Since the academic year 2022/2023, the University of Messina has offered the multidisciplinary course “Sustainability” in Italian, a 6‑ECTS innovative teaching pathway within the Transversal Skills framework. The course is delivered entirely online in an asynchronous format and consists of 12 recorded lectures taught by 20 professors and researchers from different scientific-disciplinary sectors and departments. Its multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary approach enables students to understand the real complexity underlying the sustainable ecological transition.
The course is open to all UniMe students enrolled in bachelor’s, master’s and single‑cycle degree programmes, as well as PhD candidates, research fellows, and grant holders.
Multidisciplinary teaching 'Sustainability' (Italian language)
The University of Messina, in its constant interest and commitment in promoting sustainable development and ecological transition, is now opening this opportunity also to the large number of international students enrolled in UniME study courses.
Building on the positive experience of the Italian version, starting from the 2023/2024 academic year the University has also activated the English‑taught version of the multidisciplinary course “Sustainability”. Its structure, content, and delivery mode mirror those of the Italian course, offering an equivalent learning experience to an international audience.
Multidisciplinary teaching 'Sustainability' (English language)
In the year 2025, the University of Messina organized several training courses aimed at the education of staff and students, with particular attention given to environmental issues, safety, and social and ethical topics. At the end of the training courses, assessment tests are scheduled to evaluate final learning outcomes.
Training courses delivered in 2025
Among others, in October 2025 a training course titled “Managing special and hazardous waste (ISO UNI EN 14001/2015 – EU Regulation 1221/09)” was organized, with the objective of providing advanced training to employee involved in implementing an Environmental Management System (EMS) in accordance with the voluntary standards UNI EN ISO 14001:2015 and the European Regulation No. 1221/2009 (EMAS III), at the University Sports Campus. The training event aimed to strengthen skills in the management of special and hazardous waste, in line with the new RENTRI regulations and the adoption of the University’s new internal regulation, promoting a responsible and sustainable operational approach.”
Managing special and hazardous waste (ISO UNI EN 14001/2015 – EU Regulation 1221/09)