The SUPSI Board has approved the new position of Director of Research, Continuing Education, Development, and Knowledge Transfer, appointing Prof. Alberto Piatti for the four-year term from 2026 to 2029. From April 15 through May 29, the application period for the Director of Undergraduate and Graduate Studies will be open.
The social media landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, shaped by new regulations, growing scrutiny of major platforms, and content that is increasingly difficult to interpret. At the core of these changes lies Artificial Intelligence, which both amplifies risks and provides new tools for mitigation. Understanding these dynamics and fostering critical awareness is becoming essential for navigating the digital environment.
Dr. Giulia Celentano has been appointed Head of the Centre, founded in 2008, succeeding Professor Claudio Valsangiacomo as of April 2026. Best wishes to her and the entire team for their work on numerous projects and collaborations aimed at promoting more inclusive, supportive, and aware societies.
3D printing is becoming increasingly important in industrial applications. However, to be truly reliable at scale, it requires tools capable of better monitoring what happens during production. The uTeam project has developed an innovative microwave-based approach to observe phenomena occurring beneath the powder during the cooling process.
The documentary explores the power of data in contemporary society.
The rediscovery and use of local stone in construction, craftsmanship and land management lies at the heart of the Interegg PAESALP Project: Alpine Landscapes – Traces of Stone, Community Ties between Italy and Switzerland. Work has recently begun at the Lecco Campus of the Politecnico di Milano, which, together with SUPSI, is responsible for the project’s scientific direction, with an expected duration of 30 months.
This year again, prizes were awarded in the competition organized by the Swiss Association of Road and Transport Professionals (VSS). Lorenzo Agostinone, Giulio Bizzozero and Mattia Tormen, students in the Bachelor of Science SUPSI in Civil Engineering, achieved second place in two categories.
The academic offerings of the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI) are expanding with a new interdisciplinary program designed to train coordinators for sustainable transition. The new Bachelor of Science program will begin in September 2027. Enrollment for the bridge year will open on April 27 for those with a high school diploma.
