Pier Giorgio Poddighe Degree Award

On Tuesday 10 June at 11:30, the official award ceremony of the “Pier Giorgio Poddighe Degree Award” will be held in the Aula Magna of the University of Sassari. The award is given to a citizen of Sassari, a lawyer and a leading figure in Rotary International District 2080, as well as a man of extraordinary human, professional and moral value.

The initiative, shared by the University of Sassari by the will of the Rector Prof. Gavino Mariotti, is part of the activities promoted by the Governor of District 2080 of R. I., Attorney Fabio Arcese, for the promotion of culture, research and ethical-professional training of the new generations.

The award, worth 3,000.00 Euros, is intended for a young graduate of the University of Sassari who has discussed a thesis in Criminal Law, Criminal Procedural Law, Penitentiary Law or Criminology.

Works specifically related to the right of defense, the protection of minorities, judicial error, the defense of minors, the guarantees of the accused and the detainee, and fair trial were chosen.

The selection was entrusted to a Joint Commission, appointed by the Rector of the University of Sassari, composed of members of District 2080 of Rotary International and professors of the Department of Law of the University of Sassari chosen from those who teach the subjects covered in the degree theses. The initiative represents a concrete opportunity for young graduates in the legal field in order to support them in continuing their academic and professional training.