The Rector, the official representative of Unime, calls and chairs meetings of the Academic Senate and the Board of Governors. The Rector supervises the university’s teaching, scientific and service structures, giving appropriate guidance.
The Rector also acts as ombudsperson for the teaching and research autonomy of the academic body.
The Deputy Rector provides support to the Rector in leading the University and replaces him/her in case of his/her absence.
The Academic Senate is responsible for programming and coordinating teaching and research at the University. The Senate consists of: the University Rector, the Head of each Academic Department, nine representative of the academic body, one representative of the temporary researchers, three representatives of the technical-administrative staff, five student representatives, one Ph.D. student representative, one representative of post-graduate MDs enrolled in Unime Medical Specialty schools. In addition, the Deputy Rector (consultative vote), the Coordinator of the Board of Vice-Rectors (consultative vote) and the General Director (without voting rights), participate to the Senate.
The Board of Governors exercises comprehensive authority over the University’s financial management and use of assets. The Board consists of the Rector, three representatives of the academic body, one representative of the technical-administrative staff, two student representatives, two external representatives appointed by the Academic Senate. In addition, the Deputy Rector (consultative vote), the Coordinator of the Board of Vice-Rectors (consultative vote) and the General Director (without voting rights), participate to the Board.
Board members are elected in conformity with rules and procedures laid down under the University Statute. The Board achieves the objectives established by the Academic Senate and controls how administrative funds are distributed, approves the annual budget, authorizes public contracts and international agreements.
Vice-Chancellor for Relations with the University Hospital 'G. Martino'
Prof. Eugenio Cucinotta- Vice-Rector for Research
Prof. Paola Dugo - Email: prorettorericerca@unime.it
- Vice-Rector for Student Services
Prof. Antonino Germanà
- Vice-Rector for Teaching
Prof. Candida Milone
- Vice-Rector for Administrative Organisation
Prof. Antonio Saitta
Vice-Rector for Intercultural and Multilingual Pathways
Prof. Maria Grazia Sindoni
Vice-Rectors' Office: contacts
Head of the Vice Rectors' Office: Antonella Piccione
Telephone: +39 090 6768929
Email: segreteriaprorettori@unime.it - apiccione@unime.it
The Rector may delegate to tenured professors or researchers the exercise of rectoral functions with regard to specific competences. Appointments and delegations are conferred by decree and may be revoked at any time.
Roles and names:
Delegate for Relations with Research Organisations
Prof. Sebastiano Gangemi, Full Professor of Internal Medicine (MED/09) at the Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine.Delegate for the Historical Archive
Prof. Daniela Novarese, Full Professor of History of Political Institutions (SPS/03) at the Department of Political and Juridical Sciences.Delegate for Budget and Integrated Reporting
Prof. Carlo Vermiglio, Full Professor of Business Economics (SECS-P/07) at the Department of Economics.Delegate for the Promotion and Development of Local Educational Offer
Prof. Cinzia Ingratoci Scorciapino, Full Professor of Navigation Law (IUS/06) at the Department of Law.Delegate for Psychological Counselling
Prof. Francesca Liga, Full Professor of Developmental Psychology and Educational Psychology (M-PSI/04) at the Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine.Delegate for School-University Transition Projects
Prof. Giuseppa Filippello, Full Professor of Developmental Psychology and Educational Psychology (M-PSI/04) at the Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine.Delegate for Teaching in the Veterinary Sciences Area
Prof. Emanuele Brianti, Full Professor of Parasitology and Animal Parasitic Diseases (VET/06) at the Department of Veterinary Sciences.Delegate for Teaching for the Medical Sciences Area
Prof. Irene Cacciola, Full Professor of Internal Medicine (MED/09) at the Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine.Delegate for Teaching in the Humanities Area
Prof. Claudio Meliadò, Full Professor of Greek Language and Literature (L-FIL-LET/02) at the Department of Ancient and Modern Civilisations.Delegate for Teaching in the Scientific-Technological Area
Prof. Alessandro Pistone, Associate Professor of Materials Science and Technology (ING-IND/22) at the Department of Engineering.Delegate for Research in the Medical Sciences Area
Prof. Teresa Pollicino, Full Professor of General Pathology (MED/04) at the Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine.Delegate for Research in the Humanities Area
Prof. Antonio Cappuccio, Full Professor of History of Medieval and Modern Law (IUS/19) at the Department of Law.Delegate for Research in the Scientific-Technological Area
Prof. Luigi Calabrese, Full Professor of Materials Science and Technology (ING-IND/22) at the Department of Engineering.Delegate for Research in the Veterinary Sciences Area
Prof. Giuseppe Piccione, Full Professor of Veterinary Physiology (VET/02) at the Department of Veterinary Sciences.Delegate for Relations with Local Companies
Prof. Giuseppe Ioppolo, Full Professor of Merceological Sciences (SECS-P/13) at the Department of Economics.Delegate for Labour Relations for the 'Policlinico G. Martino' University Hospital
Prof. Loredana Ferluga, Professor of Labour Law (IUS/07) at the Department of Law.Delegate for Labour Relations for the University
Prof. Gandolfo Maurizio Ballistreri, Associate Professor of Labour Law (IUS/07) at the Department of Political and Juridical Sciences.Delegate for Relations with CISIA
Prof. Fiammetta Conforto, Associate Professor of Mathematical Physics (MAT/07) at the Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences.Delegate for Disability
Prof. Elena Santagati, Associate Professor of Greek History (L-ANT/02) at the Department of Ancient and Modern Civilisations.- Delegate for the Third Mission
Prof.ssa Marina Trimarchi, Associate Professor of Nuclear and Subnuclear Physics (FIS/04) at the Department of Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics and Earth Science.