The post Covid scenarios of the university are the focus of the debate and the theme of the new essay-discussion between the President of the Conference of Rectors of the Italian Universities Ferruccio Resta and the columnist Ferruccio De Bortoli entitled “Restarting from knowledge”.

The empty classrooms due to the virus and the sudden need to continue teaching are an opportunity to reflect on the university in general and the need for figures that are formed in the round thanks to the sharing of scientific and humanistic knowledge.

The university system will have to move towards specialization with ad hoc programs and strategic alliances between universities will allow the free movement of students, encouraging flexibility and innovation.