Student association at Bocconi University · Milan
We are Bocconi Students for Social Equity in Education and Development, an association dedicated to the academic study and public discussion of global education inequality, economic development and social impact.
Did you know…
273 million
children and young people are out of school.
UNESCO, GEM Report 2026 (2024 data)
739 million
young people and adults lack basic literacy skills. They couldn’t read this sentence, and there are about as many of them as people living in Europe.
UNESCO, 2024 data
Education is the first link in the chain, so that’s where we start.
Who we are
B.SEED is an association dedicated to the academic study and public discussion of global education inequality, economic development and social impact.
We bring the rigour of the classroom to one of the world’s most persistent problems: who gets to learn, and why. We read the evidence, invite people who work on it, and share what we find in a way anyone can follow.
Open to every Bocconi student, whatever you study.
Explore how education inequality connects to poverty, gender, governance and development.
Dive deep into education policy and development economics through academic-led programming.
Spotlight proven solutions, like The Citizens Foundation (TCF), as models of real-world impact.
Build an inclusive community around social impact and educational equity, open to all Bocconi students.
B.SEED is born and introduces itself on Instagram.
We campaign in the student-association elections: “Vote for us!”
It’s official: B.SEED becomes a Bocconi association.
Our first stand at Associations on Display and our first aperitivo.
A full board, our video series Pitch the Gap and our first article.
What we organise
Academics, practitioners and policymakers in conversation on global education inequality, chaired by Bocconi faculty.
Films on education and social change, followed by a structured academic discussion.
Spotlights on organisations like The Citizens Foundation that show what works, and how it scales.
Member socials, aperitivos and community nights, where shared purpose turns into real friendships.
Friends & partners The Citizens Foundation Italian Friends of TCF
The people behind B.SEED
President
Vice President
Head of Operations
Heads of Research
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Heads of Events
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Heads of Marketing
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Head of Recruitment
Head of Outreach
Head of Finance
Our divisions
Pick the team that fits you, or join as a General Member and find your place along the way.
Research
Analysis & Writing
Led by Giuseppe Pirri & Mehdi Hemmami
Marketing
Social Media & Design
Led by Valeria Tonolo & Eloi Canard-Duchene
Finance
Statistics & Numbers
Led by Qasim Sultan
Events
Planning & Communication
Led by Gabriele De Luce & Navneet Singh
Events
Panels, screenings, socials and more. New events are announced on Instagram first.
Our next events are on the way.
Follow @bocconi.seed so you’re the first to know.
Video series
Short conversations with founders and initiatives that turn gaps in social equity into opportunities.
Ep. 1 Period. A platform making period products freely accessible to Bocconi students. A conversation on period access, women’s needs and equity.
“Period care is a necessity, not a luxury.”Watch on Instagram
Video series
The first episode of our new video series, featuring Period., which makes period products freely accessible to Bocconi students.
Social
Our very first aperitivo: a drink, good food and lots of new faces.
Partner event
An evening where music met purpose, hosted by Italian Friends of TCF in support of access to quality education. Thank you for having us!
On campus
Our first stand at Bocconi’s associations fair. Thanks to everyone who stopped by to get to know us!
Articles
Our members research and write about education, inequality and development. Every piece is published on our Substack.
On Instagram
Event announcements, recaps and new Pitch the Gap episodes go up on Instagram first.
Join our team
Applications closed
Applications are closed for now. Our next recruitment round will be announced on Instagram, so follow @bocconi.seed to make sure you don’t miss it.
