With Act n. 25/2026 the role of Student Ombudsman was established.
The Student Ombudsman, represented by Lawyer Antonella Bonelli, will be responsible for intervening to protect students whose rights or interests have been violated by abuses, malfunctions, or delays attributable to measures or actions, including omissions, by University bodies and offices.
The Student Council or individual students may contact the Guarantor, who, in accordance with the regulations, expresses his or her opinion and, if necessary, intervenes by reporting to the competent authorities. The Guarantor's opinions are not binding.
The Student Ombudsman will also be responsible for examining and supervising the implementation of self-managed student activities in the areas of culture, cultural exchanges, information, sports, and leisure; and for formulating the criteria for evaluating, funding, and verifying self-managed activities, after consulting the Student Council and the Academic Senate.
The Student Ombudsman will also be responsible for submitting a report on the activities carried out to the Academic Senate and the Student Council. He or she will also be responsible for listening to students' needs, including subjective and individual needs, in order to provide applicants with an assessment and guidance aimed at potentially resolving the issues initially raised. The Ombudsman may seek support from the University Legal Office and the Student Affairs Office.
A sufficiently broad availability of the Student Ombudsman should ensure timely reception and prompt action towards resolving various requests.
To schedule an appointment with the Student Ombudsman, you can call or write to the Student Administration Office, or send an email directly to garantedeglistudenti@unirsm.sm