Four faculty members from the University of Trieste have been awarded the Transform4Europe (T4EU) Teaching Qualification Certificate, an international distinction that recognises outstanding achievements in teaching and educational innovation across the Transform4Europe European University Alliance.
The certificate acknowledges academic staff who demonstrate excellence in teaching while promoting the Alliance’s core values of inclusivity, sustainability, and international cooperation. Through innovative pedagogical approaches and a strong commitment to student-centred learning, the recipients have contributed to enhancing the educational experience and strengthening collaboration among T4EU partner universities.
The initiative was open to academic staff at the University of Trieste through a self-nomination process. Candidates were evaluated on the basis of evidence from their teaching activities over the previous two years, including the implementation of innovative teaching practices, participation in interdisciplinary and interinstitutional initiatives, professional development in pedagogy, student feedback, and the integration of T4EU values into educational activities.
The University of Trieste warmly congratulates the following faculty members on receiving the T4EU Teaching Qualification Certificate:
- Emanuele Carosati, Associate Professor, Department of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Fabio Spitaleri, Associate Professor, Department of Legal, Language and Interpreting Studies
- Margherita De Michiel, Department of Legal, Language, Interpreting and Translation Studies
- Stefano D’Errico, Associate Professor, Department of Medical, Surgical and Health Sciences
The recognition highlights the high quality of teaching and educational innovation at the University of Trieste and reflects the institution’s active contribution to the Transform4Europe Alliance’s mission of shaping a more innovative, inclusive, and interconnected European Higher Education Area.
ABOUT THE T4EU TEACHING QUALIFICATION CERTIFICATE
The T4EU Teaching Qualification Certificate is awarded by the Transform4Europe European University Alliance to recognise university teachers who demonstrate excellence in teaching and a commitment to innovative pedagogical practices. The certificate formally acknowledges educators who contribute to creating inclusive learning environments, promote sustainability-oriented education, and foster international collaboration in higher education.
Recipients are selected according to a range of criteria, including teaching excellence, innovative methodologies, student engagement and feedback, professional development, mentorship activities, and participation in collaborative educational initiatives within and beyond their institutions.
The certificate is awarded annually across the Alliance and forms part of Transform4Europe’s commitment to enhancing teaching quality and strengthening a shared European educational community.