UTV Students Welcome 2021 starting this August

UTV Students Welcome 2021 starting this August

If you are a new international student, Tor Vergata University’s Welcome Office is here to help you. Like every year the traditional UTV Students Welcome weeks are dedicated to welcoming all of our newly enrolled students and to helping them sort out all the typical problems and difficulties encountered by students when they join a new university in a new country.

This years’ edition of the UTV Students Welcome will be held online and in presence. Below you will find the full list of events, activities and the calendar. For further information don’t hesitate to contact the Welcome Office and remember to follow our social media pages for up-to-date information on all the latest events on campus.

Buddy programme

Have you heard of our Buddy programme? Read about it here. If you are a new student and want to get in touch with a Buddy, write to welcome@uniroma2.itindicating your name, surname and your degree course. You will be inserted in the buddy chat of your School in order to receive all the updates. The service will be available from September 2021

💻 Online Activities 2021

Enrollment support meetings:

When: Starting from 2 to 7 August and from 23 August to 23 October, 2021 (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 to 12 o’clock)

What: if you have finalized the procedure on Universitaly platform and you need support in the enrollment procedure, book an appointment here: prenotazioni.uniroma2.it (click on English version – Welcome Office). Click on the calendar to see the time for each meeting;  Please be aware that each meeting will last 60 minutes.
We will accept 20 students for each meeting. The registration will open on 27th July

Where: Microsoft teams (you will receive by email a link for the online meeting). You don’t need to download anything but just click on the link. The registration closes 24 hours before.

Before the meeting please read carefully our “How to Enroll” page.

Students Welcome 2021 in presence


When: Starting from 23 August, 2021 (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 to 12 o’clock)

Where: Rectorate, via Cracovia 50, building D, floor 0

What: each year the Welcome Office will organize in presence meetings dedicated to welcome and orientation activities for all the new students enrolled at Tor Vergata University.
International students already in Italy will be supported and tutored in filling the Stay Permit, Health Insurance, etc.
Please book an appointment in presence here: prenotazioni.uniroma2.it (click on English version – Welcome Office). Click on the calendar to see the time for each meeting;
Please be aware that each meeting will last 20 minutes.

Deadlines: Registration will open on 23th July and closes 24 hours before the event (August 23rd).

Before the meeting please read carefully our “How to Enroll” page.

Admission Test A.Y. 2021-2022 ENGLISH TOLC-F@CASA

Admission Test A.Y. 2021-2022 ENGLISH TOLC-F@CASA

In response to the current emergency situation, starting from May, CISIA will provide ENGLISH TOLC-F@CASA home tests to allow students to take TOLCs remotely for the academic year 2021-2022.
ENGLISH TOLC@-FCASA tests are provided to individual students through the CISIA platform using tools and technology that allow to create secure and controlled virtual classrooms in which candidates can be reliably identified and carry out their tests autonomously. Virtual classrooms are created and managed by universities in collaboration with CISIA. Information and instructions on the equipment required to take ENGLISH TOLC-F@CASA tests can be found on the CISIA website.

What the ENGLISH TOLC-F@CASA is?
The ENGLISH TOLC-F@CASA is an individual test, different for each participant, composed of questions automatically and randomly selected from the CISIA TOLC database with a software developed and managed by CISIA – Consorzio Interuniversitario Sistemi Integrati per l’Accesso.
TheENGLISH TOLC-F@CASA test is carried out on the computer and allows to participate in any selection for which the ENGLISH TOLC-F@CASA is required: it is not necessary, therefore, to support it at the same location of the course of your interest.
Once you have taken the ENGLISH TOLC-F@CASA test, you can apply to one of the intakes of Pharmacy. The selection will be based on the score obtained at the ENGLISH TOLC-F@CASA, weighted according to the criteria set out in the Call for Applications.

The ENGLISH TOLC-F@CASA test structure

The ENGLISH TOLC-F@CASA consists of 50 questions divided into 5 sections. The sections are: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Logic.

SECTIONS NUMBER OF QUESTIONS TIME AVAILABLE
BIOLOGY: 15 QUESTIONS 20 MINUTES
CHEMISTRY: 15 QUESTIONS 20 MINUTES
MATHEMATICS: 7 QUESTIONS 12 MINUTES
PHYSICS: 7 QUESTIONS 12 MINUTES
LOGICS: 6 QUESTIONS 8 MINUTES
TOTAL: 50 QUESTIONS 1 HOUR AND 12 MINUTES (72 MINUTES)

The result of each ENGLISH TOLC-F@CASA is determined by the number of questions answered correctly, wrong or unanswered which make up the total score as follows: 1 point for each correct answer, 0 points for each unanswered question and a penalty of 0.25 points for each incorrect answer.

For more information: Structure and Syllabus 

How and When to enrol in the ENGLISH TOLC-F@CASA Test
Carefully read the Call for Applications to check the deadlines for registration toENGLISH TOLC-F@CASA and to the intakes.
To register for ENGLISH TOLC-F@CASA you must access the CISIA website, select ENGLISH TOLC-F@CASA,  date and pay the fee of € 30 payable by MAV or credit card.
Check the calendar of English TOLC-F@CASA sessions organized by the University of Rome “Tor Vergata”
– For the Subscription watch this video tutorial

Score
The ENGLISH TOLC-F@CASA score, divided into the various sections, will immediately become visible on the CISIA website at the end of the test, entering with the credentials used for booking. This score must be parameterized with the coefficients for each section that are indicated in the Call for Applications.
At the deadline indicated in the Call for Applications will be published the ranking list based on the scores of the ENGLISH TOLC-F@CASA test “weighted” according to the criteria set out in the Call.

How to enrol in the Degree Programme
Once you have passed the selection process, to enrol in the Degree Programme please consult the “Enrolment & Payment” page and follow the instructions and deadlines set out in the Call for Applications very carefully.

FAQ about TOLC@CASA 

In this page there are more information about TOLC@CASA

TOLC@CASA Instructions

For more information about call for applications:  segreteria@farmacia.uniroma2.it

📌 Seminar: Sleep abnormalities in schizophrenia spectrum disorders: main findings and treatment interventions

📌 Seminar: Sleep abnormalities in schizophrenia spectrum disorders: main findings and treatment interventions

Date: 25-05-2021 at 14:30
Teacher: Fabio Ferrarelli (University of Pittsburgh,PA)
Host: Robert Nisticó (Coordinator Degree Course in Pharmacy)
Join the on line seminar: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/message/19:c51fd57121834c82beb7262453b07cec@thread.tacv2/1621501187084?tenantId=24c5be2a-d764-40c5-9975-82d08ae47d0e&groupId=7bd51de3-8cc3-42a7-96af-e6894852b3ea&parentMessageId=1621501187084&teamName=NISTICO-8066476-NEUROPSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY&channelName=Lezioni%20a.a.2020-2021&createdTime=1621501187084

Online Seminar: “Biological markers for Alzheimer’s disease”

Online Seminar: “Biological markers for Alzheimer’s disease”

Online Seminar: “Biological markers for Alzheimer’s disease”.

Speakers: Simone Lista (Sorbone University) and Robert Nisticò (Coordinator Degree Course in Pharmacy)

Date: 20 – 05 – 2021

During the Seminar: 11:00 – 14:00

Platform: Teams

Link of the channel:

https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ac51fd57121834c82beb7262453b07cec%40thread.tacv2/1620375417428?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2224c5be2a-d764-40c5-9975-82d08ae47d0e%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2248609b59-a0f0-4830-9fc1-c782bd47290b%22%7d

Seminar: “Uno sguardo verso il futuro”

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Save the date: 11 May, 2021 at 14:00
Teacher: Rinaldi Federica
Dottors: Cupelli Amalia and Pasqualini Alberto and Angelo Pecere
Students: 4th and 5th year
Language of the Seminar: Italian
Google Meet Room: https://meet.google.com/foi-gyok-vcs 

Il seminario organizzato si pone come obiettivo quello di poter fornire agli studenti del corso di laurea in Farmacia eventuali prospettive future. Post laurea molti di loro infatti, dovranno affrontare delle scelte e decidere che tipo di futuro lavorativo inseguire. Interverranno infatti al seminario figure lavorative diverse, un Direttore di Farmacia (dott.Alberto Pasqualini) ed uno di Farmacia Ospedaliera (dott. Angelo Pecere) nonché un dirigente AIFA (dott.ssa Amelia Cupelli). Questi tre professionisti, pur avendo un percorso universitario di base analogo (laurea in Farmacia/ Chimica e Tecnologie del Farmaco) si sono specializzati per poter intraprendere strade lavorative differenti. Quindi il seminario potrà fornire idee e spunti di riflessione su alcune delle possibili opportunità per il laureato in Farmacia.

COVID-19: New Lockdown Starting March 15

COVID-19: New Lockdown Starting March 15

To the University Community.
Following the national and regional provisions that have been announced and which will be implemented in the next few hours, the Regional Committee of the Universities of Lazio (Comitato Regionale delle Università del Lazio) has resolved that starting from Monday, 15 March 2021 the following provisions will be applied:

– Attendance in presence of educational and curricular activities of all study courses is suspended. Bachelor degrees, master degrees, masters lessons and doctoral courses will continue remotely.
– Exams and graduation sessions are carried out remotely.
– University libraries and other structures that provide services to students will carry out their activities mainly at a distance.
– Professional internships in the medical, dental and health professions area, laboratory activities, exercises, and experiential activities may take place in person in compliance with the guidelines of the MUR referred to in Annex 18 of the Prime Ministerial Decree of 02/14/2021.

The University facilities will remain open, allowing access to teachers and providing a smart-working plan for the administrative and technical staff in order to ensure services in compliance with the anti-covid regulations in force.

The Rector

Translated from the Italian website

Campus Party 2021: Circular Economy to Change the World

Campus Party 2021: Circular Economy to Change the World

Campus Party, the biggest innovation and creativity experience in the world is back on 28 and 29 January 2021 with Campus Party Spotlight, the first entirely digital global edition focused on circularity, sustainability, climate action and clean and accessible energy, implemented in partnership with Enel.

We will be talking about E-Mobility, Smart Cities, Urban Circular Economy and Open Innovability, but also research, startups, tourism and new tools and technologies for a sustainable future.
A totally free-of-charge online event with:
Talks, panels and interviews with international speakers and industry experts
Call4Ideas and online challenges to create innovative and sustainable solutions
A Job Factory Area to enable thousands of young people to find the job of the future.
The final stage of PlayEnergy 2020, the international prize competition promoted by Enel and Campus Party to bring young people between 7 and 18 years of age closer to the Circular Economy.
Campus Party Spotlight will also be the first stage of Road to EXPO Dubai, the approach path that Campus Party is dedicating to exploring the key topics of the Universal Exposition: sustainability, opportunities and mobility.
Join us for an immersive experience in the Circular Economy and become a protagonist of change.

BE THE CHANGE. JOIN THE LOOP.
REGISTER HERE

A history of Cat-Human Relationship: 2mln granted by ERC to the FELIX project

A history of Cat-Human Relationship: 2mln granted by ERC to the FELIX project

A research on the evolutionary history of the cat was awarded by the European Union with a grant of 2,000,000 euros. Molecular biologist Claudio Ottoni won the prestigious ERC Consolidator grant for the research projectFELIX – Genomes, food and microorganisms in the (pre) history of cat-human interactions”.
Claudio Ottoni, a graduate and a doctorate from Tor Vergata University, is one of the 17 Italian researchers who have been awarded this type of grant at universities or national research centers. Only another 30 Italians who work in foreign institutions have received the grant and .
The researcher will conduct his research, which will last five years, at the Centro di Antropologia molecolare per lo studio del DNA antico (Molecular Anthropology Center for the study of ancient DNA(, directed by Professor Olga Rickards, Department of Biology of Tor Vergata University.

 

Cats and Humans: a long lasting relationship
The relationship between humans and cats has been very intense since ancient times. “The FELIX project – explained Ottoni – will deal with the analysis of over 800 archaeological samples of cats (bones, teeth and even samples of Egyptian mummies) that date back to 10,000 years ago up to recent historical periods (18th – 19th century ). The samples come from archaeological sites in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa ».
A previous study, published in 2017 by the scientific journal Nature Ecology and Evolution, showed that cats have essentially followed two routes in their history. A land route, which leads them to populate the Middle East and Anatolia when men began to cultivate the land about 10 thousand years ago; and one that passes through the maritime trade routes, from ancient Egypt to various European ports up to the North Sea, between the 8th and 11th centuries.
About the Research
The study will follow three investigative lines: One genomic line – in which whole genomes will be analyzed and not just mitochondrial DNA, and two new lines of research compared to the previous study: diet and microorganisms.
“We will do an analysis of the ancient cat genomes to investigate at a higher resolution than the 2017 study the selective processes associated with human interaction and the mixing between cat populations of different geographical areas (and also wild and domestic) , in particular in relation to the spread of the cat with human populations in prehistoric and historical times », explains Claudio Ottoni.

Claudio Ottoni of Tor Vergata University has been studying the cat-human relationship since 2016.

According to the research conducted so far, today’s cat is very similar to that of then: Few traits have changed due only to artificial selection or to those “chosen” by man purely for aesthetic reasons.
“We will also study how the cat’s diet has changed in association with humans, by analyzing stable isotopes, chemical markers of ancient diets, and dental tartar. Finally – concludes Ottoni – we will study the presence of any pathogenic microorganisms in ancient cats and how the human-cat relationship has determined the passage of particular infectious diseases to humans (zoonoses) “.
ERC Consolidator Grants: Italy the most awarded country
Italy with 47 researchers out of 327 grant winners, is the most awarded country in the 2020 edition of the ERC Consolidator Grants, established in 2013 by the European Research Council. The ERC Consolidator Grants are awards for researchers with an experience of between seven and twelve years from the completion of their PhD to answer the big scientific questions at research centers across Europe.
“A heartfelt thanks goes to the group of the International Research Office of the University of” Tor Vergata “- said the researcher – for all the technical support provided in the various stages of preparation of the project application”.

Useful Links:
– ERC Consolidator Grant 2020

Students Welcome 2020 Online Edition

Students Welcome 2020 Online Edition

If you are a new international student, the Welcome Office is here to help you.
Also this year Tor Vergata University of Rome will be glad to welcome all of our newly enrolled students to the Students Welcome Weeks 2020.


Online Activities 2020

Enrollment support meetings:
When: Starting from 5 August, 2020
What: if you have finalized the procedure on Universitaly platform, the Welcome Office will contact you by email and help you through the enrollment process or offer support if you’re having difficulties
Where: Microsoft teams (you will receive by email a link for the online meeting)

Welcome online:
When: Starting from 26 August, 2020
What: each week the Welcome Office will organize online meetings dedicated to welcome and orientation activities for all the new students enrolled at Tor Vergata University.
International students already in Italy will be supported and tutored in filling the Stay Permit, Health Insurance and Pass card for transportation in Rome modules.
Where: Microsoft teams (you will receive by email a link for the online meeting)

Students Welcome Events:
Presentation of activities and organizations available at the campus of #unitorvergata or in the city of Rome.

When: Starting from 26 August, 2020, presentation of our services in English:

  • CLICI (Centre for Italian Language and Culture)
  • CAMPUS X (Campus accommodation)
  • Agevola (Discounts for Tor Vergata community)
  • UTV DIGITAL SERVICES
  • Botanic Garden (information about cultural and leisure activities organized by the University)
  • CARIS Commission (Services for students with Disabilities or Specific Learning Difficulties, SLD)
  • CUS Tor Vergata (University Sports Centre)
  • Informagiovani Roma (information about cultural events and opportunities in Rome)
  • Porta futuro Regione Lazio (information about training courses and laboratories for students in Rome)
  • CLA (University Language Centre)
  • ERASMUS + Office

Where: youtube channel unitovergata, playlist “Students Welcome 2020” – facebook unitorvergataContacts:
welcome@uniroma2.it