SUSTAINABILITY HIGHLIGHTS
Identity
NABA and its history
- 43 years of history
- Ranked as the 1st Academy of Fine Arts in Italy based on student enrolment
- Spread across 2 campuses, Milan and Rome: 16 buildings, 79 standard classrooms, 51 laboratories, covering 38,000 sq.m, with an additional 1,100 sq.m dedicated to green spaces
- Library: housing over 14,000 volumes, with subscriptions to 50 leading industry magazines, along with a collection of 500 DVDs and 300 e-books
- Awards and recognitions: In 2023, for the third consecutive year, NABA stands as the top-ranking Italian academy of fine arts, securing its place among the top 100 worldwide in the art & design sector.
NABA and sustainability
- The establishment of the sustainability commission aims to promote and embed a culture of sustainability both within and beyond the Academy. Additionally, an Inclusivity Commission is dedicated to breaking down all barriers.
- A sustainability manifesto, in line with the SDGs, delineates NABA's sustainability commitments and objectives, which are widely disseminated.
- NABA is increasingly offering specialized master's programs and courses focused on sustainability.
- Demonstrating its commitment to ethical standards, NABA has implemented an ethical code and the 231 organizational models, which includes an anti-corruption policy.
- NABA has achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification for its quality management system.
- NABA has also secured certification for its environmental management system under ISO 14001
NABA's networking
- NABA is a member of the European League of Institutes of the Arts, which unites over three hundred universities specializing in arts and design, theater, music, dance, and cinema. Moreover, NABA's Director sits on the ELIA Representatives Board.
- NABA is a member of the Cumulus Association - global association of art and design education and research.
- NABA is a founding member of the Fashion Training System Platform and actively contributed to the establishment of the Milan University System Portal.
- NABA is a founding member of CIANS (Coordination of Non-State AFAM Institutions).
- NABA has signed numerous partnership agreements with universities and academies worldwide, expanding its global network.
NABA's communication
- NABA is active on key social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube.
- Facebook Followers: 98,250
- Istagram Followers: 81,039
- Linkedin Followers: 60,817
- Youtube Followers: 4,920
- Total Followers: 245,026
- Internally, NABA communicates with its employees through a quarterly newsletter.
- The institutional website received 780,213 visits during the period from September ‘22 to September ‘23.
Education
NABA's teachings
- NABA's teaching staff consists of 1,368 experts in various fields of specialization.
- A total of 122,000 teaching hours were delivered.
- Out of the faculty, 122 tutors bring their expertise from international backgrounds.
- Women make up 40% of the teaching staff.
- In addition to masters and academic courses, over 60 individual/free courses are offered.
NABA's appeal
- More than 7,300 admission applications were received.
- Currently, there are 5,472 enrolled students, with females comprising over 70%.
- 30% of enrolled students are of foreign nationality.
- 96% of students are on track with their study plan.
- Over 1,400 graduates.
- Graduation rates range from 74% to 84%, exceeding the national average.
NABA's Internationality
- International Mobility: 125 students and staff members traveled in and out. NABA provided over €42,000 in mobility grants.
- 21 partnership agreements with universities outside of Europe.
- 70 cooperation agreements with European institutions through the Erasmus+ program.
- All courses are delivered in English as well.
NABA guides and engage
- Hosted 35 presentation events and 8 open days, attracting a total of 1500/2000 students.
- 570 students participated in paid intensive summer workshops dedicated to junior and senior high school students.
- Organized 1000 events in schools, engaging an estimated 15,000 students.
- Collaborates with over 600 accredited companies offering internships, with over 570 internships activated during the academic year.
- The student employment rate one year after graduation has remained consistently high, reaching up to 92% in some cases.
Students and Campus life
NABA provides funding and inclusion
- NABA hosts 1,661 international students from 89 different countries (with China leading at 521 enrollees).
- It offers 881 internal scholarships and financial aids, amounting to a total of €2.9 million disbursed.
- 55 active student collaborations.
NABA integrates and assists
- NABA accommodates 309 enrolled students with disabilities under Italian Law 104, with disabilities > 66% or SLD certification; providing 161 benefits for students with disabilities and/or impairments, totaling €909 thousand.
- The Student Life office organizes 27 different extracurricular initiatives benefiting students.
- 300 students involved annually with the BUDDY PROJECT.
- CARRIERA ALIAS (CAREER ALIAS): to support students who have undertaken a certifiable gender transition process.
- NABA ALUMNI: network of former students spread worldwide, ambassadors of creativity, design, and value.
- NABA has activated 83 agreements with cultural and commercial services such as sports centers, copy shops, theaters, medical centers, and restaurants to offer favorable conditions for students.
NABA involves and prioritizes student voices
- Conducted 74 Student Forums with 814 students actively participating.
- Overall student satisfaction, measured through student satisfaction surveys, records a 94% positive rating for both campuses.
Research and Community engagement
NABA partners with industry
- Organized 1 workshop with companies to enrich students' educational experiences and participate in contests.
- Organized 1 Design Marathon event.
NABA drives research initiatives
- NABA's Faculty integrates teaching and research efforts to actively contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, focusing on projects aligned with one or more of the 17 identified objectives.
- The NABA Research Centre and Innovation Hub (RCIH) is committed to supporting, coordinating, and executing academic research.
- Engaged in Erasmus+ KA2 Projects: ARS, Fair Game, Desig*ness - Teaching and learning inclusive design.
Enviroment
NABA focuses on green energy and emissions reduction
- Installation of a new geothermal plant on the Milan campus.
- Energy-saving initiatives: The relamping initiative has achieved 98% coverage of all spaces.
- 52% of the electricity used comes from renewable sources.
- Launch of initiatives to calculate NABA's Carbon Footprint.
- Advocacy for sustainable mobility initiatives.
NABA prioritizes recycling, reuse, and Eco-design
- NABA is dedicated to sustainable resource management, sourcing eco-friendly materials, and reclaiming, gathering, recycling, and repurposing plastics.
- the internal plastic transformation process seeks to repurpose PLA waste generated by 3D printers in Design labs into new materials.
- This innovative approach to material management, sourcing, and production underscores NABA's commitment to sustainability and circular design principles.
- Various projects target reducing the environmental impact of textile labs: Natural dyeing, Botanical dye garden, water recycling, Eco printing and screen-printing, and material recovery.
- Waste reduction and re-cycling projects.
- Projects for reduction and optimization in water consumption.
NABA's assets
NABA invests in its People
- NABA employs 230 individuals, including faculty members, with a hiring rate of 13% and a turnover rate of 3%.
- The technical and administrative staff consists of 171 individuals, with 87% employed on permanent contracts.
- About 70% of the workforce is female.
- Staff members received over 2,600 training hours (averaging 8 hours per participant).
- The risk of accidents is minimal, with only one minor injury recorded, resulting in an injury rate of 0.62 and a severity index of 0.0092.
- Climate and organizational well-being surveys indicated a satisfaction midpoint of 7.24 on a scale of 1 to 10.
NABA drives economic growth
- NABA generated €69.2 million in revenue, marking a 20% increase from the previous academic year.
- €5.7 million was dedicated to Discounts/Scholarships FOR STUDENTS, representing a 9% increase from 21/22.
- Substantial investments were made in technology.
- Stakeholders received €54 million in economic value as compensation.