“USI is pleased to have confirmed its good ranking along with the rest of the Swiss university system. Together with seven other Swiss universities, we are, in fact, part of the so-called top 250. USI’s most appreciated features are its internationality and the very favourable students-professors ratio,” stresses USI’s Deputy Rector Lorenzo Cantoni. “Among Italian-speaking universities,” he adds, “we rank fourth, preceded only by Politecnico Milano, the University of Bologna and the Sapienza University of Rome”. “Naturally,” concludes the Deputy Rector, “we do not consider this ranking to be a finishing point; quite the contrary: the rankings are also an opportunity to reflect on how to further improve in the areas that are commonly used to measure quality and performance in our target sector.”

The QS World University Rankings is one of the most widely used and well-known academic rankings globally, along with the Times Higher Education, another international ranking in which USI is well represented. These rankings are compiled based on the analysis of a substantial amount of data. From these, indicators are developed, such as bibliometric (citations and references in scientific publications), the impact of research conducted by universities, the quality of teaching and international perspective. 

More details on QS World University Rankings 2023 at www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/world-university-rankings/2023

What are university rankings?
University rankings are based on standard data collection procedures that measure various indicators, with the aim of making comparisons about the quality and performance of universities. Rankings are compiled annually based on the analysis of a substantial amount of data. From these, indicators are produced, such as bibliometric data (citations and references in scientific publications), the impact of research conducted by universities, the quality of teaching, and international perspective. Results may vary among different rankings because there are also differences in the indicators used and their relative weight in the calculation of rankings. 

Overview of USI rankings: www.usi.ch/it/universita/chi-siamo/dati-e-cifre/ranking

Digital Trasformation

When: 2-3 July 2022

Where: USI Executive Center, Blue Room

Professor: Gianvito Lanzolla

COURSE DESCRIPTION AND GOALS

Digital transformation is about adapting businesses to a “new normal”. As digital technology, society and businesses co-evolve into this “new normal”, creating multiple levels of change and uncertainty, business leaders must think thoroughly about their business models and the new drivers of value creation and value capturing.

Through this immersive programme you will:

• Develop a systematic understanding of the opportunities and challenges related to the “new normal” enabled by digital technology diffusion;
• Develop a systematic understanding of the strategic trade-offs to build a digital transformation roadmap;
• Develop a systematic understanding of the role of AI in business models;
• Develop a systematic understanding of the key leadership, cultural and organizational hurdles to make the transformation happen;
• Reflect on the personal leadership traits required to lead the digital transformation;
• Sharpen the skills to make the digital transformation happen.

Conceptual and practical understanding will be developed through interactive lectures, cases, several videos, and applied workshops.

Come join us at the Executive Center 2-3 July 2022

Limited places, book now at emba@usi.ch

Gianvito Lanzolla

Gianvito Lanzolla is Professor of Strategy at Bayess Business School ( formerly Cass Business School) City University London, which he joined in April 2006.

He currently serves as the Head of the Faculty of Management and he is the Founder and Director of the Cass’s Digital Leadership Research Centre (DLRC).

Before joining Cass Business School, Professor Lanzolla served on the faculty of the London Business School.

Over the years, Professor Lanzolla has had several visiting appointments at leading business schools including Hyderabad’s Indian School of Business, Berlin’s ESMT and University of Bologna.

Boldbrain challenge

Ever think to turn into a reality your great idea?

Participate at Boldbrain Startup Challenge and win a USI EMBA scholarship!

Boldbrain Startup Challenge: a new Swiss accelerator for innovative projects which born from the evolution of the StartCup Ticino.
Organized by Agire Foundation and the USI Start-Up Center, it is aimed as a support to 20 start-up companies, with a three-month training course that allows them to assume an identity and to continue with their business plans.

Applications for the 5th edition of the Boldbrain Startup Challenge are now open. The accelerator is intended for startups or early-stage ideas, of an innovative nature, regardless of the sector of activity. Applications from abroad are admitted provided that the promoters intend to develop their idea in Ticino. Applications for the program can be submitted until July 15th, 11.50 PM. To learn more about the program, the commitment required and the conditions of admission, you can directly consult this site, from which you can also download the Regulations and sign up for the InfoDay that will be held on June 2nd at the Lido Conca D’Oro Lugano-Paradiso.
The final event of the program is a celebratory moment that will allow the 10 finalists to present their project in front of a heterogeneous audience. Since 2019, the popular jury will also decree a 6th prize among the 10 finalists.
If permitted, the event will be organized in the Theatre of Palazzo dei Congressi in Lugano, in the presence of the political authorities, representatives of sponsor and other important representatives of the Ticino business world. We will start at 7:00 PM and after the celebrations, at about 9:00 PM, you will be our guests for a rich aperitif.
The Ceremony will take place on December 13, 2022, with doors opening from 6.15 pm to allow for control formalities.

Official Boldbrain website: http://boldbrain.ch/

Lugano: Press conference. In the picture from right:  Stefano Rizzi (Director of Department of Finance and Economy) Barbara Vannin (Project Manager Fondazione Agire), Alcide Barberis (Director Centro Promozione Start-up CP Start-UP ), e Fiorenza Trento ( Fondazione Agire, coordinator of communication). © Ti-Press / Francesca Agosta 

Special Keynote Speaker: Jenny Zanotti

When: 20 May at 17:30, streaming on Zoom from Executive Center, USI

Jenny Zanotti, Corporate Director, Giuseppe Zanotti “How to put creativity in order in a fashion company?”
Without creativity there is no innovation, but it’s essential to maintain order through skillful management.

GIUSEPPE ZANOTTI S.p.A.

For almost a quarter of a century, Giuseppe Zanotti has mesmerized the worlds of fashion, music and entertainment with his signature mix of Italian allure and contemporary glamour. What began with a collection of perfectly balanced, gorgeously embellished heels has grown into one of the premiere luxury houses. From the red carpet to the runway to the street, his shoes are coveted by women the world over for their modern femininity.
Initially began as a footwear brand, nowadays Zanotti also offers small leather goods, handbags and more recently, ready-to-wear (which Zanotti likes to refer to as “leather-to-wear”)

Jenny Zanotti

Graduated in 2002 in Economics and Management at University of Bologna, with a MA in Business at Trinity College in Dublin. Her core competences are related to general management, organization and distribution in the fashion and luxury industry.
Serving as Retail and Ecommerce Director of Giuseppe Zanotti from 2010 to 2017, she managed to develop the retail and ecommerce business during a period of great expansion, supervising store openings in Italy, Spain, France, UK, Germany, USA and Middle East, while moving the  website in-house in 2015 and finally integrating it with the retail.
Since 2017, she is Corporate Director of Zanotti, overseeing Finance and Control, HR, Organization and IT at group level.

Zoom Link

https://eu01web.zoom.us/j/67014304469

Meeting ID: 670 1430 4469
Passcode: 123

Book your place: emba@usi.ch