Maria Cristina La Rocca elected to the Accademica dei Lincei

Maria Cristina La Rocca, Full Professor of Medieval History in our Department, has been appointed Corresponding Member of the Accademia dei Lincei. After earning her degree and PhD at the University of Turin, she began her academic career at the University of Padua in 1990, where she became

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International MA Open Weeks 2025 - Fall edition

If you are a prospective student from anywhere in the world, don’t miss the opportunity to e-meet the Professors coordinating our English-taught Master’s degree programmes:Local Development: 4 December, 2:30 PM (Italian time) - register hereMobility Studies (curriculum of the MA in Historical

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In Memory of Ferdinando Fava (1960–2025)

14.08.2025

The Department of Historical and Geographic Sciences and the Ancient World expresses its profound sorrow at the untimely passing of Ferdinando Fava, Full Professor of Anthropology, on 14th August 2025.Professor Fava leaves an enduring legacy in the field of anthropology. His extensive scholarly work

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New Coworking room

19.05.2025

From 19th May a new coworking room is available on the second floor of Palazzo Luzzatto Dina, next to the Aula Magna.This space was created by the Department of Historical and Geographical Studies and the Ancient World and the History Library, in collaboration with the University Library Center, to

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Spring holidays 2025

Dal 18.04.2025 al 04.05.2025

During April and May, Palazzo Luzzatto Dina, Palazzo Liviano, Palazzo Wollemborg, and former IRPEA - Beato Pellegrino are closed on the following days:21 April (Easter Monday)25 April (Liberation Day)1 and 2 May (International Workers' Day and Giustinianea Feast)Classes are suspended from 18 April

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International MA Open Weeks 2025 - Spring edition

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If you are a prospective student from anywhere in the world, don’t miss the opportunity to e-meet the Professors coordinating our English-taught Master’s degree programmes:Local Development: 16 April, 2.30pm (Italian time) - register hereMobility Studies (curriculum of the MA in Historical Sciences)

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International MA Open Weeks 2024 - Fall edition

If you are a prospective student from anywhere in the world, don’t miss the opportunity to e-meet the Professors coordinating our English-taught Master’s degree programmes:Local Development: 26 November, 4pm CET - register hereMobility Studies (curriculum of the MA in Historical Sciences): 3

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International students - 2026/27 applications

If you are an international student willing to pursue your studies at the University of Padua for the A.Y. 2026/27, please find below the relevant Calls for applications:2 November 2025 – 2 February 20262 March 2026 - 2 May 2026* 2 June 2026 - 2 August 2026 (only for EU students and non-EU students

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