The University of Genoa participates in the 28th Suq Festival – Theatre of Dialogue, which will be held from June 13th to June 24th, 2026, at the Old Port of Genoa. This year's theme is “Crossing Borders”, which will inspire the entire festival program, featuring theatre, music, dance, talks, workshops, showcooking events, and much more, all within the unique atmosphere of the bazaars, showcasing international crafts and cuisines from around the world.
UniGe Sostenibile will once again participate as an Eco Suq partner, contributing with initiatives developed in collaboration with the Festival organizers and Cittadini Sostenibili, an association that supports the Eco Suq program through educational activities, discussions, and best practices related to the United Nations 2030 Agenda and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The program includes numerous events focused on environmental issues and sustainability, as well as activities specifically designed for younger audiences through the Suq Young workshops.
Eco Suq Events in collaboration with UniGe Sostenibile:
Tuesday, June 16th - 6:00 p.m.
ECO SUQ – SUSTAINABILITY BEGINS AT THE TABLE
Healthy, environmentally friendly eating is possible and accessible to everyone. This panel discussion will explore how to ensure the well-being of people, animals, and the planet, demonstrating that sustainability starts with the food choices we make every day.
Speakers:
Valentina Taglietti, from Essere Animali ETS
Giulia Apolloni, from Legambiente Lombardia
Raffaella Boggia, Lecturer and UniGe representative in the Food Work Group of the RUS (Network of Universities for Sustainable Development)
Chiara Paoli, Ecologist and Lecturer at the Department of Earth, Environmental and Life Sciences, University of Genoa
Silvia Mazzucotelli, Sociologist at the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
Moderator:
Sara Giorgi, Cittadini Sostenibili
Thursday, June 18th - 4:00 p.m.
SUQ YOUNG – SOUND ATLAS OF PLANTS
An interactive workshop for children, designed to encourage experimentation, discovery, and play through natural elements and unexpected interactions. Participants will have the opportunity to explore the plant world in a creative and engaging way.
Led by Isabel Leggiero, with Matilde Trivelin and Gabriel Gutierrez.
With the collaboration of Elena Mora, Curator of the Botanical Garden of the University of Genoa.
All events are free of charge.
Visit the Suq Festival website to explore the day-by-day program or download the complete festival brochure.
