Childcare facilities for staff and faculty
Università IULM provides childcare facilities for staff and faculty, ensuring that motherhood and childcare responsibilities do not limit the ability of women to fully participate in their professional roles within the university.
The cornerstone of this commitment has been the inauguration of the on-campus Nursery, a dedicated space designed to support teaching and administrative staff. Equipped with a nursing chair, a changing table, and all the necessary facilities, the Nursery provides a safe and serene environment for children, enabling recent mothers to reconcile their professional duties with family care.
This initiative is embedded in the IULM Gender Equality Plan, which explicitly identifies childcare facilities as a structural component of gender equality and inclusiveness at the university. The implementation of this policy is monitored by the Equal Opportunities Committee, which plays a central role in guaranteeing that such facilities translate into tangible benefits for staff and faculty, thereby enhancing their wellbeing and professional participation.
Beyond the on-campus Nursery, IULM has activated a network of conventions with external childcare providers in Milan, aimed at further supporting staff and faculty. These include:
- Aldia nurseries and kindergartens (various sites across Milan)
- MILE Bilingual School (nursery, kindergarten, and primary education)
These agreements provide reduced fees, preferential enrollment, and flexible access, ensuring that staff members and their families can benefit from services adapted to their needs.
Through the combination of an on-campus Nursery and a network of external agreements, IULM offers a comprehensive childcare system that enables women staff and faculty to fully engage in their teaching, research, and administrative duties. This represents a further step in building an inclusive university environment where gender equality and work-life balance are structurally supported.
