The rationale of an investigation into the role of Italian universities on the subject of organised crime. Organisation of the work

Introduction to the volume. This research is the fulfilment of one of the objectives set out in a Memorandum of Understanding signed by the Conference of Italian University Rectors (CRUI) and the "Parliamentary committee of inquiry into mafia-related and other criminal organisations, including foreign ones ", established in the 17th legislature by Law no. 87 of 19 July 2013. This work also includes a reflection, elaborated by some of the scholars working on topics relevant to us, that not only highlights the importance of the role played by the Italian Academia so far, but also puts forward new action plans.