Dr. Giulia Celentano has been appointed Head of the Centre, founded in 2008, succeeding Professor Claudio Valsangiacomo as of April 2026. Best wishes to her and the entire team for their work on numerous projects and collaborations aimed at promoting more inclusive, supportive, and aware societies.
The rediscovery and use of local stone in construction, craftsmanship and land management lies at the heart of the Interegg PAESALP Project: Alpine Landscapes – Traces of Stone, Community Ties between Italy and Switzerland. Work has recently begun at the Lecco Campus of the Politecnico di Milano, which, together with SUPSI, is responsible for the project’s scientific direction, with an expected duration of 30 months.
This year again, prizes were awarded in the competition organized by the Swiss Association of Road and Transport Professionals (VSS). Lorenzo Agostinone, Giulio Bizzozero and Mattia Tormen, students in the Bachelor of Science SUPSI in Civil Engineering, achieved second place in two categories.
The academic offerings of the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI) are expanding with a new interdisciplinary program designed to train coordinators for sustainable transition. The new Bachelor of Science program will begin in September 2027. Enrollment for the bridge year will open on April 27 for those with a high school diploma.
The REMOPTI project aims to develop an innovative decision-making framework for the energy retrofitting of buildings, integrating a holistic approach that goes beyond traditional methods by explicitly managing uncertainty and risk analysis.
To mark this important milestone, a ceremony will take place on Wednesday, 25 March at 15:00, featuring a roundtable discussion. The event will be an opportunity to celebrate a journey of excellence and collaboration, while also offering a moment for sharing, appreciation and reflection on future challenges.
Great participation at the Open Day of the Department of Environment Constructions and Design: an opportunity to experience the atmosphere of the Campus first-hand by immersing oneself in the world of architecture, interior architecture, civil engineering, visual communication, interaction design, conservation and restoration.
The global context and political choices are reducing public support for cooperation and development projects. This situation requires a rethinking and repositioning of the activities and strategies of those working in the sector.
Large urban areas are undergoing a transformation to become smart cities. In Switzerland, the focus is primarily on using technology to improve services and engage the population.
The Olympic and Paralympic Games provide a platform for Simone Bettazza and Jacopo Chicco, students in the Bachelor of Arts SUPSI in Visual Communication and founders of REFLECTION. They will host a talk with athletes at the House of Switzerland in Milan on Wednesday, February 18 at 18:00
On the occasion of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, SUPSI Mendrisio will be present at the House of Switzerland in Milan on Tuesday, 17 February at 17:00 with a lecture by architect and urban planner Federica Corso Talento entitled “Alpine spirit: a millenary lexicon for living, cooperating and innovating”.
Dr. Marta Caroselli has been appointed Head of SUPSI’s two degree programmes in Conservation and Restoration as of 1 January 2026: the Bachelor of Arts in Conservation and the Master of Arts in Conservation-Restoration. She succeeds professor Giacinta Jean.
In 2025, 1,375 students successfully completed their course of study at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI). Of these, 974 obtained a Bachelor’s degree, 375 a Master’s degree, and 26 a Diploma awarded by the DFA/ASP in the field of teaching at upper secondary schools.
As part of the Bachelor of Arts SUPSI in Visual Communication, the students of the course “Video and social strategies” conceived and produced promotional videos dedicated to several film locations. A project born from the collaboration with the Ticino Film Commission (TFC).
With two ceremonies, a festive atmosphere, many awards, and an eye to the future, the Department of Environment Constructions and Design SUPSI celebrated 122 graduates in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Conservation, Visual Communication, and Interior Architecture.
The Institute of Applied Sustainability to the Built Environment has produced “The Voice of Architecture,” which explores the evolution of photovoltaics in architecture thanks to three international masters: Renzo Piano Building Workshop, Shigeru Ban Architects & Jean de Gastines Architects, Foster + Partners.
