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COURSE OVERVIEW
Type: Bachelor's Degree
Duration: 3 years
Credits: 180 ECTS
Language: English
Access: Admission interview
Curricula: 2 (Solid Earth; Environmental Geology)
Degree Class: L34

 

The Bachelor’s Degree Program in Geology provides students with a solid methodological foundation for the analysis of the geological processes that have shaped our planet and for the study of its georesources (energy, mineral, and groundwater), with particular focus on those of Central Asia.

The program combines theoretical coursework, field activities, and training in specialized laboratories, where students will learn to apply geological, geochemical, and geophysical methods to identify and manage georesources in an ethical and sustainable manner. A period of internship in a private company is also offered, giving students the opportunity to gain direct insight into the professional expectations for graduates in Geology.

Graduates will qualify as Junior Geologists, with expertise in georesources, and will be prepared to work in research institutions as well as in the mining, energy, and hydrogeological sectors. Those wishing to continue their studies will have access to Master’s Degree Programs in Geological Sciences, Geophysics, and Environmental Sciences.

Program overview

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The Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Geology is a first cycle degree programme offered by the University of Pisa and delivered in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The programme is in English.

The BSc in Geology will train graduates with strong skills to support professional activities aimed at thematic cartography production, laboratory characterization of geomaterials, exploration for energy, mineral, and water resources.

In addition, the graduate will have skills to collaborate effectively on projects addressed to evaluation and mitigation of geological and environmental risks. The students will be trained in the collection, analysis, and synthesis of data in the fields of geology, geophysics, petrography, mineralogy, paleontology, geochemistry, geomorphology, stratigraphy, and hydrogeology.

The BSc in Geology is three years-long, each year divided into two semesters. To achieve the degree, the student must acquire 180 credits (CFU), 60 for each year.

The student's commitment to acquire 1 CFU is equivalent to 8 hours of lectures, or 12 hours of laboratory activities or 16 hours of practical activity in the field, plus an average number of hours of personal study to contribute to a total of 25 hours for each CFU.

The total of 180 credits is divided as follows:

  • 45 CFU for basic formative activities, such as Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Introduction to Geology.
  • 90 CFU for characteristic formative activities, such as Mineralogy, Petrography, Paleontology, Geochemistry, Geomorphology, Geophysics, Geological survey, Georesources, Hydrogeology.
  • 18 CFU for affine or integrative activities, such as Regional Geology, Georesources, interdisciplinary field practical activities.
  • 12 CFU for activities freely-chosen by the student, which can be obtained by choosing: (i) any formative activity among the courses offered at the University of Pisa, whose correspondence with the formative project is subjected to the approval of the BSc Program Board; (ii) one of the Recommended Formative Activities for which consistency with the formative project is automatically verified; (iii) further 6 CFU to integrate the final exam.
  • 6 CFU of internship (industrial practise).
  • 3 CFU of written and oral communication skills in English on geological topics.
  • 6 CFU of preparation for final exam (Thesis).

In addition to solid theoretical and methodological foundations, the BSc in geology therefore guarantees an outgoing cultural profile characterized by strong applicative aptitudes, especially in the field of research/exploitation of georesources, along with skills for the assessment of geological/environmental risks and possible strategies for their mitigation.

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Lesson in a classroom

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Practical activity in a field excursion

Admission to the Course

To access the Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Geology delivered by UNIPI in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, students must have attended and passed the Preparatory Year (PY) in Tashkent. Alternatively, they must hold a secondary school diploma or other equivalent qualification obtained abroad following a school course of at least twelve years, recognized as suitable.

For students attending the PY, verification of the mastery of the required initial knowledge will be carried out at the end of the year of study. Those who, despite successfully completing the PY, will have specific deficiencies in Mathematics/Physics/Chemistry will be assigned additional training obligations which will be extinguished upon passing the examination of the corresponding courses. The Degree Program annually organizes educational activities for the fulfillment of such additional training obligations. colloquio

Students who enter the course without attending the PY will have to pass a test of basic knowledge in mathematics, physics, chemistry, and fundamentals of geology. If the test results reveal specific deficiencies in this knowledge, the student will be assigned additional educational obligations as indicated above.

A B2 English level is required in any case to access the course.

For informations on admission to the Preparatory Year A.Y. 2025-26, tuition fees and facilities for the students in Tashkent, write to admin@pisa.uz and paramir7707@gmail.com

 

Final Examination

tesi laureaThe preparation for the final exam is conducted under the supervision of a teacher of the Geology course.

The final exam will verify the cultural maturity achieved by the candidate and the ability to produce and process data and observations appropriate to the educational objectives of the study Program.

The student will have to produce and discuss an essay on a subject that falls within a discipline that characterizes the BSc course.

 

 

The final thesis, complete with any tables, figures, thematic maps, sections, bibliographical references, and other material useful for clarity, must be written in English and include a summary.

The thesis is conducted under the supervision of a faculty member from the BSc in Geology who serves as supervisor, and may involve the support of other faculty members, researchers, or research collaborators within or outside the UNIPI Branch who serve as co-supervisors.

The thesis is defended publicly before a Degree Committee that assesses the candidate's level of preparation and independence in producing and processing data and observations, also drawing on the opinions of the supervisors and co-supervisors. In evaluating the candidate, the committee will take into account not only the final exam but also the candidate's academic record.
For the 15-minute presentation, the candidate will have access to projection equipment and, where necessary, display panels.
The organizational arrangements for the oral dissertation and the dissertation proclamation session are delegated to the Chair of the Degree Committee.
The consultation of a degree thesis is strictly subject to the Supervisor's approval.
If a student must undertake field or laboratory work, it is recommended that they activate the required insurance coverage, which can be downloaded from this Forms link. The form must be signed by the Supervisor and returned to the Academic Secretariat.

DEADLINES

• within 30 days of the graduation date

Submit your graduation application through the Alice University portal. In case of withdrawal, please notify Dr. Melissa Dinelli (melissa.dinelli@unipi.it) and Dr. Tiziana Ciomei (tiziana.ciomei@unipi.it) (Secretary of the Graduation Committee) and the Graduation Committee Chair, Prof. Adriano Ribolini adriano.ribolini@unipi.it immediately via email.

N.B.: When completing the application, clearly indicate in the "notes" field the TYPE of final exam you have chosen (internship or thesis), indicating whether you have chosen to use 6 of the 12 elective credits for the Final Exam.

• within 15 days of the graduation date

Submit the internal graduation application to the Department of Earth Sciences' academic secretariat (forms available on the Forms page). In the case of a final exam with a thesis, the application must be accompanied by the summary and the internship materials. In the case of a final exam with an internship, the internship materials will be submitted.

• within 7 days of the graduation date

Submit the internship report and, if applicable, the thesis in PDF format to Dr Melissa Dinelli and Dr. Tiziana Ciomei and the chair of the graduation committee (Prof. Adriano Ribolini). The paper version of the thesis submitted to the committee during graduation will be collected by the candidate at the end of the graduation session.

Meeting of gradutating students with the Chair of the Graduation Committee

A meeting between the Chair and Secretary of the Graduation Committee and the graduating students is always scheduled, approximately 5-7 days before the graduation session. The meeting is dedicated to providing information on the graduation session and technical tips for the thesis presentation. These technical tips are summarized in the PDF file available for download.

List of courses and teachers

Preparatory Year  CFU  Teacher
English language 30 Bakhtiyor Yakubov
Basic Mathematics and Logics 6 Javlon Karimov
Basic Physics 6 Aleksandra Demyanova
Basic Chemistry 6 Ravshan Amanov
Foundations of Geology 12 Maria Di Rosa
Pier Paolo Giacomoni
Francesca Meneghini
Adriano Ribolini

First Year - BSc Course

 CFU

Teacher

Mathematics

9

Javlon Karimov

Physics

9

 Aleksandra Demyanova 

Chemistry

9

Ravshan Amanov

Introductory Geology – Endogenous and Exogenous processes

12

Sergio Rocchi
Giovanni Sarti
Pier Paolo Giacomoni
Andrea Columbu

Introductory Geology – Cartography

6

Matteo Vacchi

Paleontology

6

Luca Pandolfi

ICT for Geosciences

6

Eusebio Stucchi
Francesco Grigoli

Interdisciplinary field activity

3

Michele Marroni
Anna Gioncada
Luca Pandolfi

Second Year - BSc Course

CFU

Teacher

Sedimentary Geology

6

 Giovanni Sarti
Giulia Bosio

Structural Geology, Tectonics and Field Mapping

12

Francesca Meneghini
Luca Pandolfi
Chiara Frassi

Geology of Uzbekistan (6 CFU) and Field Activity (3 CFU)

9

Rustam Khalmatov
Luca Pandolfi
Chiara Frassi

Geomorphology and Thematic Maps

9

 Adriano Ribolini
Monica Bini

Mineralogy and Petrology

12

Enrico Mugnaioli
Marco Pasero  
Matteo Masotta
Pier Paolo Giacomoni

Geochemistry

6

 Andrea Ricci
Andrea Columbu

Geophysics

6

  Andrea Tognarelli

Third Year  - BSc Course

CFU

Teacher

Ore deposits and the environment

12

 Anna Gioncada
Konstantinos Mavrogonatos
Paolo Fulignati
Silvia Fornasaro

Exploration geophysics

6

  Mattia Aleardi
Geophysics and Exploration Geophysics (Near-Surface methods) Andrea Tognarelli
Mattia Aleardi

Hydrogeology and engineering geology

6

  Marco Doveri

Ore Deposits of Uzbekistan (6 CFU) and Field Activity (3 CFU)

9

 Rustam Kalmatov
Konstantinos Mavrogonatos
Paolo Fulignati

Global changes, water resources, and sustainability*

6

 Gianni Zanchetta
Viviana Re

Laboratory skills*

6

 Luigi Folco

Thesis preparation*

6

Assigned BSc Supervisor

Industrial practice

6

Assigned Supervisors

Geowriting (English language proficiency)

3

Luigi Folco

Thesis

6

Bsc Assigned Supervisor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

List of tutors

Each student enrolled in the degree program is assigned a tutor who will support them throughout their studies until graduation.

The tutor's role is to:

  • assist and guide the student throughout their studies
  • encourage active participation in the learning process
  • help remove any obstacles along the way

The tutor is assigned at the end of the first semester of the first year and is managed by the Department of Earth Sciences, upon recommendation of the Board of the Degree Course, pursuant to Article 4 of the University Regulations on Tutoring.

Consult the list of assigned tutors by searching for your student number:

enrolled Academic Year 2024-25

enrolled Academic Year 2023-24

enrolled Academic Year 2022-23

Organization

President
Prof. Adriano Ribolini
adriano.ribolini@unipi.it 

Vice-President
Prof. Francesca Meneghini
francesca.meneghini@unipi.it 

Executive Director (Branch UNIPI at Tashkent)
Prof. Numonbek Dalimov
n.dalimov@gmail.com


Head of Didactic Unit
Dott. Giuseppina Siniscalco
giuseppina.siniscalco@unipi.it 

Member of Didactic Unit
Dott. Melissa Dinelli
melissa.dinelli@unipi.it 

Member of Didactic Unit at UNIPI Branch (Tashkent)

Dott. Farhod Abdullaev

farabdullayev@gmail.com

Mr. Kamol Sayfullakhodjayev
paramir7707@gmail.com 
admin@pisa.uz 

UNIPI Branch at Tashkent (Uzbekistan)
Tashkent city, Mirzo-Ulugbek district,
Olimlar street 64

Board of the Degree Course

The Board of the Degree course is composed of the faculty members responsible for the courses offered, the Head of the Didactic Unit, Dr. Giuseppina Siniscalco, and student representatives. The Council is chaired by Prof. Adriano Ribolini, with Prof. Francesca Meneghini serving as Vice-Chair. In accordance with the Statute of the University of Pisa, the Council is responsible for planning and monitoring the educational activities of the program. It carries out these duties with the support of the Joint Teaching Committee and the Program Review Group.

Graduation Committee

The Graduation Committee is chaired by Prof. Adriano Ribolini, who proposes to the Head of the Department the calendar of graduation sessions and the appointment of committee members for each session. The Committee is supported by Dr. Tiziana Ciomei (tiziana.ciomei@unipi.it), who is responsible for processing the administrative procedures related to the final degree examination

Review/AQ Managment Group

It is responsible for the annual and periodic monitoring of the degree program’s performance through the preparation of the Annual Monitoring Report and the Periodic Review Report, identifying improvement actions and tracking their outcomes.

References Teachers

The References Teachers are faculty members affiliated with the degree program and responsible for its teaching activities. This group includes full professors, associate professors, and researchers—both permanent and fixed-term—depending on their academic roles, as well as teaching assistants.

Student Rapresentatives

Student representatives are regularly enrolled students elected to represent the interests of the student community within the governing bodies of the BSc. Their main responsibilities, as outlined in the academic regulations, include participation in the Board of te Degree Course. Their role is to contribute to the enhancement of teaching quality and university services.

Review/AQ Managment Group 
  Reference Teachers Student Representatives 
  • Giovanni Sarti (Responsible)
  • Numonbek Dalimov
  • Adriano Ribolini
  • Anna Gioncada
  • Francesca Meneghini
  • Melissa Dinelli
  • Sergio Rocchi
  • Aminjon Sultonov
  • Andrea Tognarelli
  • Mukhlisakhon Tolliboeva
  • Andrea Columbu
  • Chiara Frassi 
  • Pier Paolo Giacomoni 
  • Francesca Meneghini
  • Enrico Mugnaioli
  • Luca Pandolfi
  • Adriano Ribolini
  • Sergio Rocchi
  • Matteo Vacchi

Managing Commitee

The Managing Committee is responsible for promoting relations between the University of Pisa, the University of Geological Sciences (UGS, Uzbekistan), and the Ministry of Mines, Industry, and Geology (Uzbekistan). The committee's responsibilities include monitoring the quality of student services and resolving any issues, as well as strengthening relationships with Uzbek industry to ensure not only ongoing updates on the post-graduate employment landscape, but also the promotion of customized internships based on the specific needs of private and state-owned companies operating in the geosciences and environmental sectors.

The Managing Committee composed of 6 members, 3 from UNIPI and 3 from UGS and/or the Ministry of Mining Industry and Geology of Uzbekistan, appointed by the respective Rectors.

Managing Commitee Role 
  • Prof. Sergio Rocchi
  • Prof. Giovanni Federico Gronchi
  • Prof. Francesco Marcelloni
  • Prof. Azam Alisherovich Kadirkhodjayev
  • Prof. Rustam Khalmatov
  • .....
  • Program Director/Commitee Chairman, teacher of the BSc Geology
  • vice-Rector for Cooperation and International Relationships (University of Pisa)
  • member of Managment Board (University of Pisa)
  • Rector of the University of Geological Sciences (Uzbekistan)
  • teacher of the BSc Geology (UNIPI-Uzbekistan)
  • ...

 

Graduation Calendar & Deadlines

Graduation Exam Calendar

• Academic Year 2025-2026

 April 10, 2026

May 15, 2026

July 10, 2026

September 2026 (date to be confirmed)

October 2026 (date to be confirmed)

For information regarding TUITION FEES DEADLINES for the AY 2025/2026 write to admin@pisa.uz

Traineeship

The Bachelor's Degree in Geology requires the acquisition of 6 ECTS (which are equal to 150 hours) for internship activities to be carried out in companies. The procedure to activate and complete the internship is as follows and must be initiatied before the internship starts. In particular, the Internship Training Project and the Student insurance must be filled in at least one week before the beginning of the internship. Here you can find the list of forms for Internship Activities.

Internship Procedure Steps:
Step 0: Choose a company or another institution that can provide a geophysical internship (the list of companies that were activated for the Branch can be found here), and find an academic tutor. To propose a company that is not present in the list, please, contact Dott.ssa Melissa Dinelli (melissa.dinelli@unipi.it);

Step 1: Download the forms Internship Training Project and Internship Student Insurance;

Step 2: Submit the forms "Internship Training Project" and "Internship Student Insurance" duly filled to the student office (didattica@dst.unipi.it) and to prof. Paolo Fulignati (paolo.fulignati@unipi.it) at least one week before the beginning of the Internship activity. You need an academic tutor to be assigned to you in order to fill in this forms;

Step 3: After confirmation of the receipt and registration of the forms by the Student Office, you can start your Internship activities according to the dates written in the documents;

Step 4: During the internship, you have to register your attendance filling the "Attendance register for internship activities";

Step 5: Upon completion of the internship, prepare the activity report (a few pages describing the activity that was carried out during the Internship) along with reports from the company "Evaluation form for the company tutor", from the University tutor, "Evaluation form for the academic tutor" and your report: "Evaluation form for the student". All these forms must be duly signed (the activity report by the student and the Academic tutor).

Step 6: Submit all reports to the student office (didattica@dst.unipi.it) and to prof. Paolo Fulignati (paolo.fulignati@unipi.it).

Step 7: The internship activity will be officially approved and the credits registered.

 

Career Path/job opportunities after Graduation

Consultations with representatives of the Uzbek government and individual UGS institutes have identified a professional profile that meets the needs of the Central Asian labor market.

  • Interest is for a professional with knowledge in the fields of geomaterials exploration for industry, energy and underground water resources (geological, geochemical, and geophysical exploration for georesources)
  • environmental protection and geohazard mitigation strategies

This position is particularly urgent in Uzbekistan given economic development programs, and is also of interest to other regions of Central Asia and, more generally, to international companies engaged in energy and mineral exploration and water exploration.

The two curricula offered by the BSc in Geology (Solid Earth, Environmental Geology) both address the specific needs of the job market.

In addition to industries and public and private companies operating in the georesources and environmental risk protection sectors, graduates in this field can find employment in companies developing civil engineering projects, such as construction of buildings and infrastructure projects.
Given the complexity of stakeholder relationships in Uzbekistan, and in Central Asia in general, the BSc has established a UNIPI-UGS Branch Managing Committee (University of Pisa- University of Geological Science, Uzbekistan - Ministry of Mining, Industry and Geology, Uzbekistan). The Managing Committee's duties include consolidating and developing relationships with the Uzbek industrial community, not only to provide ongoing updates on the post-graduate employment landscape, but also to promote internships and internships aligned with the specific needs of private and state-owned companies operating in the geosciences and environmental fields.

Academic Calendar & Timetable

Courses Timetable 2025-26

Course Scheduling

Each semester includes a series of intensive courses, typically spanning 7 to 12 days in duration. To accommodate this format, the academic timetable is organized horizontally, ensuring that courses do not overlap and students can engage fully with each module. Field activities are predominantly scheduled toward the conclusion of the second semester.

Academic Calendar 2025-2026

Beginning of lessons: First semester:  September 22,  2025

End of lessons: First semester:  December 19, 2025

Christmas holidays: December 22, 2025 – January 6,  2026

Beginning of lessons: Second semester: February 23,  2026

End of lessons: Second semester:  May 29, 2026

Easter holidays: April 02-April 07, 2026 

National holidays in Uzbekistan:

January 1 – New Year
March 8 – Women`s Day
March 21 – Navruz
May 9 – Day of remembrance and honor
September 1 – Independence Day
October 1 – Teacher's Day
December 8 – Constitution day

Exam Sessions 2025-2026

1st and 2nd Exam Sessions: January 7, 2026 - February 20, 2026

3rd Exam Session: April 13, 2026 - April 17, 2026

4th Exam Session: June 3, 2026 - June 30, 2026

5th Exam Session: July 1, 2026 - July 31, 2026

6th Exam Session: September 1, 2026 - September 18, 2026

1st Extraordinary Exam Session: November 10, 2025 - November 14, 2025

2nd Extraordinary Exam Session: March 9, 2026 - March 13, 2026

The extraordinary exam sessions are reserved for working students, parents, students enrolled in single courses, those who have not completed their coursework, workers, and students with certified disabilities or specific learning disabilities.


Graduation Exam Calendar

• Academic Year 2025-2026

 April 10, 2026

May 15, 2026

July 10, 2026

September 2026 (to be confirmed)

October 2026 (to be confirmed)

 

For information regarding TUITION FEES DEADLINES for the AY 2025/2026 write to admin@pisa.uz

 

 

Preparatory Year

A Preparatory Year specifically intended to access the Geology Bachelor’s Degree Programme of UNIPI is delivered in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The Preparatory Year provides courses in Fundamentals of Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Geosciences, and includes English lessons intended to make the students achieve the B2 level required for the Bachelor's Programme in Geology. 

For informations on admission to the Preparatory Year A.Y. 2025-26, tuition fees and facilities for the students in Tashkent, write to admin@pisa.uz

classe PYPreparatory Year 2022/2023 - students & teachers gruppo escursionePreparatory Year 2022/2023 - field excursion

Upcoming events

Seminar about Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) in the geological and environmental fields.

On Tuesday 28 January Prof. Enrico Mugnaioli held a seminar at the Uzbek University of Geological Sciences (UGS), in which he illustrated the potential of the Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) in the geological and environmental fields.

The TEM is one of the flagship instruments of the Center for Instrument Sharing of the University of Pisa (CISUP), with applications ranging from Engineering to Life Sciences.

The seminar was attended by representatives of the Uzbek Geologic Service and the Center for Advanced Technologies, who are currently engaged in setting up an advanced instrumentation center in Tashkent.

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 On the sidelines of the seminar, Prof. Marco Pasero, as vice-chairman of the Commission on New Minerals Nomenclature and Classification, made contacts to promote greater participation of Uzbek institutions in the international framework established by the International Mineralogical Association (IMA).

The meeting highlighted once again the interest of Uzbek institutions in the instrumental facilities present at the University of Pisa, many of which werea cquired and managed within CISUP, and in the related know-how. This will favor in the near future the strengthening of relations between Italy and Uzbekistan, also linked to the imminent Joint Call 2025 for scientific cooperation projects between the two nations.

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The renewed interest in the collaboration between UniPI and Uzbek institutions is also demonstrated by the second visit to the Branch of Piergabriele Papadia de Bottini, the new Italian ambassador to Tashkent, accompanied this time by Stefano Lo Russo, Mayor of Turin and vice-president of the National Association of Italian Municipalities (ANCI), as well as Professor of Applied Geology at the Polytechnic of Turin, and by representatives of Italian entrepreneurship.

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The visit of the Minister of University and Research of Italy to the Branch of UNIPI

On Tuesday 24 September, as part of the 1st Uzbek-Italian Educational Forum, the Minister of University and Research of Italy Anna Maria Bernini visited the headquarters of the Branch of the University of Pisa within the campus of the University of Geological Sciences (UGS) in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

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Accompanying Anna Maria Bernini on the visit were Prof. Riccardo Zucchi (Rector of the University of Pisa), Prof. Sergio Rocchi (BSc teacher and member of the Managing Committee of the Branch), Prof. Giovanni Federico Gronchi (Vice-Rector for International Cooperation), and Dr. Numonbek Dalimov (Operations Manager of the Branch). 

 

The visit was also attended by the Ambassador of Italy to Uzbekistan, the Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Italy, the Deputy Minister of the University of Uzbekistan and a representative of the Ministry of Geology.

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Rector Zucchi and Professor Rocchi reminded Minister Bernin that Branch is the seat of the Degree Course in Geology, the first and to date only degree course of an Italian university held abroad and accredited by the Ministry of University and Research. In addition to Branch, the campus of the University of Geological Sciences currently also hosts four research institutes, teaching facilities, the canteen and the dormitory, and the National Museum of Geology and the new headquarters of the Ministry of Geology and Mining Industry of Uzbekistan are ready for inauguration

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The day before, Zucchi, together with Rocchi, Gronchi and Dalimov, inaugurated the new academic year in the presence of the students gathered in the Aula Magna. The course has reached its third year of activation, with an annual average of freshmen of over 50. In the afternoon, the rector met with the Deputy Minister of Geology to discuss the developments of the UniPi Branch in Tashkent.

 

 

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Unipi branch in Tashkent: the cooperation project with Uzbekistan is growing

 

With a signature between the rector Riccardo Zucchi, the Uzbek deputy minister of mining and geology, Azam Alisherovich Kodirhodjaev, and the director of the Unipi branch of UGS, Numonbek Rustamovich Dalimov, an agreement was formalized which provides for an expansion of the cooperation project with Uzbekistan. cooperation signed

The University of Pisa and the University of Geological Science will develop a "Double degree MSc in Geology". The double degree program will be taught in English in accordance with the regulations of the Italian Ministry of University and Research and the Ministry of University of Uzbekistan. the title awarded is recognized as a master's degree valid both in Italy and in Uzbekistan. The two universities also intend to expand the three-year degree program in Geology with the addition of an "environmental curriculum" focused on specific subjects in that sector. The qualification awarded will be the same as the Geology program and will therefore be recognized as valid both in Italy and in Uzbekistan.

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 Present at the signing of the agreement in the rectorate were the rector Riccardo Zucchi, Azam Alisherovich Kodirhodjaev, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Geology and Mining Industry, Numonbek Rustamovich Dalimov, Operations Manager of the UniPi Branch at UGS, Antonio Mazzeo, president of the Regional Council of Tuscany, Frida Scarpa, councilor for relations with university institutions of the Municipality of Pisa, Giuseppe Iannaccone, deputy vice-rector, Giovanni Federico Gronchi, vice-rector for cooperation and international relations, Giovanni Paoletti, vice-rector for teaching, Luca Pandolfi, director of the Department of Earth Sciences, professors Sergio Rocchi, Francesco Marcelloni, Marco Abate, Giovanni Sarti, Roberta Moruzzo and the head of the International Cooperation Unit Paola Cappellini.

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Didactic Project: “Pisa Meets Tashkent: a journey between geosciences and cultures”

Progetto didattica

UNIPI funded a study trip for 12 Italian students and 4 teachers of the MSc in Geological Science and Technologies, Exploration and Applied Geophysics, Environmental Sciences.The topics covered during the field trip are:

- to know the environmental problems related to the exploitation of georesources

- to get knowledge regarding geological processes and the formation and mineral resources

- to facilitate integration and cultural interconnection with Uzbek students

here the flyer

 

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Gallery

 

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Students (Italian and Uzbek) and teachers of the Special Project for the Didactic: "Pisa meets Tashkent: a journey between geosciences and cultures", October 21-29, 2023

 

explaing Tectonics
Explaining tectonics (Special Project for the Didactic, 2023)

 

Amyrsol
A tectonic and fluvial landscape from the Amirsoy crest. Kyrgyzstan mountains in the background

 

Ash group 2
Ash waste deposits in the Angren mining area (Special Project for the Didactic, 2023)

 

 close encounter
 First close encounters (Preliminary Year, student field work)

 

cores warehouse
We thank the Aurum company for allowing us to visit their core warehouse (Angren mining area)

 

looking for gold
Looking for gold grains...

 

explaing Quaternary
Explaining Geomorphology and Quaternary Geology (Preliminary Year, student field work)

 

explaing petrography
Explaining Petrography (Preliminary Year, student field work)

 

triangular facets
A mountain-front shaped as triangular facets (facet spurs) indicates the existence of a fault

 

early students
Very early students

 

loess
A thick loess deposit in the Angren mining area

 

water sampling
Explaining water sampling procedures (Special Project for the Didactic, 2023)

Quality Assessment

SUA (Scheda Unica Autovalutazione) - Updated Sept 2024

Evaluation of the Teachings/Teachers (students' questionnaires) (11/2023-07/2024)

Evaluation of the UNPI Branch structure (students' questionnaires) (11/2023-07/2024)(11/2023-07/2024)

Didactic regulation

SUA 2024-25 (Scheda Unica Autovalutazione)

Didactic Regulation (2024-25)

 

Guidance & Orientation

The Bachelor's Degree Program in Geology organizes orientation events throughout the year for students enrolled in the bachelor's degree programs. These events are held at the UNIPI Branch in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, and are promoted through the official communication channels of the BSc and its official social media channels.

Available Thesis Topics

Important: Students may request a thesis topic once they have earned 120 out of 180 credits. The thesis work may begin once the student has earned at least 150 credits. The thesis must be requested by contacting the Teaching Unit (melissa.dinelli@unipi.it)

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1) Title: River Network Morphometry vs Tectonic Structures: Case Studies from the Nuratau Mountain Range (Tien Shan Orogen, Uzbekistan)
Supervisors: A. Ribolini, M. Vacchi
Aim: to identify and interpret the footprint of major tectonic structures within the morphometry of river networks in the Nuratau Mountain Range.
Methods: Extraction of regional river networks through the processing of Digital Elevation Models (DEMs) using QGIS software, Identification of anomalous river patterns and their correlation with documented tectonic structures. Generalization of results. Potential validation of findings through targeted fieldwork
Tutors Interaction: Regular online consultations with the supervisors, with the possibility of in-person meetings in Tashkent.

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2) Title: Sills and dykes from Elba Island. (ASSIGNED)
Supervisors: S. Rocchi, P. P. Giacomoni
Aim: Reconstruction of the petrographic features, chemical composition and deformation features of the Monte Calamita felsic dykes and sills complex, Elba Island, Tuscany.
Methods: Optical microscopy. Electron scanning microscopy/electron microprobe.
Tutors Interaction: Field work in Elba Island and regular online consultations with the supervisors, with the possibility of in-person meetings in Tashkent.

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3) Title: The skarn of Elba Island. (ASSIGNED)
Supervisors: S. Rocchi, P. P. Giacomoni
Aim: Mineral chemistry of the skarn complex from the Ginevro iron mine, Elba Island, Tuscany.
Methods: Optical microscopy. Electron scanning microscopy/electron microprobe.
Tutors Interaction: Field work in Elba Island and regular online consultations with the supervisors, with possibility of in-person meetings in Tashkent.

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4) Title: Petrology of Southern Tian Shan orogeny
Supervisors: P. P. Giacomoni, S. Rocchi
Aim: Summarize and rationalize data from available past studies, highlighting petrographic and geochemical features of magmatic rocks.
Method: Mostly bibliographic research methods
Tutors Interactions: Regular online consultations, in person meetings in Tashkent.

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5) Title: Analysis and processing of Geophysical data
Tutors: E. Stucchi, A. Tognarelli, M. Aleardi
Aims: to provide students the main tools of geophysical data processing of seismic, simological, gravimetric and magnetic data
Tutors interaction: online meetings, possible in-presence meeting during tutor permanence in Uzbekisyan for lecturing

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6) Title: Simulations of geophysical data  (ASSIGNED)
Tutors: E. Stucchi, A. Tognarelli, M. Aleardi
Aims: to provide students the main tools of synthetic simulations of seismic, simological, gravimetric and magnetic data
Tutors interaction: online meetings, possible in-presence meetings during tutor permanence in Uzbekisyan for lecturing

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7) Title: Analysis of magnetic data collected with vertical gradiometric approach (ASSIGNED)
Tutors: E. Stucchi, A. Tognarelli, M. Aleardi
Aim: processing and 2D-2D visualization of magnetic data to individuated magnetic anomalies generated by shallow targets.
Methods: geophysical data processing (filtering, gaining), magnetic vertical sections and 2D maps generation
Tutors interaction: online meetings, possible in-presence meetings during tutor permanence in Uzbekistan for lecturing

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8) Title: Geomorphological mapping of the Akstakata valley (Uzbekistan) (ASSIGNED)
Supervisor: M. Vacchi
Aim: Mapping and interpretation of the major landforms of the Akstakata valley
Methods: Combined investigation made of SRTM dataset and aerial/satellite images in Qgis environment. Cartographic mapping of the landforms and interpretation of the geomorphological processes.
Tutors Interaction: Regular online consultations with the supervisors

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9) Title: Petrology of ultramafic xenoliths from Cenozoic alkaline volcanics from northern Victoria Land (Antarctica)
Supervisors: Pier Paolo Giacomoni, Sergio Rocchi
Aim: Characterization of the petrographic and geochemical features of ultramafic xenoliths aiming identifying the metasomatic and partial melting events.
Method: Optical and electronic microscope. Electron probe micro analyzer (EPMA).
Tutors Interactions: Regular online consultations, in person meetings in Tashkent and/or in Pisa

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10) Title: Petrology of alkaline dykes and lavas from the Betic cordillera (Malaga, Spain) (ASSIGNED)
Supervisors: Pier Paolo Giacomoni, Sergio Rocchi
Aim: Characterization of the petrographic and geochemical features of alkaline dykes and lava.
Method: Optical and electronic microscope. Electron probe micro analyzer (EPMA).
Tutors Interactions: Regular online consultations, in person meetings in Tashkent and/or in Pisa

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11) Title: Alpine listvenites along the Aosta–Ranzola Fault (Italy): insights into Au mineralisation and CO₂ sequestration from C–O isotopes and U–Pb dating
Supervisors: M. Di Rosa, A. Rielli. K. Mavrogonatos
Aim: to characterize the sulfide mineralization and the related carbonate gangue along the Aosta-Ranzola Fault
Methods: sample preparation, SEM-EDS analyses, in-situ LA-ICP-MS analyses for geochronology, mass spectrometer for C and O stable isotopes analysis.
Tutor interaction: two weeks of laboratory activities in Pisa (DST-CNR), regular online consultations with the supervisors, with the possibility of in-person meeting in Tashkent.

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12) Title: Geological mapping of the area around the Gidjal area (ASSIGNED)
Supervisors: C. Frassi, F. Meneghini, L. Pandolfi,
Aim: to generate a geological map, commenting the rock types and highlighting the tectonic style
Methods: geological field mapping approach, measures of geological contact and faults, collecting rock samples, drawing geological section
Tutor interaction: online meetings, possible in-presence meetings during tutor permanence for lecturing

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13) Title: Deformation history of the Paleozoic succession in the Charval Lake area
Supervisors: C. Frassi, F. Meneghini, L. Pandolfi,
Aim: to map the tectonic structures in the Charval Lake area, characterizing the tectonic style and kinematics
Methods: geological field mapping, measures of geological structures, drawing geological section
Tutor interaction: online meetings, possible in-presence meetings during tutor permanence for lecturing

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14) Title: Geological mapping of the area south of Olmaliq (ASSIGNED)
Supervisors: C. Frassi, L. Pandolfi
Aim: to map the tectonic structures in the area south of Olmaliq, characterizing their geometry and kinematics.
Methods: geological field mapping, measures of geological structures, drawing geological section
Tutor interaction: online meetings, possible in-presence meetings during tutor permanence for lecturing

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15) Title: Geological mapping of the Urgaz area (ASSIGNED)
Supervisors: C. Frassi, L. Pandolfi
Aim: to map the tectonic structures in the Urgaz area, characterizing their geometry and kinematics.
Methods: geological field mapping, measures of geological structures, drawing geological section
Tutor interaction: online meetings, possible in-presence meetings during tutor permanence for lecturing

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16) Title: The ophiolites of the Uzbekistan (ASSIGNED)
Supervisors: M. Marroni, Pandolfi,
Aim: to summarize and rationalize data from available past studies, highlighting geological, structural, petrographic and geochemical features of the Uzbekistan ophiolites and the related geodynamic reconstructions.
Method: Mostly bibliographic research methods
Tutors Interactions: Regular online consultations, in person meetings in Tashkent.

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17) Title: Classification of the magmatic pebbles in the Paleogene conglomerates in the Gidjal area
Supervisors: A. Gioncada, L. Pandolfi, Aim: to identify the different lithotypes and their provenance by analysing the paragenesis of conglomerate clasts
Methods: field mapping of conglomerate formation, rock samples collection, laboratory analysis
Tutor interaction: online meetings, possible in-presence meetings during tutor permanence for lecturing

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18) Title: Classification of the magmatic pebbles in the Paleogene conglomerates in the Charval Lake area
Supervisors: A. Gioncada, L. Pandolfi Aim to identify the different lithotypes and their provenance by analysing the paragenesis of conglomerate clasts
Methods: geological field mapping approach, measures of geological contact and faults, collecting rock samples, drawing geological sections
Tutor interaction: online meetings, possible in-presence meetings during tutor permanence for lecturing

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19) Title: Mineralogical and/or geochemical and/or petrological characterization of mineralized and hydrothermally altered samples from Uzbekistan (the title can be adapted on the basis of sample provenance and types) (1 ASSIGNED, 1 STILL AVAILABLE)
Supervisors: A. Gioncada, P. Fulignati, K. Mavrogonatos
Aim: to improve the knowledge of the Uzbek georesources; this thesis type will also contribute to build a didactic collection, now lacking, to be used in the following years
Methods: petrography and mineralogy of ore and gangue through Optical Microscopy in transmitted and reflected light, SEM-BSE, EPMA, LA-ICPMS, fluid inclusions (a single thesis will use 1, or at least 2 of these methods)
Tutors Interaction: requires at least a short period in Pisa, online meetings, possible in-presence meetings during tutor permanence for lecturing

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20) Title: Climate conditions over the past 50 years in Uzbekistan: review of existing data, database building, and analysis of climate trends (ASSIGNED)
Supervisors: A. Ribolini
Aim: Collect and homogenize climate data available from public archives or private agencies to develop a statistical analysis of trends in air temperature, precipitation, and possibly other climate factors. Possible assessment of impacts on water availability and agricultural productivity.
Methods: Archive data collection, statistical analysis (means, medians, trend lines, statistical correlations)

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21) Title: Interaction of lichens with metal rich substrates: mechanisms of tolerance, physiological stress, effects on biodiversity.
Supervisors: L. Paoli (with a possible additional tutor from the Faculty of Biology at the National University of Uzbekistan)
Aim: to analysis lichens growing on ophiolites, possible study sites inTuscany
Methods: field work and laboratory analyse
Tutors Interaction: requires at least a short period in Pisa, online meetings, possible in-presence meetings during tutor permanence for lecturing

Note: reserved to students following the Enviromental Geology curriculum

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22) Title: Biomonitoring the effects of geothermal emissions – sustainable management of geothermal sources
Supervisors: L. Paoli (with a possible additional tutor from the Institute of Geology and Geophysics, UGS, Tashkent
Aim: investigation of physiological and chemical effects on lichens/mosses, standardized assessment of lichen diversity and investigation of bioaccumulation capacity in lichens/mosses/higher plants for monitoring purposes. Study sites: Tuscany.
Methods: field work and laboratory analyses
Tutors Interaction: requires at least a short period in Pisa, online meetings, possible in-presence meetings during tutor permanence for lecturing

Note: reserved to students following the Enviromental Geology curriculum

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23) Title: Caves and karst features in Uzbekistan (ASSIGNED)
Supervisor: A. Columbu.
Aim: to collect information on caves and karst features in Uzbekistan. The expected outcome is a database and a map where caves and karst peculiarities are visualized and discussed. Ideally, this database/map will be useful for future expeditions in the field
Methods: Literature and satellite images; potentially fieldwork
Tutors Interaction: Regular online consultations with the supervisors, with the possibility of in-person meetings in Tashkent

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24) Title: Seismicity Characterization of Uzbekistan
Supervisor: F. Grigoli
Aim:  to collect, harmonize, and critically assess existing seismological datasets for Uzbekistan (instrumental and, where available, historical/macroseismic information) in order to characterize the country’s seismicity in terms of spatial distribution, magnitude–frequency behavior, depth patterns, and main seismotectonic domains. The expected outcome is a standardized earthquake database that synthesize current knowledge and can support future research and hazard-oriented studies.
Methods: Data compilation and quality control from published catalogs and institutional repositories; metadata standardization (time span, magnitude types, location uncertainty, depth reliability), declustering (if required), and basic statistical analyses (temporal rates, magnitude–frequency distributions/b-values, depth and regional comparisons). literature review to interpret results in a regional tectonic framework.
Tutors Interaction: Regular online meetings with the supervisor to discuss data sources, processing choices, and interpretation steps

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25) Title: Petrographic, mineral-chemical and micro-structural characterisation of jadeite-bearing rocks from Harmancık (Bursa region), western Anatolia, Turkey.
Supervisors: K. Mavrogonatos, M. Di Rosa
Aim: To determine the mineral chemistry and deformation characteristics of jadeite-bearing rocks from the Bursa region.
Methods: Laboratory work (petrography, SEM-EDS, EPMA); literature research
Tutors Interaction: Regular online meetings with the supervisors, with the possibility of in-person meeting in Tashkent.

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26) Title: Loess deposits in Uzbekistan: a review of existing data and examples from the Tashkent region (ASSIGNED)
Supervisor: A. Ribolini
Aim: To analyze the current state of knowledge of loess deposits, highlight their relevance for paleoenvironmental reconstruction and agricultural activities, and describe loees outcrops from hills/mountains in the Tashkent region. One of the outcome of the thesis should be a structured database. 
Methods: Critical literature review, field observations, sediment sampling, and possible grain-size analyses.
Tutors Interaction: Regular online consultations with the supervisors, with the possibility of in-person meetings in Tashkent

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27) Title: Mineralogical characterization of a suite of ore samples (ASSIGNED)
Supervisors: E. Mugnaioli, M. Pasero
Aim: recognizing and describing the minerals present in a small suite of ore samples, using advanced laboratory techniques
Methods: The student is required to perform the mineralogical characterization of a small set of samples of interest, for example a set of specimens extracted from a mineralized body. The analysis may involve optical microscopy, X-ray powder diffraction (XRPD), scanning electron microscopy with energy-dispersive spectroscopy (SEM-EDX) and/or electron micro-probe analyzer (EPMA). Data will be collected and analyzed by the student under the supervision of the tutor, and geologically contextualized. The sample will be proposed by the student and may derive from a collaboration with a company operating in Uzbekistan. This thesis requires that the student dedicates 3-4 days in Pisa for collecting the data.
Tutors Interaction: Tutoring during lab experience in Pisa and regular online consultation

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28) Title: Type minerals of Uzbekistan (4 ASSIGNED, NO MORE AVAILABLE)
Supervisors: Enrico Mugnaioli & Marco Pasero
Aim: providing a document with selected information on a restricted selection of minerals that were discovered for the first time in Uzbekistan
Methods: Up to date, there are in total 17 minerals with type locality in Uzbekistan. The student is required to perform a survey of literature data on a selection of these minerals, focused on the original description and other significant papers. Each file will contain info on the mineral (geological occurrence of the type locality, origin of the name, physical properties, chemical composition, crystal structure, list of other important occurrences besides the type locality, etc). Each file should be decorated with nice pictures of the mineral. A maximum of 4-5 theses of this kind is available.
Tutors Interaction: Regular online consultations with the supervisors

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29) Title: Compilation of scientific information about an area of mineralogical interest located in Uzbekistan 
Supervisors: Enrico Mugnaioli & Marco Pasero
Aim: This job aims at searching and combining scientific literature about a specific area of mineralogical significance
Methods: The student is required to perform a survey of scientific literature about a specific mineralized area, collecting information over the last decades of available information (likely, mostly in Russian and/or in English). The student will perform a synthesis of the literature and will be encouraged to develop an original scientific output.
Tutors Interaction: Regular online consultations with the supervisors

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30) Title: Plio–Pleistocene palaeontological sites in Uzbekistan: review and update of the NOW database
Supervisor: Luca Pandolfi
Aim: To provide an updated, quality-checked census of Plio–Pleistocene palaeontological sites in Uzbekistan by reviewing existing records, adding new discoveries and integrating both past and recent literature. The expected outcome is an updated NOW (Neogene of the Old World) dataset for Uzbekistan, complete with revised site metadata (location, stratigraphy, chronology), taxonomic lists, and bibliographic links, optionally complemented by a GIS-ready georeferenced file and summary maps to visualize site distribution and data gaps. A further goal is to highlight priority localities for future research and potential field activity.
Methods: Systematic review of past and recent bibliography (papers, monographs, Soviet-era reports where accessible, theses, institutional archives); extraction and standardization of site-level information (coordinates, synonyms/toponyms, lithostratigraphy, age constraints, assemblage composition, collection repositories); cross-checking and reconciliation with existing entries in the NOW database (deduplication, correction of inconsistent fields, validation of taxonomic names against current standards); structured data entry following NOW formatting rules.
Tutors Interaction: Regular online consultations with the supervisor to monitor progress and agree on validation criteria; possible in-person meetings for archive and museum-based work during tutor permanence in Uzbekisyan for lecturing.

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31) Title: Petrologic study and U-Pb geochronology of lamprophyric dikes and lavas from Kyzylalma (South Tian Shan, Uzbekistan)
Supervisors: Pier Paolo Giacomoni, Farhod Khajibaev
Aim: petrographic, geochemistry and U-Pb geochronology on separated zircons from the iperalkaline magmatic products (dykes and lava) of the Kyzylalma region.
Methods: Optical and electron microscope. U-Pb geochronology by means Laser Ablation Coupled with Plasma Mass Spectrometry (LA-ICPMS).
Tutors Interactions: Regular online consultations, in person meetings in Tashkent and/or in Pisa. Laboratory analyses in Pisa. (ASSIGNED)

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32) Title: Sedimentary study of the Chirchiq River near Tashkent (Uzbekistan) (ASSIGNED)
Supervisor: G. Sarti
Aim: This thesis aims to describe the sediments and stratigraphic sections exposed along the Chirchiq River in the Tashkent area. The student will prepare simple sedimentary logs and describe grain size and texture, clast shape and roundness, sediment composition, and sedimentary structures. The collected data will be used to interpret the depositional environment and the evolution of the braided river system.
Tutor Interaction: Regular online meetings with the supervisors will be organized during the thesis work. Field visits and in-person meetings in the Tashkent area may also be possible.

 

Enrollment

To enroll in the BSc in Geology, please contact the staff of the Branch of UNIPI at Tashkent:

Email : admin@pisa.uz ; paramir7707@gmail.com 
Phone: +998 97 759 44 00
Tashkent city, Mirzo-Ulugbek district, Olimlar street 64, Uzbekistan

and

didattica@dst.unipi.it 

For additional  information about the University of Pisa, the contact details of the Enrollment Center, and the right to education, please visit: https://www.unipi.it/futuri-studenti/ 

Further information here: https://www.unipi.it/didattica/iscrizioni/immatricolazioni-e-iscrizioni/corsi-di-laurea-i-livello-e-ciclo-unico/ 

Transfers & Program Changes

 

For inquiries regarding transfers to the BSc in Geology, please contact the Didactic Unit of the Department of Earth Sciences via:

Email: didattica@dst.unipi.it  
Phone: +39 050 2215700

or

Mr. Kamol Sayfullakhodjayev - Member of Didactic Unit at UNIPI Branch (Tashkent)
admin@pisa.uz 
paramir7707@gmail.com 
Phone: +998 97 759 44 00
Tashkent city, Mirzo-Ulugbek district, Olimlar street 64

Please specify your current degree program and any exams you have completed (course title, code, academic year).

General information regarding the procedures and deadlines for requesting a transfer can be found on the University’s dedicated page for program transfers.
For students transferring from other universities, relevant details are available on the University’s page dedicated to inter-university transfers.

Exam Registration

To register for an exam, you can use the UNIPI Valutami portal.
The list of exam sessions is also available by contacting the teaching staff of the UNIPI Tashkent Branch:

admin@pisa.uz ; paramir7707@gmail.com

Phone: +998 97 759 44 00

Study Plans

Starting from an essential understanding of endogenous and exogenous geological processes, and the recognition of rocks, minerals, and tectonic structures, the BSc in Geology offers students two curricula in which to hone their skills:


Solid Earth - Specifically dedicated to developing knowledge of georesource exploration and analysis methods (mining, water, oil, and gas).

Environmental Geology - Dedicated to expanding knowledge in the field of environmental contamination analysis and remediation methods.

Both curricula lead to the same degree in Geology.

International Mobility

Dr. Melissa Dinelli

International Office Manager 
Department  of Earth Sciences
University of Pisa
Tel. +39 0502215816 
E-mail international@dst.unipi.it

Prof.ssa Carolina Pagli

International Coordinator (Coordinatore d'Area per l'Internazionalizzazione, CAI)
Department  of Earth Sciences
University of Pisa
Telephone +39 050 2215766
E-mail carolina.pagli@unipi.it

Prof.ssa Francesca Meneghini

Deputy International Coordinator
Department  of Earth Sciences
University of Pisa
Telephone +39 0502215760
E-mail francesca.meneghini@unipi.it

INCOMING STUDENT

The Department of Earth Sciences, University of Pisa, welcomes applications from foreign students and offers the following exchange programmes:

  • Erasmus+ Incoming, a funding programme to support incoming students from EU Member States, EU Economic Area States and the Non-EU States North Macedonia, Republic of Türkiye and Republic of Serbia. The programme offers Mobility for Studies and Mobility for Traineeship -both including theses
  • Visiting Student, a programme for students (undergrads, grads, and PhDs) enrolled at a foreign University to complete a study period or an internship at the Department of Earth Sciences 

Other opportunities and dedicated exchange programmes can be found on the University of Pisa webpage

ERASMUS+ Incoming
  • Nomination

The Department of Earth Sciences, University of Pisa, welcomes applications from nominated students from Erasmus partner universities. You can find the list of current partners in the page Erasmus Partners. Please contact the International Office or exchange coordinator at your home university to find out if there is an agreement with the University of Pisa, and if you are eligible to apply.

Once you have been nominated by your home university, you will receive an email from us inviting you to activate your account and proceed with the application

Only nominated students will be able to access the application.

  • Deadlines for nomination

Autumn semester or Full Academic Year: 1 July

Spring semester: 1 November

  • Course information

The University of Pisa applies the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)

Exchange students are expected to enroll in ~30 ECTS credits per semester

Students can select courses from different Departments but the majority of the courses must be from a degree of the Department of Earth Sciences

We offer several courses and fieldtrips in English both at the Bachelor and Master's level. Also many of our courses at Master's level include a final fieldtrip. You can find the list of courses in English at the Department of Earth Sciences in the page Courses taught in English. A complete list of all courses in English across the Univeristy of Pisa can be found at https://www.unipi.it/index.php/programmes-held-in-english

You must fulfill the eligibility requirements for individual courses: check carefully the requirements listed in each course description.

The timetable of the courses will be available approximately one month before the beginning of the semester and it will be published here.

  • Language requirements

Good knowledge of English is necessary for courses taugh in English, reccomended B2 Level.

Good knowledge of Italian is necessary for courses taught in Italian, reccomended B1 Level.

  • Thesis/Traineeship

In order to do a thesis/traineeship at the Department of Earth Sciences, you need to find a supervisor amongst our staff members. The supervisor must email international@dst.unipi.it to confirm approval.

  • How to apply

Once you have been nominated by your home university, you will receive an email from us inviting you to activate your account and proceed with the application.

Register on the Alice portal to obtain the login credentials and complete the application. Choose your courses and fill out the Learning Agreement (LA) Before the mobility (available from the Erasmus Portal). The LA must be signed by the yourself, the exchange coordinator at your home university and sent to international@dst.unipi.it for approval by our exchange coordinator, Carolina Pagli. After approval, the LA will be sent back to you and you will upload it together whit your ID on the Erasmus Portal at the page https://erasmusmobility.unipi.it/erasmus/welcome/ under Incoming Students, Application Form Erasmus+.

A video tutorial of this procedure is also availabe at the page https://erasmusmobility.unipi.it/erasmus/welcome/ under Incoming Students

  • Deadlines for Application

Autumn semester or Full Academic Year: 1 August

Spring semester: 1 December

 

BSc OUTGOING STUDENTS

POSSIBILITY OF ACQUIRING CFU ABROAD AS PART OF A THREE-YEAR THESIS.

There are three different access gates to funding for acquiring credits abroad during the three-year Bachelor's Degree in Geological Sciences at the University of Pisa.

1- UNIVERSITY CALLFOR MOBILITY CONTRIBUTIONS
(Traineeship and Thesis)
You can earn 12 credits abroad using a scholarship offered by the University of Pisa that allows you to spend 2-3 months in a foreign laboratory.
As part of the Bachelor's degree program, you can prepare a 6-credit thesis + 3-credit internship (including the thesis writing portion) and request recognition of 3 credits as free credits.
The scholarship is around €1,100.
The call for applications is usually published in June each year.
The simplest procedure is to contact a professor of the Bachelor's degree program who is interested in establishing contact with a laboratory at a European university/research institution and proposes a three-year thesis within the chosen facility.
https://www.unipi.it/index.php/studiare-all-estero/item/5782-bando-per-l-assegnazione-di-contributi-di-mobilita-per-l-acquisizione-di-cfu-all-estero-anno-2016

2- ERASMUS+ TRAINEESHIP CALL (INTERNSHIP ABROAD)
Minimum 2-month stay in the European institutionMinimum 2-month stay in the European institutionNo bilateral agreement required.Scholarship of €400/month.The call for applications is usually published in March each year.Also in this case, the two months can be used to develop a topic for a bachelor's thesis within a foreign laboratory, which will recognize the internship and the laboratory work for the thesis.
https://unipi.erasmusmanager.it/studenti/

3- ERASMUS+ STUDY MOBILITY CALL (ACQUISITION OF CFU ABROAD)
To access the program, you must have earned 45 out of 60 credits at the end of the first year.To access the program, you must have earned 45 out of 60 credits at the end of the first year.A bilateral agreement is required.A scholarship of €400/month is available.You must earn at least 6 credits.Minimum period: 3 months, maximum 12 months.The program is usually published in March each year.It can be used to attend one or two courses at a European university affiliated with UNIPI, which can be recognized as free credits of the student's choosing.
https://unipi.erasmusmanager.it/studenti/

Visiting fellow programme

The University of Pisa offers a programme, Visiting Fellow, to fund post-doc and faculty members from foreign institutions to visit our department and conduct collaborative research with our staff members for at least one month. You can find guidelines of our Visiting Fellow programme on the webpage https://www.unipi.it/index.php/visiting-fellows-programme

Past Visiting Fellows

Working Students & Special Needs

The status of Student Worker/Parent is governed by Articles 27 and 23.8 of the University Teaching Regulations.

To obtain recognition of this status, complete the form and send it to didattica@dst.unipi.it:

- from September 1st for the first session

- from February 1st for the second session.

To foster integration and improve access to facilities and courses, the Degree Programme promotes, in accordance with the University Regulations, special protections for certain categories of students, particularly working students, parents, and students with special needs. It also recognizes specific opportunities for part-time students and students who are behind schedule.

The University of Pisa recognizes 5 types of students with specific needs:

STUDENTS WITH SPECIFIC NEEDS
WORKING STUDENTS AND PARENTS
STUDENTS WITH SPECIFIC NEEDS
PART-TIME STUDENTS
STUDENTS OUT OF COURSE
STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

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WORKING STUDENTS AND PARENTS

Articles 23, paragraph 9, and 27 of the University Teaching Regulations govern the status of parents (with children under the age of eight), students on maternity leave, and working students.

In addition to the regular exam sessions, working students, parents, and students on maternity leave may take advantage of two special exam sessions, which may also overlap with periods designated for classroom or laboratory teaching activities (Article 23, paragraph 9, University Teaching Regulations).

Teachers must agree with the working student (and parent) on office hours and procedures, even outside of those established for regular students (Article 27, paragraph 5, University Teaching Regulations).

To be recognized as a "student parent" or "student worker," a self-certification and a copy of an identification document must be submitted to the Teaching Unit of the DST.

The requirements for worker/parent status, the deadlines and procedures for submitting documentation, and the self-certification form to be completed can be found at this link.

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STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

Article 31 of the University Teaching Regulations stipulates that for the categories of students referred to in Law No. 104/1992 and subsequent amendments, university facilities offer specific guidance, specialized tutoring, and support services for all teaching-related activities.

In particular, please note that the University has a dedicated office for students with disabilities. This office is responsible for removing obstacles that stand between students with disabilities and university life, seeking to improve their ability to actively participate in all its activities and facilities (USID, Office for Services for Students with Disabilities, https://www.unipi.it/index.php/usid). This office can be contacted at usid@unipi.it.

The University of Pisa offers a dedicated helpdesk for students with Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD, DSA in Italian). This service offers a variety of services, including mediation with instructors for exams, specific tutoring (writing notes, recording lectures), individual meetings, and assistance with diagnosis and certification. Students requesting exam aids should send their request to dsa@adm.unipi.it, specifying the exam type, date, course instructor, and requested aids.

Each department has a dedicated faculty member who handles issues related to services for people with disabilities. For the Department of Earth Sciences, this contact is Professor Elena Bonaccorsi at elena.bonaccorsi@unipi.it.
Students with disabilities, disabilities, or SLDs may access the special exam sessions referred to in Article 23, paragraph 9, of the University Educational Regulations.

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PART-TIME STUDENTS

Students may apply for part-time status. This involves a curriculum spanning a number of years beyond the standard duration of the program and requires payment of only 60% of the tuition fees, in addition to the regional tax. Part-time status is maintained for two years and may be renewed. Part-time enrollment requires a maximum of 36 credits (ECTS) in the first year and a maximum of 60 credits (ECTS) in the two academic years.

All information, including application deadlines and procedures, is available on the University website at https://www.unipi.it/index.php/tasse-e-diritto-allo-studio/item/9990-studente-a-tempo-parziale. For assistance, please contact the DST Teaching Unit.

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STUDENTS OUT OF CLASS

A student is considered "out of class" if he or she has been enrolled for more than three years. Students who are out of class may take the special exams provided for working students and parents (Article 23, paragraph 9, University Regulations).

Student Services

Incoming Orientation

The staff at the University of Pisa (UNIPI) Branch in Tashkent is responsible for promoting the BSc Degree Program in Geology to prospective students. The Branch regularly organizes outreach activities aimed at raising awareness among high school students about the program. These include guided visits to showcase the educational offerings and facilities available to enrolled students.

Ongoing Orientation

Ongoing student support is provided by the Didactic Office, located at the UNIPI Branch in Tashkent.
Tel: +99897 759 44 00 Email: admin@pisa.uz

The office is open Monday to Friday from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM, except on Thursdays. It offers academic guidance and assistance to current students regarding the structure and content of the degree program.

Outgoing Orientation

Outgoing orientation is coordinated by the Program Director, with the support of the Branch staff and collaboration from individual faculty members. This includes guidance on career opportunities, further studies, and professional development.

Internationalization Coordinator: Prof. Carolina Pagli

Tel:+39 050 2215791  Email: carolina.pagli@unipi.it  Prof. Pagli oversees international relations, including student mobility programs and cooperation with foreign universities.

Library Services

The program is supported by the Library of UGS. The library provides access to academic journals, textbooks, and resources for exam preparation and thesis writing. Internet workstations are available for bibliographic research.

Wireless Connectivity

A Wi-Fi service is available for students, faculty, and staff, providing internet access throughout the campus facilities. WiI-Fi lan: Piza, Password: under request

Social

https://www.instagram.com/unipiuz_su/

Forms & Documents

Forms for Internship activities

Internship Training project

Internship Student Insurance

Thesis Student Insurance

Attendance register for internship activities

Evaluation form for the company tutor

Evaluation form for the academic tutor

Evaluation form for the student

For more information about the procedure to follow to carry out your internship, see here 

Study plan form

Study plan

 

Thesis

Abstract template

Front page template

Help desk & contacts

General Information

The Didactic Unit oversees the teaching and learning activities of all Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral programs affiliated with the Department of Earth Sciences. Specifically, it manages student career-related procedures, as well as orientation activities for incoming, current, and graduating students. It is responsible for organizing, administering, and monitoring curricular internships, Master's theses, and admission procedures to graduate programs. The Unit also handles the promotion of degree programs and coordinates their evaluation and self-assessment processes. Furthermore, it provides support for the Department’s internationalization initiatives.

Location in Pisa:
Via S. Maria 53 – 56126 Pisa
Email: didattica@dst.unipi.it

Office Hours:
Monday to Friday, 12:30–13:30

Location in Tashkent (Uzbekistan):
Tashkent city, Mirzo-Ulugbek district, Olimlar street 64
Email : admin@pisa.uz 
Email: azizbek.nazirov94@gmail.com 
Phone: +998 97 759 44 00

Head of the Educational Unit

Dr. Giuseppina Siniscalco
Tel: +39 050 2215814
Email: giuseppina.siniscalco@unipi.it

Staff (Pisa)

Dr. Melissa Dinelli – Internationalization
Phone: +39 050 2215816
Email: melissa.dinelli@unipi.it

Staff (Tashkent, Uzbekistan)

Mr Kamol Sayfullakhodjayev– UNIPI Branch at Tashkent
Phone: +998 97 759 44 00
Email: paramir7707@gmail.com ; admin@pisa.uz

Preparatory year

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