Consiglio Nazionale degli Studenti Universitari CNSU | |
Ministry building, viale Trastevere. | |
Agency overview | |
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Formed | 1997 |
Jurisdiction | Government of Italy |
Headquarters | Via Michele Carcani, 61 00153 Rome |
Website |
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The National Council of University Students (in Italian: Consiglio Nazionale degli Studenti Universitari or CNSU) is an advisory body of the Ministry of Education, University and Research (Italy) (in Italian: Ministero dell'Istruzione, dell'Università e della Ricerca) of the Italian Republic. Provided for by law no. 59 15 March 1997., [1] was actually established with the Presidential Decree 2 December 1997, n. 491. [2]
The current President is Luigi Leone Chiapparino of the UDU, a student of the University of Perugia (Central District). The role of Vice President is currently held by Daniele Tagliacozzo, a student of the Roma Tre University (Central District), di Primavera degli Studenti. [3]
It is an elective body composed of 28 students enrolled in Bachelor degree's and Master degree's courses, a research Doctorate student and a postgraduate. The members are appointed by decree of the Italian Minister of University and Research, remain in office for three years and members cannot be re-elected. Elections for the designation of members take place every three years. [4] [5]
The Council can formulate opinions and proposals to the Italian Minister of University and Research concerning the university world (implementation of reforms, Right to education, funding, news of national importance concerning national universities). [6]
In particular, as written in the Presidential Decree 2 December 1997, n. 491: [7]
Up to now seven national elections have been held, every 3 years: 2019; [10] 2016; [11] 2013; [12] 2010; [13] 2007 [14] [15] [16] [17] and 2004, [18] with the first one held in 2000 [19]
In seguito all'esaurimento dell'esperienza della RUN (Rete Universitaria Nazionale), abbiamo manifestato a livello nazionale e regionale il nostro interesse ad aderire alla costituenda associazione PdS, Primavera degli Studenti, quale nuovo soggetto di riferimento dei Giovani democratici all'interno delle università.
Three members are appointed by CNSU – National Council of University Students;