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Strategic orientation

Being a leading player in science diplomacy

Politecnico di Milano aspires to be a leading player in science diplomacy, both in the sense of science for diplomacy - science as a strategic axis in international cooperation - and science in diplomacy - the University as a driver of informed policies for sustainable development with a global impact.

In the 2023-25 period we will: consolidate paradigms for international cooperation in research and institutional capacity building, with specific focus on the African continent; train young people in the ability to inform 'policies' using the outcomes of scientific research; actively participate in key networks and think tanks as a means to help bridge the gap between science and policymaking.

Goals and targets

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COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT (RESPONSIBLE RESEARCH AND INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY BUILDING)
 

6 international initiatives in collaboration with other universities in critical areas over the three-year period.

2

COLLABORATION WITH INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS
 

6 structured and continuous relations over the three-year period.

3

TRAINING IN SCIENCE DIPLOMACY
 

60% of young researchers and PhD students trained in science diplomacy over the three-year period.

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‘ADVOCACY’ NETWORKS FOR SCIENTIFIC DIPLOMACY
 

‘Advocacy’ networks for scientific diplomacy.