Marco had a serious problem. Two years ago, he had spent four months at a laboratory in Lyon, France. The university claimed that time abroad did not count as “effective attendance.” But Marco knew that European doctoral programs encouraged mobility.
. Article 8, paragraph 2: “I periodi di formazione all’estero sono equiparati a tutti gli effetti alla frequenza presso la sede del corso.” (Training periods abroad are equivalent in all respects to attendance at the course’s home location.) legislazione universitaria pdf
“Good morning,” he said calmly. “According to DM 226/2021, Article 8, paragraph 2, my time in France counts as attendance. According to Law 240/2010, Article 4, my university must respect international mobility. And according to your own regulation, Article 12, paragraph 3, the Faculty Board judges ‘effective participation’—not physical presence. I have emails, lab notebooks, and a letter from my French supervisor proving effective participation. Please schedule my defense.” Marco had a serious problem