In the new digital systems that make it possible to record information in a secure, transparent and unalterable way, trust is not eliminated, but reconfigured through technological protocols, governance mechanisms and relationships between the various actors involved
The research, coordinated by Professors Federica Andrei and Elena Trombini of the University of Bologna’s Department of Psychology “Renzo Canestrari”, examines parental wellbeing and the factors influencing burnout in Italian families
Led by the University of Bologna, the BUMOLDS research project has investigated consumer and restaurant owner preferences and challenges within home delivery services, proposing a new, community-focused alternative
In the history of music, the image of musical talent emerging suddenly is often associated with children capable of playing, composing or interpreting with astonishing naturalness, as was the case with the young Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. But talent, on its own, is not enough. How is musical talent truly nurtured, and what does it mean today to "blossom" in the world of art? We asked Anna Scalfaro, a professor and musicologist at the University of Bologna
Academic freedom and social justice come together in the story the work and commitment of a Burmese activist, now a researcher at the University of Bologna through the Scholars at Risk programme
Home to thousands of “waste pickers”, Dandora is the largest open-air landfill in East Africa. Here, the University of Bologna works alongside local community organisations to develop innovative projects in sustainable urban agriculture – with the help of a small insect...
A major international study involving more than 7,500 participants across 34 countries shows that people with greater resources are more likely to invest in local mitigation measures and less likely to support broader action to cut emissions—pushing a global solution further out of reach
From the archives of the museums of Carthage and the Bardo, a remarkable collection of painted plasters has resurfaced, whose refinement rivals the celebrated examples of Pompeii
A study of thirty teeth recovered from the archaeological site in the province of Salerno has reconstructed childhood growth patterns, identified early-life stress events, and traced the dietary habits of ancient inhabitants, revealing the consumption of fermented foods such as bread, wine, and beer
A study by the University of Bologna gives voice to 17 Italian Paralympic athletes: media coverage still tends to emphasise disability over sporting performance, often relying on heroic or pity-based stereotypes
Coordinated by the Department of Interpretation and Translation and selected as a success story among EU-funded Horizon initiatives, this research project has led to the development of solutions designed to enhance the linguistic and cultural skills of children with a migrant background