guess the Country!”, “The Mind at Play,” “From the Sun to Movement,” and “gECO podcast.” One space will also be dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the Friuli earthquake, exploring the history of seismic monitoring and the University’s research in this field. Another space will focus on UniTS’s public and social engagement and the role of the University’s Third Mission.

Special events

All of the major events at Trieste Next 2026 will be organised by UniTS.

The Festival’s opening evening, which was previously announced around a keynote lecture by archaeologist and anthropologist Lambros Malafouris, will feature a second guest: Umberto Galimberti.

The event, “The Shape of Thought,” will take place on Friday, September 25, starting at 8:30 p.m. at the Teatro Verdi in Trieste. Admission is free, with advance registration required.

The evening will begin with a keynote lecture by Malafouris, Professor of Cognitive and Anthropological Archaeology at the University of Oxford, introduced and moderated by Gabriele Beccaria, editor-in-chief of La Stampa’s Tuttoscienze science section. Malafouris proposes looking for the origins of consciousness not within the brain, but in the space where the body, environment and material culture intersect: an idea he calls STRANGE, Situated TRANsactional GEnesis. He also applies this perspective to one of the most pressing questions of the present day: what kind of people algorithms are turning us into.

This will be followed by a talk by Umberto Galimberti, one of Italy’s most widely read philosophers, essayists and psychoanalysts, entitled “The Misadventures of Truth.” Galimberti traces a genealogy of truth throughout the history of Western thought, from the Greek alétheia to the Hebrew emet, from Plato to modern science and from Christian faith to contemporary technology. He then explores what truth appears to have become today: effectiveness. If truth is merely what works, he asks, what room is left for critical thinking, and who decides what is true? His investigation addresses the crisis of democracy, the rhetoric of populism and the dominance of artificial intelligence, starting from a fundamental conviction: giving up on truth means giving up on humanity itself.

On Saturday, September 26, the special event “Being and Thought” will feature psychiatrist and writer Vittorino Andreoli. Meanwhile, renowned sociolinguist Vera Gheno will take part in the panel “Knowledge Is Not a Solitary Pursuit”, funded by the Autonomous Region of Friuli Venezia Giulia. She will engage in a dialogue with Regional Councillor Alessia Rosolen and UniTS Rector Donata Vianelli on the idea of shared knowledge built through relationships and cross-disciplinary exchange.

Also on Saturday evening, science will meet music: evolutionary biologist and philosopher of science Telmo Pievani will engage in a dialogue with Deproducers – Vittorio Cosma, Gianni Maroccolo and Riccardo Sinigallia – in a performance entitled “DNA – The Show That Makes Science Sound”, combining scientific outreach with musical languages.

View the full UniTS programme at Trieste Next 2026:

Friday, September 25

Saturday, September 26

Sunday, September 27