RUFA is proud to announce that it has obtained the Gender Equality Certification, a recognition that attests to the Academy’s concrete commitment to promoting a fair, inclusive working environment focused on valuing people. For RUFA, gender equality represents a fundamental value, an integral part of its cultural and educational vision. We believe that talent can… Find out more
Announcement
LIVE ARTENA 2025 | Open Call for RUFA students
Open Call for RUFA Students – Applications open until June 30 RUFA is pleased to announce its collaboration with the Live Artena Association for the XIII Edition of Live Artena – Festival of the Arts 2025, which will take place in the evocative setting of Artena on July 18, 19, 25, and 26, 2025…. Find out more
Academy
Art Curating and Management
Cinema and New formats production
Design Management
RUFA x TSH Talent Foundation Scholarship
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
Academy
Sustainability
RUFA, De Sanctis and Municipio XV: allies for the common good
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
Announcement
Rome Young Talents – Call for Applications 4th Edition 25/26
CONTEST DESCRIPTION The contest – conceived and organized by CNA Roma in official partnership with Daydream Studio, under the patronage of the Department for Major Events, Sports, Tourism and Fashion of the Municipality of Rome and with the support of the Rome Chamber of Commerce – aims to become a key reference point in the… Find out more
Academy
Plena Hackathon: 48 Hours of Creativity and Strategy
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
Fine Arts
Sculpture and Installations
VITAMORTEMIRACOLI – An Exhibition by Davide Dormino and Francesco Petrone
The exhibition by artist and RUFA professor Davide Dormino and Francesco Petrone opens: “Life, Death, Miracles”. In collaboration with Palazzo della Penna – Center for Contemporary Arts and Indigo Art Gallery, curated by Chiara Guidoni. Palazzo della Penna – Via Prospero Podiani 11. Open to the public until Sunday, April 13, 2025. The concept… Find out more
Photography and Audiovisual
RUFAlumni
Three RUFA Alumni Triumph at the Luigi Ghirri Prize
An extraordinary achievement for three RUFA Alumni from the Photography program: Daniele Cimaglia, Giuseppe Odore, and Serena Radicioli have been selected among the winners of the prestigious Luigi Ghirri Prize. Thanks to this important recognition, they will have the opportunity to exhibit their projects within Fotografia Europea, one of the most relevant festivals in the… Find out more
Announcement
GTA - PNRR
GTA Contest 2025 kicks off: “Normal is Extraordinary”
RUFA officially announces the opening of the GTA Contest 2025, the international competition dedicated to students from all Institutions involved in the Grand Tour AFAM project. The Contest aims to celebrate art, creativity, and emerging talent in the field of Higher Artistic, Musical, and Choreutic Education. The theme: “Normal is Extraordinary” Every moment is… Find out more
Academy
Visual and Innovation Design
Tracks of Freedom 2025: a unique educational journey in New York
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
Academy
Announcement
Sustainability
Sbagli Di Successo – Scholarship Contest
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
Visual and Innovation Design
Cappelli Identity Design awarded at the German Design Awards 2025
Professor Emanuele Cappelli, founder of Cappelli Identity Design and RUFA coordinator of the Visual and Innovation Design department, has won three awards at the German Design Awards 2025 and the World Brand Design Society Awards 24/25, establishing his agency among the top international brand design firms. Three accolades that highlight the approach based on… Find out more
Art Curating and Management
Design Management
RUFA and Particle: Cultural Innovation in Roman Museums
Return to Particle Lab: the cultural innovation lab that involves Roman museums, promoted by Particle and RUFA. RUFA students from the Master’s programmes in Art Curating and Management and Design Management took part in an innovative workshop promoted by Particle, an app dedicated to cultural engagement, in collaboration with the Pastificio Cerere Foundation of… Find out more
Graphic design
RUFA Limited Edition: Talent and Design in a Can
A Toast to Talent: The Best Project for the RUFA Limited Edition of UTE Beer Has Been Awarded. An exciting contest showcased the creativity of RUFA Graphic Design students, who were challenged to design a Limited Edition label for the historic UTE beer by Jungle Juice Brewing. The winning project, created by Catalina Prita, will… Find out more
Arte cinematografica
RUFAlumni
RUFA and Balletto di Roma: A New Synergy Between Cinema and Dance
RUFA is proud to announce a collaboration with Balletto di Roma, a historic company founded in 1960 and a key reference point for contemporary dance in Italy and worldwide. This synergy will offer RUFA students of Film Arts an extraordinary opportunity: to create a documentary that will follow the emerging Junior Company of the… Find out more
Academy
Graphic design
From RUFA to Federalberghi: Student Talent Conquers Merano
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
Announcement
La Realtà che “non” Esiste – VII edition
The contest “La realtà che NON esiste” is an initiative launched by One More Pictures with Rai Cinema, aimed at young screenwriters under 35, with the goal of exploring new narrative and digital languages. The competition aims not only to discover new talents but also to create a social impact, inviting reflection and debate. Theme… Find out more
Announcement
#CosmoIAM 2025
Are you ready to share your vision of the world and see it exhibited during Milan Design Week (April 7-13, 2025)? RUFA invites you to participate in the new edition of #CosmoIAM, a creative lab promoted by Cosmopolitan that engages students aged 19 to 25 from all over Italy in a visual and narrative… Find out more
Arte cinematografica
Cinema
Filming Italy Los Angeles 2025
Thanks to its partnership with Filming Italy Los Angeles 2025, RUFA offers its students the exclusive opportunity to follow the event online. Through dedicated access to the Festival’s streaming platform, students will be able to attend masterclasses with actors and international film professionals, enriching their academic journey with exclusive content. Filming Italy Los Angeles, now… Find out more
Computer Animation and Visual Effects
The Art of Storyboarding: Masterclass with Bibiana Petrera
From January 27 to 31, 2025, RUFA hosted an exclusive masterclass for students of the Computer Animation and Visual Effects course, led by Bibiana Petrera, an internationally renowned director and illustrator. Bibiana Petrera began her career in Italy as a story artist, character designer, illustrator, and layout artist. She worked for several years in… Find out more