June 13, 2025 – The RUFA PARTY is back, the big end-of-year celebration of the RUFA community with lights, sounds, and futuristic vibes. This year’s theme, META (Human), takes us beyond the traditional boundaries of the human being, exploring technological hybridization and the enhancement of physical and empathic abilities, to tell a story of… Find out more
Elections are announced for the renewal of faculty representatives on the Academic Council for the three-year period 2025–2026–2027. Voting will take place from 07/07/2025 to 17/07/2025, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The polling stations will be located at the front offices of the RUFA campuses at Via Benaco 2, Via degli Ausoni 7,… Find out more
RUFA and Intorno Design are proud to announce that the RUFA Annual Report 2022 has won the Gold Award at the European Design Awards 2025, one of the most prestigious international recognitions in the field of visual design. A project that has bravely and innovatively told the growth and transformation of the Academy. The… Find out more
RUFA will host a series of events organized by Associazione Civita and Fondazione Kainòn ETS, entitled “When Generative AI Meets…”. The meetings – held in person at RUFA’s Milan campus and Civita’s spaces – aim to explore the impact of GenAI (Generative AI) on the creator economy through theoretical reflections, debates, and hands-on workshops. The… Find out more
RUFA offers all its students the International Student Identity Card (ISIC) in digital format, free of charge and valid for one year. Recognised in over 130 countries, the ISIC is the only internationally accepted proof of student status, endorsed by UNESCO since 1968. With this card, you can access over 150,000 discounts and benefits… Find out more
This is the project by Fondazione MSD, developed in collaboration with Eikon Strategic Consulting Italia Società Benefit, Pastificio Cerere, RUFA, and a wide network of Patient Associations, to celebrate the first 20 years of its activity. The project was created with the aim of exploring, understanding, and communicating – through digital arts and the… Find out more
Presentation of the “No Glass No Party” Contest in Collaboration with Marevivo. On April 2nd, in the Aula Magna of the RUFA Campus, the official presentation of “No Glass No Party” will take place. This contest is promoted by RUFA in collaboration with Marevivo, an environmental foundation active since 1985 in the protection of the… Find out more
When the body becomes language and dance turns into research: Supriya Ravi Shankar and Lydia Monsen, RUFA students in the Painting Master’s Programme, took part in the BIP “Body, Dance, Choreography, and Interdisciplinary Research” in Lithuania—an artistic experience beyond borders. From 17 to 28 March 2025, RUFA students Supriya Ravi Shankar and Lydia Monsen,… Find out more
RUFA, in collaboration with TSH Talent Foundation, is launching an additional scholarship opportunity for students facing financial constraints: “The Changemaker Scholarship”. This initiative offers a new chance for talented students considering enrollment in an Academic Master’s programme at RUFA for the 2025–2026 academic year. As part of The Social Hub Foundation’s Changemaker Programme, selected… Find out more
RUFA, IIS “GAETANO DE SANCTIS” AND MUNICIPIO XV ROMA CAPITALE: together for the enhancement of the common good. “A protocol created to structure virtuous actions that equally involve art, education, environment, and territory.” Within this framework, an agreement was signed at the headquarters of the “Gaetano De Sanctis” High School in Rome. The agreement… Find out more
Last weekend, between Rome and Milan, the Hackathon of the Plena Group took place, a 48-hour creative marathon featuring students from RUFA, Ferrari Fashion School, and SPD – Scuola Politecnica di Design. An event that put their talent to the test, challenging their ability to work in teams and transform ideas into concrete communication… Find out more
Registrations are open for all Visual and Innovation Design RUFA students A unique opportunity for students of the Visual and Innovation Design master’s programme: registrations are officially open to participate in the experience of Tracks of Freedom 2025, which this year is titled “micro-Macro”. This initiative, organized annually by RUFA, represents an unmissable moment of… Find out more
Have you ever thought that a mistake could be the first step towards something extraordinary? RUFA, in collaboration with Scomodo, presents the “Sbagli di Successo” scholarship, aiming to reward the creativity and courage of those who know how to turn failures into new opportunities. RUFA and Scomodo invite you to explore the transformative power… Find out more
Design and Talent: The Winning Logo for Federalberghi’s National Assembly Bears the Signature of Alberto Canali. Once again this year, RUFA renews its collaboration with Federalberghi for an exclusive contest dedicated to designing the logo for the National Assembly, which in 2025 will be held in the picturesque setting of Merano. Second-year Graphic Design… Find out more
Christian Angeli presents “Controfigura” with the participation of RUFA students and Alumni. From January 21 to 26, 2025, “Controfigura” will be staged, a play directed by RUFA professor and director Christian Angeli. An intense work, with dramaturgy by Antonello Toti, freely inspired by Come tu mi vuoi by Luigi Pirandello, which explores themes of… Find out more
RUFA and WeRoad: a partnership marked by adventure The Plena Education Group, of which RUFA is part, has signed an agreement with WeRoad, the leading Tour Operator in organizing group trips worldwide. This collaboration opens the door to new travel opportunities for the community of the six schools in the Plena group. Thanks to this… Find out more
Iginio De Luca guest at RUFA: a meeting between urban art and contemporary poetry As part of the lessons on Modern Art History 2 and Contemporary Art History, curated by professors Daniela Cotimbo and Fabrizio Pizzuto, RUFA had the pleasure of hosting the multifaceted artist Iginio De Luca. The meeting, a significant moment of dialogue… Find out more
A corridor in Rebibbia separates two worlds: the one outside and the one inside the prison. Each time it is crossed, it becomes a threshold to a place where dialogue, creativity, and teaching offer new opportunities, transforming a group of inmates into students, collaborators, and sometimes friends. This spirit underpins the pilot project that… Find out more
The Plena Education Group is pleased to announce the promotion of Melany Parasole to CEO of RUFA. Melany Parasole, who has grown professionally within the company, has dedicated more than 17 years of commitment, passion, and dedication to the development of RUFA, significantly contributing to its establishment as a benchmark in the field of… Find out more
RUFA strengthens its international partnership with Hainan Normal University: Director Fabio Mongelli welcomed in China for an official ceremony. RUFA continues to consolidate its international vocation by strengthening its relationship with Hainan Normal University (HNNU), a prestigious Chinese institution. Director Fabio Mongelli, accompanied by Andrea Tosi, Head of the International Department of the Plena… Find out more