Governance

Oversees administrative, accounting, and financial processes in compliance with current regulations. Manages management reporting and the preparation of the University’s Financial Statement

The Communications Office manages the university’s image and brand, coordinates internal and external communication plans, social media, and institutional events. It handles relations with the press, promotes stakeholder engagement activities, monitors third mission activities, and works in synergy with the Web Office to ensure online content aligns with the strategic plan.

The DPO observes, evaluates, and organises the management of personal data in compliance with European and national privacy regulations. This role is performed by a team with specific expertise, providing legal and technical support to ensure proper data protection processes.Main tasks include advising the Data Controller (Delegate Councillor) and university staff, monitoring regulatory compliance, managing data breaches, and interfacing with the Data Protection Authority and relevant data processing functions. The DPO acts as the point of reference for all privacy-related activities.

Ensures routine and extraordinary maintenance of buildings and facilities (electric, hydraulic, lighting, and air-conditioning systems). Coordinates cleaning, security, catering, relocations, and access, as well as goods collection.

The Directorate of Information Systems is responsible for managing and developing the university’s IT systems to support teaching, research, and administrative processes. It oversees ICT services, promotes effective use of technology, assists users, and ensures secure access to applications, information, and advanced infrastructure.

This service provides technical and administrative support to Academic Bodies and legal assistance to technical-administrative structures. It manages recruitment procedures, career development for academic staff, relations with affiliated hospitals, and the implementation of institutional and commercial agreements.  It is also the reference point for applying privacy legislation.

Supports the university’s research and training activities through bibliographic management, space organisation, and user services, including:

• on-site borrowing
• bibliographic consultation
• training on resource and service usage

Manages databases related to staff scientific output and prepares periodic reports for the library system, providing data and indicators useful for external assessment (e.g., Italian Ministry of University and Research, Evaluation Nucleus). It also supports processes related to research evaluation and third mission initiatives.

The management organisation is responsible for implementing the objectives and programmes defined by the Board of Governors, promoting and supporting the Department’s scientific and educational activities. Coordination among management, disciplinary, and control bodies is ensured by the Rectorate Secretariat.

Organises advanced medical simulation training for students, residents, and specialists, developing educational pathways with simulators and robots in collaboration with the Medical Office.

Promotes educational offerings in Italy and abroad through fairs, events, and digital campaigns. It defines advertising strategies for attracting new students and manages relationships with external partners, agencies, agent networks, and international schools.

• Designs and updates the teaching methodologies of the Degree Programme, aligning them with the evidence-based principles of Medical Education.
• Trains faculty and tutors; coordinates internships, simulations, outpatient clinics, and laboratories.
• Produces educational materials (clinical cases, PBL, checklists, case method).
• Oversees the professional portfolio, educational planning, and mobility programmes (Erasmus, international exchanges).
• Collaborates with the Student Office, Language Lab, Counselling, and ICT to ensure the proper functioning of the Learning Management System and activities related to orientation, open days, and welcome days.

The Operations Office manages all services related to students, coordinating the following offices:

• Student Office: handles all processes related to the careers of students enrolled in pre- and post-graduate courses, manages admission procedures, and supports academic structures in defining and managing educational offerings;
• International Office: manages projects and programmes for international cooperation and mobility, overseeing both incoming and outgoing mobility. It also supports international students during their admission phase;
• Orientation Office: provides orientation services for prospective students;
• Language Lab: organises language learning courses for students and faculty, and promotes the acquisition of language certifications;
• Quality Office: ensures all processes related to the quality of teaching, research, and university services are maintained and improved;
• Counselling: offers psychological support to students in need and assists them in managing study methods and time management difficulties;
• Student Recreational Activities: Implements cultural and sports projects within the university.

Through a structured Quality Assurance system, the University ensures the monitoring and development of its academic processes, actively involving faculty, students, and technical-administrative staff.

Prevention and Protection ServiceIt develops guidelines and strategies for health and safety in the workplace, identifies and monitors risks, proposes preventive measures and control systems. It promotes a safety culture within the University, disseminating prevention norms and, in collaboration with the relevant offices, providing suitable training for all personnel.

Supports participation in competitive grants, promotes funding acquisition, and manages the financial reporting of public and private projects in collaboration with faculty and researchers.

An external body comprising international experts in the fields of activity of the university. Provides opinions and evaluations upon request by the President, Board of Governors, or Rector.

Conducts preliminary investigations in disciplinary proceedings against professors and researchers for sanctions exceeding censure. Issues a formal opinion to be submitted to the Board of Governors.

Continuously monitors the effectiveness of organisation, teaching, and research.  Assesses process quality, supports the improvement of the internal self-evaluation system, and promotes the culture of merit.

Oversees the administrative and accounting management of the University and monitors compliance with principles of proper administration and applicable regulations.

Represents students enrolled in the university’s programmes. It acts in an advisory capacity and coordinates student-related activities.