Marina Brambilla

Marina Brambilla, full professor of German Linguistics, is the Rector of the State University of Milan, starting from 1 October 2024 and until 30 September 2030. She is Full Professor of German Language and Linguistics at the Department of Languages, Literatures, Cultures and Mediations.

She graduated in Foreign Languages and Literatures from IULM University and obtained her PhD in German Language and Literature from the University of Pavia. From 2018 to 2024, she served as Vice-Rector for Planning and the Organization of Student Services, Teaching, and Staff. She also chaired the University Language Centre (SLAM) and the University Observatory for the Right to Education, which she helped establish.

She is Coordinator of the Right to Education Commission within the Conference of Italian University Rectors (CRUI), and serves on the Boards of Directors of Fondazione Lombardia per l’Ambiente, Fondazione Feltrinelli, Fondazione Triulza, the Mario Negri Institute, MUSA Scarl, Fondazione Oncologia Niguarda Onlus, and Fondazione Tronchetti Provera.