DANIELA LA MATTINA

• Designed, implemented, and evaluated MOOCs, Microlearning modules, and other online learning experiences, serving as subject matter expert, academic coordinator, or instructional designer, as needed.
• Provided continuous guidance and training to colleagues on instructional design, digital pedagogy, and online facilitation techniques.
• Contributed as an expert in an internal Training of Trainers (ToT) programme and authored a comprehensive digital handbook on best practices for creating effective online courses.
• Authored and published a range of digital outputs - including handbooks, reports, guidelines, infographics - to support institutional e-learning strategies and broader organizational goals.
• Coordinated closely with lecturers, subject matter experts, technologists, and media teams to ensure pedagogically sound and technically robust course delivery.

• Evaluated and processed EMA Master’s Programme applications in line with eligibility criteria
• Advised prospective students on admission and enrolment procedures
• Managed selection and coordinated student enrolment with the University of Padua
• Assisted students with immigration processes, including visas, residence permits and international mobility
• Created orientation handbooks and promotional materials to support student onboarding and outreach initiatives

Progetto Mobilità Sociale e Merito was a pilot project aimed at promoting social mobility in and through higher education

• Conducted research on social mobility and educational inequalities in the context of higher education
• Co-authored and proofread the publication Obiettivo Mobilità Sociale: sostenere il merito per creare valore nel sistema paese (Il Mulino, 2016)
• Designed and coordinated project activities; monitored progress and prepared reports
• Drafted proposals and supported long-term strategic planning
• Organised training for teachers and students across education levels
• Promoted the project at national events and coordinated the final conference at the Italian Ministry of Education

EU-funded project focused on the assessment, validation, and certification of informal competences acquired through mobility experiences

• Recruited and tutored students participating in project piloting; supported their engagement and learning processes
• Researched on soft skills assessment and certification practices within the Italian higher education context
• Prepared dissemination materials and monitored project progress
• Contributed to drafting project reports for EU compliance

• Researched EU foreign policy and instruments for democracy promotion
• Supported the organisation of training programmes on parliamentary practices; prepared background materials, coordinated logistics, and liaised with participants

• Contributed to the development of an early-warning system for election-related violence
• Conducted research on root causes and case studies of electoral disruption