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Omar Chessa elected Rector of the University of Sassari
Omar Chessa, a jurist from Sassari, has been elected as the new Rector of the University of Sassari. He is set to succeed Gavino Mariotti, leading the institution for a six-year term from 2026 to 2032.
The election was decided during a third and final vote held on September 28. The process saw a high level of engagement, with a 91.6% turnout, totaling 1,068 votes out of 1,166 eligible voters from the academic community, including faculty, students, and administrative staff.
In the final tally, Chessa received 364 votes, while Francesco Morandi secured 312 votes. There were 22 blank ballots recorded. Chessa is scheduled to officially assume his duties on December 8, 2026.
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Francesco Morandi · Gavino Mariotti · Omar Chessa · Sassari · University of Sassari
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Omar Chessa was elected as the new Rector of the University of Sassari. www.nuoronews.it · www.oristanonews.it · www.olbia24.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] The election turnout was 91.6%, representing 1,068 out of 1,166 eligible voters. www.nuoronews.it · www.oristanonews.it · www.olbia24.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] Omar Chessa received 364 votes, while Francesco Morandi received 312 votes. www.nuoronews.it · www.oristanonews.it · www.olbia24.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] Omar Chessa succeeds Gavino Mariotti as Rector. www.nuoronews.it · www.oristanonews.it · www.olbia24.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] The term for the new Rector is set for 2026 to 2032. www.nuoronews.it · www.oristanonews.it · www.olbia24.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] The new Rector will officially begin his term on December 8, 2026. www.nuoronews.it · www.oristanonews.it · www.olbia24.it