The first edition of a new English-language master program, focusing on the food products and cultural heritage of Italy, will begin January 2009 at the university’s Colorno campus. The Master of Italian Gastronomy and Tourism is designed to build professional skills related to the food trade, restaurant, and gastro-tourism sectors. Students will gain knowledge of … …read more
The journal of the University of Gastronomic Sciences is back, with the just-published Issue 3. All issue can be read online through the website www.unisgjournal.it. The entire contents in Italian and English are available to any one who completes the free registration.
Third International Philosophy of Wine Conference at the University of Gastronomic Sciences The study of wine in its diverse and complex forms will be the central theme of the Third International Philosophy of Wine Conference, held at The University of Gastronomic Sciences, Friday, May 30and Saturday, May 31. (Assembly Hall, … …read more
On Saturday, May 17th, the Pollenzo campus of the University of Gastronomic Sciences will open its doors to aspiring students. Visitors will have the opportunity to tour the campus, meet university staff, and speak with academic and teaching coordinators. The directors of the academic offices will provide information on course and stage content, destinations within … …read more
The University’s Colorno campus celebrated its first “No Waste Day” on Wednesday, April 30th with a trash pick-up throughout Colorno. Collaborating with volunteers from the City’s offices, students from both Masters courses collected a truck-load worth of garbage. Additionally, in efforts to increase awareness of our impact on the environment, students and staff considered what … …read more
Collaborating with the City of Colorno, the Student Sustainability Committee of the Colorno campus has organized a “No-Waste” event, in which the University will give back to the Colorno community through a trash pick-up in the city. In efforts to increase awareness of our impact on the environment, students and staff are also considering what … …read more
“The Causes and Consequences of the First Global Food Crisis in 2008” 17:30 – April 23, 2008 – Aula Magna – Cascina Albertina–University of Gastronomic Sciences, Pollenzo, Italy Until the last year nearly all previous food crises have been caused by wars and/or centered in part on crop failures in various regions of the world. … …read more
On Wednesday, March 19th, 2008, renowned Italian weather expert, Luca Mercalli, will be speaking on climate change and its direct link to food production. While animal breeding remains the cause of green house gas emissions and food production the greatest cause of environmental decay, he will offer insight as to what steps are being taken … …read more
On May 1st, 2008, the University of Gastronomic Sciences will hold information sessions in Manhattan, NY, and Berkeley, CA, for prospective students interested in learning more about the school’s programs and application procedures. Staff and alumni will be on hand to explain the educational philosophy of the university, present the undergraduate and graduate degrees, discuss … …read more
The University of Gastronomic Sciences is participating in the “Diamogli Credito” Project To be eligible for the project “Diamogli Credito” privileges, Italian and foreign students must: be between the ages of 18 and 35, either be a European Union citizen or a non-EU citizen, must have a registered Italian address and be enrolled at a … …read more