Category: Actuality

The Hematology Section of the Department of Medicine and Surgery at the University of Perugia has participated in one of the most significant international clinical trials on chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), the “CLL17” study, promoted by the German CLL Study Group, with Professor Paolo Sportoletti serving as the scientific coordinator of the collaboration. The initiative […]

Professor Massimiliano Marianelli, the Rector of the University of Perugia, has been proposed for the conferment of an Honor of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (OMRI). The nomination was sent to the Prefecture of Perugia by Antonio Nesci, editor-in-chief of the national online newspaper La Prima Pagina. The nomination highlights Marianelli’s academic, […]

The United Nations General Assembly has officially adopted a resolution establishing a day dedicated to the Mediterranean Diet. Starting next year, November 16 will be celebrated worldwide as International Mediterranean Diet Day. Scientist Domenico Praticò welcomed the milestone, emphasizing its significance. “Following a healthy diet is not just about choosing food, but about embracing a […]

As 2025 comes to a close, IMEKO looks ahead with major plans for the future. The international organization, a leading authority in the field of metrology, has confirmed the venues for its next World Congresses, following the traditional triennial pattern: Rimini, Italy, will host the event in 2027, while Krakow, Poland, is set to welcome […]

On the occasion of the traditional Christmas Concert of the University of Perugia, the Magnificent Rector, Professor Massimiliano Marianelli, wished to address a special message to the academic community and the city, reflecting on the value of music, culture, and sharing during this festive season. We publish his speech in full, celebrating the harmony, educational […]

Scampia is set to host the 70th National Congress of the Italian Society of Gerontology and Geriatrics (SIGG) at the Teaching Campus of the University Federico II of Naples. The event, titled “Free and Long-Lived”, highlights geriatrics’ commitment to ensuring that elderly people live free from disability and enjoy healthy aging. The choice of Scampia […]

Giarre is getting ready to experience a moment of great emotion: on December 19, around 12:00 pm, Giorgio Rovere, journalist and television host on Piana TV and Telitalia, will take part in the Olympic torch relay for the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games as a torchbearer. Rovere will walk through the streets of the city […]

On World AIDS Day, London Mayor Sadiq Khan highlighted the progress the city has made in the fight against HIV, calling for reflection and remembrance of those affected by the disease. “However, the work does not stop here,” Khan said. “We are committed to ending new HIV transmissions by 2030 and challenging stigma wherever it […]

Experiments, practical demonstrations, and open dialogues turned the Fasano event into a collective laboratory exploring the relationship between food, movement, and quality of life Can a breakfast reflect the way we live? For the organizers of the “Conscious Breakfast” project, the answer is yes. The first event, held on Saturday, December 13, at the “House […]

An extreme cold wave is sweeping across vast areas of the United States this weekend, bringing dangerously low temperatures and hazardous weather conditions for millions of people. The National Weather Service has warned that approximately 49 million Americans—from the Northern Plains to the Southeast—will remain under cold alerts, with some warnings extending through Monday morning. […]