On Monday, 31st March 2025, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, the Aula Magna at the University of Parma will host the official inauguration of the Healthcare Post-Graduate Programmes within the Department of Medicine and Surgery. This event marks the beginning of a new academic year for these advanced specialisation programmes in healthcare, recognised both nationally and internationally.
The event will be presided over by the Rector, Professor Paolo Martelli, with a keynote Lectio Magistralis delivered by Professor Edoardo Manzoni, titled: “Living Health Today Amidst Complexity and Change in Italian Society.”
Professor Manzoni, a prominent figure in Italian healthcare, will share his invaluable insights on a highly relevant topic: health in the contemporary era, shaped by social, cultural, and technological transformations. His discussion will highlight the pivotal role of educational programmes, such as Master’s degrees, in preparing professionals to navigate the challenges posed by complexity and change.
The Lectio Magistralis offers a unique opportunity to delve into the cross-disciplinary skills essential for today’s healthcare professionals. Professor Manzoni, a graduate in Nursing and Midwifery Sciences, boasts a distinguished academic and professional career. He is a lecturer at the University of Milano-Bicocca, General Director of the Palazzolo Institute in Bergamo, and author of numerous studies on the history of death and dying—topics central to understanding the evolution of healthcare practices.
The event, moderated by Professor Antonio Bonacaro, will be live-streamed on the official YouTube channel of the University, ensuring broader participation.
The academic community, healthcare professionals, and all interested individuals are warmly invited to join this significant moment of learning and dialogue, which officially inaugurates the Healthcare Post-Graduate Programmes as centres of excellence for education and innovation in the field of healthcare.
Do not miss this event that bridges education, research, and a vision for the future of health.
