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The final event of the Economy of Francesco, the initiative that featured some 2000 young economists, entrepreneurs and changemakers from 18 countries around the world, took place from 19 to 21 November. As a partner of Economy of Francesco, Habacus supported this project because it believes that the training, interaction and active participation of young people are key assets for sustainable development and the creation of a more inclusive and fairer economy. The project was launched in May 2019, when …

In line with its mission to promote education, Habacus donated two vouchers of €2,500 each for the purchase of books to enrich two primary school libraries, the Duca D’Aosta School and the Gaspare Gozzi, part of the Istituto Comprensivo Dante Alighieri in Venice. The initiative will enable the schools to expand their libraries by purchasing 400-500 volumes from the historic Toletta bookshop, a key feature of the Venetian community. The first orders have already been placed and the books will …

Founded in the Middle Ages in Italy following the establishment of universities, student associations are a focal point in the lives of young people attending university. Over the years, they have spread all over the world, especially within Anglo-Saxon countries where, through the active participation of students, they have specialised in various areas of interest, from politics to the environment, and even the Italian spirit, giving rise to Italian Student Societies. The Student Union In the United Kingdom, student associations …

In recent months, we have often drawn attention to universities in the midst of the Covid-19 emergency, highlighting the risk of a fall in enrolments, especially in the south of Italy, due to lower incomes amongst Italian families and growing inequality between north and south. In fact, this was not the case, enrolments did not drop and students went back to their books, albeit with some additional restrictions. Official figures are not yet known, but during his speech at the …

The lockdown imposed due to the health emergency has forced the temporary closure not only of schools and universities, but also of places where people meet and socialise. One example of cancelled events are academic guidance events, where students can discuss their future. However, there are those who, using the potential offered by the web and digital tools, have been able to reinvent themselves, drawing on their thirty years of experience in the field of physical trade fairs. They are …