Collaborating with the City of Colorno, the Student Sustainability Committee of the Colorno campus has organized a “No-Waste” event, in which the University will give back to the Colorno community through a trash pick-up in the city. In efforts to increase awareness of our impact on the environment, students and staff are also considering what … …read more
“The Causes and Consequences of the First Global Food Crisis in 2008” 17:30 – April 23, 2008 – Aula Magna – Cascina Albertina–University of Gastronomic Sciences, Pollenzo, Italy Until the last year nearly all previous food crises have been caused by wars and/or centered in part on crop failures in various regions of the world. … …read more
On Wednesday, March 19th, 2008, renowned Italian weather expert, Luca Mercalli, will be speaking on climate change and its direct link to food production. While animal breeding remains the cause of green house gas emissions and food production the greatest cause of environmental decay, he will offer insight as to what steps are being taken … …read more
On May 1st, 2008, the University of Gastronomic Sciences will hold information sessions in Manhattan, NY, and Berkeley, CA, for prospective students interested in learning more about the school’s programs and application procedures. Staff and alumni will be on hand to explain the educational philosophy of the university, present the undergraduate and graduate degrees, discuss … …read more
The University of Gastronomic Sciences is participating in the “Diamogli Credito” Project To be eligible for the project “Diamogli Credito” privileges, Italian and foreign students must: be between the ages of 18 and 35, either be a European Union citizen or a non-EU citizen, must have a registered Italian address and be enrolled at a … …read more
The University of Gastronomic Sciences will host aspiring applicants for a week in Pollenzo. During this time they will have the chance to get to know the campus, the teachers, the syllabus and the aims of the project and learn how to apply to the undergraduete degree program in Gastronomic Sciences. A selection will be … …read more
Saturday, January 26, 2008 — This year’s SIGEP confectionery fair in Rimini saw two University of Gastronomic Sciences students walk away with awards for the Essse Caffè “Crea il tuo DolcEspresso” competition in which participants vied to design coffee-based sweets. The contest was open to both industry insiders as well as under-thirty-fives passionate about coffee. … …read more
The University of Gastronomic Sciences has played editor for Italian publishing house Mondaori by revising Marco Guarnaschelli Gotti’s Grande Enciclopedia Illustrata della Gastronomia for the new edition, placing UNISG in a significant role of gastronomic and cultural ideation. Considered the bible of Italian gastronomy, the illustrated encyclopedia is also an impressive collection of history, tradition, … …read more
November 30, 2007 (Pollenzo, Italy) — Nine new graduates of the University of Gastronomic Sciences’ undergraduate program received their Bachelor Degrees today at the the university campus in Pollenzo, Italy. The nine new gastronomes, from Italy, Switzerland, and Germany began their program in 2004, and conclude three years of study with thesis presentations on subjects … …read more
Students of the University of Gastronomic Sciences will take part in a special screening of Laurie Kahn-Leavitt’s documentary, Tupperware!, about the lives of Brownie Wise and Earl Tupper, the inventors of the famous plastic food containers. The screening is part a Tupperware! evening presented by the Biografilm Festival, and will take place at 9:00 pm … …read more