Public resources (lifelong learning)
Università IULM provides free access to educational resources for those not studying at the university. Università IULM demonstrates its commitment to open access and public education through its Strategic Plan, which outlines the 'Third Mission' focus on disseminating knowledge and engaging with the community. This commitment to sharing educational resources with the wider public underscores the university's role in promoting lifelong learning and cultural development. The free educational resources that IULM offers are:
1. Library Access: External users authorized by the library’s administration can access IULM’s library services, including borrowing up to three books. Requests for loans can be made online, and the loan duration varies depending on the material type, ranging from same-day consultation to a month-long loan. The library offers a comprehensive service allowing for renewals and reservations, ensuring widespread access to its resources.
2. Apeiron: IULM's institutional repository, provides free access to research works conducted at the university since 2000. These materials can be consulted online by entering search parameters like author or title.
3. Free Webinars - IULM Flow Talks: IULM organizes free public webinars through the IULM Flow Talks series, featuring leading international figures. These webinars provide an open platform for discussions on global challenges, ideas, and initiatives, aiming to foster a mutual exchange of knowledge across continents and engaging diverse audiences.
4. Free Courses, Seminars, and Schools: IULM offers a variety of free courses and workshops, both online and in-person, open to the public. Examples from 2023 include:
- Learning to Eat: IULM Food Academy Workshop: A workshop by the IULM Food Academy to learn more about food and its preparation.
- IULM for the City 2023: An initiative offering Milanese citizens a series of free lectures on communication-related topics.
- Educating Ourselves in Transdisciplinarity: A series of meetings to explore the concept of transdisciplinarity with talks by experts in the field.
- Junior Winter School 2023: an online program where high school students can explore various subjects (communication, arts, tourism, and fashion) offering them a glimpse into university-level learning.
- TIYES - Tourism Industry Young Entrepreneurship Seminars: Seminars dedicated to Hospitality and Tourism Management students, featuring young entrepreneurs and managers from the tourism industry.
- Creative Industries and China: Academic and Professional Perspectives: A series of online seminars exploring creative industries, focusing on trends and case studies within the Chinese context.
- Convegno Mexico-Italia. Historia de las relaciones entre México e Italia: A conference exploring the historical relations between Mexico and Italy, discussing key moments, figures, and exchanges from the 19th century to the present.
- The Role of Women in Promoting Sustainability: An event focused on the role of women in promoting sustainability, featuring discussions on energy policy, sustainability, and corporate social responsibility.
- Cacao: A Virtual Summer School: A virtual summer school featuring four online meetings focused on the history of cocoa, environmental sustainability, social inclusion, and economic sustainability.
- Medio Oriente e Nord Africa. I nuovi giochi delle grandi potenze: A conference with historians and journalists to analyze the role of the great powers in the Middle East.
These initiatives highlight IULM’s commitment to offering valuable educational resources and opportunities to the wider community.