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Upcoming Events, Conferences and Seminars

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The Development of Socio-Emotional Skills in Schools – Findings and Reflections from the ENRICH Project

The Development of Socio-Emotional Skills in Schools – Findings and Reflections from the ENRICH Project is the title of the event scheduled for December 9, starting at 11:00 a.m., in Room 1.1. The event will provide a morning of discussion and in-depth analysis focused on the results, future perspectives, and educational policies related to the ENRICH project, which is dedicated to the assessment and enhancement of Italian students’ socio-emotional skills.

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Applications Now Open for the 8th Edition of the Master’s Program in “Tourism & Hospitality Management” at the University of Naples Parthenope

The Department of Business and Quantitative Studies at the University of Naples “Parthenope” announces the launch of the 8th edition of the First-Level Master’s Program in “Tourism & Hospitality Management” for the 2025–2026 academic year.
This advanced and interdisciplinary training program is designed for graduates who wish to develop in-depth and cross-cutting skills in the fields of tourism and hospitality management. Expiration date: 20-10-2025

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PhD in Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Call for Applications Now Open

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DISAQ Innovation Hub Press Review Now Available

How is a postal savings product conceived and developed? This is a crucial question for understanding the mechanisms underlying one of the longest-standing and most widely trusted financial instruments among Italian savers. To explore this topic further, DISAQ, together with Cassa Depositi e Prestiti Group (CDP), is holding a dedicated seminar on November 27, 2024. During the event, industry experts will explain how these financial instruments are designed to meet investors’ needs for security, reliability, and convenience, while at the same time maintaining a strong connection with local development and the national economy. The day will conclude with a session focused on career opportunities, offering both theoretical insights and practical guidance to help participants prepare effectively for recruitment and selection processes.

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How a Postal Savings Product Is Conceived and Developed

How is a postal savings product conceived and developed? This is a crucial question for understanding the mechanisms underlying one of the longest-standing and most widely trusted financial instruments among Italian savers. To explore this topic further, DISAQ, together with Cassa Depositi e Prestiti Group (CDP), is holding a dedicated seminar on November 27, 2024. During the event, industry experts will explain how these financial instruments are designed to meet investors’ needs for security, reliability, and convenience, while at the same time maintaining a strong connection with local development and the national economy. The day will conclude with a session focused on career opportunities, offering both theoretical insights and practical guidance to help participants prepare effectively for recruitment and selection processes.

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Take Part in the Selection Process and Begin an Exclusive Internship with XCC

Start your exclusive internship with XCC. XCC, a company specializing in cloud computing and CRM solutions, which has long contributed to digital marketing laboratories within the Master’s Degree program in Marketing and International Management, is offering graduating students and recent graduates of the program an exclusive internship opportunity. Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV to annarita.sorrentino@uniparthenope.it by Thursday, November 28, and to take part in the selection process scheduled for December 4 at the XCC headquarters in Naples, located at the Centro Congressi Tiempo – Centro Direzionale Isola E5, Via Giovanni Porzio 4, Naples.

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Matteo Toresani Meets Students: Balance, Sustainability, and Innovation for Shared Wellbeing

What perspectives does the concept of shared wellbeing open up in the contemporary world? And how can we address the challenges arising from the pursuit of balance among sustainability, innovation, and wellbeing? These questions will be explored with Matteo Toresani, Brand Manager and CFO of Olympic SPA Hotel, on December 2 during the second meeting of the series “Dialogues and Exchanges between Managers and Students.” The initiative, promoted by Professor Mariapina Trunfio together with the Department of Business and Quantitative Studies (DISAQ) and the Department of Business and Economic Sciences (DISAE), is addressed to students enrolled in the undergraduate course in Tourism Enterprise Management (Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism Business Management) and in the International Service Management courses of the Master’s Degree in Marketing and International Management. The meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. in Room T1.

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Simona Rossi Meets Students: Artificial Intelligence and the Metaverse

Artificial Intelligence and the Metaverse: what opportunities, risks, and implications do they present for businesses and society? This is the focus of the third and final meeting in the series “Dialogues and Exchanges between Managers and Students,” an initiative promoted by Professor Mariapina Trunfio, together with the Department of Business and Quantitative Studies (DISAQ) and the Department of Business and Economic Sciences (DISAE). The event will feature Simona Rossi, SEO Manager at Nature Index, who will lead the discussion through an in-depth analysis of both the potential and the critical issues associated with these emerging technologies. The meeting is addressed to students enrolled in the undergraduate course in Tourism Enterprise Management (Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism Business Management) and in the International Service Management courses of the Master’s Degree in Marketing and International Management. It will take place on December 3 at 3:00 p.m., in Room 1.1.

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Barbara Brunelli Meets Students: Strategies and Opportunities in the Tourism Sector

The new series of meetings entitled “Dialogues and Exchanges between Managers and Students” is set to begin. The initiative is addressed to students enrolled in the undergraduate course in Tourism Enterprise Management (Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism Business Management) and in the International Service Management courses of the Master’s Degree in Marketing and International Management. The series offers students a valuable opportunity to engage directly with industry experts and gain practical insight into entrepreneurship and its contemporary challenges. Promoted by Professor Mariapina Trunfio, together with the Departments of Business Sciences (DISAQ) and Economics and Statistics (DISAE), the first meeting will feature Barbara Brunelli, Cluster General Manager of Caracciolo Hospitality Group. The discussion will focus on key managerial aspects and development processes within hotel groups. During the event, two case studies will be examined, respectively centered on Palazzo Caracciolo Naples and Hotel De Bonart Naples, Curio Collection by Hilton. The meeting is scheduled for tomorrow, November 20, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., in Room B1 at Palazzo Pacanowski.

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Online Event – UNESCO Chair: Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the Mediterranean and MENA Region

On November 19, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., an online event will be held to present and discuss the activities of the UNESCO Chair “Innovation and Entrepreneurship Ecosystems in the Mediterranean and MENA Countries.” The event will provide an opportunity for dialogue on ongoing education and research initiatives, ranging from academic projects to international opportunities, with a particular focus on entrepreneurship and innovation. The meeting will include presentations of key initiatives such as the MOOC on Entrepreneurship 4.0 and the TEEG Business Game, the SLIOB Chair report, as well as dedicated brainstorming sessions aimed at outlining new perspectives for the future development of the Chair.

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Seminar: The Excellence of Made in Italy and the Challenges of Internationalization

On Thursday, November 14, at 11:30 a.m., in Room T2, the seminar “The Excellence of Made in Italy Worldwide” will take place. The event is dedicated to celebrating and promoting Italian companies that embody the excellence of our country in international markets. Together with Maurizio Forte, Director General for Export Sectors at the Italian Trade Agency (ICE), the seminar will explore the value of Made in Italy—from artisanal excellence to high-tech products—examining growth opportunities and the challenges faced by Italian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the process of internationalization.