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Tornadoes in the Po Valley: "triple point" dynamics

A detailed analysis of observations and numerical simulations shows that these destructive phenomena form in northern Italy at the confluence of three air masses coming from different directions and with different characteristics, such as humid, dry and colder air masses: a mechanism similar to that of "Tornado Alley" in the United States

Towards good science: rethinking the fundamentals of research

Reliability, transparency and reproducibility, but also interdisciplinarity, ethics and academic freedom: the University of Bologna is promoting a trilogy of events to rediscover the fundamental principles of scientific research in the face of increasing specialisation and the technological advances resulting from it

Three meetings to reflect on the destiny of the West

Gianfranco Ravasi, Massimo Cacciari, Ivano Dionigi: the three protagonists of the evening events at the Basilica of San Petronio, for the event organised by the University of Bologna Study Centre ‘La Permanenza del Classico’ together with the Archdiocese of Bologna

Jacinda Arden at the Inauguration of the 936th Academic Year of the University of Bologna

The former Prime Minister of New Zealand gave a lecture on leadership in times of crisis, focusing on the impact of climate change, inequality, technological revolution, global conflicts, the proliferation of nuclear weapons, and the threat of pandemics. The Rector then presented her with the University Sigillum Magnum, the University of Bologna's highest honour