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A world academy to help shape
the cars of the future is set to open in the heart of Italy's
motor industry in Bologna.
Four universities plus an array of firms representing world
excellence on two and four wheels are getting together to form
the top training hub under the auspices of the Emilia Romagna
region.
The Motorvehicle University of Emilia-Romagna (MUNER) is an
association that links the universities of Bologna, Ferrara,
Parma/Modena and Reggio Emilia with firms like Ferrari,
Maserati, Lamborghini, Ducati, Dallara, Haas, Magneti Marelli
and Toro Rosso.
The fruit of the collaboration are two top English-language
master's university courses starting in the Emilian capital this
September: 120 students will take part in the Advanced
Automotive Engineering course; and 30 will aim for a degree in
Advanced Automotive Electronic Engineering.
"Four universities, among the oldest in the world, and eight
motoring stables which are leaders on a global level are coming
together to attract motivated and talented young people," said
Emilia-Romagna Governor Stefano Bonaccini.
"It's a project that is unique on the national and
international scene, which confirms Emilia-Romagna not only as
the European heart of new manufacturing but also as a platform
for high-level training with great added value".
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