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From the first images of the sky to the survey that will scan the cosmos for ten years: the Department of Physics and Astronomy “Augusto Righi” (DIFA) is playing a key role in a telescope set to transform astronomical observation. Members of the team share the story
"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"
By stepping into the role of a female avatar, a group of young men experienced catcalling first-hand in an everyday scenario. Anger and disgust emerged as the strongest emotions from the experiment. The technique could be used both in clinical settings and educational environments to foster empathy and emotional awareness
With four projects and total funding of 11 million euros, the University of Bologna is the Italian university with the highest number of grant holders in the latest ERC Synergy Grants and one of the most successful in the European Union. From the cohabitation between humans and animals on an increasingly fragile planet to the earliest microseconds after the Big Bang; from the ultra-fast processes of the photochemical reactions to the unsolved questions on the universe expansion, the participating researchers will join their forces to address some of the most complex challenges in contemporary science
Despite a context of resources not aligned with the growth of recent years, the University remains committed to maintaining and improving quality and performance across all areas: teaching, research, student services, third mission and operations
The new ERC project ARTEMIS, coordinated by Viviana Cavaliere at the Department of Physics and Astronomy “Augusto Righi” of the University of Bologna, will use advanced neural networks to study the interactions of the Higgs boson
Coordinated by Professor Pietro Cacialli of the Department of Biological, Geological and Environmental Sciences at the University of Bologna, the project aims to investigate the role of the TTI2 gene in the nervous system during embryonic development
The new degree programmes for 2026-2027, the launch of Fiscal Sponsorship services for fundraising in the United States, the Public Engagement Call 2026, the access to “related” and open-access programmes following the “open semester”: these are some of the topics addressed at the meetings of the University’s governing bodies in December
Thanks to portable technologies, an international team has carried out in situ analyses of silica stromatolites in the Imawarì Yeutà cave, opening up new perspectives for planetary exploration as well. Research groups led by Martina Cappelletti from the University of Bologna and speleologist Francesco Sauro from the University of Padua are among the authors of the study
The athlete and student at the University of Bologna claimed the title at the Italian Absolute Judo Championships in Ostia. She was joined by another University of Bologna student, Sofia Bragagni, who won the bronze medal in the −63 kg category
"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"
The enforcement of the historic United States law to combat international corruption was suspended on 10 February 2025 through a presidential executive order. On the same day, companies under investigation or sanctioned for corruption increased their market capitalisation by an average of USD 160 million. A signal that could also lead other countries to scale back their efforts to fight international corruption
Emergy analysis is a tool to objectively calculate the environmental and social costs of climate policies, with significant implications on legal proceedings related to climate change
The joint work between the University of Bologna and the University of Milano-Bicocca was presented in Milan during an event in collaboration with Amref Health Africa aimed at raising awareness and strengthening prevention and action against femal genital mutilation
Gathered at the University of Bologna, some of the world’s leading scholars and experts in artificial intelligence have drawn up a Manifesto for a cohesive institution grounded in human capital, interdisciplinary collaboration and a strong theoretical foundation, governed with transparency and independence
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