Sinbiosys and Bacman-HERO: How Innovative Ventures and New Opportunities Take Shape
Two examples from the University of Bologna’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, which today includes 62 accredited companies spanning spin-offs and student startups
Two examples from the University of Bologna’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, which today includes 62 accredited companies spanning spin-offs and student startups
Rector of the University of Bologna from 1985 to 2000, Emeritus Professor and honorary graduate of the University of Bologna, he promoted major international initiatives, including the Magna Charta Universitatum (1988) and the Bologna Process (1999)
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...
€2.5 million allocated through an emergency decree to support students who did not receive a scholarship due to insufficient available funds. The University has asked ER.GO to distribute its contribution among all eligible students who did not receive a scholarship, ensuring that no one is left out
With her pitch titled “A GPS for Lung Cancer”, she will represent the University of Bologna in the European selection of the Coimbra Group Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition, the academic contest that challenges PhD students to deliver the most engaging presentation of their research project in just 180 seconds
The University of Bologna confirms its role as a major public university — open, inclusive and strongly competitive at the international level. Overall enrolments remain stable, with increases in second-cycle degree programmes (+2.3%) and in the number of international students (+10.4% compared with last year and +53.4% compared with two years ago).
"We know that each and every one of you is directly or indirectly affected by what is happening, and I would like to express, on behalf of the Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna and in my personal capacity, my most sincere solidarity to you, your families and your loved ones"
"Once again this year, the University of Bologna has fulfilled its role with responsibility and dedication, confirming its ongoing commitment to teaching, research and the third mission"
Featuring group workstations, modular tables, and a strong focus on comfort, acoustics, design and technological equipment, the new space is a pilot model for study rooms: a flexible, innovative environment designed to foster new forms of shared learning
The University acquires Palazzo Ruffi-Briolini, while the Municipality and Uni.Rimini make a new building available
The University of Bologna Embraces the Project “Green Library”
The news, the stories, and the insights about the University of Bologna and its community posted on a new website, completely renewed in both graphics and content organisation. It is the place that gives voice to the outcomes and stories which express the identity, life, and everyday work of the University of Bologna large community
The student mediation team is at the heart of the University Dispute Resolution project, an initiative now using mediation as a tool for resolving conflicts between university students
Launched in 2020 and steadily growing, the simultaneous interpreting service for academic lectures has broken down language barriers for over 1,000 students in seven departments of the university
The stories of Camillo Olivetti, Edo Ansaloni and the workers of Officine Grandi Riparazioni are at the centre of a series of events organised by the University for its community at the Arena del Sole
Meetings to inform and raise awareness, anti-abuse services and mental health support for staff and students. These are some of the actions with which the University of Bologna ensures the well-being of staff and students
Efforts to ensure increasingly inclusive access to public services across the Bologna metropolitan area continue to move forward, thanks to the synergy between the University of Bologna, the Municipality and the Emilia-Romagna Region
Entrepreneurial ideas from the University of Bologna have won first, third, and fourth place in the regional business plan competition, which this year celebrates its 25th edition
The six best videos on artificial intelligence — exploring the opportunities and risks of its use in today’s world — will be awarded in the contest organised by the Alma Mater Research Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (ALMA-AI)
A student at the University of Bologna, she is among the winners of the contest celebrating unity and cultural heritage in European higher education, thanks to How Did I Get Here? — a collage retracing her academic journey through Bologna, Madrid, and Ravenna
Mariachiara Grilli, who holds a Master’s Degree in Musicology and Musical Heritage from the Department of the Arts of the University of Bologna, has received the award recognising excellence in academic research in the field of musicology
A PhD candidate at the Department of Industrial Chemistry "Toso Montanari" of the University of Bologna, she is among the winners of the 2025 edition of the European initiative that rewards researchers contributing to shaping the future of our world
The University pf Bologna ranks first in Italy for the sixth consecutive year and moves up 16 places in the global ranking, rising from 146th to 130th position
The tenth edition of the document is now online. It reviews the situation of the University community in 2024 – including academic staff, professional staff, and students – and provides valuable insights for promoting equity, inclusion, and respect for diversity
The document concerns agreements and relations with Israeli universities, companies and institutions, whether already in place or newly established, and commits the University to act vigorously in every forum for peace and human rights
Eighteen teams from around the world competed on 36 chessboards over five rounds of play. After three days of matches, the University of Bologna team took first place, defeating Maastricht University in the final, while Oxford University claimed third place. The awards were presented by Rector Giovanni Molari in the Aula Magna of the University Library of Bologna
The Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs awards a distinction to the Association founded at the University of Bologna for its contribution to promoting Japanese culture in Italy
Eighteen university teams will gather at the University of Bologna to compete in chess. From Japan to the United States, from Uzbekistan to Europe, teams of young chess players will travel long distances not only to challenge one another, but also to get to know each other. Three intense days of competition will give participants the chance to build unforgettable memories and forge friendships that will last well beyond the tournament itself
Beatrice Costabile, Maria Laura Colella, Giulia Di Filippo and Antonio Maruca, graduates of the Department of Interpreting and Translation (DIT) have won the competitive exam launched to fill three new posts for English, one for French, one for Spanish and one for German. The call attracted around 500 applicants
Eight concerts organised by Collegium Musicum to experience music while on lunch break
Professor Günther Blöschl of the University of Bologna and the Vienna University of Technology has been awarded the Stockholm Water Prize for his groundbreaking studies on flood risk reduction and water resource management under climate change
The pontiff was awarded the Sigillum Magnum of the University on 1 October 2017, during his visit to Bologna
The researcher from the University of Bologna was awarded by the Italian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology for MultifacetedProtDB, the largest database of multifunctional human proteins
The Erasmus+ Teach-BEASTs project, in which the University of Bologna participated, aimed to involve students with activities and challenges and train lecturers to integrate career guidance into their courses
Alice Caporale, Alessia Cantelmi, and Silvia Turci were recognised for their contribution to safety, sustainability, and inclusion in the world of work
The University of Bologna is the Italian university with the highest number of projects funded in the latest European Research Council (ERC) call, amounting to nearly 6 million euros. The research topics include magnetic field amplification in galaxy clusters, corporate investment decisions for economic transition and the origins of violent disciplinary practices
This is confirmed by the latest edition of the GreenMetric ranking, which evaluates universities’ actions for environmental sustainability. The University of Bologna ranks first in Italy for the eighth consecutive year and has reached ninth place in the global rankings
Five students from the University of Bologna are in Taipei and Tainan on the Taiwan Semiconductor Programme, for a first-rate training experience that combines university courses and corporate internships in the world capital of semiconductors
The document outlines the University's strategies and actions that allow it to create economic, social, and environmental value for both the community and the region it serves, while aligning with the UN's Agenda 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Paolo Melchiorre, Professor of Organic Chemistry at the University of Bologna, has received the prestigious recognition, in the presence of the President of the Republic, for his contribution to the discovery, development, and mechanistic understanding of fundamental organocatalytic, photocatalytic, and photochemical processes
After extensive restoration and functional adaptation work, the historic 19th-century building on Via Zanolini is coming back to life: from a railway station to a hub dedicated to research activities related to the PNRR. The building now houses a new classroom, an administrative area overseeing the university's PNRR projects, and young PNRR researchers from the Department of Computer Science and Engineering.
The University of Bologna climbs from 154th place last year to 133rd, its highest ranking since the inception of the international list. It also ranks first in Italy for Academic Reputation and Sustainability
In the Aula Magna of the University Library of Bologna, students from sixteen of the world's most prestigious universities will compete move by move. An exceptional event for meeting, sharing experiences, and cultural exchange.