I am in charge of the external relations of a Consortium named ICoN Italian Culture on the Net. ICoN is a Consortium of 21 Italian universities aimed at promoting the Italian language and culture all over the world through the Internet. In cooperation with the member universities of Parma and Milan and Turin, we are launching a University Master's Programme in Preservation and enhancement of the Italian cultural heritage abroad (see www.mastertutelabeniculturali.it)