A two-day event about education through food at the University of Gastronomic Sciences of Pollenzo

“Educating through food: Models and practices between universities and communities”: a Prin 2015 conference with international speakers on the practices of transmitting knowledge between universities and communities takes place on Thursday, June 20th and Friday, June 21st, 2019. “Educating through food: Models and practices between universities and communities”, is the theme of a conference organized … …read more

Fermenting at Noma: old techniques in modern cuisine with David Zilber

Three hours with one of the leading fermentation experts, to discover all the secrets of his work! David Zilber is Noma’s head of fermentation and, together with head-chef René Redzepi, has co-authored the best-selling book ‘The Noma Guide to Fermentation’. Together Zilber and Redzepi have led the way to bringing ancient methods of food preservation … …read more

The University of Gastronomic Sciences of Pollenzo (Italy) confers its 2019 Honorary Degree on Vilda R. Figueroa Frade

Friday May 31, 2019, 3 pm | Pollenzo, Sala Rossa Albergo dell’Agenzia May 31, 2019, the University of Gastronomic Sciences of Pollenzo will confer an honorary degree on Vilda R. Figueroa Frade, Cuban chemist and researcher and advocate for agricultural development projects, for food conservation, and for the safeguarding of the culinary and agricultural heritage of … …read more

Coltivare e Custodire, women in agriculture

The second edition of the event dedicated to environmental sustainability May 31 – June 1, 2019 – Pollenzo and Tenuta Monsordo Bernardina-Alba For its second edition, “Coltivare e Custodire” – an event created by the Ceretto Winery and the University of Gastronomic Sciences – takes on a feminine perspective. The event will focus on women … …read more

Graduation Day Friday, March 8th 2019 at the University of Gastronomic Sciences of Pollenzo

Rector Andrea Pieroni: “Pollenzo is a house that you must contribute to to grow and improve, because the newest ideas will come precisely from you” Roberto Moncalvo: “Have the courage of your convictions, it is what makes the difference”” Catia Bastioli: “Overcome self-interests and construct a common vision of connection between different institutions” Daniela Pirani: … …read more

UNISG Academic Tables 2019 Calendar Presented at Pollenzo with Chef Karime López from Massimo Bottura’s Gucci Osteria in Florence

This year’s program features chefs from Italy, Austria, Catalonia, Japan, Mexico, Russia and Uruguay The Academic Tables, the innovative dining hall project run by the University of Gastronomic Sciences, will feature a host of women in 2019. Of the 15 restaurants invited to showcase their cuisine at Pollenzo, seven are run by female chefs, while … …read more