Guglielmo Marconi University facts for kids
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Università Degli Studi Guglielmo Marconi
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| Latin: Universitas Studiorum Gulielmus Marconi | |
| Type | Private university , non-profit |
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| Established | 2004 |
| Accreditation | MIUR |
| Rector | Alessandra Briganti |
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Academic staff
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500 |
| Students | 16,000 (2022) |
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| Campus | Urban |
| Colors | Green and white |
| Affiliations | GUIDE Association |
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Guglielmo Marconi University (GMU), also known as UniMarconi, is a private university in Rome, Italy. It is a non-profit school, meaning it focuses on education rather than making money. This university offers many different study programs for students who want to earn a degree.
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History of Guglielmo Marconi University
Guglielmo Marconi University was first suggested by a group called the Tertium Foundation. This group included important banks and educational organizations in Rome, Italy.
The university officially started in 2004. The Italian government approved its programs, making its degrees recognized by law. In 2005, UniMarconi joined the GUIDE Association. This is a large group of 120 universities working together.
Exploring the Campuses
Guglielmo Marconi University has three main locations in Rome. Each campus has a special purpose for students and staff.
- Headquarters and Administrative Offices: This is where the main offices are located on Vio Plinio.
- Didactic Production Center: This campus on Via Vittoria Colonna helps create learning materials.
- Classrooms and Lecture Halls: Students attend classes and lectures at this location on Via Paolo Emilio.
Besides these main campuses, the university also has over twenty places across Italy where students can take exams.
Academic Programs and Schools
Guglielmo Marconi University offers many different study programs. Students can earn both undergraduate (first degrees) and graduate (advanced degrees) qualifications.
The university has six main schools, each focusing on a different area of study:
- Economy
- Law
- Letters
- Education Sciences
- Political sciences
- Engineering
University Accreditation
Accreditation means a university's programs meet high standards. Guglielmo Marconi University is officially recognized by important Italian organizations.
- It is accredited by the Italian Ministry of Education. This ministry is in charge of all education in Italy.
- The university also gets good ratings from ANVUR. This is Italy's national agency that checks universities and research. UniMarconi received a "SATISFACTORY" result from ANVUR.
Research and Special Projects
The university is very active in research. Its professors and students work on many projects. They publish scientific papers and journals.
Research at UniMarconi focuses on important topics like energy and the environment. They also study new technologies for higher education.
Research activities are organized into four main departments:
- Department of Legal and Political Science
- Department of Economic and Business Science
- Department of Human Sciences
- Department of Engineering sciences
Student Life and Media
GMU Magazine is a monthly publication for the university community. It started in 2016 and shares news about academic and research activities.
The magazine has three sections:
- Academic Highlights: This part focuses on important studies and achievements.
- Spotlight on Research: Here, readers learn about new research projects.
- Glance at the Future: This section looks at upcoming events and plans.
The magazine covers topics like online learning, student travel, training, and new technologies.
University Athletics
Guglielmo Marconi University supports its student athletes. It has a special agreement with the Italian Rugby Federation. This agreement helps rugby players get scholarships to study at the university.
Notable People from UniMarconi
Many talented people have studied or taught at Guglielmo Marconi University.
Alumni (Former Students)
- Federica Cesarini
- Antonio Virgili
Faculty (Teachers and Professors)
- Maria Chiara Carrozza
- Rainer Masera
- Carlo Pelanda
- Paolo Savona
See also
In Spanish: Università degli Studi "Guglielmo Marconi" para niños
