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Institutions in Rome
As the capital of Italy, Rome is home to many of the country's key institutions. Numerous international headquarters, government ministries, sports venues and conference centres are located in Rome's principal business district, the Esponsizone Universal Roma otherwise known as the EUR. Other notable institutions in the city include The National Research Council (CNR), which is an organisation responsible for the promotion and improvement of research in key areas relating to the growth of knowledge within Italy’s scientific, technological, economic and social communities and the Roma Europa Foundation is a leading European and Italian organisation, which promotes modern art, dance, music and theatre. Also, headquartered in Rome is the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) that provides a forum for countries to meet to discuss agreements and policies relating to global efforts to abolish hunger in both developed and under-developed nations.
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Romaeuropa Foundation
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Address: Via XX Settembre 3
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+39 06 42 29 61
e-mail: romaeuropa@romaeuropa.net
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Website: http://www2.romaeuropa.net/en/sito/festival-en/contacts-en/
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Fondazione Romaeuropa is a prestigious institution operating in Italy nad throughout Europe with the aim of increasing the popularity of contemporary art, dance, theatre and music. In the beginning it was an Italian and French association but the initiave grew to involve virtually all European countries. Romaeuropa was successful in bringing a large and diverse audience closer to the world of art. The Foundation activities include organising the Romaeuropa Festivala and managing Teatro Palladium Università Roma Tre as well as Romaeuropa for Dance and Romaeuropa for Culture.
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British Council
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Address: Via delle Quattro Fontane 20
Phone: +39 06 47 81 41
e-mail: corsi.roma@britishcouncil.it
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Website: http://www.britishcouncil.org/pt/italy-about-us-where-we-are.htm
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The British Council is one of the UK Government’s non-ministerial Departments. Since 1934 it specialises in educational opportunities. The British Council is a public corporation incorporated by royal charter and is registered as a charity in England. Its Chair is Lord Kinnock (former leader of the Labour party in UK) and one of its patrons is Queen Elizabeth II herself. The British Council in Rome offers a variety of high quality courses of English, exams and activities for academic purposes, if you want to improve your career prospects or simply for the pleasure of learning.
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Food and Agriculture Organization
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Address: Viale delle Terme di Caracalla
Phone: +39 06 57 051
e-mail: FAO-HQ@fao.org
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Website: http://www.fao.org/UNFAO/about/contact_en.html
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The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialised agency under the auspices of the United Nations whose main task is to fight hunger. FAO is a neutral forum allowing nations to negotiate and dabate policies. The organisation provides knowledge and information and helps developing countreis ensure adequate nutrition. The FAO features various programmes, one of them is the Goodwill Ambassadors Programme which was started in 1999. The main objective is to draw attention to the fact that nearly 800 million people continue to suffer from chronic hunger and malnutrition. FAO works to ensure that eveyone is granted the most basic human right – the right to food.
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The University Institute of Motor Sciences
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Address: Piazza Lauro De Bosis 15
Phone: +39 06 3673 3503
e-mail: rettorato@iusm.it
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Website: http://www.iusm.it/inglese/eng_home.html
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Italian University Institute of Motor Sciences (IUSM) is dedicated to Physical Education. In 1998, State Institute for Physical Education (ISEF), dating back to the 30s, was turned into a University. Today at the University Institute of Motor Sciences students are taught Anatomy, Physiology, Sports medicine, Biology, Biomechanics, Psychology, Pedagogy, Sport and education for disabled, Informatics, Communication sciences, Sports journalism and Informatics. Sports disciplines in which students excel include Athletics, Rhythmic gymnastics, Martial arts, Training techniques, Swimming, Team games, Fencing and many more.
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ArcodiDruso
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Address: Via Tunisi 4
Phone: +39 06 3976 1819
e-mail: servizi@arcodidruso.com
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Website: http://www.arcodidruso.com/druso/
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ArcodiDruso is a popular school for Italian as a foreign language located in Rome. The school focuses on the development of the communicative abilities such as speaking and writing, as well as grammar and lexis. Newspaper readings together with short introduction to Italian literature, art, theatre and cinema are only a few examples of student activities. ArcodiDruso offers videos, audiocassettes and also slides and audio visual programmes that enhance the lessons' development. The Service Centre of the school is at your disposal to solve all your problems regarding your stay or moving. Upon request, ArcodiDruso provides also rooms in private apartments with a host family as well as in regular hotels.
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