Ukraine: rector Bicocca apologizes. The ‘Dostoevsky case’ inflames the spirits

Ukraine: rector Bicocca apologizes and renews an invitation to Paolo Nori

The rector of the Bicocca University of Milan, Giovanna Iannantuoniafter the explosion of the ‘Dostoevsky case’, apologizes for having “hurt different sensitivities”, excludes any form of censorship and renews the invitation to the writer Paolo Nori to hold the course on the Russian artist. “Dearest and most dear – she writes in a communication to the University – as Rector of Milano-Bicocca I apologize for having affected various sensitivities in such a delicate moment, but it was not the intention of the University to exercise any form of censorship. the culture of a people and the role that the university has in its diffusion is questioned “.

“The Bicocca University – he continues – is, and remains, a place of free expression of thought, teaching and research. Our University has always pursued the principles of inclusion, acts against all discrimination and has always demonstrated its to be welcoming to everyone “. “Error is human and, like every error, this too must serve to improve all of us through awareness and reconciliation”. “Deeply regret – concludes the rector – for what happened with Paolo Nori, I renew the invitation to the writer to participate in a series of meetings on Dostoevsky”.

Ukraine: Bicocca law professors, meeting on pluralism

After the ‘Dostoevskij case’, the law professors of the Bicocca University of Milan ask for confirmation of Paolo Nori’s course and organize a meeting on “pluralism.” lessons of Paolo Nori on Dostoevsky – they argue – intend to solicit a common reflection on pluralism, freedom and the role of culture and art in the scenarios of international tension. To this end, as part of the Constitutional Law and Information Law courses, on Wednesday 9 March, at 16.30 there will be a meeting on the theme “Freedom of speech and dissent in times of crisis”, open to the entire student population, to colleagues and to anyone who believes that the University should always be a place of freedom and discussion. “The meeting will take place in classroom U7-1 and a remote connection will be available.