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An analysis of MRI scans from more than 46,000 people has revealed that excessive body weight is associated with accelerated brain ageing and greater cerebral atrophy. This phenomenon is particularly evident in men and tends to decrease with advancing age
At the heart of the new ERC project BELIEFS, led by Professor Emanuele Campiglio of the University of Bologna, is the issue of business expectations regarding ecological transition policies and how these influence their investment decisions. The project aims to create a tool that can provide reliable answers, thereby ensuring a rapid and orderly decarbonisation process
The new joint project between the University of Bologna and IMA aims to design innovative technological systems for packaging, also driven by artificial intelligence technologies, capable of carrying out highly complex manipulation, gripping, and control tasks, with two key requirements: flexibility and autonomy
The University of Bologna at the World Expo in Japan to strengthen projects, activities, and international collaborations for the future of new generations, from artificial intelligence to environmental sustainability
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
The European week dedicated to the prevention and early diagnosis of head and neck cancers is back, as part of an international initiative. The University of Bologna is joining the initiative with its Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences (DIBINEM), offering prevention days and awareness events for the public
The SYNTHIA project, in which the University of Bologna is a partner, will demonstrate how the responsible use of these data—artificially created to mimic real ones—plays a key role in advancing personalised medicine, contributing both to improved public health and to the protection of patient privacy
With this accreditation, certifying technical competence and high quality, the laboratory reaffirms its role as a key partner for the Judicial Authority in the fight against crime
Inflammaging, a state of low-grade chronic inflammation, is among the main risk factors for age-related diseases. Being able to measure it could help doctors provide personalised treatments for care and prevention. We discussed this with Aurelia Santoro, professor at the Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences of the University of Bologna
The great astronomer, born 400 years ago, designed and built it inside the Basilica of San Petronio: officially to confirm the accuracy of the Gregorian calendar, but in reality, to seek answers to questions that, in the Papal States of 1655, were best left unspoken
From ancient times to AI: science cafés, performances, late-night openings, and events to bring research closer to the public in original and inclusive ways
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 document provides both detailed data and an overarching view of the impact that the University’s strategies and actions have on the community and the territory, aligning with the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), while also promoting optimal resource management and continuous improvements in operational efficiency
Professor of History of Science and Techniques at the University of Bologna, Matteo Martelli, will deliver this year’s conference as part of the Brown–University of Bologna Lecture Series
It’s called ShashGuru and it can explain chess games while they are being played. In real time, it reveals players’ strategies and the reasoning behind each move, using clear and accessible language that even non-experts can follow
As part of the PhD Storytelling Lab initiative, Marco Giacomazzi, PhD graduate in Philosophy, Science, Cognition and Semiotics, explores how the skills needed to navigate the informational disorder of the digital age are changing, between cognitive sciences and cultural studies