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November 22, 2021 "We are in an era of great changes: society is permeated by the results of science. There are new and unknown but also predictable challenges. And we must always be accompanied by the value of the responsibility of institutions and of all citizens". Thus the President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella, at the inauguration ceremony of the academic year of the La Sapienza University. "Responsibility to keep trust and knowledge together". Hence an explicit reference to the pandemic and vaccines to combat it. Vaccinations are "the tool that defended us, literally saved us, and is allowing us in this violent fourth wave of the Covid contagion, which is putting even large traditionally well-organized countries in great difficulty, to contain the offensive,the damages and dangers. "And he adds:" They are not only the tool that saved us but a sort of referendum on science. Until yesterday evening 86% citizens over 12 years old were vaccinated, if we add those who cannot do it and are cured we are 90%. This referendum was won 9 to 1 in favor of science. We must be grateful to our citizens who put Italy at the forefront of external consideration ", recalled Mattarella.We must be grateful to our citizens who put Italy at the forefront of external consideration ", recalled Mattarella.We must be grateful to our citizens who put Italy at the forefront of external consideration ", recalled Mattarella.



A reflection by the president on the value of science and its application.

"The explanation and declaration of one's limits are fundamental values ​​not only for scientists but also for institutions" warns the head of state "The period of underestimation of the value of science is closed in parentheses in our country".



Then a reference to his experience: "On a personal note, I return to Sapienza, where I studied, a few weeks after the end of my role and my functions".

And the appreciation for the position to the rector Antonella Polimeni: "I want to underline the pride of our country for having the first woman rector of the largest university in Europe".