The Italian scientific community in Australia is saddened to learn of the passing of Professor Marcello Costa.
We would like to express our deepest sympathies to the family of Professor Marcello Costa, a distinguished neuroscientist and pioneer in the field of Italian research in Australia. Some biographical details are provided below. After immigrating to Australia in 1970, Professor Costa played a pivotal role in establishing the new discipline of neuroscience […]
Read moreFinal results of the examinations for the recruitment of one employee to be assigned to the roles of driver/clerk/switchboard operator at the Embassy of Italy in Canberra
Final results (eligible candidates only) of the examinations for the recruitment of one employee to be assigned to the roles of driver/clerk/switchboard operator at the Embassy of Italy in Canberra (as advertised on 26/02/2024).
Read moreAUSTRALIA: THE EMBASSY PRESENTS THE 107TH GIRO D’ITALIA
The Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra hosted the event organised by the Embassy of Italy in Australia titled ‘Waiting for the Giro d’Italia,’ and dedicated to the presentation of its 107th edition that will start on 4 May from the historic Venaria Reale in Turin. As pointed out by Ambassador Paolo Crudele in his […]
Read moreEMBASSY OF ITALY IN AUSTRALIA: LAUNCH OF THE 2024 EDITION OF AUTO ITALIA
On Saturday 6 April, the opening ceremony of the 2024 Auto Italia Festival took place at the residence of Ambassador Paolo Crudele, hosted by the Italian Embassy in Canberra. The event was attended by a select group of guests, including the presidents of regional and national clubs of major Italian automotive brands, representatives of the […]
Read moreAmerigo Vespucci world tour 2023-2025
The History The Amerigo Vespucci, the historic and iconic training ship of the Italian Navy, has embarked on a 20-month tour of the world, commencing on 1 July 2023. With a return to port scheduled for 26 February 2025, the ship will travel approximately 40,000 miles. Commissioned in May 1930 and launched in February 1931, […]
Read moreBenefits dedicated to AIRE members to travel with Trenitalia
As anticipated by Vice President of the Council of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, during his meeting with the CEO of Gruppo FS Italiane, Luigi Ferraris, Trenitalia offers exclusive advantges for Italians residing abroad and registered with AIRE who intend to travel to Italy until December 31, 2024. Discount […]
Read moreAustralia’s First quantum communication forum
The first Australian quantum communication forum was held last Thursday, 21st of April at the Science dome of the Australian Academy of science. It was a great opportunity to gather some of the most influential Australian Scientists working on quantum communication, together with some overseas scientific leader. The Italian Embassy in Canberra proudly supported the […]
Read moreInternational Literary Competition ‘Premio Italia Radici nel Mondo’
The Town Council of Torricella Peligna (CH), within the framework of the John Fante Festival cultural festivals “My Father’s God” and the Small Festival of Migrations and Culture, has launched a literary competition for unpublished short stories, addressed to Italian or Italo-descendant authors living abroad. The competition, better described on the dedicated page on the […]
Read moreNATIONAL TRANSLATION AWARDS 2024
The Ministry of Culture (MIC) awards the National Translation Awards to Italian and foreign translators and publishers who have contributed to the circulation of Italian culture abroad and of foreign cultures in our country. The Awards represent recognition of the cultural and professional value of the activities carried out in the fields of translation and […]
Read moreENROLLMENT IN HIGHER EDUCATION COURSES IN ITALY FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS, ACADEMIC YEAR 2024-2025
From March 2024, international students applying for visas can pre-enroll at higher education institutions through the portal Universitaly https://www.universitaly.it/ The Association Uni-Italia can support, through its centres abroad, candidates to the courses, offering guidance and assistance services also for the procedure to complete through the Universitaly portal.
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