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Mission

The Regional Observatory for Universities and the Right to Higher Education was established by the Regione Piemonte – in agreement with the Comitato Regionale di Coordinamento, the Università degli Studi di Torino, the Politecnico di Torino, the Università degli Studi del Piemonte Orientale, and EDISU Piemonte – pursuant to Regional Law No. 29 of 18 November 1999, Art. 4, subsequently amended by Regional Law No. 16 of 31 October 2017.

Since January 2018, the Observatory has been under the direction of IRES Piemonte.

The Observatory serves as a body supporting decision-making and planning for the Regione Piemonte regarding the development of the university system and services for the right to higher education. In particular, it aims to:

  • Acquire information and documentation, and collect and update statistical data concerning the university system;
  • Promote studies, research, and projects for the development of universities and services for the right to higher education;
  • Provide support for the activities of the Comitato Regionale di Coordinamento del Piemonte;
  • Develop methodologies and criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of educational and research activities within the Piedmontese university system and of interventions for the right to higher education, also with reference to European and international standards;
  • Promote the dissemination of acquired data and developed projects, fostering dialogue among universities, public administrations, and socio-economic stakeholders, with specific attention to the involvement of the student population.