Menarini for Women in Science: Bridging Education and Employment

Don’t miss the interview with Francesca Merlini and Jessica Di Carlo for the International Day of Women and Girls in Science:     February 11 marks the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015. The initiative grew out of the first World High-Level Forum on []

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Milan-Cortina 2026: Fair Play Ambassadors on the Stage Where Careers are Defined

Federica Brignone, Stefania Constantini, Federico Pellegrino, Lisa Vittozzi, Sofia Goggia, Francesca Lollobrigida   From February 6 to 22, 2026, Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo will host the Winter Olympic Games, an event that puts Italian sport squarely in the global spotlight. The Italian squad heads into the competition backed by high expectations, with a roster of []

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Andy Díaz, the Humble Heart of a Champion

From Olympic bronze to world indoor gold: the Cuban-born naturalized Italian triple jumper recognized for his commitment to solidarity in sport.   Andy Díaz Hernández now stands among the most prominent figures in Italian athletics. In the summer of 2025, his already remarkable career reached a new high when he was honored with the Fair []

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Fondazione Menarini and World Heart Federation: Shaping the Future of Cardiology

Fiesole has played host to the 2025 edition of the World Heart Federation (WHF) Emerging Leaders program – an event that inaugurates a new partnership between the international federation and Fondazione Menarini. For the first time ever, the WHF held its annual meeting in Italy, at the Fondazione Menarini auditorium. Over five days, young doctors []

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Cimabue and the Dawn of Italian Painting

Little is known about the life of Cenni di Pepo, better known as Cimabue. Likely born around 1240 in Florence, and passing away in 1302, this pioneering artist transformed the pictorial conventions of his era. Having studied under Coppo di Marcovaldo, then considered the finest painter of his generation, Cimabue soon eclipsed his master to []

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Rigivan Ganeshamoorthy, the gentle strength that transformed discus throwing

When sport and values come together, some stories go far beyond medals. The story of Rigivan Ganeshamoorthy, honoured at the 29th edition of the Fair Play Menarini International Award, is one of them. It is a journey defined by courage, sacrifice, and a calm, contagious positivity that turns adversity into strength. Known to everyone simply []

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