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Omar Chessa elected Rector of University of Sassari

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Omar Chessa elected Rector of University of Sassari rector election

The University of Sassari is proceeding to a runoff election to determine has concluded its rector election for the 2026-2032 rector term. Following a second round of voting on September 23, where no candidate achieved the necessary an absolute majority of 357 votes. Francesco Morandi, a professor of maritime and tourism law, currently leads the race with 267 votes. Omar Chessa, majority, a professor of constitutional law, follows with 227 votes, while Sergio Uzzau holds 194 votes. A runoff election was held between the two leading candidates, Francesco Morandi and Chessa, is scheduled for Monday, Omar Chessa. On September 28. The outcome of the runoff may depend on the support of third-place candidate Sergio Uzzau. Uzzau has called for institutional changes, including “greater autonomy from the outgoing rector” and a “transparent review of the new Olbia Department.” 28, Omar Chessa has stated that these priorities align with his platform. Observers have noted that a narrow victory or was elected as the new Rector, succeeding Gavino Mariotti. The final vote saw a high number 91.6% turnout, with 1,068 votes cast out of 1,166 eligible voters. Chessa secured 364 votes, while Morandi received 312 votes. There were 22 blank ballots could indicate a divided academic community. The winner recorded during the process. Chessa is expected scheduled to be proclaimed in the university’s great hall, with the official handover of officially assume his duties scheduled for December. on December 8, 2026.

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  1. 2026-09-29 08:47 UTC Omar Chessa elected Rector of University of Sassari
  2. 2026-09-28 07:01 UTC University of Sassari rector election
  3. 2026-09-26 23:23 UTC University of Sassari rector election

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