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It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Alessandro Panconesi.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Alessandro Panconesi.

October 29, 2026

With profound sadness, the Elicsir Foundation and the extended family of Scuola Ortogonale students announce the loss of one of its founders Alessandro Panconesi. Alessandro, or Ale to his friends and students, was a brilliant scientist with a passion for discovery and divulgation. He guided ...

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Call for applications published for the third cycle of the orthogonal school

Call for applications published for the third cycle of the orthogonal school

August 10, 2026

The selection procedure for admission and the awarding of 20 scholarships to the 3rd cycle of the Orthogonal School for the academic year 2026/2027 is now open. Admitted candidates will receive a scholarship of eight thousand euros and will have the opportunity to participate in the Orthogonal ...

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Call for applications published for the “orthogonal contaminations” scholarship program 2026/27

Call for applications published for the “orthogonal contaminations” scholarship program 2026/27

August 9, 2026

The Call for Admission promoted by the ELICSIR Foundation for the academic year 2026/2027 is now online, for the selection of 20 deserving and talented students enrolled in the third year of a Bachelor’s degree program in STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) at an ...

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Call for Applications for the Future Foretold 2026

Call for Applications for the Future Foretold 2026

December 20, 2025

The selection procedure for the Future Foretold 2026 (Futuro Annunciato 2026) is now open. The event will take place from January 30th 2026 to February 2nd 2026 on the island of San Servolo, Venice, Italy. All students enrolled in three-year bachelor’s degree in STEM subjects are encouraged to ...

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Call for applications published for the second cycle of the orthogonal school

Call for applications published for the second cycle of the orthogonal school

September 2, 2025

The selection procedure for admission and the awarding of 20 scholarships to the 2nd cycle of the Orthogonal School for the academic year 2025/2026 is now open. Admitted candidates will receive a scholarship of eight thousand euros and will have the opportunity to participate in the Orthogonal ...

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Call for applications published for the “orthogonal contaminations” scholarship program 2025/26

Call for applications published for the “orthogonal contaminations” scholarship program 2025/26

September 1, 2025

The Call for Admission promoted by the ELICSIR Foundation for the academic year 2025/2026 is now online, for the selection of 20 deserving and talented students enrolled in the third year of a Bachelor’s degree program in STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) at an ...

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The future foretold 2025: between scientific research and career prospects

The future foretold 2025: between scientific research and career prospects

February 14, 2025

The 2025 edition of “Future Foretold” has come to a close. The workshop, organized by the ELICSIR Foundation, was dedicated to undergraduate students in STEM disciplines and took place from February 14 to 17 in the stunning setting of San Servolo Island in Venice. Through seminars, panel ...

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The orthogonal school kicks off

The orthogonal school kicks off

December 2, 2024

The Orthogonal School — a project promoted by the ELICSIR Foundation and supported by a generous donation from the philanthropic organization Schmidt Sciences — was inaugurated on December 2nd, in the beautiful Palazzo Boncompagni, Bologna in the presence of Schmidt Sciences President ...

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Call for applications published for the “orthogonal contaminations” scholarship program

Call for applications published for the “orthogonal contaminations” scholarship program

October 1, 2024

The Call for Admission promoted by the ELICSIR Foundation for the academic year 2024/2025 is now online, for the selection of 20 deserving and talented students enrolled in the third year of a Bachelor’s degree program in STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) at an ...

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Call for applications published for the first cycle of the orthogonal school

Call for applications published for the first cycle of the orthogonal school

September 1, 2024

The selection procedure for admission and the awarding of 20 scholarships to the 1st cycle of the Orthogonal School for the academic year 2024/2025 is now open. Admitted candidates will receive a scholarship of eight thousand euros and will have the opportunity to participate in the Orthogonal ...

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