Research Award for Degree Thesis ‘THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HUMAN BEING AND SOCIETY”

Research Award for Degree Thesis ‘THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HUMAN BEING AND SOCIETY”

MENEGHETTI AWARD 2024 Premio di Ricerca per Tesi di Laurea

“IL RAPPORTO UOMO-SOCIETA’”

In line with the United Nations SDGs, the Meneghetti Award 2024 was launched for Master’s degree thesis writers who have creatively, functionally, sustainably and inclusively dealt with the important human-society relationship in their work. In awarding the prizes, the coherence of the scientific work with sustainable development issues was also assessed, and the results provided us with a wealth of topics from which to draw inspiration for future initiatives. Particularly evident in all the thesis papers is the inescapable call for each individual to take responsibility for his or her own actions within social dynamics. Human being is described as responsible for his destiny, a participant in public life, a party to the actions necessary to change the state of things, a protagonist in the face of inequalities and an inspirer of new creative and futuristic solutions. The award ceremony took place at the Albertina Academy of Fine Arts in Turin on 27 September 2024, during the opening ceremony of the exhibition ‘Lizori Signs and Dialogues’. In attendance were Enrico Pupi, Diana Quadri and Christian Scheider, who were able to present their work and receive congratulations from the audience and a Meneghetti Award plaque.  

See the 10 prize-winning theses and the names of the winners

 
Hortus Lizori @ 8NYC Green Mentors Conference at the Cornell University’s ILR Centre

Hortus Lizori @ 8NYC Green Mentors Conference at the Cornell University’s ILR Centre

At the 8th NYC Green Mentors Conference, held at Cornell University’s ILR Centre on September 23–24, 2024, Renars Raubiskis, representing the Antonio Meneghetti Scientific and Humanistic Research Foundation presented the Hortus Lizori project as an innovative example of how higher education can actively support rural revitalization and sustainable development. The presentation,
based on the research of Prof. Fabio Bianconi and Prof. Marco Filippucci, professors at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering of the University of Perugia, outlined how the project connects education, research, civic engagement, and heritage preservation in rural areas through a model that has already engaged more than 30 universities across Europe and beyond.
The Hortus Lizori initiative is led by the Antonio Meneghetti Scientific and Humanistic Research Foundation.
The initiative also serves as a model for knowledge transfer and capacity-building in rural areas, emphasizing the integration of education and heritage preservation. The Meneghetti Foundation continues to expand its work internationally, sharing its methods with other academic institutions, professional networks, and administrative bodies interested in replicating the approach.
The main goal of Green Mentors—“What do we intend to achieve? Responsible education for a sustainable future”—is perfectly aligned with the mission of our Foundation.
Hortus Lizori stands as an exemplary project supported by our research, reflecting the values of the United Nations and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

“Lizori. Signs and Dialogues” at the Accademia Albertina di Belle Arti

“Lizori. Signs and Dialogues” at the Accademia Albertina di Belle Arti

urin, 24 September – 29 October 2024 The exhibition “Lizori. Signs and Dialogues” lands at the Accademia Albertina di Belle Arti in Turin, which will host it from 24 September to 29 October 2024. The exhibition of more than 100 representations, with tables, physical and digital models, videos and scientific books, offers a multidisciplinary narrative on the value of historic villages between architecture, landscape and art. ‘LIZORI. Signs and Dialogues’ stems from a research path supported by the Antonio Meneghetti Foundation for Scientific and Humanistic Research and conceived by Fabio Bianconi and Marco Filippucci, professors at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering of the University of Perugia. The research path proposes a reflection through drawing on the theme of sustainable development of abandoned villages, selected as ‘best practices’ by the United Nations and published on their SDG Action Platform. https://sdgs.un.org/partnerships/hortus-lizori?fbclid=IwY2xjawFfxwQBHReDW6j3I32ZIrqz4AGHZi9YdJwpbGulaSH_dtn-z7ZC90UXjPOGO41E9w The exhibition obtained the patronage of the Piedmont Region, the Umbria Region, the Province of Perugia, the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering of the University of Perugia, and various professional bodies, including the Order of Architects of Turin and Perugia, the Order of Engineers of Perugia, LABLANDSCAPE (International Laboratory for the Landscape Research), AICA Italia (International Association of Art Critics Official Italian Section) and the Italian Union for Drawing.  
 
Summit of the Future

Summit of the Future

20 – 21 September 2024 New York, United Nations Headquarters On September 20th and 21st, 2024, la Fondazione di Ricerca Scientifica e Umanistica Antonio Meneghetti had the opportunity to participate as an NGO in the United Nations’ Summit of the Future Action Days in New York. The Summit of the Future is a new initiative of the United Nations and member states that focuses on shaping policies for a better future, putting youth at the center of change. The event addresses topics such as education, equality, and security, promoting the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. During the event, our representatives Michele Gambino and Renars Raubiskis presented the project “Now I Know How,” an initiative officially funded by the European Commission, which in 2021 brought students from across Europe to Italy to learn about entrepreneurship and Made in Italy. Throughout the summit, they connected with global leaders, NGOs representatives, and youth ambassadors, and took part in side events focused on technological innovation, responsible leadership, and sustainability. It was an extraordinary experience that allowed us to actively contribute to the global dialogue on building a more fair and sustainable future.