IPER, the Festival of the Peripheries, returns to reflect on Rome and its transformations. Rome and the Others: Cities in the Mirror<\/em> is the theme through which Giorgio de Finis brings together the perspectives of \u201cobservers\u201d from around the world, offering fresh viewpoints on the complexity of the contemporary city. Architecture, urban planning, multiple artistic languages, cultures from other countries, and a multitude of international voices will intertwine within the city\u2019s fabric, from the historic centre to the outskirts.<\/p>\n Within this framework, the conference University and City. Sapienza projects and research for Rome took place at the Teatro Ateneo in Sapienza University\u2019s campus. \u201cUniversity and City\u201d is a two-day event\u2014an integral part of the Festival of the Peripheries Urbs et Orbis. Rome and the Others: Cities in the Mirror\u2014hosted at the Teatro Ateneo. Curated and organised by the Faculty of Architecture, the event features talks, video screenings, meetings and lectures centred on the intense dialogue between Rome and the University, offering a valuable opportunity to share projects, studies and research aimed at improving and rethinking the city\u2019s future. Through the involvement of faculty, students, institutions and professionals, \u201cUniversity and City\u201d highlights the University\u2019s crucial role in Rome\u2019s cultural, social and economic development, promoting innovative visions and opening new opportunities for collaboration.<\/p>\n The Festival of the Peripheries is a project organised and produced by the Museo delle periferie \u2013 Azienda Speciale Palaexpo, under the patronage of the Department of Culture of Roma Capitale.<\/p>\n