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The deadline to apply to become a civil service worker and work with us has been extended to 16 April 2026.

The University of Genoa proposes for 2026 four projects of Universal Civil Service, for a total of 21 places:

  • Young people inside: universities, prisons and rights on the way
  • Open Libraries UniGe
  • UniGe and territories: social impact
  • UniGeSeniors and spaces of knowledge: paths of culture and intergenerational exchange

This year, the University of Genoa presented for the first time a programme entirely promoted by the Athenaeum, "Genuense Athenaeum: university and territories in a network', within which the 'Open Libraries UniGe' and 'UniGe and territories: social impact' projects are included. Moreover, the co-programming with Confcooperative - Cooperativa Agorà continues, through the programme "Beyond fragility" which includes the project "UniGeSenior and spaces of knowledge: paths of culture and intergenerational exchange" and with Cooperativa La Comunità, through the programme "Bridges and barriers: building connections of inclusion" which includes the project "Young people inside: university, prison and rights on the way".

Persons aged between 18 and 28 years of age with Italian citizenship, EU citizenship or a valid residence permit can submit their application online.

The deadline for submitting an application is 16 April 2026, 14:00.
The activities are scheduled to start between September and October 2026.

Until the application deadline, there is a phone advice service 
010 3358099 from Monday to Friday, 10am to 12pm.

A tutorial and the website of the Department for Youth Policies and Universal Civil Service. 
More information is available in the FAQ.

In detail, information on the new projects and activities:

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Young people inside: university, prison and rights on the way

  • 4 positions, of which 1 reserved for persons with ISEE less than 15.000 euro
  • Project code: PTXSU0042525012009NMTX
  • Sede di progetto: 
    • PUP, codice sede: 212749 

The project promotes the right to university study in penal institutions, fostering inclusion, personal growth and socio-occupational reintegration of prisoners. It is part of the activities of the University Prison Pole, which aims to guarantee a quality university education, fair and accessible to all, through orientation and tutoring activities, support in studying and in the organisation of the university course for detained students. As part of its activities, the PUP contributes to strengthening the link between prison, university and civil society and to promoting pathways to autonomy and reintegration.

Read thesummary of the project.

More information on the PUP is available on the site.

Open Libraries UniGe

  • 4 positions, 1 of which reserved for persons with ISEE less than 15.000 euro
  • Project code: PTXSU0042524012676NXTX
  • Project locations
    • FMN School of Science Library, location code:196864, 1 location
    • Social Sciences School Library, location code: 196942, 1 location
    • Engineering A. Chiabrera, location code: 196966, 1 location
    • Humanities Library, location code: 196959, 1 location

The project aims to enhance the role of libraries as spaces for an open, inclusive university committed to the dissemination of knowledge. The aim is to promote a wide and aware access to knowledge and culture by the citizens, while strengthening the role of the University of Genoa Libraries as channels for the dissemination of open knowledge, certified scientific information and for the valorisation of the cultural and documentary heritage of the University. 

Read the synthesis sheet of the project.

More information on the University Library System is available on the site.

UniGe and territories: social impact

  • 9 positions, 3 of which are reserved for persons with ISEE less than 15.000 euro
  • Project code: PTXSU0042525012755NMTX 
  • Project location:
    • Department of Antiquities, Philosophy, History (DAFIST), location code: 196963, 1 position 
    • Department of Economics (DIEC), location code: 196859, 1 position
    • Department of Education Sciences (DISFOR), location code: 196870, 1 position
    • Department of Earth, Environmental and Life Sciences (DISTAV), location code: 196867, 2 positions
    • Belimbau Palace, location code: 196861, 2 positions
    • University Building, location code: 196871, 2 positions

The project aims to improve the accessibility and enjoyment of the University's heritage, promoting more effective, inclusive and attentive communication in response to the needs on the territory, as part of its Third Mission activities.

The aim is to strengthen the role of the University of Genoa as a cultural, social and scientific point of reference for the Ligurian territory, going beyond the traditional academic boundaries and fostering a closer and more participative relationship with the citizens.

Read the synthesis sheet of the project.

More information on the Third Mission is available on the site.

UniGeSenior and spaces of knowledge: paths of culture and intergenerational exchange

  • 4 positions, 1 of which reserved for persons with ISEE less than 15.000 euro
  • Project code: PTXSU0042525013108NMTX
  • Project location:
    • UnigeSenior, location code: 212749 

UniGeSenior is the project supporting the programme of free university courses and cultural activities, specifically designed for and aimed at anyone who has reached the age of forty-five. Through the cooperation with Cooperativa Agorà and other organisations, the project aims to foster intergenerational exchange and the sharing of knowledge  .

Read the synthesis sheets of the project.

More information on UniGeSenior is available on the site.

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