CMS Program and training activities

Lectures, meetings, simulations, with the aim of giving the students (divided by year of study, from the first to the sixth, including post-graduates), the opportunity to...

(1) be able to identify one's abilities, skills and interests in order to make informed choices, not only in the context of university education

(2) get the skills for managing their personal life paths.

Supervised by Maria Assunta Zanetti (University of Pavia – Course Manager and Trainer) – Trainers: Maria Santa Ferretti (Course Coordinator), Paola Roberta Ferrari and Sara Martelli. There are also assessments tests provided by Kolbrain.

Tutoring (for first two years students) – by senior students, in all areas of study. The service, of which Ludovica Cerati is responsible, develops throughout the academic year (individual sessions e small groups) with the aim of facilitating female students in the learning and study organization phases in order to optimize their academic results. Tutoring activities are also provided for final year students as well as for graduates of the Residence.

Coaching– provided by the Rector of the Collegio Nuovo, Paola Bernardi. The service develops throughout the academic year (individual or collective meetings) and aims to accompany and support the students of the Graduate Residence for the achievement of their study objectives, also regarding their international and professional projects.

Cycles of meetings also in collaboration with the University(in particular scientific laboratories), professional Associations (for example in the medical field, or with networks such as Mentors4U or with the College Alumnae Association), Companies.

A personalized CVs and applications for projects revision service is provided by Saskia Avalle, Cultural and Academic Activities Coordinator, with a view to supporting tutoring and coaching activities as well as the Career Management Skills programme.

The cycle of meetings, open to the public, is aimed primarily at the student community of the College and the Graduate Residence. The recognition as a training activity is extended, upon proposal of the Collegio Nuovo, by the Italian Conference of the Colleges of Merit to all the member Colleges, subject to their confirmation. See Illustrious guests e Investing in women.

The academic year begins with the presentation of the cultural program and the introduction to the CMS Career Management Skills Course.

Usuallly, at least two courses are offered of English language, designed for different levels ok knowledge, or with a particular focus (English for scientific curricula) and a language course in German. Furthermore, courses will also alternate, such as French or Spanish, with particular attention to training in view of study and internship programs abroad and to the achievement of certifications.

Initiatives promoted by the students are also included in the program, such as the project CoNnect, inspired by the format of TEDTalks or other awareness-raising meetings on environmental and civic issues, or, again, activities within the framework of the International Literary Spring School promoted with the University of Ghent.

The year ends with a meeting aimed at taking stock of the actitivies carried out so far and an initial planning of the proposals for the following year.

Every year a different focus on movies, chosen with the collegiate community and curated by a film critic (Andrea Giangaspero and Sandra Innamorato): from special effects and soundtracks to specific themes (environement, women and civil rights).

Sometimes cycles on Italian art song are offered (counting on the expertise of Paolo Jachia, author of monographs on artists such as De André or Battiato). The College also offers some tickets for shows at the Fraschini Theater in Pavia.

There is a strong focus on digital skills, thanks to the experience of many teachers and professionals from the University of Pavia, from Roberto Marmo for computer security and programs such as Excel, to Mirto Musci for Python and LaTeX, as well as Francesco Lescai for an introduction to Bioinformatics.

The theme ofemotional intelligence, with the potential of Mindfulness is addressed through the practical training offered by Lia Antico, neuroscientist between Geneva and Brown University.

Over the years the College has been a partner in initiatives with formats also shared with the professional world (from the first Legal Hackathonin Italy to the program IamRemarkable of Google and an Innovation Game on digital transformation, as well as a TEDx on diversity issues).

Thanks to the involvement in Global Intercultural Dialogues offered by women's colleges around the world, some students also had the opportunity to participate in the preparatory work of the online symposiums on female leadership topics.

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