An open letter addressed to the Minister of University and Research, Anna Maria Bernini, and the President of the National Agency for the Evaluation of University and Research Systems (ANVUR), Antonio Felice Uricchio, has been published by student representatives from the telematic universities of Mercatorum, Pegaso, and San Raffaele. The letter highlights the urgent need to address issues surrounding remote teaching and examinations, which have become increasingly relevant as remote education takes a more prominent role in the Italian university landscape.

The authors of the letter emphasize that the Multiversity group, which encompasses around 200,000 students from over 300,000 enrolled in Italy’s telematic universities, seeks to engage the entire student community in a discussion about these pressing issues. They believe that the current situation represents a pivotal moment for the Italian educational system, providing an opportunity to foster innovation and enhance the quality of remote learning and assessment methods.

By calling for external support and systemic changes, the student representatives aim to inspire a collaborative effort to improve the educational framework. They envision a future where the challenges posed by the pandemic can lead to progressive reforms, ensuring that Italian universities can adapt to new teaching methodologies and better cater to the needs of their diverse student population.