{"id":414,"date":"2026-06-25T11:13:05","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T11:13:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.citizenunited.eu\/?page_id=414"},"modified":"2026-06-26T08:13:17","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T08:13:17","slug":"university-of-torino","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.citizenunited.eu\/el\/partners\/university-of-torino\/","title":{"rendered":"University of Torino"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.citizenunited.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/\u0391\u03bd\u03ce\u03bd\u03c5\u03bc\u03bf-\u03c3\u03c7\u03ad\u03b4\u03b9\u03bf.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-445\" style=\"width:284px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.citizenunited.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/\u0391\u03bd\u03ce\u03bd\u03c5\u03bc\u03bf-\u03c3\u03c7\u03ad\u03b4\u03b9\u03bf.png 1280w, https:\/\/www.citizenunited.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/\u0391\u03bd\u03ce\u03bd\u03c5\u03bc\u03bf-\u03c3\u03c7\u03ad\u03b4\u03b9\u03bf-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.citizenunited.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/\u0391\u03bd\u03ce\u03bd\u03c5\u03bc\u03bf-\u03c3\u03c7\u03ad\u03b4\u03b9\u03bf-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.citizenunited.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/\u0391\u03bd\u03ce\u03bd\u03c5\u03bc\u03bf-\u03c3\u03c7\u03ad\u03b4\u03b9\u03bf-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.citizenunited.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/\u0391\u03bd\u03ce\u03bd\u03c5\u03bc\u03bf-\u03c3\u03c7\u03ad\u03b4\u03b9\u03bf-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hero is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-72600bfb wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hover-card is-style-default has-base-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fdb928f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:24px;border-top-right-radius:24px;border-bottom-left-radius:24px;border-bottom-right-radius:24px;min-height:50%;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);box-shadow:var(--wp--preset--shadow--natural)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-custom-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6780cf0c210be6e1b6beb85f52100561\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.809), 1.5rem);\">University of Torino <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-d655f76dd4e4ad7927366a9dd79b5169 wp-block-paragraph\">The University of Torino (UniTo) is one of the most ancient, largest and prestigious Italian Universities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-143fa07bced70856b45e2713f4d6f8dd wp-block-paragraph\">Hosting over 81.000 students, the University of Torino can be considered as \u201ccity-within-a-city\u201d, promoting culture and producing research, innovation, training and employment, organizing courses in all disciplines (except for Engineering and Architecture). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-8c77e9930e6cf3da99131525a8659c22 wp-block-paragraph\">UniTo is deeply involved at international level, through the participation in international projects, the establishment of joint educational courses, the subscription of formal cooperation agreements \u00a0with Universities and Institutions all around the world, and fostering the strengthening of its internationalization policy through the promotion of mobility projects.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#f7f7f7;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-custom-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-5081291966adf7eca1eb9f0db3bbd664\"><strong>Role in the Project<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hover-card has-base-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fdb928f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:24px;border-top-right-radius:24px;border-bottom-left-radius:24px;border-bottom-right-radius:24px;min-height:50%;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);box-shadow:var(--wp--preset--shadow--natural)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-custom-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2f3e039ee2b4d14984362d6718f4657b\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.809), 1.5rem);\">Contribution <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-deb09dd0c5dc88a92761e3274e329d88 wp-block-paragraph\">UniTO brings strong expertise in administrative and public law, civic engagement and digital transformation to the CitizenUnited project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-a4dc53e4ca1b060af0503f959fb78957 wp-block-paragraph\">Within the consortium, UniTO contributes to the development of inclusive civic education tools and digital participation methods, with a focus on how higher education can support more accessible and democratic public governance. Its role combines academic research, curriculum development, and practical engagement with students and external stakeholders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#f7f7f7;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-custom-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-1a32d0d046057d4eb980ba8a65ca2f2b\"><strong>People involved in the Project<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-82936891 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.citizenunited.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/raccaphoto-150x150.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.citizenunited.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/raccaphoto-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.citizenunited.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/raccaphoto-12x12.jpeg 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hover-card has-base-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fdb928f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:24px;border-top-right-radius:24px;border-bottom-left-radius:24px;border-bottom-right-radius:24px;min-height:50%;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);box-shadow:var(--wp--preset--shadow--natural)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-custom-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-709d80a328bc9e0ae01b9b3334149641\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.809), 1.5rem);\"><strong>Gabriella M. Racca<\/strong><br>Full Professor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-7821ce4b03aac9af17a9efc926a2dfc4 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Gabriella M. Racca\u00a0<\/strong>is Full Professor of Administrative Law at UniTO and a leading expert on the digital transformation of public administration, innovation, integrity, and public procurement. She has extensive experience in teaching, research, and European project coordination, and has led several national and international initiatives in her field.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-bc18b00a wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3a88641f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.citizenunited.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sponzio.fotografia.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.citizenunited.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sponzio.fotografia.png 150w, https:\/\/www.citizenunited.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sponzio.fotografia-12x12.png 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hover-card has-base-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fdb928f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:24px;border-top-right-radius:24px;border-bottom-left-radius:24px;border-bottom-right-radius:24px;min-height:50%;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);box-shadow:var(--wp--preset--shadow--natural)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-custom-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-710df7d5e0818be496fb0434ea270a61\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.809), 1.5rem);\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Silvia Ponzio<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><br><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>Associate Professor <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-ff3ba60fd93c0fb5572f2544783016e2 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Silvia Ponzio<\/strong>\u00a0is Associate Professor of Administrative Law at UniTO, with research interests in administrative law, public administration liability, public procurement, and digitalisation. She also contributes to national and international academic networks linked to public law and governance and EU projects.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3a88641f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.citizenunited.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/marademi.fotografia-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-439\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hover-card has-base-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fdb928f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-top-left-radius:24px;border-top-right-radius:24px;border-bottom-left-radius:24px;border-bottom-right-radius:24px;min-height:50%;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);box-shadow:var(--wp--preset--shadow--natural)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-custom-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b336c832295a8d76db35c547102f33b8\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.809), 1.5rem);\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Mara Demichelis<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><br>Research Fellow<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-ca7cdac22f15ea5a5216479dd08a2ebe wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mara Demichelis<\/strong> is a Research Fellow in Administrative Law at UniTO, specializing in digital transformation of public administration, urban regeneration, smart cities, and citizen participation. 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