The CUCI, established as a research centre in 2005, bases its activities on the involvement and interconnection of various scientific and technical competences present in the Departments of the University of Parma.  The CUCI helps to mobilise these competences in various cooperation projects, promoting the exchange of knowledge and the development of new skills. Moreover, by encouraging and supporting the mobility of students and lecturers, CUCI activities contribute to strengthening the internationalisation process of the University. The work carried out by the CUCI similarly contributes to consolidating relations with various international partners, making it possible to plan joint research activities.