On Friday, April 16, the graduation ceremony takes place at the University of Gastronomic Sciences of Pollenzo

Online discussion of 21 undergraduate students and three master students

On Friday, April 16, the bachelor’s and master’s degree sessions are held at the University of Pollenzo, involving 21 students from the course in Gastronomic Sciences and three students from the course in Food Innovation and Management, respectively. 

Due to the prolonged covid-19 pandemic, thesis discussions and proclamations are held exclusively remotely: the graduates will discuss from 9.00 to 12.00. Then, after the discussions, the joint proclamation ceremony will be held at around 13.00 – completely online.  

Here are the graduating students in alphabetical order and the titles of their theses: 

Master’s Degree in Food Innovation & Management

Elisa Cavrenghi, 24 years old from Turin, discusses the thesis entitled: “How trust comes into place when we experience having food prepared by someone else. On detecting trust as relation, on eating as aesthetic engagement and on cultivating intimate relations with others starting from the table”, supervised by Professor Nicola Perulla. 

Daniele Palermo, 29 years old from Ribera (AG), discusses the thesis entitled: “Wine and cans, a dialogue for a more sustainable economic, environmental and social future”, supervised by Professor Franco Fassio.

Giovanni Testori, 26 years old from Milan, discusses the thesis entitled: “Seeding Our Future with Regenerative Agriculture. A 'Solution' Towards Sustainable Food Systems ", supervised by Professor Franco Fassio.

Bachelor’s Degree in Gastronomic Sciences

Giulia Margarita Alvarez-Katz, 25 (United Kingdom / United States), discusses the thesis entitled: “A Tale Of Two Cities: Wet Markets and the Controversial War over their Existence in New York City”, supervised by Professor Gabriele Volpato.

Claudio Avarello, 22 years old from Milan, discusses the thesis entitled: “La percezione sensoriale degli insetti come alimenti nei paesi occidentali”, supervised by Professor Luisa Torri.

Dario Baratelli, 25 years old from Busto Arsizio (VA), discusses the thesis entitled: “Refezione scolastica e diritto al cibo: analisi del caso italiano e proposte di miglioramento”, supervised by Professor Lorenzo Bairati.

Nina Vita Barba Navaretti, 23 years old from Milan, discusses the thesis entitled: “Scarti alimentari e industria tessile: nuove frontiere per l’economia circolare del cibo”, supervised by Professor Franco Fassio.

Carola Beccuti, 23 years old from Turin, discusses the thesis entitled: “I social media e le abitudini alimentari: una ricerca sulla digitalizzazione del gusto”, supervised by Professor Maria Giovanna Onorati.

Alice Boano, 23, from Asti, discusses the thesis entitled: “Evoluzione della figura del cameriere nella storia della ristorazione con focus sul ruolo professionale della donna”, supervised by Professor Antonella Campanini.

Camilla Bondioli, 27 years old from Capannori (LU), discusses the thesis entitled: “Uso alimentare delle ghiande in Ogliastra: un possibile strumento per la valorizzazione del territorio”, supervised by Professor Andrea Pieroni.

Francesca Castino, 22 years old from Canelli (Asti), discusses the thesis entitled: “Rapporto tra donne e cibo nelle arti visive”, supervised by Professor Antonella Campanini.

Francesca Cipani, 24 years old from Gardone Riviera (BS), discusses the thesis entitled: “Esplorazioni olfattive: memorie, corrispondenze, affetti, atmosfere”, supervised by Professor Nicola Perullo.

Riccardo Colonna, 29 years old from Riccione (RN), discusses the thesis entitled: “La Riscoperta del Triticum Monococcum: i grani antichi e la loro reintroduzione nell’agricoltura contemporanea”, supervised by Professor Paola Migliorini.

Elisabeth Fagerland, 27 (Norway), discusses the thesis entitled: “Thinking big by being small - who are the market gardeners of Norway?”, supervised by Professor Paola Migliorini.

Alessandro Franzetti, 23 years old from Florence, discusses the thesis entitled: “Distanziamento Conviviale: analisi storica per una rinnovata convivialità”, supervised by Professor Antonella Campanini.

Paolo Meyer Zu Schwabedissen, 23 years old from Rovereto (TN), discusses the thesis entitled: “Analisi della tecnologia blockchain nella filiera agroalimentare: un registro per responsabilizzare l'azienda e il consumatore”, supervised by Professor Donatella Saccone.

Matteo Micheloni, 24 years old from Milan, discusses the thesis entitled: “La percezione della carne in vitro da parte del consumatore: uno studio sperimentale”, supervised by Professor Maria Piochi.

Massimiliano Mo, 23 years old from Castagnole delle Lanze (AT), discusses the thesis entitled: “Fame e carestie fino all’età Moderna: storia di resilienza e di sacrifici”, supervised by Professor Antonella Campanini.

Veronica Newcomb, 22, (United States / Italy), discusses the thesis entitled: “The Consumption of Metaphors: a discourse on the iconography of still life paintings of the Renaissance”, supervised by Professor Antonella Campanini.

Carina Reckers, 30 (Germany), discusses the thesis entitled: “Traditional Agro-Pastoral Practices, Cultural Landscapes and Bio-Cultural Diversity: How Human Interaction with the European Alps Changes the Landscape, Promotes Biodiversity, and Advances the Production of High-Quality Cheeses ", supervised by Professor Gabriele Volpato.

Imanuel Rocca, 24 years old from Collegno (TO), discusses the thesis entitled: “Gli effetti sociali ed ambientali della coltivazione di cacao in Costa d’Avorio”, supervised by Professor Gabriele Volpato.

Luna Sandri, 24 years old from Monforte d'Alba (CN), discusses the thesis entitled: “Applicazione dei principi di Permacultura: un futuro sostenibile”, supervised by Professor Paola Migliorini.

Mina Kirika Takei Cagla, 22 years old (Japan / Turkey), discusses the thesis entitled: “The Evolution of Shark Fin Market and The Impact on The Wild Shark Population”, supervised by Professor Gabriele Volpato.

Nikolo Nikolaev Valchev, 22 (Bulgaria / Russia), discusses the thesis entitled: "How a supply chain works: Focus on farmed salmon and its environmental aspects", supervised by Professor Gabriele Volpato.