As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an awareness-raising campaign on breast cancer prevention, Sapienza is promoting a series of events aimed at supporting the importance of women's psychological and physical wellbeing.

Frecciarosa.it: prevention rides the train!

On Thursday, October 24, at the San Lorenzo train station, Sapienza students of all genders will be able to receive free smear tests and Hpv vaccinations.
The day is organised thanks to the collaboration between Asl Roma 1 and the IncontraDonna Foundation, as part of the prevention initiatives promoted by the Lazio Region, and the premises are provided by the Fs Group logistics centre. The event is part of the 2024 edition of the national campaign Frecciarosa.it: la prevenzione viaggia in treno! which, from October 1, will offer oncological preventive consultations and free breast examinations and scans on board Frecciarossa, intercity and regional trains. Please note: smear tests are intended for all "persons with a womb", regardless of their gender or gender identity.

Codice rosa e violenza sulle donne: network formativo e informativo a supporto

On Monday, October 14, at 2 PM the Aula Conti, will be hosting the event Codice rosa e violenza sulle donne: Network formativo e informativo a supporto, promoted by the infectious diseases residents of the Policlinico Umberto I general hospital. The event will include a round table discussion on the topics of managing gender-based violence, assistance to women in the area, and social and legal management. Read the news (in Italian)

“Bella! E Brava” Microaggressions in the world of science: time to evolve

On Tuesday, October 15, at 5 PM the Montalenti Hall of the Genetics Building will be hosting the event ‘Bella! E Brava" Le microaggressioni nel mondo della scienza: tempo di evolvere.
The meeting is open to the entire academic community, as an opportunity for discussion and collective reflection on microaggressions in the world of science. Microaggressions are subtle forms of aggression that manifest themselves through criticism or jokes, often unconscious, but rooted in prejudices that result in discrimination such as racism, sexism and heterosexism. Read the news (in Italian)

Sapienza in Pink

On Thursday, October 24, from 10 AM to 2 PM, in the car park in front of Ciao, the association Sapienza Futura is organising Sapienza in Rosa. The day is part of a series of events to promote the importance of prevention and psychophysical wellbeing, and will include free breast and oncology check-ups, lessons on self-examination pills and awareness-raising activities to improve quality of life and raise awareness among all students.
The day, which is held every October and is the result of a collaboration between Sapienza and the Umberto I General Hospital, is also an opportunity for many students of medical faculties to spend a training day alongside the high professional expertise provided by the specialists of the of the Umberto I Breast Unit. Sapienza Futura (in Italian)