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What makes a successful Marie Curie Fellowship candidate?

What lies behind Ca' Foscari's success as a host institution and what are a few tips for young scholars who are thinking of applying? We talked about it with Professor Matteo Legrenzi, professor of Politics and International Relations.

Marie Curie: Ca' Foscari among the top host institutions in Italy & Europe

Ca’ Foscari has yet again confirmed its reputation as an outstanding international research hub, gathering brilliant scholars from all over the world. With 23 new Marie Curie Individual Fellowships announced today, our University has bested its own record. 

China: activism and repression. Interview with Jeffrey N. Wasserstrom

Radio Ca’ Foscari interviewed Prof. Wasserstrom to know more about how Chinese millennials are growing up, surrounded by disturbing news of government spies infiltrating universities and student activism.

Take part in the Ca' Foscari photo campaign with our merch

Do you want to be a part of our new photo campaign and get exclusive Ca’ Foscari themed merch? Find out how!

Being a student at the International College: an interview with Margherita

Margherita is a student at the Ca' Foscari International College, the honours college for high-achieving students. Let's find out more about the typical day on the San Servolo campus and how this unique experience has changed her life.

10 years after the Erasmus: Gonzalo's trip to Venice and down memory lane

Filmmaker Gonzalo Boronat came back to Venice after five and ten years from his Erasmus at Ca' Foscari. Together with the friends he met in 2009, he immortalized the magic of the city in two heartwarming videos.

YOUniversity: Lamia is making the most of her international experience

Lamia is a Ca' Foscari student from Zimbabwe, who chose to move to Venice for her Bachelor's degree in Philosophy, International Studies and Economics. Read the article to find out her great advice for international students! 

YOUniversity: Shadi, from Iran to Italy to build her dream career

Shadi is currently enrolled in the “Crossing the Mediterranean: towards Investment and Integration” MA here at Ca’ Foscari. Let's find out more about her plans for the future, which involve helping young people building a better world.

Chinese millenials discovering the Veneto: Nicola Farronato presents VCNY

Ca' Foscari alumnus Nicola Farronato is an entrepreneur and marketing expert, a passion he discovered in his university years. A decade ago, he dived into the world of start-up companies: today he tells us more about VCNY, his latest project.