Prof. Giovanna Galli
for the academic year 2025/2026, 2026/2027, 2027/2028, 2028/2029, 2029/2030, 2030/2031
E-mail: prorettore.mo@unimore.it
The Pro-Rector Vicar replaces the Rector in all his functions in the event of absence or impedimentnto (art. 11 of the University Statute)
Prof. Cristina Iani
for the academic year 2025/2026, 2026/2027, 2027/2028, 2028/2029, 2029/2030, 2030/2031.
Email: prorettore.re@unimore.it
The Pro-Rector represents the Rector in the Reggio Emilia office (Article 11 of the University Statute)
Research, Doctoral and Higher Education Area
The Vice-Rector, with Area delegation, coordinates the University's Research policies, oversees the management of university research projects and other research initiatives, promotes access to national and European funding, oversees research infrastructures, open science andthe enhancement of results, collaborates with the Quality Delegate and the other Delegates for ANVUR accreditation, quality and monitoring of results, together with the Research Observatory.
It undertakes to define policies for the development of Research of impact and of particular value for the University, and coordinates and proposes the activities of internal and external promotion of research,reporting periodically to the Rector and coordinating the activities of specific delegates.
The Vice-Rector, with Area delegation, coordinates the policies of the University for the Doctorate of Research and Higher Education, oversees the management of the Doctorate, schools, regulations and calls, and collaborates with the Delegate for Quality and the other Delegates for ANVUR accreditation, such asand monitoring of the results. It also coordinates the postgraduate training offer (university master's degrees, advanced courses, lifelong learning), defining strategic lines, quality criteria and economic sustainability. Finally, in coordination with the other Area delegates, it promotes internationalization and partnerships with institutions and companies, industrial and inter-university doctorates, ensuring regulatory compliance and periodically reporting to the Rector.
Teaching Area, Student Community and the Right to Study
The Vice-Rector, with Area delegation, coordinates the policies of the University for Teaching, supervises the programming of the training offer, the academic calendar and the teaching regulations and collaborates with the Quality Delegate and the other Delegates for ANVUR accreditation, thequality and monitoring of outcomes. It coordinates activities for digital and inclusive didactic innovation, guidelines for teaching quality, for teaching loads, and internationalization of courses. Finally, it monitors indicators and ministerial requirements, ensuring operational liaison with Departments and Schools and regulatory compliance, periodically reporting to the Rectorand coordinating the activities of specific delegates.
The Vice-Rector, with Area delegation, coordinates the University's policies for the student community, the right to study: contributions, scholarships, exemptions, housing and catering services, inclusion, special needs and disability, in coordination with specific delegates. Promotes participation andstudent representation, and joint initiatives, coordinates inbound and inbound orientation activities, placements, internships and the alumni ecosystem. Coordinates, with regional bodies and territorial partners, the expansion of services, takes care of listening and communication with students and monitors satisfaction, periodically reporting to the Rector and coordinating the activities ofspecific delegates.
Tech Transfer Area, Social Impact and Healthcare
The Vice-Rector, with Area delegation, coordinates the University's policies for the Third Mission and social impact and in particular Public Engagement. Coordinates policies on technology transfer, intellectual property and the enhancement of results, patents, licenses, spins off and startups, together with specific delegates, defining policies and enhancement models. In collaboration with the Rector, it develops partnerships with companies, public administrations and the third sector, manages framework agreements and contracts on behalf of third parties, promotes living labs and open innovation. It promotes, together with specific delegates,
cultural and scientific dissemination initiatives,one of museums, archives and the historical-cultural heritage of the University and the organisation of initiatives, exhibitions and activities in schools.
It coordinates policies for regional, national and European programmes with an impact on the territory, including in the field of social innovation. In collaboration with the Quality Delegate, coordinates activities for impact assessment according to guidelinesANVUR and international standards, with periodic reports.
Finally, it ensures the institutional communication of the Third Mission activities and periodically reports
to the Rector on plans, objectives and results.
Community, People, Wellbeing and Sustainability Area
The Vice-Rector, with Area delegation, coordinates the University's policies for the enhancement, well-being and effectiveness of teaching and research staff, in line with the University's strategic plan.
Encourages initiatives for the qualification and professional growth of teachers and researchedre, their inclusion in structures, their intra- and inter-university mobility; it promotes agreements with other universities or research bodies, sabbatical opportunities and extra-university activities, and the prevention of disputes between staff. Collaborates with the General Director to define policies for the enhancement, well-being and effectiveness of the PTAB, for the programming of the needsno, mobility, professional development and evaluation and incentive systems. Promotes
training, inclusion and work-life balance initiatives, monitoring indicators and results, together with specific delegates. Collaborates in the development of occupational health and safety issues in accordance with current legislation, in conjunction with the Preventive Serviceand Protection, the competent doctor and the structures in charge. He coordinates the policies for relations with MSW together with the specific delegate, taking care of the supplementary bargaining and the technical tables. He cares about the well-being, welfare, health and sport of the staff together with specific delegates, and periodically reports to the Rector on plans, objectives and results and proposes tocorrective and regulatory measures.
The Vice-Rector, with Area delegation, coordinates the University's policies for energy and building sustainability and implements the University's strategy with measurable objectives such as decarbonisation, efficiency and resilience. Coordinates in close collaboration with the Technical Management and with the delegatesspecific projects, the three-year programming of works, maintenance and energy and building upgrades, in the offices of Modena and Reggio and in the distributed campuses. It promotes innovative models for renewables, energy communities, smart building management and data governance of consumption, ensuring
regulatory compliance, safety and accessibility. Activates and presides over connecting tableswith local delegates from Modena and Reggio, technical offices and external stakeholders. It researches and manages regional, national and European funding for construction and energy saving. Integrates sustainability into teaching and third mission projects through campus initiatives, in collaboration with specific delegates on social and environmental sustainability. Prepares penergy emergency and business continuity plans, with annual checks and updates and implements the university's policies for new construction and maintenance of the building stock, and periodically reports to the Rector on
plans, objectives and results and proposes corrective and regulatory actions.
Governance, Resources and Technology Area
The Vice-Rector, with Area delegation, coordinates the University's policies for the economic and financial planning strategy with measurable objectives of economic sustainability and efficiency. Coordinates, together with the Rector, the General Director and the Directorates in charge, the budget cyclethree-yearly and annual. It collects and prioritizes the financial needs of the Departments, Research Infrastructures and Directorates, aligning them with the University's Strategic Plan. Assign and monitor resources for teaching, research and third mission with transparent criteria based on KPIs and results, together with specific delegates. Oversees management control, ensuring the reliability ofdata, ensuring financial balance and operational continuity. Coordinates the monitoring of financial and contractual risks, internal and external audits and regulatory and tax compliance in conjunction with the competent structures, assessing economic sustainability and impact and periodically reports to the Rector and competent bodies on plans, objectives and results.
The Vice-Rector, with Area delegation, coordinates the University's policies for legal and institutional affairs, in line with the Statutes, Regulations and guidelines of the Bodies. Coordinates with the specific Delegates, with the Legal Department and the Department that deals with Institutional Affairs for programmingand the execution of activities. It collects and prioritizes the needs of Departments, Centers and Structures and oversees regulatory and regulatory adaptation, ensuring compliance with national and European legislation and the ANVUR and MUR lines. It oversees actions within the offices on contracts, agreements, framework agreements, partnerships and foundations, supporting negotiation andstipulation, possible litigation and the management of legal risks, promoting conflict prevention tools. It ensures, together with specific delegates and the General Manager, compliance with transparency, anti-corruption, privacy and public contract code. Represents the University in regional and national tables, monitors risks and improvement plans, and reports periodicallyto the Rector on plans, objectives and results.
The Vice-Rector, with Area delegation, coordinates the University's policies and implements the University's digital transformation and artificial intelligence strategy with measurable objectives on teaching, research and services.
Coordinates initiatives with CINECA and external stakeholders for platforms, roadmapplications and contracts, ensuring interoperability and open standards. Collects and prioritizes the digital needs of Departments, Research Infrastructures and Administrative Departments, translating them into plans and projects.
Leads the modernization of administrative processes and services to staff and students with cloud solutions, automation and shared data management, along with delegatthe specific ones. He oversees together with specific delegates and the Administrative and Technical Departments, data governance, cybersecurity, privacy and business continuity in compliance with European and national regulations.
Promotes the responsible adoption of Artificial Intelligence in administrative and technical university procedures, defining guidelines on data quality, transparency, currencyrisk management and ethics and promoting training and upskilling of technical administrative staff and the academic community on digital skills and AI. Activate pilot projects with the Departments, promoting technology transfer and the enhancement of results. It oversees the KPIs, budget and portfolio of digital projects. Represents the University at CINECA and CRUI for ICT thematic actionsand for national initiatives and consortia and periodically reports to the Rector on plans, objectives and results.
The Vice-Rector, with Area delegation, coordinates the University's policies for the University's international relations and internationalisation strategies, in line with the Strategic Plan. Coordinates the international cooperation of the University, supervises the requests of the Departments and Schools, assprioritizing and aligning and impacting. It guides mobility and exchange policies and programmes for teachers, researchers and students (Erasmus , bilateral agreements, visits, double degrees),
in collaboration with the relevant offices and with specific delegates. It oversees agreements, MoUs and strategic partnerships with universities, research centres, businesses and international organisations. Collabowith CRUI, MAECI, territorial institutions and external stakeholders for joint initiatives, calls and cooperation programmes, also managing international visits at home and abroad, coordinating initiatives for the simplification of procedures, visas, reception, housing and legal administrative support.
Promotes the attraction of international talent and the educational offer in lingua, summer school, joint courses and doctoral tuition, together with the delegates of the areas involved. Supports participation in European and multilateral programmes, taking care of guidelines, reporting and compliance. Monitors the KPIs of internationalization, impact and quality of programs, takes care of communication and international branding and the management of risks related to mobility and COOperaction, ensuring inclusion and safety, periodically reporting to the Rector on plans, objectives and results.
Research, Doctoral and Higher Education Area
The Delegate for Specialisation Schools in the medical and non-medical sector coordinates the training and professionalisation activities of the medical and non-medical Specialisation Schools in the various hospital facilities, guaranteeing quality, uniformity and consistency with the Nazi training objectivesand with the University's strategy. He periodically interacts with the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery and with academic bodies, liaising with the Rector for the University's representations at regional and national health service bodies. It takes care of the well-being, protection and enhancement of specialisations and trainees, promoting conditions of study, workand training that is safe, inclusive and of high quality. He coordinates with the Area Delegate for PhDs and Higher Education and regularly reports to the Rector and the Academic Bodies.
Teaching Area, Student Community and the Right to Study
The Delegate for Incoming Orientation collaborates closely with the Vice-Rector and the other Delegates, in accordance with the University Strategy, to define policies, innovative methodologies, implementation and evaluation tools for the orientation of students, theborrowing with high schools and with public bodies. She also deals with working students and the orientation of those who come from abroad. It coordinates with regional, national and international initiatives and periodically reports to the Rector and the Academic Bodies.
The Delegate for Outgoing Orientation and Placement works closely with the Vice-Rector and the other delegates and with companies and local authorities, in accordance with the University Strategy, to define policies, innovative methodologies, implementation and evaluation toolsfor the guidance of students in the last years of undergraduate, master's and doctoral courses. Collaborates in the definition of policies on internships and innovative initiatives for placement and youth entrepreneurship. It coordinates with regional, national and international initiatives and periodically reports to the Rector and the Academic Bodies.
The Delegate for the Honor Project and the Ata Scuola deals with new initiatives for the enhancement of deserving students and the communication of merit. Supports the design of a Higher School or Institute, in collaboration with public bodies and companies, to carry out initiativesand to maintain talents in master's degrees, also with supports and scholarships, as well as to create modern critical thinking for the construction of the multidisciplinary future and promote the attractiveness of the University in collaboration with the cities of Modena and Reggio Emilia. The Delegate will coordinate with the
Area Delegate for the Student Community, Orientation and the Right to Studyor and periodically reports to the Rector and the Academic Bodies.
Tech Transfer Area, Social Impact and Healthcare
The Delegate for Startups and Patent Enhancement assists the work of the Vice-Rector to the Third Mission, in accordance with the University's Strategies, to define policies, regulatory tools and initiatives for the promotion of startups and spinoffs, and for the enhancement ofresults of the research and any patenting. He regularly reports to the Rector and the Academic Bodies.
The Delegate for Tech Transfer in the Modena Area assists the work of the Vice-Rector with delegation to the Third Mission, in accordance with the University Strategy, for contact with companies, business associations, startups and local professionals to facilitate theon a mission to transfer technology and knowledge and improve the culture of tech transfer widely throughout the University. He regularly reports to the Rector and to the Academic Bodies and to the Delegates of the Departments.
The Delegate for Tech Transfer in the Reggio Emilia Area assists the work of the Vice-Rector with delegation to the Third Mission, in accordance with the University's Strategies, for contact with companies, business associations, startups and local professionals to facilitatethe mission of technology and knowledge transfer and improving the culture of tech transfer widely throughout the University. He regularly reports to the Rector and to the Academic Bodies and to the Delegates of the Departments.
The Delegate for Relations with the Mantua area supports the work of the Vice-Rector to the Third Mission, in accordance with the University's Strategies, for relations with provincial regional authorities and citizens of the Mantua area, for a sustainable development of tech transf initiativeser and public engagement; he also collaborates with the Teaching and Research Areas for the initiatives of the Mantua area. He regularly reports to the Rector and to the Academic Bodies and to the Delegates of the Departments.
The Delegate for Museum Initiatives assists the work of the Vice-Rector to the Third Mission, in accordance with the University's Strategies, for initiatives concerning University Museums and the management of Museomore. It also collaborates with public and private bodies and institutions to supportmuseum and cultural dissemination initiatives in cities. He regularly reports to the Rector and the Academic Bodies.
The Delegate for Relations with the Emilia-Romagna Region for the High Technology Network supports the work of the Vice-Rector with delegation to the Third Mission, in accordance with the University's Strategies, for relations with Regional bodies, in-house companies and High Tech Network initiativesology and coordinates initiatives of the Interdepartmental Centres accredited in the Region. He regularly reports to the Rector and the Academic Bodies and coordinates with the office that deals with Technology Transfer.
Community, People, Wellbeing and Sustainability Area
The Delegate for Peace and Social Equity supports the work of the Vice-Rector for the Enhancement, Welfare and Effectiveness of Personnel, in accordance with the University's Strategies, for the development of initiatives concerning peace, equity, and support for students andl personnel from areas of geopolitical complexity. In collaboration with the Delegate for Equal Opportunities, she interfaces with the CUG and regularly reports to the Rector and the Academic Bodies.
The Delegate for the Sustainability Report supports the work of the Vice-Rector for the Enhancement, Welfare and Effectiveness of Personnel and other Area Delegates, in accordance with the University's Strategies, specifically engaging in the preparation of the Annual Sustainability Reportand of compliant initiatives such as the Participatory Report, coordinating with the other Delegates and with the University Quality Assurance Office. He regularly reports to the Rector and the Academic Bodies.
The Delegate for Construction and Spaces in the area of Medicine supports the work of the Vice-Rector for Building and Energy Sustainability in accordance with the University's Strategies, specifically engaging in the area of Medicine, dealing with the public bodies of the Health Systemo National and Regional, for building and energy saving initiatives and policies, interfacing with public and private bodies and institutions. He regularly reports to the Rector and the Academic Bodies.
The Delegate for Environmental Sustainability supports the work of the Vice-Rector for Building and Energy Sustainability, in accordance with the University's Strategies, specifically engaging in environmental sustainability policies and initiatives, interfacing with public bodiesinstitutions and national and international university networks, with a view to the models proposed by the 2030 Agenda.
He regularly reports to the Rector and the Academic Bodies.
The Delegate for Equal Opportunities supports the work of the Vice-Rector for the Enhancement, Welfare and Effectiveness of Personnel, in accordance with the University's Strategies, for initiatives concerning inclusion, the elimination of disparity treatments, including those concerning gender,and initiatives related to women empowerment. In collaboration with the Delegate for Peace and Social Equity, she interfaces with the CUG and regularly reports to the Rector and the Academic Bodies.
The Delegate for Sport and Psychophysical Well-being supports the work of the Vice-Rector for the
Enhancement, Well-being and Effectiveness of Personnel and coordinates with the Vice-Rector for the Third Mission, in accordance with the University's Strategies, for initiatives concerning sport, activecompetitive and non-competitive, the psychophysical well-being of both staff and students, in close collaboration with the CUS MORE and the CIRS and with other structures in the area. He regularly reports to the Rector and the Academic Bodies.
The Delegate for Building and Spaces in the Modena area supports the work of the Vice-Rector for Building and Energy Sustainability in accordance with the University's Strategies, engaging specifically in the Modena area, dealing with public and private bodies and institutionsof the territory, for building and energy saving initiatives and policies. He regularly reports to the Rector and the Academic Bodies.
The Delegate for Construction and Spaces in the Reggio Emilia area supports the work of the Vice-Rector for Building and Energy Sustainability in accordance with the University's Strategies, engaging specifically in the Reggio Emilia area, dealing with public and private bodies and withlocal institutions, for building and energy saving initiatives and policies. He regularly reports to the Rector and the Academic Bodies.
The Delegates for Inclusion, Disability and Special Educational Needs, interacting with the Area Delegate and the other Delegates, and in accordance with the University Strategy, undertake todefine policies, innovative methodologies, implementation and evaluation tools for the well-being and learning support of students with special needs, ASD and disabilities. They coordinate with regional and national initiatives and report periodically to the Rector and academic bodies.
Governance, Resources and Technology Area
The Quality Delegate, in accordance with the University's Strategies, specifically undertakes to define policies and implement initiatives aimed at improving the quality of the University, the processes and results of teaching, research and the third mission. She coordinates theof the Quality of the University and the actions for accreditation, coordinating with the University Observers. He regularly reports to the Rector and the Academic Bodies.
The Delegate for Relations with Asian Centres supports the work of the Vice-Rector for International Relations and Internationalization in accordance with the University's Strategies, specifically committing to define policies and implement initiatives aimed at improving relationsactions, research and joint teaching with Asian universities and research centres. He regularly reports to the Rector and the Academic Bodies.
The Delegate for Relations with European Centres supports the work of the Vice-Rector for International Relations and Internationalisation in accordance with the University's Strategies, committing specifically to defining policies and implementing initiatives aimed at improvingrelations, research and joint teaching with European universities and research centres, also coordinating with the European Community. He regularly reports to the Rector and the Academic Bodies.
The Delegate for Relations with American Centers supports the work of the Vice-Rector for International Relations and Internationalization in accordance with the University's Strategies, specifically committing to define policies and implement initiatives aimed at improving relationsoni, joint research and teaching with American universities and research centres. He regularly reports to the Rector and the Academic Bodies.
The Delegate for Academic Regulations and Standards is responsible for playing an overall monitoring role on the production, updating, simplification and harmonisation of the University's internal regulations. Coordinates and supervises the drafting and review processes of the regolambodies and other regulatory acts of the University, ensuring consistency, clarity and compliance with the Articles of Association and current national legislation. The Delegate maintains a constant dialogue with the Rector, with the Vice-Rector with delegation to Legal and Institutional Affairs and with the Delegates for regulatory interventions that affect the respective matters, as well as with the administrative structures andresponsive, ensuring an effective connection between academic needs, procedural requirements and deliberative procedures. It promotes initiatives and interventions aimed at improving the transparency, accessibility and comprehensibility of the University's regulatory and normative corpus.
The Communication Delegate, in accordance with the University's Strategies, specifically undertakes to define policies and implement initiatives aimed at improving institutional communications and internal and external communications of the University. Collaborate directly with the Kingcoordinates the activities of the University Communication Office. It is also responsible for defining initiatives for marketing and merchandising and for the University's reputational positioning.
Teaching Area, Student Community and the Right to Study
The Referent for Teaching in the technological-engineering area, interacting with the Vice-Rector for Teaching and the other Area Delegates, and in accordance with the University Strategy, contributes to defining the models for the design of a modern and quality training of thebachelor's degree, master's degree and single-cycle degree, also in English; it helps to establish both the criteria for enhancing the work of teachers and researchers, as well as the strategic orientation for the creation and modification of courses of study, as well as the guidelines for evaluation and continuous improvement, based on the
data collected at the University, also in relation tothose relating to other national and international universities.
The Referent for Teaching in the medical and health sciences area, interacting with the Vice-Rector for Teaching and the other Area Delegates, and in accordance with the University Strategy, is responsible for defining the models for the design of modern and quality trainingfor degree courses, master's degrees and single-cycle degrees, also in English; it is responsible for establishing the criteria for enhancing the work of teachers and researchers, the strategic orientation for the creation and modification of courses of study and the guidelines for evaluation and continuous improvement, considering the data collected in the University also in comparison with the other Anational and international universities.
The Referent for Teaching in the area of humanities, interacting with the Vice-Rector for Teaching and the other Area Delegates, and in accordance with the University Strategy, helps to define the models for the design of a modern and quality training of the courses of thedegree, master's degree and single-cycle degree, also in English, and to establish both the criteria for enhancing the work of teachers and researchers, and the strategic orientation for the creation and modification of courses of study, as well as the guidelines for evaluation and continuous improvement, based on the data collected in the University, also in relation to those related to othernational and international universities.
The Referent for Teaching in the area of social sciences, interacting with the Vice-Rector for Teaching and the other Area Delegates, and in accordance with the University Strategy, contributes to defining the models for the design of a modern and quality training of thebachelor's degree, master's degree and single-cycle degree, also in English, and to establish both the criteria for enhancing the work of teachers and researchers, and the strategic orientation for the creation and modification of courses of study, as well as the guidelines for evaluation and continuous improvement based on the data collected at the University, also in relation to those relatedto other national and international universities.
Research, Doctoral and Higher Education Area
The Referent for research in technology and engineering area, liaising with the Vice-Rector for Research and other Delegates, and in accordance with the University's Strategy, contributes to defining models for improving, supporting and promoting both basic and applied research in engineering and emerging technologies, criteria for the evaluation of researchers, the orientation of the University's strategic research directions in the area, the medium- to long-term objectives for
improving its reputation at national and international level, and assists in the research evaluation processes. He/she is a member of the Research Commission and reports regularly to the Vice-Chancellor and the Academic Bodies.
The Contact Person for Research in the medical and health sciences, interacting with the Vice-Rector for Research and the other Delegates, and in accordance with the University's Strategy, contributes to defining models to improve, support and promote research, both basic andapplied, in the various medical and health, clinical and translational issues, the criteria for the enhancement of researchers, the orientation of the strategic directions of the University's research in the area, the medium-long term objectives for the improvement of reputation at national and international level, and supports the research evaluation processes. It takesto the University Research Commission and regularly reports to the Rector and the Academic Bodies.
The Research Referent in the scientific area, liaising with the Vice-Rector for Research and other Delegates, and in accordance with the University's Strategy, contributes to defining models for improving, supporting and promoting both basic and applied research in various scientific fields, criteria for the evaluation of researchers, the orientation of the University's strategic research directions in the area, the medium- to long-term objectives for improving its reputation at national and international level, and assists in the research evaluation processes.
He or she is a member of the University Research Committee and reports regularly to the Vice-Chancellor and the Academic Bodies.