Science and Technology for the Conservation of Cultural Heritage

Internship credits can be combined with the thesis, or they can be completed separately.
N.B.: If the laboratory/department/institution where the experimental activities for the internship are carried out is outside Sapienza, it is necessary to activate the Sapienza TSP Sapienza https://smfn.web.uniroma1.it/it/tirocini 
In this case, a copy of the project approved on TSP Sapienza must be sent to didattica.dba@uniroma1.it
Recording of internship training activities (approximately 30 days before the graduation session)
Internship credits will be recorded through specific appeals on Infostud, opened by Prof. A.M. Siani. To record your credits, you must register in the normal way for exams.
During the exam session, you will be asked to briefly illustrate the contents of the internship, optionally with the support of a couple of slides. There will be no assessment, only the recording of credits. Each candidate will have 5-10 minutes.
If you are behind in your studies and cannot view the roll call, you must still send the duly completed internship form (as per the instructions above) and attend the interview on the day of the roll call. However, as you are unable to formally register on Infostud, you must send a registration email to the academic office (didattica.dba@uniroma1.it). Credits will be recorded according to internal procedures.

The final exam consists of the discussion of a thesis, consisting of a written document, drafted in Italian or English, which presents the results of an original study conducted under the guidance of the supervisor on an applied, experimental, or research problem relevant to the objectives of the Master's Degree Program.
In addition to developing experimental methodologies and/or theoretical models, students learn to conduct bibliographic research and to present the motivations and results of their studies in written and oral form, in English, to a specialized audience.
The thesis is normally prepared during the second year of the program, occupying at least half of the total time.

Thesis Proposals
To view the available thesis proposals, consult the virtual notice board:
Link for submitting thesis proposals (only teachers can fill in this form)
Link to the virtual notice board for available theses (accessible to all students)
NB Please note that the virtual notice board only lists theses available to teachers participating in the initiative.
1. Thesis assignment application
At the beginning of the thesis activity, and in any case no less than 60 days before the session, students must send the duly completed thesis assignment application (see forms)* by email to the teaching secretariat (didattica.dba@uniroma1.it).
Important: If the laboratory/department/institution where the experimental activities for the preparation of the thesis are carried out is outside Sapienza, it is necessary to send, together with the thesis assignment form, a copy of the approved project on TPS Sapienza.
2. Procedures Student Secretariat of the Faculty of Mathematical, Physical and Natural Sciences
The degree application must be submitted on INFOSTUD at least two months before the session via the appropriate online procedure.
In the “Promemoria laureandi” (Reminder for graduating students) published on the university website, you will find:

• the requirements for submitting a graduation application
• how to submit a graduation application
• deadlines and graduation sessions

Go to the page 
On the “Graduating” page of the university website, you will find information on:

• Thesis layout and logo;
• Scholarships for theses abroad;
• Photography services at graduation ceremonies;
• Rules of conduct during the graduation ceremony;
• Collection of the graduation certificate.

Go to the page
On the online form on InfoStud, it is mandatory to indicate an internal supervisor and a co-supervisor.
Internal supervisor: a tenured professor at Sapienza or an affiliated institution, or a contract professor teaching within the CAD of ABC Sciences (unless otherwise specified), who acts as supervisor and guarantor of the thesis.
Co-supervisor: a tenured professor at Sapienza or an affiliated institution, or a contract professor teaching a course within the CAD of ABC Sciences, preferably outside the supervisor's research group, who acts as a reviewer of the thesis.
Optionally, an additional supervisor and/or an external supervisor may also be indicated.
Additional supervisor: a tenured professor at Sapienza or an affiliated institution, or a contract professor teaching at Sapienza.
External supervisor: a professor from another university (in Italy or abroad) or a scholar belonging to a research institution (in Italy or abroad).
If part of the thesis is completed abroad, you must remind your Sapienza supervisor that when accepting the thesis on Infostud, they can check the option “The thesis was completed at another institution/university,” indicating the location.
Academic Office Procedures
3. Internship training activities and reporting
No later than 60 days before the session, you must send the internship certification form signed by your supervisor to didattica.dba@uniroma1.it. Please note that internship credits (each credit corresponds to 25 hours) can be combined with your thesis or completed separately.
Internship credits will be recorded through specific exam sessions on Infostud, opened by Prof. A.M. Siani (approximately 30 days before the graduation session). To record your credits, you must register according to the normal exam procedures.
During the exam session, you will be asked to briefly describe the contents of your internship before proceeding with the recording.
If you are behind in your studies and cannot view the exam session, you must still send the duly completed internship form (as per the instructions above) and attend the interview on the day of the exam session. However, as you are unable to formally register on Infostud, you must send a registration email to the academic office (didattica.dba@uniroma1.it). Credits will be recorded according to internal procedures.
For internships activated with TPS Sapienza, in addition to the above documentation, the final report signed and issued by the platform at the end of the internship must also be sent.
Those who have not sent the thesis assignment form and the credit certification form in time will not be able to record the internship credits and will not be able to graduate in the chosen session. 
4. Uploading Thesis to Infostud (within 20 days before the session)
At least 20 days before the graduation session, the PDF of the thesis signed by you and your supervisor (or supervisors) must be uploaded to the Infostud platform.
A printed copy of the thesis is not required. However, you must bring a hard copy for viewing only (it will be returned to you) on the day of the graduation session.
Please note that the information provided on the Infostud graduation application must correspond exactly to the information on the title page of the thesis: in the event of a discrepancy between the title, supervisor, co-supervisor, and any additional external supervisors, the Student Office and the Academic Office are not required to make the change in time. In this case, participation in the graduation session cannot be guaranteed.
5. Abstract submission (20 days before graduation)
Graduating students must send the title and abstract in English (see forms)* to didattica.dba@uniroma1.it.
*Please note: no confirmation of receipt of forms and documents sent will be provided. If there are any problems, the academic office will contact you directly. However, you can always request confirmation that your email has been read.
*Please note: Certification of excellence: see dedicated section

The excellence program is an integrative program consisting of training activities that supplement those of the degree program. After graduation, completion of the excellence program is recorded in the student's academic record, and the University awards the student a prize equal to the amount of tuition paid in the final year of the program.
The admission requirements and procedures for carrying out the activities are specified in the announcements for the relevant degree programs published each academic year on the dedicated page https://web.uniroma1.it/trasparenza/albo-pretorio. 
N.B. The certificate is awarded at the same time as the degree.
*Nb. Certification of the path of excellence - documentation to be sent

Final requirements:
Once the activities have been completed, within 40 days before the graduation session (see the graduation section)

• Attachment A (see forms) to be completed by the student
• Attachment B (see forms) to be completed by the Tutor*
• final paper describing the program undertaken and the activities carried out, with results and conclusions of the research, including a bibliographic summary
• Academic transcript listing all exams taken and recorded, with an average grade of no less than twenty-seven/thirty (27/30) and no grade lower than twenty-four/thirty (24/30). (Please kindly confirm to the academic office and the Commission for Pathways of Excellence that all exams have been taken.)

These documents must be sent to the academic office (didattica.dba@uniroma1.it) and to the Excellence Pathways Committee:  Francesca Frasca <f.frasca@uniroma1.it>,Laura Parducci <laura.parducci@uniroma1.it> in order to be approved at the first available CAD. All documents must be sent in pdf format to the academic office. In the subject line of the email, please write “For the attention of the Excellence Pathways Committee.”
Only excellence pathways for which the documentation has been received by the Committee at least 40 days before the graduation session will be evaluated.

The Minor is an interdisciplinary educational program, complementary to the master's degree course in which the student is enrolled, aimed at broadening the scope of the main field of study and training professionals with additional skills useful for continuing their studies and entering the world of work. The acquisition of the Minor is certified by the University, with the award of an Open Badge, and, if acquired at the same time as the degree, it is certified in the Diploma Supplement.
For more details: https://web.uniroma1.it/fac_smfn/minor

University libraries and study rooms
https://www.uniroma1.it/it/pagina/sistema-bibliotecario-sapienza
https://www.uniroma1.it/it/pagina/sale-studio-h24
Study areas Environmental Biology Department
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Sapienza's Career Service supports students and graduates in the delicate transition from university to the world of work, providing various services including:
- assistance and information on the services provided;
- individual career guidance counseling;
- CV review;
- training catalog for career guidance and employability development;
- partnership agreements with companies for the implementation of placement and career guidance initiatives;
- confidential selection processes;
- organization of recruiting and guidance events;
- organization of Career Days.

Career guidance takes the form of specific activities organized by the Career Service and/or by faculties and other university structures, or in collaboration with companies, external public or private bodies, and trade associations.
Career guidance activities may consist of seminars, workshops, and themed events on career guidance, transferable skills, and career management skills (e.g., soft skills, CV writing, active job search strategies, video CVs, social networks, Employability Lab, etc.).
To facilitate contact with companies and organizations, we organize Recruiting Days, Career Days, Testimonial Days, company presentations, company visits, assessments, business games, mentoring programs, and other placement-related initiatives, including those with alumni and company mentorships. These events can be held both online and in person and are aimed at finding the most suitable candidates for the professional opportunities offered by companies.
Seminars, workshops, and thematic events dedicated to placement (e.g., innovation, start-ups, business incubation, career focus, Innovation Camp, etc.) are also available to students and graduates.

Students and graduates can use the JobTeaser Sapienza IT platform to:
• create and customize their CV;
• apply for job opportunities that match their profile;
• consult the list of companies and associations registered on the platform to contact them independently;
• register for recruiting events, company presentations, and scheduled Career Days.

Every year, the Career Service organizes the University Career Day, dedicated to students and graduates from all eleven Sapienza Faculties, as well as various Career Days by subject area or Faculty, such as: Humanities and Social Sciences Career Day; Economics and Law Career Day; and STEM Career Day.

Services, the calendar of events, and opportunities for students and graduates are published on the University website at the following page: https://www.uniroma1.it/it/pagina/career-service-studenti-e-laureati
The Career Service manages its social media channels (Facebook, X, and LinkedIn), where it promotes services, calls for applications, competitions, and other opportunities for students and graduates.

Contacts: https://www.uniroma1.it/it/pagina/contatti-career-service

***Degree Program Activities***
The Degree Program's Facebook and Instagram social media channels showcase current employment opportunities for former students and periodically provide information and job offers in the field.