The University of Parma is one of the most ancient and quoted medium-large universities in Italy. Currently, it has over 28,000 students, around 900 professors and researchers, 900 technical and administrative staff. It is divided into 9 Departments, with 80 different course studies. The Department of Chemistry, Life Sciences and Environmental Sustainability (SCVSA), is the most productive and efficient department in the University of Parma, thanks to its high scientific productivity and ability to attract both public and industrial funds. As proof of its excellence, on January 9, 2018 it was selected by ANVUR as one of the top 11 Italian departments in chemistry, receiving a grant of 9.3 M€ for the next 5 years.
