Cultural and educational initiatives

The European Night of Researchers, an initiative promoted by the European Commission to spread scientific culture and knowledge of the research professions. For this event, the University is part of the regional consortium BRIGHT-NIGHT supported and coordinated by the Tuscany Region – Giovanisì. Characteristic of the initiative is the widespread involvement of researchers, protagonists of scientific conversations, workshops, demonstrations, shows on a wide range of topics. 

With the aim of enhancing actions for the social, cultural and economic development of the territory, in collaboration with the community, the University issues the UNIFI EXTRA call for funding Public Engagement projects every year. The projects, developed with the contribution of several departments, centers and structures, foresee a high impact on the recipients.

Summer event of scientific dissemination dedicated to children and families with activities for all ages: interactive laboratories, demonstrations, games, experiments, workshops, shows, guided tours of departments and research centers, conferences and more. The event takes place between Florence and the Sesto Fiorentino Campus, to discover the places of university research, integrating initiatives in collaboration with the University Museum System

ScienzEstate is created by OpenLab, the University's scientific dissemination service and takes place in June and September.

"Universities Unveiled" national day promoted by the Conference of Rectors of Italian Universities CRUI in collaboration with ANCI and with the patronage of MUR and the Municipality of Florence.