I was honoured to participate in the Mobility Programme for Incoming Professors at the Giacomo Leopardi School of Advanced Studies, University of Macerata. Invited as a visiting scholar, I contributed to the university’s international academic initiatives within the Educating Future Citizens (EFC) project, funded by the Italian National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) under Ministerial Decree 291/2024 – Mission 4 “Education and Research”, Component 1, Investment 3.4 “Advanced University Teaching and Skills”.
The programme provided a valuable platform for cross-border collaboration, innovative teaching, and the development of long-term research and educational synergies.
During my stay, I delivered a series of lectures and seminars focused on the concept of ‘just war’ and on medieval philosophy. These sessions offered a comparative perspective that bridged Western medieval, Orthodox, and Islamic traditions, fostering rich intellectual dialogue among students, researchers, and faculty.
Academic and Cross-Cultural Impact
My participation brought diverse philosophical and ethical traditions into direct conversation, enriching the academic community at Macerata and opening new avenues for comparative studies. The experience strengthened international ties within the EFC network, promoted innovative approaches to teaching political theory and history of ideas, and laid the groundwork for future collaborative projects between European and global academic partners. This exchange continues to shape my research and teaching, while contributing to the broader mission of educating future citizens through intercultural understanding and critical reflection.
