Rector The Rector represents the University and provides overall guidance, initiative, and coordination for teaching and research activities. The Rector is responsible for pursuing the University’s objectives in accordance with quality standards and in compliance with the principles of effectiveness, efficiency, transparency, and the promotion of merit. Risorse utili Alessandra Petrucci Vice-Rectors The Deputy Rector, chosen from among full-time full professors, acts on behalf of the Rector in the event of her absence, inability to perform her duties, or early termination of office.The Vice-Rectors assist the Rector in carrying out her specific duties and responsibilities. Risorse utili Deputy Rector with responsibility for coordinating regulatory activities Giovanni Tarli Barbieri Research Debora Berti Teaching, Orientation and Student Services Ersilia Menesini Technology Transfer, Cultural Activities and Social Impact Marco Pierini Delegates The Rector may appoint delegates, chosen from among tenured full-time professors and researchers, to oversee specific portfolios, as well as project coordinators to lead dedicated initiatives. Risorse utili Enhancement of the University's real estate assets and planning of building development Frida Bazzocchi Trade union relations Luigi Burroni Ph.D. Programmes and Activities of the University Institute of Higher Studies of the University of Florence (IUSSAF) Stefano Cannicci International relations and multilateral agreements Giorgia Giovannetti Legality and transparency Erik Longo Assessment and coordination of the participation of the University of Florence in the Higher Technological Institutes (Istituti Tecnologici Superiori - ITS) Enrico Marone Inclusion and Diversity, with responsibility for communication processes Maria Paola Monaco Other Delegates Francesco AdemolloTeacher trainingElena Bresci Cooperation and Development at the University of FlorenceGianni CardiniSupport for the organization of the educational offer and the logistics of programFrancesco GrassoJob PlacementDonatella LippiCoordination of external relationTeresa MegalePerformance activitiesMaria RanieriEducational innovationBarbara ValtancoliMonitoring of teaching planning, including the process of transformation of the degree programmes pursuant to Ministerial Decree 1648 and 1649/2023 and coordination of the Presidents of the degree programmes and coordination of the activities of the Sesto Fiorentino Science and Technology Campus and the City of Prato University Campus (Polo Universitario Città di Prato - PIN) Regulations Statuto dell’Università degli Studi di Firenze Art. 11 – Il Rettore Art. 12 – Prorettore Vicario, Prorettori e Delegati Statuto dell'Università degli Studi di Firenze