Commitment of the Polytechnic University of Bari to the Community and Sustainable Development

Engineering, Architecture and Design at the service of society and the local area

The Polytechnic University of Bari promotes a vision of development that integrates quality education, responsible research and third mission activities. The University places its expertise and infrastructure at the service of the community to address environmental, social and economic challenges, generating public value and fostering inclusive growth in the local area.

Areas of intervention

Environmental and energy sustainability. Programmes and initiatives aimed at the efficient use of resources, the reduction of impacts and the dissemination of good practices in the energy and environmental fields, with concrete effects on the campus and the local area.

Inclusion, well-being and equal opportunities. Actions that remove barriers to access and continuation in studies, enhance diversity and promote safe, respectful and welcoming learning and working environments for all members of the academic community. In this perspective, the library Polilibrary is open not only to students and staff, but also to the general public, as a space for culture, study and meeting.

Social innovation and collaboration with the local area. Transfer of knowledge and technologies, cooperation with institutions, bodies and enterprises, and outreach activities to strengthen the link between the University and society, promoting shared solutions to real needs.

Who it is for

Students: curricular and extra-curricular pathways on social and environmental issues, activities with an impact on the local area, opportunities for participation and active citizenship.

Teaching staff and researchers: research and public engagement initiatives, interdisciplinary collaborations and knowledge transfer actions.

Enterprises, bodies and communities: partnerships to co-design innovative solutions, open innovation initiatives and shared events for the benefit of the community.

Monitoring and transparency

Social impact is monitored through qualitative and quantitative indicators, in line with institutional objectives and the main national and international standards. The results support continuous improvement practices and reporting to the community.