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In general, the institutional role of inter-university consortia, as provided for under Italian law, is to select qualified, related academic research units in order to establish or consolidate specific inter-university research networks, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinarity.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The idea behind the establishment of research networks was to make the most of diverse expertise within an interconnected system, encouraging dialogue and coordination between universities on issues of particular importance for the advancement of knowledge, innovation and technology transfer, and, more broadly, for enhancing the country\u2019s competitiveness on  the international stage.<\/strong><\/p>\n

CoNISMa, thanks to the initiative of its founder,  Prof. Francesco Maria Faranda,<\/strong> was established in 1994 on these principles and on the conviction that the Marine Sciences, in particular, are the result of the cultural interest of scholars from the most diverse backgrounds and a wide range of disciplines who carry out scientific and technological research in the fields of biology, geology, sedimentology, geophysics, physics, chemistry, meteorology, etc. The list can never be exhaustive, as it is also open to the legal, economic and social sciences, engineering, and anything else that may contribute to a better understanding \u2013 and indeed better use \u2013 of such an important part of the territory.<\/p>\n

Today, we can say that this interdisciplinary approach to Marine Sciences has proven to be more valid than ever in correcting a course taken following a significant increase in the need for specialisation in many scientific disciplines. While this is essential for technological progress, a correct approach to environmental sciences requires a holistic vision on the part of the researcher, continuous dialogue with colleagues to make the most of their different skills. <\/p>\n

This comparison is not limited to Italy, but extends to the rest of Europe <\/strong>and the world, with the aim of creating networks of excellence<\/strong> that promote the circulation of ideas and knowledge and, above all, the transfer of these to young people.<\/p>\n

Thanks to CoNISMa, even the smallest universities can participate in large research projects based on their actual expertise. This avoids duplication and guarantees projects of high scientific value. They can count on efficient centralisation of administrative and management functions that require specific professional skills, and finally, they can count on shared research infrastructure through the possibility of acquiring equipment and infrastructure available to the entire scientific community, which can be challenging from a financial point of view. In this way, operational activities can be carried out in the field and\/or in the laboratory, extended to more users and therefore serving more topics. <\/p>\n

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