International Relations

Further elective activities - Seminars and Events with credits

The students can decide between subjects offered in the educational syllabus of the Department, as well as of the University, or for activities with credits different than teachings (seminars, laboratory, meetings, events, etc…) as long as they are coherent with the goals of the Course of Study.

Elective activities, on condition that they are consistent with the educational path, shall be intended as opportunities to increase, complete and personalize the educational path. The student can opt for:

1. Same-level didactic activities of the Study Courses, sincethe Council considers that the whole same-level educational offering consistent with the educational objectives of the Course;

2. Activities –other than didactic–that are accredited by the Council;

3. Other activities not referred to in points 1 and 2, bringing the request to the Council’s attention through a form application addressed to the Student Secretary. For these activities to be evaluated, the student must submit, along with the form, all documentation proving attendance of the educational activity and a brief report on topics presented (a report of at least 1.500 words)

Every year, in order to support the student in the choice of activities coherent with the Course of Study, the Board of the Course of Study defines a list of activities considered eligible. The list is integrated during the academic year, also considering the requests of validation of seminars or events organized by other Courses of Study or external Bodies.

LM-52 – List of Seminars and Events with credits A.Y. 2025/2026

  • For the 13th edition of the "Alberico Gentili Lectures 2025," titled "Tensions between Constitutionalism and Democracy: A Defense of Peer-to-Peer Dialogue," we are pleased to feature Roberto Gargarella, one of the leading constitutionalists in Latin America. He teaches at the University of Buenos Aires and is the Principal Investigator for the European ERC project "Institutional Changes for Democratic Dialogue (ICDD)" at Pompeu Fabra University in Barcelona. Students enrolled in the LM-52 degree course can earn 1 CFU by attending the entire lecture series, which will take place on October 27 and 28, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Room 2 at the Loggia del Grano. To receive the CFU, students must submit a 2,000-word written report to the instructor, Benedetta Barbisan, at benedetta.barbisan@unimc.it.
  • For the Bibliorienta seminar series during the 2025-2026 academic year, students enrolled in the LM-52 degree program will be awarded 2 credits (CFU) based on documented participation and the work completed. This is in accordance with the procedures established by the CASB. The Bibliorienta seminar consists of a total of 12 hours and includes both a practical component (attendance at two in-person workshops) and a theoretical component (individual study). A final exam will also be administered. In addition to earning training credits, participants will receive an OPEN BADGE, which is a digital certificate that verifies the acquisition of transversal information skills. For any inquiries, please contact: casb.bibliorienta@unimc.it.
  • For the 2025 edition of the Overtime - Festival of Journalism, Storytelling, and Sports Ethics, taking place in Macerata from October 8 to 12, 2025, the University will organize the Overtime Laboratory. Students will actively participate in the event's organization and implementation, contributing a total of 120 hours of work under the direct supervision of the Pindaro Association, the event's organizer. Upon completion of the Laboratory and submission of appropriate documentation certifying attendance and work completed, students enrolled in the LM-52 degree program will be awarded 2 credits.
  • From October 2025 to January 2026, the 2025 edition of Macerata Jazz will feature the ImproveIsAction Workshop. During this workshop, students will actively participate in the organization and implementation phases for a total of 40 hours, under the direct coordination of the Musicando Association, the event organizer. Upon completing the workshop and after submitting the necessary documentation certifying their attendance and the work completed, students enrolled in the LM-52 program will be awarded 2 credits.
  • The Macerata Humanities Festival (MHF) 2025 will take place from October 14 to 17, 2025. This year's theme is "The Power of Dialogue: Knowledge and Practices for Community Life." The festival will feature over 40 events held across university campuses and throughout the city. These events will include performances, workshops, talks, book presentations, and thematic panels, all organized by faculty from various departments. To encourage student participation and foster interdisciplinary collaboration within the Festival, the LM-52 Degree Course Council has approved the following university training credits (CFU) for attendees: - 0.25 CFU for each 2-hour event - 0.50 CFU for each 4-hour event - A maximum of 3 CFU for participating in the entire Festival. For more information, visit the official website: [Macerata Humanities Festival 2025](https://www.unimc.it/it/unimc-comunica/events/2025/macerata-humanities-festival-2025-la-forza-del-dialogo).