Sparkle, University of Genoa, and SubOptic launch submarine communications program
The initiative aims to leverage the expertise of industry professionals to create a comprehensive educational programme with global impact.
Sparkle, the University of Genoa, and the SubOptic Foundation have forged a landmark partnership to advance education and innovation in the field of submarine communications. Their collaboration will introduce the world’s first post-graduate degree focused on submarine fibre optic cables, a pioneering program that the University of Genoa will coordinate.
That initiative aims to draw upon the expertise of industry professionals from Sparkle and other leading companies, creating a comprehensive educational experience with a significant global impact. In addition to the educational program, the partnership is committed to enhancing scientific and technological advancements through joint efforts to foster education, research, and innovation in submarine communications.
The collaboration includes plans to organise institutional events and initiatives that promote technological and entrepreneurial culture, and it extends to working with other organisations focused on underwater technology, such as the Polo Nazionale della dimensione Subacquea (PNS), to ensure a broad and impactful approach to advancing the field.
That partnership underscores their dedication to advancing education and promoting technological and economic development in the submarine cable industry. The strategic importance of this initiative is further highlighted by the enthusiastic support from key figures, including Federico Delfino, Jayne Stowell, and Enrico Bagnasco, who emphasise the course’s role in shaping the future of submarine fibre optic technology.