The Italian Senate recognizes Bettisia Gozzadini as possibly the world’s first woman university teacher.
On 1 January 2026, the Italian Senate's publication "Storie d’ingegno e di coraggio" acknowledged Bettisia Gozzadini as possibly the world’s first woman university teacher. This recognition underscored her role as a pioneering jurist and educator born in 1209. The Senate's acknowledgment highlights the significance of her contributions to academic history, reflecting on her overcoming substantial gender barriers of her time and celebrating her enduring influence in inspiring future scholars.