Eucentre is a non-profit private law foundation whose mission is to conduct research and provide training and services in earthquake and safety engineering 
Eucentre promotes science, research and innovation for the benefit of the community, offering targeted methodologies and concrete solutions for prevention, safety and resilience. It collaborates with institutions and companies to disseminate competencies for the common good.
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Eucentre carries out research activities in earthquake engineering and risk reduction through laboratory testing and numerical analysis, aiming to improve the seismic performance of structures and soils and to develop innovative seismic retrofitting techniques.
The Foundation promotes diverse and high-quality training activities aimed at academic and professional contexts, with constantly updated and innovative programs and initiatives designed to meet the evolving needs of the sector and society 
Eucentre ensures communication aimed at informing institutions, professionals, and citizens about ongoing activities and projects, with the goal of disseminating useful and accessible content and knowledge. It contributes to promoting a shared and informed culture of prevention and resilience.
From October 5th to 13th, 2025, Italy will host the 7th edition of the National Civil Protection Week, promoted by the Department of Civil Protection in collaboration with Regional Authorities, local authorities, research institutions, and the voluntary sector. The initiative coincides with the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction on October 13th.
The Eucentre Foundation, together with Università degli Studi di Pavia, DICAr and IUSS Pavia, will actively participate in this nationwide initiative with the event “Science for Prevention in Civil Protection”, scheduled for October 9th, 2025, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., at its headquarters in Pavia, Via Ferrata 1.
The programme will include contributions from institutions and academia, addressing research, training and resilience, followed by guided tours of Eucentre’s laboratories and an experience on the 6D earthquake simulator.
Programme:
15:00 – 15:40
Institutional greetings (via video link)
- Anna Maria Bernini, Minister for Universities and Research
- Fabio Ciciliano, Head of the Civil Protection Department
15:40 – 16:00
Introduction to the event (in person)
- Francesca De Carlini, Prefect of Pavia
- Michele Lissia, Mayor of Pavia
- Giovanni Palli, President of the Province of Pavia
- Tomaso Vecchi, Vice-Rector for Institutional Affairs at the University of Pavia
- Mario Martina, Rector of IUSS
- Rui Pinho, President of the Eucentre Foundation
16:00 – 16:20
Eucentre’s commitment to supporting the National Civil Protection Service
Rui Pinho – Eucentre Foundation
16:20 – 16:30
DICAr’s research and training activities for community safety
Andrea Penna – University of Pavia
16:30 – 16:40
The contribution of the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences to Civil Protection
Silvio Seno, University of Pavia
16:40 – 17:00
The role of IUSS in creating a more resilient society
Andrea Taramelli – IUSS
17:00 – 18:00
Visit to the Eucentre laboratories and experience on the 6D seismic simulator
18:00 – 19:00
Happy hour
• Participation is free of charge upon registration via the online form.
• Here is the Event programme in Pdf format.
