MILAN, Nov. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The 162nd academic year of Politecnico di Milano (Polytechnic University of Milan) has officially started. During the inauguration, Rector Donatella Sciuto, after her customary review of the university’s
MILAN, Nov. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 162nd academic year of Politecnico di Milano (Polytechnic University of Milan) has officially started. During the inauguration, Rector Donatella Sciuto, after her customary review of the university’s activities and achievements, focused on the theme of sport, highlighting its formative and unifying role in a year marked by the spotlight on the Olympic Games. "Sport teaches us to manage success and face failure, to never give up and to find even stronger motivation in the face of defeat. This is a theme particularly relevant to a generation that has shown evident signs of fragility in recent years," commented Donatella Sciuto. Her message aptly reflects the spirit of Politecnico as a hub of research, innovation, education, and inclusion, embracing new challenges and milestones with confidence. Among the key achievements highlighted, the Rector underscored the university’s progress in international prestige: according to the latest QS World University Rankings, Politecnico ranks 111th globally and first in Italy overall, seventh in Architecture and Design, and twenty-third in Engineering—a testament to the excellence of its academic and research offerings. The university also stands out as one of Europe’s most competitive institutions in scientific research, with 302 Horizon EU projects and self-funding capabilities that, in 2023, exceeded a total of 200 million euros. Its strong ties with industry are evidenced by the 53 Joint Research Platforms, long-term collaborations on research and innovation of mutual interest. Read More
