The departments

INFORMATION

The International University for Peace (UNIPACE) stands out for its organizational structure, divided into various departments, each of which plays a fundamental role in the academic and professional training of students. Each department not only provides specific expertise, but also promotes an integrated, multidisciplinary approach that is essential to address contemporary challenges. Below, we will explore UNIPACE’s various departments in detail, highlighting their unique characteristics and the contributions they make to the academic community.

Department of Law

UNIPACE’s Department of Law is renowned for the excellence of its faculty, coming from a variety of legal fields. This diversity of experiences not only enriches the curriculum, but offers students the opportunity to learn from professionals who have worked in real and often complex contexts. The courses cover a wide range of topics, including international diplomacy, human rights, and privacy law, thus offering a comprehensive preparation.
The teaching approach is highly interactive; Students are encouraged to actively participate in discussions and debates, thus developing their critical and analytical skills. This method is critical to preparing students to become lawyers, diplomats, and public sector professionals, endowed with a deep understanding of legal dynamics and their applications in reality.

Department of Economics

In the Department of Economics, emphasis is placed not only on economic theories, but also on their practical applications. The lecturers, selected for their academic skills and their real-world experience, guide students in exploring topics such as economic policies for development, the economics of migration and international financial policies. This approach allows students to gain a pragmatic view of economics, preparing them to face complex challenges in global contexts.
The combination of theory and practice is also reflected in research projects and collaborations with government bodies and international organizations, giving students first-hand experiences that can prove valuable for their future careers.

Department of Environment and Territory

The Department of Environment and Territory is dedicated to the study of sustainability and the management of natural resources, thus responding to the growing needs for a responsible approach to the environment. The teachers are experts in various fields, including environmental design and land redevelopment. Students are involved in courses that address issues such as risk management and resource enhancement, providing them with practical tools to address contemporary environmental challenges.
In this department, education focuses on the importance of sustainable resource management, preparing them to become professionals capable of operating in an environmentally and community manner. Hands-on projects and collaborations with environmental organizations amplify the educational impact, allowing students to apply their knowledge in real-world situations.

Department of Media and Social Sciences

The Department of Media and Social Sciences addresses the dynamics of communication and journalism in an increasingly interconnected world. Educators explore the power of media in shaping public discourse, helping to train students to use media as tools for social change. Issues such as peace management policies and journalism 4.0 are at the center of teaching, encouraging a critical reflection on the ethical responsibilities related to communication.
Students learn to navigate a complex media landscape and understand how media can influence public perceptions and social policies. Through hands-on projects, interactions with industry professionals, and case study analysis, students develop essential skills for their future careers in journalism, communications, and social sciences.

Department of Political Science

The Department of Political Science of UNIPACE employs a highly qualified teaching staff, with diversified experience in the field of international relations, development policies and conflict management. Thanks to a rigorous curriculum, students are prepared to understand the complexities of global politics, addressing issues of current relevance.
Thought-provoking discussions and research projects allow students to explore contemporary political dynamics, developing analytical and critical skills necessary to become leaders in their field. The department also promotes internship and networking opportunities, making it easier for students to enter the professional world.

Department of Art

UNIPACE’s Art Department is dedicated to exploring the intersections between art, culture and society. With faculty who are experts in various artistic disciplines, students are encouraged to develop their creativity and to reflect critically on contemporary cultural and social issues. Courses cover topics such as art history, aesthetic theory, and contemporary artistic practices, creating a stimulating environment for innovation and personal expression.
In this context, art is seen as a tool for social change, capable of influencing and inspiring communities. Students are encouraged to participate in exhibitions, workshops, and collaborative projects, which allow them to apply the knowledge they have gained and interact with the art world in a practical and meaningful way.

Department of Artificial Intelligence, Privacy, and Cybersecurity
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The rapid development of digital technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) is profoundly transforming every sector of modern society, from healthcare to education, from finance to governance. However, alongside these opportunities, new challenges have emerged regarding data protection, privacy, and cybersecurity. In an increasingly connected world, where information flows in real-time, it is crucial to ensure that technologies are used ethically and securely, protecting both individual and collective rights.

The Department of Artificial Intelligence, Privacy, and Cybersecurity at the International University of Peace has been established to address these challenges, with the goal of training experts capable of developing advanced technological solutions that uphold privacy and information security, while fostering the responsible and secure use of digital technologies. The department focuses on three main areas of study: privacy, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence, with particular attention to the ethical and social implications of these technologies.

Objective

The primary objective of the Department of Artificial Intelligence, Privacy, and Cybersecurity is to promote excellence in research and education on topics related to data protection, cybersecurity, and the ethical application of artificial intelligence. The department’s activities will be geared toward training highly qualified professionals who can tackle global challenges related to personal data protection and information security, fostering a safer and more secure digital environment for individuals and institutions.

Specifically, the department aims to:

1. Promote research and the development of technological solutions for privacy and data protection, ensuring compliance with international regulations such as the GDPR and other privacy laws. Research will also include analyzing advanced anonymization and encryption techniques to protect personal information in complex digital environments.
2. Develop and promote advanced cybersecurity policies, aiming to protect computer systems from external threats, cyberattacks, and intrusions. The department will be involved in studying innovative solutions to defend digital infrastructures at both national and international levels.
3. Train artificial intelligence experts capable of designing and implementing AI solutions that adhere to ethical principles and fairness. Artificial intelligence will increasingly impact various sectors, and the department will focus on how to make these technologies more transparent, accountable, and just, avoiding discrimination and safeguarding human rights.
4. Analyze the social, legal, and moral implications of AI and digital technologies, promoting an interdisciplinary approach that involves experts in law, ethics, sociology, and engineering. This will allow for an evaluation of the impact of technologies on society and the development of guidelines for their responsible use.
5. Collaborate with international institutions, governmental bodies, businesses, and civil society organizations to contribute to the creation of global policies and regulations that govern the ethical and secure use of AI and digital technologies. The department will act as a key reference point for promoting international cooperation on crucial topics such as global privacy, cybersecurity, and responsible AI.

The department will promote applied research initiatives and development projects in collaboration with other universities, research centers, and tech companies to address emerging challenges practically. In addition, courses, seminars, and workshops will be organized on key topics related to privacy, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence, with the aim of raising awareness among professionals, students, and the public about best practices and current regulations.

The Department of Artificial Intelligence, Privacy, and Cybersecurity aims to become a global reference point for research, education, and the promotion of secure and responsible technological solutions, contributing to building a safer, more equitable, and human-rights-respecting digital future.

Department “Cultural studies of diversity in the contemporary world”

GENERAL STAGE

In Europe, a phenomenon of movement of populations with different customs, traditions and faiths has recently become accentuated. This multiculturalism, in itself a positive factor for growth for all, without a real sharing of principles founding social coexistence, can lead to divisive and destructive social consequences. Especially in countries like Italy, but not only, which are not accustomed to the continuous arrival of people from different cultures, even with possible serious consequences on individual mental well-being and the appearance of mental distress due to uprooting syndromes. These problems are amplified in environments that are already difficult in themselves, such as prisons and the suburbs of large cities. The concrete and lasting dialogue between the different cultures in Italy and the European Union and the development of a European national and community identity require mutual knowledge and shared socio-cultural values. Within the Observatory with the contributions of the various members according to their respective skills, research and planning activities will be promoted to combat all forms of anti-Semitism, a hateful reality still present and indeed growing, particularly among young people, especially after the Hamas massacre in Israel on 7 October and the war in Palestine, and Islamic radicalism with manifestations of terrorist violence, resulting in Islamophobia. These are completely different phenomena and not comparable to each other in terms of history, cultural meaning, causes, entity and phenomenology, which require different proposals, but are currently worrying for the cohesion between European peoples.

GOALS

Promote project activities that enhance religious freedom, an inalienable right of the human person, in compliance with national laws and international treaties.

Promote a cultural and social policy, with particular attention to the world of youth and new generations of immigrants, for the development of the coexistence of different cultures and religions, in collaboration with institutional bodies at national and regional level, with civil society, in particular schools, universities and the working world, and the different communities present in Italy, based on: mutual knowledge and respect;

Stimulate a common European identity in young people of cultural diversity, through knowledge of the founding values ​​of the European Union c

Counter anti-Semitism in all its forms.

Research and training programs to combat Islamic radicalism in Italy and European countries with the activation of cultural and social programs dedicated to second and third generations coming from abroad, to encourage, even in schools, a deepening of knowledge of the culture of origin, which can avoid the onset of the uprooting syndrome which is often a source of radicalization and non-integration. And at the same time counter Islamophobia.

Prof Rosanna Cerbo, Director of the Department

Conclusion

In summary, UNIPACE’s various departments offer a high-quality multidisciplinary education, prepared by an exceptional teaching staff. Each of them is committed to training professionals capable of facing the challenges of the modern world, promoting values of peace, sustainability and social justice. The combination of theory and practice, together with a strong orientation towards innovation and social responsibility, makes UNIPACE a unique and stimulating environment for students’ personal and professional growth.
Thanks to their expertise and dedication, UNIPACE’s teachers contribute to creating an inclusive and stimulating learning environment, essential for preparing global citizens ready to respond to the challenges of our time. With a clear vision and an unwavering commitment to excellence, UNIPACE continues to develop leaders who can make a difference in the world.