1) Territories in Transition: Ecological Crisis, Cultural Heritage, and Cultures of Sustainability in Sardinia and Portugal

The aim of the project is to compare and investigate the role of local sustainability concepts in ecological transition processes in regions with socio-environmental vulnerabilities and characterised by ongoing cultural and environmental heritage protection initiatives.

For further information, please contact Prof. Filippo Zerilli - zerilli@unica.it

2) Innovation, Governance, and Local Development Policies for Inter-Municipal Cooperation in Italy and Chile

The aim of the project is to identify innovative governance models to enhance planning and operational skills for effective territorial actions and timely use of resources. The research will analyse the experience of the “Zona de oportunidades” strategy in the Itata Valley, Chile.     

For further information, please contact Prof. Giovanni Sistu – sistug@unica.it

3) Artificial Intelligence for the Enhancement and Promotion of Sardinia's Territories and Cultural Heritage

The project seeks to explore various artificial intelligence models, including Text to Text, Text to Image, Text to Video, and Text to Audio, and assess their effectiveness in communicating and promoting Sardinia’s territories and cultural heritage.                                                                                                                            

For further information, please contact Prof. Emiliano Ilardi - ilardi@unica.it

4) The Potential of Public Administration Contracts in Advancing Environmental Sustainability Methods and Techniques, Defining Ecological Transition Policies, and Promoting Corporate Social Responsibility

The project investigates the potential of public administration contracts in promoting sustainable practices in the production of goods and services. This is achieved by raising awareness among economic operators of the environmental and social impact of their activities and using them as a tool for developing effective national policies for ecological and energy transition.

For further information, please contact Prof. Francesca Pubusa – fpubusa@unica.it

5) An Integrated Approach to Policies and Services for Children, Youth, and Families: Small Municipalities and Depopulation

The project aims to study generational and family policies holistically by identifying emerging needs and stimulating innovative local policy processes to enhance governance and inclusion of children, youth, and families in depopulated areas.

For further information, please contact Prof. Valentina Cuzzocrea - cuzzocrea@unica.it

6) New forms of living

The project focuses on experimenting with new forms of collaborative living, new models of participatory welfare and more sustainable forms of development, and supporting regenerative urbanism based on sharing energy from renewable sources.                                                                                                                                                                     

For further information, please contact Prof. Emanuela Spanò – emanuelaspano@unica.it

7) Contrasting inequalities in educational outcomes in the era of digital transition: evidence from large-scale assessment surveys

The main goal of the research project is to investigate educational practices and strategies that mitigate the impact of disadvantaged social and economic conditions on student learning outcomes. 

For further information, please contact Prof. Isabella Sulis – sulis@unica.it