Valeria Friso

Valeria Friso is an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Sciences 'Giovanni Maria Bertin' at the University of Bologna. Her research focuses on social inclusion, particularly the adult life of people with disabilities and educational implications for individuals with visual impairments. She actively engages in interdisciplinary collaboration with fields like architecture, law, and psychology, and leads international projects such as 'Inclusive4all' in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Her work emphasizes territorial network engagement and inclusive education policies.

Education:

• PhD in Pedagogical, Educational, and Training Sciences (2011), University of Padua
• Master's in Science of Continuing Education (2006), Universities of Padua and Venice
• Bachelor's in Professional Educator (2004), University of Padua

Teaching Roles: She teaches in undergraduate and graduate programs at the University of Bologna, including the Bachelor's in Social and Cultural Education and Master's in Management and Design of Educational Interventions. She also coordinates specialized courses across multiple institutions, including the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia.

Grants & Projects:

• Almaidea Grant Junior (2018–2020) for 'Personal and Social Development in Disability'
• National Project 'Disability and Migration' (2016)
• International Collaboration with Albanian Universities (2016)

Awards: Recognized for her contributions to pedagogy and inclusive education, including the Italian Prize in Pedagogy (2015) and the ASFOR Award (2011).

Labs/Teams: Leads projects on inclusive education and collaborates with organizations like Save the Children on initiatives in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Engages in training programs across Italy and internationally.