The Milan connection

The University of Milano-Bicocca (UNIMIB) is a young & dynamic multidisciplinary University, founded in 1998 and is located in Milan, amongst the most dynamic and international regions in Europe. The Department of Human Sciences for Education "Riccardo Massa" promotes many activities of counseling, supervision, training aimed to the development of the territory, in particular in the field of formal, non formal and informal education. In line with the goals of "Third Mission" of the University, the Department has launched a Counseling Service that aims to support the functions of guidance, care and education of parents, teachers, educators, social workers. It is also involved in Public Engagement, promoting cultural and educational activities for territories, and in Lifelong Learning to improve the professional educators and teachers’ competences.