Centro Universitario per la Cooperazione Internazionale

15/06/2026

A huge thank you to all professors , researchers, and academics from universities in Cape Verde (Universidade de Cabo Verde) , the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Université Notre Dame de Lomami), Niger (Université Abdou Moumouni), Nigeria (Obafemi Awolowo University), Rwanda (University of Rwanda & Catholic University of Rwanda), and Senegal (Université Cheikh Anta Diop) for making the past week enriching and successful.

Thank you to our organizers and collaborators from the Parma Academic Community namely: Nadia Monacelli, Francesca Cavallini, Luca Caricati, Tiziana Mancini, Martina Ardizzi, Ada Cigala.

With this International workshop “Psychology Beyond Borders. Comparative Dialogues on Psychology Education and Doctoral Training in a Decolonising Perspective" we hope to continue building on such an important opportunity for international exchange and collaboration, fostering a more open, diverse, and globally connected psychology.

12/06/2026

📚Workshop Internazionale 8-12 Giugno 2026 🌍
"Psychology Beyond Borders. Comparative Dialogues on Psychology Education and Doctoral Training in a Decolonising Perspective"
Un occasione importante di confronto tra Europe e Africa sui percorsi di formazione in Psicologia e sulla ricerca dottorale.
📍Via d'Azeglio 85 Parma
🌐Chi abbiamo ospitato?? Docenti, ricercatore e ricercatrici provenienti da università di Capo Verde, Congo R.D., Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda e Senegal.
🤝Comunità Academica: Nadia Monacelli, Francesca Cavallini, Luca Caricati, Tiziana Mancini, Martina Ardizzi, Ada Cigala.

15/05/2026

🌍 “This programme brings together experts and learners to create something truly impactful.”

Fiseha Bekele Teshome, an environmentalist and participant at the ACHIEVE-IT Summer School, joined the training to gain hands-on knowledge in clean and affordable energy solutions.

He found the combination of theoretical lessons and practical training especially valuable — with fieldwork and lab sessions offering real-world applications.

💡 “Energy is not just about technology, but also about ensuring its environmental friendliness. This course covers all aspects, from solar energy to the environmental impact of materials.”

Teshome also emphasized the urgent need for renewable energy in Africa, where energy poverty affects all sectors. He believes awareness and practical solutions are key to transition.

🎓 This Summer School was part of ACHIEVE-IT, funded by the Italian Ministry of University and Research within the Next Generation EU framework.

🔗 Learn more at www.cuci.unipr.it

22/04/2026

🦏 Dal 21 al 23 aprile a Parma “Voices for the Wild”

🌍 Educazione, ricerca e cooperazione internazionale per la conservazione della natura. Tra gli ospiti i sudafricani Matt Lindenberg, fondatore del Global Conservation Corps, e Orlat Ndlovu, Head of Ranger Services della Timbavati Private Nature Reserve

🐾 Attraverso incontri con la cittadinanza e con studentesse e studenti, l’iniziativa offrirà una prospettiva sulle sfide contemporanee della conservazione della natura in Africa e in Italia

Leggi tutto: https://www.unipr.it/notizie/dal-21-al-23-aprile-parma-voices-wild

08/04/2026

🌍 “Collaboration and skill development were the key takeaways for me.”

Dr. Lutendo Muremi, a PhD in electrical and electronic engineering from the University of Johannesburg, joined the ACHIEVE-IT Summer School to explore solar technology.

The interdisciplinary collaboration stood out to her, as experts from physics, engineering, and environmental science shared knowledge, particularly in solar cell design and real-world applications.

💡 “I’ve learned how solar cells work, from material design to practical simulations.”

The hands-on experience at the solar site was a highlight, where she saw the conversion of energy and its practical applications.

🎓 This Summer School was part of ACHIEVE-IT, funded by the Italian Ministry of University and Research through Next Generation EU.

🔗 Learn more at www.cuci.unipr.it

30/03/2026

𝐈𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐲–𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐄𝐕𝐄-𝐈𝐓 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 (𝟏𝟗–𝟐𝟏 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡)

From 19 to 21 March 2026, the final event of the PNRR-TNE project ACHIEVE-IT – Academic Collaboration through Higher International Education for a Viable and Equitable Africa with Italy took place at the University of Salento, dedicated to presenting the results of activities carried out within the framework of academic cooperation between Italy and Africa.

The conference opened with institutional greetings by 𝐅𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐨 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞, Former Rector of the University of Salento; 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐨 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐢, Director of the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS); and 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐳𝐳𝐨𝐥𝐚, senior official of the Italian Ministry of University and Research (MUR), highlighting the strategic relevance of the initiative within the broader framework of Italy–Africa academic and scientific cooperation policies.

The project was led by the Università degli studi di Parma as coordinator of an international network promoted by the 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐂𝐔𝐂𝐈) involving 7 Italian universities, partners in 16 countries, and 37 African institutions.

Representing the University of Parma at the event were Simone Baglioni, Vice-Rector for Teaching; 𝐍𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢, Project Coordinator; 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐨 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐨, Director of CUCI; and CUCI project managers 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨 𝐏𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐢 and 𝐁𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐚 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢.

The ACHIEVE-IT project aimed to strengthen academic cooperation between Italy and Africa through the development of structured, long-term partnerships based on reciprocity, inclusion, and sustainability, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals of the 2030 Agenda. Key areas of intervention included academic mobility, joint study programmes, co-supervised doctoral pathways, collaborative research activities, and advanced training programmes.

To view the recap video of the activities carried out within the ACHIEVE-IT project, please consult the following YouTube link:
https://lnkd.in/dfTRJFSB

26/03/2026

19/03/2026

L’Università di Parma capofila di una rete internazionale promossa dal Centro Universitario per la Cooperazione internazionale. 7 atenei italiani, 16 paesi e 37 istituzioni africane partner.

18/03/2026

🌍 “This course is a shift from polluting energy to clean and affordable energy.”

Dr. Degisew Bayih Fetene, lecturer in Environmental Science at Hawassa University, Ethiopia, joined the ACHIEVE-IT Summer School to deepen his knowledge of clean and affordable energy solutions.

His key takeaway? The importance of community education in promoting renewable energy.

💡 “Education plays a crucial role in raising awareness and teaching communities how to install, maintain, and use clean energy.”

Dr. Fetene plans to integrate these insights into his teaching and help improve energy access in his home country.

🎓 This Summer School was part of ACHIEVE-IT, funded by the Italian Ministry of University and Research within the Next Generation EU framework.

🔗 Learn more at www.cuci.unipr.it

17/03/2026

📍Final Meeting – ACHIEVE-IT Project | Lecce

Il progetto ACHIEVE-IT giunge alla sua fase conclusiva con il meeting finale a Lecce,un momento importante di confronto tra università e partner internazionali.

Durante il progetto sono state realizzate numerose attività di scambio accademico, mobilità di docenti e ricercatori, e collaborazione scientifica tra istituzioni europee e africane, con l’obiettivo di rafforzare la cooperazione tra sistemi di istruzione superiore e promuovere la condivisione di conoscenze.

🎥 Per scoprire le attività svolte durante il progetto, è disponibile il video riassuntivo su YouTube
🎙️ Inoltre, nella locandina trovate anche il QRcode per i podcast dedicati al progetto, con approfondimenti e testimonianze dei partecipanti.

Un progetto che ha creato nuove connessioni accademiche e posto le basi per future collaborazioni internazionali.

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📍 ACHIEVE-IT Final Meeting | Lecce

The ACHIEVE-IT project reaches its final stage with the Final Meeting in Lecce, an important opportunity for dialogue and exchange among universities and international partners.

Throughout the project, several activities were carried out, including academic exchanges, mobility of professors and researchers, and scientific collaboration between European and African institutions, with the aim of strengthening cooperation between Higher Education systems and promoting knowledge sharing.

🎥 You can watch the video highlighting the project activities on YouTube
🎙️ In the event poster, you will also find the podcasts dedicated to the project, featuring insights and testimonies from the participants.

An initiative that has built new academic connections and laid the foundation for future international collaborations.