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Upcoming events

Jun 17
Wednesday, 2026
Online event
Inside OPIT: Straight from the Students
17:00 to 18:00
Online

📅 June 17, 2026
🕔 5:00 PM CEST
💻 Live Online Event

Join Levi Mandji and Watson Ndethi, two current OPIT students, for an honest conversation about what it's really like to study online while managing work and life. They'll share why they chose OPIT, what surprised them most, and how their experience has shaped their careers so far. Greta Maiocchi will then walk you through OPIT’s programs and upcoming intakes.

Jun 25
Thursday, 2026
Online event
Professional Doctorate in Applied AI: Applied Research Tracks
17:00 to 18:00
Online

📅 June 25, 2026
🕔 5:00 PM CEST
💻 Live Online Event

Professional Doctorate in Applied AI: Applied Research Tracks

Free Live Webinar: Thursday, June 25th, 5:00–6:00 PM CEST

Ready to take your career and expertise to the next level? Join Prof. Lorenzo Livi and Catalina Dumitru for an exclusive session on OPIT’s Professional Doctorate in Applied AI. Learn what it takes to succeed, what to expect from the program, and how to make your application stand out.

What we’ll cover:

  • Why a Professional Doctorate? The strategic value of Applied AI in today's market.
  • Applied Research Tracks: Exploring key research directions and innovation areas at OPIT.
  • Project Proposals:** Real-world examples of what works and what to avoid.
  • Candidate Expectations: What we look for in our doctoral students.
  • Live Q&A: Get your questions answered directly by the program heads.

Speakers:

  • Prof. Lorenzo Livi – Associate Professor & Program Head, specializing in machine learning and complex dynamical systems.
  • Catalina Dumitru, PhD – Doctoral Program Manager, supporting candidates from onboarding to graduation.
Press coverage

QS Insights: Meet your AI Recruiter

Source: QS Insights Magazine Debating the merits of human recruiters vs. AI chatbots By Chloë Lane Less than two years have passed since ChatGPT was first released to the public. For many, OpenAI’s chatbot was their first real introduction to AI technology. Now, in 2024, AI is being used regularly in many different industries and […]

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Times of Malta: Maltese students increasingly seeking courses in innovative tech

Source: Times of Malta Pubished on June 27th, 2024. Open Institute of Technology holds talks with Malta education authorities, on potential research collaboration June 27th, 2024 2 min reading Officials from an online Higher Education Institute based in Malta met with education authorities last week to discuss opportunities for collaboration on innovative fields of research. […]

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La Stampa: Francesco Profumo – “The ministry only supervises individual acts. Autonomy is not up for discussion”

Source: La Stampa, also in physical edition from June 09th 2024, page 24. Francesco Profumo: “The ministry only supervises individual acts. Autonomy is not in question” The former president of Compagnia and Acri: “The system of institutions has antibodies. For appointments, the triad mechanism doesn’t work, a simple indication is better” By Claudia Luise, June […]

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EdUp Experience: An Insightful Conversation with Riccardo Ocleppo, CEO & Founder of OPIT

An enlightening episode of the EdUp Accreditation Insights podcast, featuring Riccardo Ocleppo, CEO & Founder of the Open Institute of Technology (OPIT). Hosted by Dr. Laurie Shanderson, PhD, FACHE, this episode delves into the journey, vision, and innovative approaches that set OPIT apart in the education landscape. In this episode, you’ll discover: The Inspiration Behind OPIT: […]

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Il Sole 24 Ore: 100 thousand IT professionals missing

Written on April 24th 2024 Source here: Il Sole 24 Ore (full article in Italian) Open Institute of Technology: 100 thousand IT professionals missing Eurostat data processed and disseminated by OPIT. Stem disciplines: the share of graduates in Italy between the ages of 20 and 29 is 18.3%, compared to the European 21.9% Today, only […]