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Identify and engage with local stakeholders

Università IULM as a body has written policies and procedures to identify local stakeholders external to the university and engage with them,  embedded in its governance framework and operational structures as clear mechanisms for the identification and engagement of local stakeholders external to the University. These procedures are defined in the University Statute (Art. 8) and in the Strategic Plan 2025–2027, which explicitly recognizes stakeholder engagement as a strategic driver of IULM’s mission in education, research, and public value creation.

Governance and Policy Framework

The Board of Directors, the highest governing body, ensures external stakeholder representation through:

  • one member appointed to guarantee the University’s connection with civil society, culture, communication, and the media;
  • one member representing the MondoIULM Association, a corporate network of 30 companies and institutions supporting IULM’s educational, research, and third mission objectives.

The Strategic Plan 2025–2027 defines stakeholder engagement as a transversal commitment to “strengthen partnerships with enterprises and institutions, enhance knowledge transfer, and align programs with societal needs” (pp. 19–37). It also introduces quantitative targets for new partnerships and donor relations supporting innovative teaching and public engagement initiatives.

Operational Structures for Stakeholder Engagement

Università IULM coordinates its stakeholder engagement through a structured system of offices, associations, and institutional units, ensuring that every stakeholder community is represented and actively involved in the university’s academic, cultural, and social mission.

  • Companies and private sector partners – engaged through the MondoIULM Association; the Career Service & Corporate Relations Office; the Special Projects and Partnerships Offices; the IULM Communication School; and the Marketing & Advertising Area
  • Public institutions and governmental bodies – engaged through the MondoIULM Association, the Third Mission Office and the International Affairs & Rankings Office
  • Cultural organizations and creative industries – connected via the MondoIULM Association, the Special Projects Office, the Third Mission Office and the Marketing & Advertising Area
  • Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and civil society – involved through the Third Mission Office, the Youman Platform, and the Special Projects Partnerships Office
  • Students and graduates – represented and supported by the Student Council, the Career Service & Corporate Relations Office, the Orientation, Tutoring & Counseling Office, the IULM Communication School; the Study Abroad Office and the Library & Documentation Centre
  • Alumni network – coordinated through the IULM Alumni Association (ALIULM)
  • Schools and teachers – reached by the Orientation, Tutoring & Counseling Office
  • International universities and research institutions – engaged by the Study Abroad Office, the International Affairs & Rankings Office, and the Youman Platform.
  • Local community and citizens – involved through the Third Mission Office, the MondoIULM Association, and the Marketing & Advertising Area.
  • Media and communication agencies – connected through the Marketing & Advertising Area,
  • Academic and administrative staff – supported by the Human Resources Office
  • Suppliers, banks, and service providers – managed by the Finance, Budget & Procurement Office
  • Multilateral organizations, and research centres – coordinated through the Youman Platform, the International Affairs & Rankings Office, and the Special Projects and Partnerships Office.

Community and Territorial Engagement

IULM maintains an active civic presence in Milan’s Barona district and beyond through its Third Mission strategy and public cultural activities: