On 05.04.2017, at 12:00, the Ceremony of Awarding the “Doctor Honoris Causa” Title to researcher Mr. Matteo Mandalá was held in the Academic Senate Hall of the University of Tirana’s Rectorate, with the motivation: “Renowned researcher of Albanian, particularly Arbëresh, culture and literature. His works have provided a great contribution to Albanian studies, through original interpretations and contemporary methodology, thus playing a crucial role in the preservation and affirmation of the Arbëresh cultural identity.”

This ceremony was attended by His Excellency, Mr. Alberto Cutillo, Ambassador of Italy to Tirana, UoT senators, renowned personalities in the field of education, science and others, as well as other guests.