Venice International University offers its organizational support to its Associated Members and other Research Centers or Academic Institutions who wish to organize academic and scientific Conferences, Workshops and Summer Schools in cooperation with VIU.

What VIU offers

- a unique location in the heart of the Venice Lagoon, just 10 minutes by water-bus from St. Mark's Square;

- conference and seminar rooms of varying capacity (from 20 to 240 seats), catering lobbies, staff offices etc.

- all the necessary technological equipment (video projectors, PCs connected to the Internet, audio systems, conference calls etc.)

- WiFi connection for all participants

- access to a self-service cafeteria and bar

- support in finding accommodation with third party providers (either on the island of San Servolo or in hotels in Venice)

- support in finding catering services for coffee breaks, welcome receptions and buffet lunches with third party providers

- support in finding audio-video technical assistance, interpreting etc. for special requirements

Please contact Ms. Silvia Casalini at the Conferences Office:

email: conferences@univiu.org
direct line: +39 041 2719-581

President
Amb. Umberto Vattani - president@univiu.org

Dean
Prof. Carmelo Marabello - dean@univiu.org

Vice Dean
Prof. Luca Pes -  luca.pes@univiu.org

Institutional Affairs

Office contact: president@univiu.org

Head of Office
Igor Nash - igor.nash@univiu.org

Assistant
Giovanna Pietrobon - giovanna.pietrobon@univiu.org

Administration

Office contact: administration@univiu.org

Director
Alessandro Spezzamonte - alessandro.spezzamonte@univiu.org

Assistant:
Jasmine El Din - jasmine.eldin@univiu.org

Administration Control Model and Quality System:
Matteo Cavalieri - matteo.cavalieri@univiu.org 

Academic Programs

Executive Director
Orla McLaughlin - orla.mclaughlin@univiu.org

Globalization Program

Office contact: gpoffice@univiu.org

Scientific Director
Luca Pes - luca.pes@univiu.org

Program Assistant - Students' Services
Francesca Zennaro - francesca.zennaro@univiu.org

Program Assistant
Diana Mattiello - diana.mattiello@univiu.org

Program Assistant
Miriam Rivas Medina - miriam.rivas@univiu.org

Intensive Graduate Activities (PhD Academy, Graduate Seminars, Summer Schools)

Scientific Coordinator
Ilda Mannino - ilda.mannino@univiu.org 

Program Coordinator
Elisa Carlotto - elisa.carlotto@univiu.org

Program Assistant
Diana Mattiello - diana.mattiello@univiu.org

Program Assistant
Rebecca Simonetti - rebecca.simonetti@univiu.org

Librarian

Elena Bovolenta - elena.bovolenta@univiu.org

Interns

Front Office and Co-curricular activities
frontoffice@univiu.org, intern@univiu.org

Library
librarian@univiu.org

Thematic Programs

Program on Innovation | TeDIS

Office contact: tedis@univiu.org

Scientific Director:
Stefano Micelli - stefano.micelli@univiu.org

Executive Director
Lucia Di Gioia - lucia.digioia@univiu.org

EU project controller
Matteo Cavalieri - matteo.cavalieri@univiu.org

Heads of Unit
Logistics: Marco Mazzarino - marco.mazzarino@univiu.org
E-government: Luca De Pietro - luca.depietro@univiu.org
Creativity Design Innovation: Stefano Micelli - stefano.micelli@univiu.org

Program on Sustainability | TEN

Office contact: ten@univiu.org

Scientific Director
Ignazio Musu - ignazio.musu@univiu.org

Executive Director
Alessandra Fornetti - alessandra.fornetti@univiu.org

Scientific Coordinator
Ilda Mannino - ilda.mannino@univiu.org

Program Coordinator
Elisa Carlotto - elisa.carlotto@univiu.org

Ageing Program

Office contact: ageing@univiu.org

Scientific Director
Agar Brugiavini - agar.brugiavini@univiu.org

Program Assistant
Giulia Longari - giulia.longari@univiu.org 

Facilities Management, Network and System Administration

Facilities
Office contact: logistics@univiu.org 
Igor Nash - igor.nash@univiu.org 

Network
Office contact: sysadmin@univiu.org 
Alessandro De Rossi - alessandro.derossi@univiu.org 

IT Assistant
Marcello Masiero - marcello.masiero@univiu.org

Conferences and LLP

Conferences
Office contact: conferences@univiu.org

Head of Office
Igor Nash - igor.nash@univiu.org

Assistant
Silvia Casalini - silvia.casalini@univiu.org

Vocational Training
European Project Training Center:
Elena Bovolenta - centro.europrogettazione@univiu.org

Communications, VIU Fellows and Alumni

Head of Office
Orla McLaughlin - orla.mclaughlin@univiu.org 

Web Content
Francesca Zennaro - francesca.zennaro@univiu.org

Social Media 
Rebecca Simonetti - rebecca.simonetti@univiu.org

VIU ​was awarded the ​​UNI EN ISO 9001:2015​ ​certification​ ​on September 30, 2016, following a detailed audit from an external accreditation body DNV.

In 2013 VIU had already obtained the Quality Management System certification for the "Design and provision of undergraduate, graduate and advanced training courses and programs" according to the 2008 parameters. The annual audits have been an incentive to continue to achieve high standards in efficiency and effectiveness of the management processes at VIU.

Certification according to the updated version of the internationally recognized standard, demonstrates that VIU's quality management system is compliant with best practice. The standard applies to the processes which have an impact on quality and emphasises continual improvement, customer satisfaction and leadership in the organization.

The PC room is located on the first floor of Zone 7 and is open to all VIU students and professors, 24 hours a day. Ask your program coordinator for an access card (a € 5 deposit is required). All PCs are connected to the Internet, and students can access online Venetian library catalogues, Duke-on-line and other online information resources.

VIU also has a highly advanced Apple Mac Computer Lab (first floor, Zone 7) for integrating digital technologies in the academic courses.
The 3D modeling, visualization, and mapping technologies installed enable students to engage with questions of change over time and dynamic process in urban and rural environments.
The programs available include 3D modeling using Google SketchUp, 3D acquisition using Photogrammetry, interactive mapping with Google Earth, Scalar, and the basics of ARCgis related to Google Earth.

Please note that

• Log in and password are required. Ask your program coordinator for user ID and password.
• Do not alter settings or set up of software or hardware.
• Do not install software without administrator rights.
• You will have a personal folder with a unique password for your personal documents. Ask your program coordinator for details.
• You should make back-ups of your work. VIU accepts no responsibility for lost files on hard discs and/or server.
• Log off when you have finished, to protect your personal files.
• Keep the facilities clean and tidy. No drinks or food is allowed in the computer room
  You can contact the Network Administrator at sysadmin@univiu.org or during office hours posted on notice board.
  For Technical Support, write an email to marcello.masiero@univiu.org

Wi-fi and printing/copying facilities are available in the Lab. Due to Covid-19 emergency access to the Mac Lab is limited and students must book their seat in advance to access the space.