Università degli Studi di Torino
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Università degli
Studi di Torino
International relationships of
the University of Torino:
Research and other cooperation
activities
Maria Lodovica Gullino
Pune – India, January 4th, 2006
The University of Turin
Università degli Studi di Torino - Sezione Relazioni Internazionali
It was founded in 1404
Erasmus of Rotterdam obtained his degree
here in 1506
It is now one of the
biggest among Italian
Universities.
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The University of Turin in numbers
Università degli Studi di Torino - Sezione Relazioni Internazionali
• 12 Faculties
• 55 Departments
• 13 Interdepartmental Research Centres
More than 60,000 students
• About 1,000 Ph.D students
•
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• More than 1200 Professors
• More than 700 Researchers
• More than 1600 Administrative
and Technical Staff
Faculties
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1 Agriculture and Forestry
All disciplines thaught except
2 Economics
Engineering and Architecture
3 Education
4 Law
5 Letters and Philosophy
6 Medicine and Surgery
7 Modern Languages and Literature
8 Pharmacy
9 Psychology
10 Mathematical, Physical and Natural Sciences
11 Political Sciences
12 Veterinary Medicine
The Italian academic system
1999 (DM 509/99): national reform of the university system
in line with the Bologna process “3+2 years system”
Università degli Studi di Torino - Sezione Relazioni Internazionali
Laurea
180 credits
Laurea
Specialistica
300 credits
Phd programmes
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First level Master
Second Level
Master
Specialization
Schools
Lauree specialistiche a ciclo unico
(specialist single cycle degrees)
Medicine and Surgery (6 years)
Odontology (5 years)
Veterinary Medicine (5 years)
Pharmacy (5 years)
European Research
• Framework Programme 5th
(1998-2002):
Università degli Studi di Torino - Sezione Relazioni Internazionali
– 8 research contracts as coordinators
– about 60 research
contracts as partners
• Framework Programme 6th
(2002-2006):
– 24 on-going contracts +
others under negotiation
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more info at:
http://www.euroinfo.unito.it
The international dimension
Università degli Studi di Torino - Sezione Relazioni Internazionali
About 250 cooperation
agreements with Universities
all over the world both in
the field of research and
didactic
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The international dimension
International mobility
Socrates-Erasmus Programme
Università degli Studi di Torino - Sezione Relazioni Internazionali
• participation since the launch of the programme
• exchanges with more than 250 partners
• about 600 outgoing students
• about 500 incoming students
• most appealing countries: Spain, France,
Germany,UK
...furthermore
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participation in other EU mobility
programmes, such as Alfa, Leonardo
The international dimension
Double degree programmes
Selected students follow their study programme alternatively in their
Università degli Studi di Torino - Sezione Relazioni Internazionali
home University and in the partner University.
They are awarded a double degree.
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The international dimension
International Ph.D. studies
Università degli Studi di Torino - Sezione Relazioni Internazionali
ISASUT International School of Advanced Studies
• created in 2001 with the aim to integrate different
disciplines and to internationalize Ph.D. studies
• offers fellowships to foreign students
• courses/seminars held by visiting foreign professors
• courses (partly) held in English
• network with European and extra European doctoral schools
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…furthermore
about 50 agreements for “co-tutelle de thèse”
for the award of two national doctoral degrees
The international dimension
Cooperation with international organizations
The University of Turin collaborates with the United Nations agencies operating
in Turin:
Università degli Studi di Torino - Sezione Relazioni Internazionali
• ITC-ILO International Training Centre of the International Labour Organization
• UNICRI United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute
• UNSSC United Nations System Staff College
• WIPO World Intellectual Property Organization
Jointly organized post-graduate courses
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• International trade law
• Intellectual property
• Management of development
• Criminology and international criminal policy
• Management of water resourses and water services
• International and diplomatic sciences
• Cultural projects for development
excellence
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Some Centres of
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Affiliates
Approximately 80 researchers from 6
Departments of 2 Universities:
Università di Torino
Dip. di Chimica IFM
Dip. di Chimica Generale e Organica
Applicata
Dip. di Chimica Analitica
Dip. di Fisica Sperimentale
Dip. di Neuroscienze
Dip. di Biologia Animale e dell'Uomo
Università del Piemonte Orientale "Amedeo
Avogadro"
Novara; Alessandria
Sponsors:
MIUR
Torino University
Compagnia di San Paolo
[email protected]
http://www.nis.unito.it
Nanostructured surfaces and
interphases
Nanostructured
interphases in the solid
state
Five lines of multidisciplinary activities
Nanostructured thin films
for coatings and
functional applications
Nanostructured oxidic
surfaces and their
interaction with gases
Molecular interactions in
solid-liquid and liquidmembrane interphases
Multi-disciplinary competence
in the fields of chemistry,
physiscs, materials science
and biology
Molecular Interactions in
complex and nanostructured
bio-interphases
solid-protein-cell
Large facilities and
appliances, synthesis and
charachterization labs
EU funded
research
Consulting and
Services for the
industry
Multi purposes centre
NIS
Education, diffusion
of scientific
understanding and
New products
Incubator
and devices, Patents
and Scientific
Publications
Services:
measurements for private and
public institutions.
Synthesis of new compounds.
Training activities for young
researchers.
CMI is an initiative of chemists and biologists
of the University of Torino
in collaboration with
the BioIndustry Park of Canavese
Molecular Imaging
• In vivo characterization of and measurement of
biological process at cellular and molecular level
• Probe the molecular abnormalities at the basis
of disease rather than imaging the end effects
of the molecular alterations
• Combine new molecular agents with traditional
imaging tools to create targeted, tailored
therapies with the ability to simultaneously find
diagnosis and treat disease
Molecular Imaging Applications
• Oncology
• Cardiology
• Neurology
Finding targeted cells
Identifying cell death
Assessing the efficacy of therapy
Delivering therapy to targeted cells
CENTRE OF COMPETENCE FOR THE INNOVATION IN THE AGRO-ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR
Fields of activity
Basic and applied research
Knowledge and technology transfer
Life-long learning
Communication and Divulgation
UNIVERSITA’ DEGLI STUDI DI TORINO
CENTRE OF COMPETENCE FOR THE INNOVATION IN THE AGRO-ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR
Basic and Applied Research
Topic 1: Biology, epidemiology and control of pathogens of
economically important crops
Topic 2: Biotechnological applications in plant protection
Topic 3: Side-effects linked to the usage of pesticides
Topic 4: Plant disease management and food safety
UNIVERSITA’ DEGLI STUDI DI TORINO
CENTRE OF COMPETENCE FOR THE INNOVATION IN THE AGRO-ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR
International Projects
 EU
 NATO
 REC
 IMET
UNIVERSITA’ DEGLI STUDI DI TORINO
CENTRE OF COMPETENCE FOR THE INNOVATION IN THE AGRO-ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR
Technology Transfer
Centre for
Pesticides
Efficacy
Evaluation
and
Certification
UNIVERSITA’ DEGLI STUDI DI TORINO
CENTRE OF COMPETENCE FOR THE INNOVATION IN THE AGRO-ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR
Technology Transfer
DIAGNOSTIC CENTRE FOR PLANT PATHOGENS
Detection of new pathogens on
new hosts
 vegetable crop plants
 ornamental plants
 acidophilous plants
Report of new pathogens
 symptoms
 characteristics of the pathogens
 control methods
UNIVERSITA’ DEGLI STUDI DI TORINO
CENTRE OF COMPETENCE FOR THE INNOVATION IN THE AGRO-ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR
Knowledge and Technology Transfer in China
STRENGTHENING TECHNOLOGY
AGRICULTURE IN CHINA
AND
CAPACITY
OF
SUSTAINABLE
• Reduction and substitution of pesticides and
chemical fertilizers;
• Promotion of IPM systems;
• Introduction of water-saving irrigation systems;
• Introduction of degradable mulching films;
•Transfer of technologies for the reduction of MB.
UNIVERSITA’ DEGLI STUDI DI TORINO
CENTRE OF COMPETENCE FOR THE INNOVATION IN THE AGRO-ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR
Knowledge and Technology Transfer
REDUCING THE USE OF CHEMICAL TOOLS
INTRODUCING ENVIRONMENTALLY
FRIENDLY FARMING PRACTICES IN SERBIA
Reduction and rationalization of the
use of pesticides in three selected
rural regions of Serbia.
Proper
technologies,
cultural
practices, new crop varieties.
pilot case of apple, tomato and
lettuce.
UNIVERSITA’ DEGLI STUDI DI TORINO
CENTRE OF COMPETENCE FOR THE INNOVATION IN THE AGRO-ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR
Life-long learning
AGROINNOVA fulfils the
UNI EN ISO 9001:2000 standards
Quality Management System
for Designing and Implementing
Training Courses in the Agroenvironmental and Agro-food Fields
Agroinnova is chartered for professional
education at the Regione Piemonte
UNIVERSITA’ DEGLI STUDI DI TORINO
CENTRE OF COMPETENCE FOR THE INNOVATION IN THE AGRO-ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR
Life-long learning
TRACEABILITY IN THE AGRO-FOOD SECTOR
• Traceability
• Food safety
• Food quality
• EU Regulations
UNIVERSITA’ DEGLI STUDI DI TORINO
CENTRE OF COMPETENCE FOR THE INNOVATION IN THE AGRO-ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR
Life-long learning
STUDY TOURS ORGANISED FOR CHINESE
RESEARCHERS
SUSTAINABLE CROP PROTECTION
with IMET
and CAU
ORGANIC FARMING SYSTEMS
with IMET
and Shanghai Environmental Protection
Bureau (SH EPB)
UNIVERSITA’ DEGLI STUDI DI TORINO
CENTRE OF COMPETENCE FOR THE INNOVATION IN THE AGRO-ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR
Life-long learning
PARTNERSHIP WITH THE
VENICE INTERNATIONAL
UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITA’ DEGLI STUDI DI TORINO
CENTRE OF COMPETENCE FOR THE INNOVATION IN THE AGRO-ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR
Communication and Divulgation
Scientific
Societies
International Society Italian Association
of Plant Pathology
for Plant
Protection
A.I.S.S.A.
Italian Association of the
Agricultural Scientific
Societies
Journals
UNIVERSITA’ DEGLI STUDI DI TORINO
CENTRE OF COMPETENCE FOR THE INNOVATION IN THE AGRO-ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR
Communication and Divulgation
Congresses and meetings
Incontri Fitoiatrici 2005
Incontri Fitoiatrici 2006
9th International Congress of Plant Pathology
UNIVERSITA’ DEGLI STUDI DI TORINO
Università degli
Studi di Torino
Proposal for Collaborative Research
Between
University of Calcutta, Jadavpur University & Rabindra Bharati
University, West Bengal, INDIA
and
University La Sapienza - Rome, University Ca’ Foscari - Venice,
University l’Orientale - Naples, Universities of Turin, ITALY
Università degli
Studi di Torino
Italian Ministry for University and
Research is going to support
4 Postdoctoral positions for
Indian PhDs
each of 12 months at
Università degli
Studi di Torino
4 Positions avalaible for Indian Post-docs:
POSSIBLE RESEARCH TOPIC
SCIENTIFIC
RESPONSIBLE
Sustainable crop protection in
intensive vegetable production
Maria Lodovica Gullino
Diseases of soilless crops
Angelo Garibaldi
Crop protection in organic farming Maria Lodovica Gullino
Food safety, with special
reference to mycotoxin risks
Davide Spadaro
Università degli
Studi di Torino
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Università degli Studi di Torino
Via Verdi, 8 - 10124 Torino ITALY
http://www.unito.it
CENTRE OF COMPETENCE FOR THE INNOVATION IN THE AGRO-ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR
Topic 1: Diseases and Management Strategies
First reports on new diseases
Chemical and biological strategies
Genetic resistance to pathogens: varietal selection
UNIVERSITA’ DEGLI STUDI DI TORINO
CENTRE OF COMPETENCE FOR THE INNOVATION IN THE AGRO-ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR
Topic 1: Rice Diseases
Monitoring of rice diseases
Evaluation of biological,
natural and chemical products
UNIVERSITA’ DEGLI STUDI DI TORINO
CENTRE OF COMPETENCE FOR THE INNOVATION IN THE AGRO-ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR
Topic 1: Diseases of Soilless Crops
•
Effect of variation of cultural parameters
on the epidemiology of soilborne
diseases in closed soilless systems.
•
Induction of suppressiveness into
soilless systems.
•Strategies to improve the efficiency
of a soilless cultivation and reduce
the use of nutrients.
UNIVERSITA’ DEGLI STUDI DI TORINO
CENTRE OF COMPETENCE FOR THE INNOVATION IN THE AGRO-ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR
Topic 1: Disease Management in Organic Farming
Biological control
Suppressive soil
Seed dressing
Varietal resistance
Biofumigation with brassicaceae
UNIVERSITA’ DEGLI STUDI DI TORINO
CENTRE OF COMPETENCE FOR THE INNOVATION IN THE AGRO-ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR
Topic 1: Climate Change and Diseases of Grapevine
• Assessment of influence of temperature
increases and/or rainfall variations on the
main grape pathogens;
• Design standard methodologies of data
to elaborate forecasting models;
• Simulation of climatic variations and
study of the tendencies at local levels.
UNIVERSITA’ DEGLI STUDI DI TORINO
CENTRE OF COMPETENCE FOR THE INNOVATION IN THE AGRO-ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR
Topic 1: Diseases of Turfgrass
 Monitoring of turfgrass diseases:
Typhula incarnata
Ophiosphaerella korrae
Gaeumannomyces incrustans
 Evaluation of biological, natural
and chemical products
Centre for pesticides efficacy
evaluation and certification:
 Growth regulator trials
 Weeds control trials
 Fungicide trials
UNIVERSITA’ DEGLI STUDI DI TORINO
CENTRE OF COMPETENCE FOR THE INNOVATION IN THE AGRO-ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR
Topic 2: Molecular Diagnostics of Fungal Pathogens
Development of PCR and real time PCR markers
Phylogenetic studies
Retroelement distribution for mapping variability
UNIVERSITA’ DEGLI STUDI DI TORINO
CENTRE OF COMPETENCE FOR THE INNOVATION IN THE AGRO-ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR
Topic 2: Characterization and Development of BCAs
 formulation trials
 molecular characterization
 risk assessment
UNIVERSITA’ DEGLI STUDI DI TORINO
CENTRE OF COMPETENCE FOR THE INNOVATION IN THE AGRO-ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR
Topic 2: Ethical Aspects of Biotechnological Applications
Cooperation with the Applied Ethics Department
Cooperation with the Philosophy Faculty
Applied ethics
Impact of research on society
Sustainability and biotechnology
Ethics of scientific communication
UNIVERSITA’ DEGLI STUDI DI TORINO
CENTRE OF COMPETENCE FOR THE INNOVATION IN THE AGRO-ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR
Topic 3: Fungicide Resistance
• Bioassays on leaf discs
• In vitro tests on amended media
• PCR-based tools for SNPs
detection
On pathogens such as:
• Plasmopara viticola
• Venturia inaequalis
• Botrytis cinerea
UNIVERSITA’ DEGLI STUDI DI TORINO
CENTRE OF COMPETENCE FOR THE INNOVATION IN THE AGRO-ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR
Topic 3: Alternatives to Methyl Bromide
Research
 Improvement of application method of chemical
alternatives;
 New steaming machine for open field application;
 Slow sand filtration and UV rays for nutrient
solution disinfection in soilless systems;
 Grafting on resistant rootstocks.
Institutional activities
 Phase out of MB in China and Romania
(horticultural sector);
 Definition of the Italian critical uses of MB.
UNIVERSITA’ DEGLI STUDI DI TORINO
CENTRE OF COMPETENCE FOR THE INNOVATION IN THE AGRO-ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR
Topic 4: Biological Control of Postharvest Diseases
 microorganism isolation
 efficacy trials
 mechanism of action studies
UNIVERSITA’ DEGLI STUDI DI TORINO
CENTRE OF COMPETENCE FOR THE INNOVATION IN THE AGRO-ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR
Topic 4: Safety of Horticultural Crops
Mycotoxins in food matrices
Risk assessment
Development of risk management strategies
UNIVERSITA’ DEGLI STUDI DI TORINO
CENTRE OF COMPETENCE FOR THE INNOVATION IN THE AGRO-ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR
EU: Seed Treatments for Organic Vegetable Production
Reduction of existing obstacles in the
production of healthy seeds for
organic farming, in support of EC
regulation 2092/91.
Different physical treatment for the sanitation of seeds
(hot water, aerated steam, electrons) in combination with
microrganisms, resistant inducers and plant extracts.
The method can compete with chemical treatment, in
terms of efficacy and cost.
UNIVERSITA’ DEGLI STUDI DI TORINO
CENTRE OF COMPETENCE FOR THE INNOVATION IN THE AGRO-ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR
EU: Crop and Food biosecurity, and provision of the
means to anticipate and tackle crop bioterrorism
1. To assess the risk posed to European agriculture by
new pathogens/races/biotypes emerging or introduced
also throughout agro-terrorist attacks.
2. To prevent the damage caused to crops by the
introduction (deliberate and accidental ) of new
pathogens/races/biotypes.
3. To eradicate and contain plant pathogens of new
introduction.
UNIVERSITA’ DEGLI STUDI DI TORINO
CENTRE OF COMPETENCE FOR THE INNOVATION IN THE AGRO-ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR
EU: Recycling and upgrading of bone meal for
environmentally friendly crop protection and nutrition
Objectives:

to reduce the problem of
the
management
of
industrial organic waste;

to involve SMI operating
in different fields located
in Piedmont in under
conversion areas;

to obtain from no-value
waste,
material
with
added value.
UNIVERSITA’ DEGLI STUDI DI TORINO
CENTRE OF COMPETENCE FOR THE INNOVATION IN THE AGRO-ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR
EU: Playground harbour and research of sustainability
Promoted by Regione Liguria, it involves 7 municipalities, 4 tourist harbours,
6 golf courses, the Regional Environmental Protection Agency, SIGE S.r.l.,
the University of Genova and Agroinnova.
The aim of the project is to realise a sustainable management model for
golf courses and tourist harbours, realising environmental guidelines and
involving the local authorities in the nature preservation of the areas.
UNIVERSITA’ DEGLI STUDI DI TORINO
CENTRE OF COMPETENCE FOR THE INNOVATION IN THE AGRO-ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR
EU: Dissemination of sustainable alternatives to methyl
bromide
The project represents the support to EC policy
to coordinate national and local initiatives in
Methyl Bromide alternatives.
a-identify problems;
b-implementation of successful alternatives;
c-dissemination tools;
d-governance of the project.
Partnership
The Consortium is composed by nine partners from Italy, Spain,
France, Belgium, Greece, Netherlands.
UNIVERSITA’ DEGLI STUDI DI TORINO
CENTRE OF COMPETENCE FOR THE INNOVATION IN THE AGRO-ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR
EU: Promoting the stable to table approach in European
Regional development
Promotion of the "innovation, implementation and internationalisation"
of the stable to table approach (PromSTAP) as a way to improve the
effectiveness of regions' policies and instruments for regional
development and cohesion through exchange of experience and
intensive co-operation in the field of food safety and quality.
MYCOMON - Monitoring systems for
mycotoxin contamination
The overall objective is to improve the
knowledge of the European legislation
related to mycotoxins, promoting its
implementation, and proposing solutions
to prevent or reduce the risks of
mycotoxins in the food chain.
UNIVERSITA’ DEGLI STUDI DI TORINO
CENTRE OF COMPETENCE FOR THE INNOVATION IN THE AGRO-ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR
EU: Organic farming: social, ethical, economical,
scientific and technical aspects in a global perspective
(ASIA-LINK)
EU: Organic farming network in teaching (MRENet)
Development of a European dimension to teaching and learning
for disciplines relating to the multifunctional rural environment by
redefining the curricula to reflect environmentally sustainable,
ethically defensible and risk conscious agricultural and forestry
industries that foster the wellbeing of rural communities.
UNIVERSITA’ DEGLI STUDI DI TORINO
CENTRE OF COMPETENCE FOR THE INNOVATION IN THE AGRO-ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR
NATO: Tools for crop biosecurity
SECURITY THROUGH SCIENCE
PROGRAM, Collaborative linkage grant.
The project aim is to share the “know how”
on the topic of crop biosecurity among the
participating laboratories, including emerging
Mediterranean Countries.
Partnership:
AGROINNOVA coordinator
ARO VOLCANI Centre, Bet Dagan, Israel
KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY, Manhattan, USA
OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY, Stillwater, USA
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH CENTRE, Giza, Egypt
UNIVERSITA’ DEGLI STUDI DI TORINO
CENTRE OF COMPETENCE FOR THE INNOVATION IN THE AGRO-ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR
REC: Plan for the reconstruction of the REC gardens
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CENTRE OF COMPETENCE FOR THE INNOVATION IN THE AGRO-ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR
IMET: Organic farming systems and techniques for the
promotion of “Green agriculture in Dongtang
Chongming Island”
Transfer of organic farming
strategies and techniques to stop
the soil salinisation process, to
promote production of high
value crops, to reduce emission
of agricultural non-point source
pollutants and minimize the use
of chemicals in Chongming Island.
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