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The University of Bologna honours Umberto Eco with the first international conference on his cultural legacy

Ten years after the death of the semiotician and University of Bologna professor, more than 300 scholars from Italian and international universities and research centres will gather at the University for a three-day event organised by the University of Bologna’s Umberto Eco International Centre for the Humanities. Alongside the conference, a series of events will engage the wider public and reaffirm the deep bond between Eco, Bologna and the University

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  • 8 Oct 2026

    Meeting

    Coffee Time

    An informal and inclusive space to meet new people, share experiences and feel part of the community

    Event Within the Framework of: World Mental Health Day 2026 – Ecosystems for the right to mental health

    Bologna

  • 8 Oct 2026

    Meeting

    Languages in dialogue

    Multilingualism in the classroom Teacher training and discussion on multilingual education

    Bologna

  • 9 Oct 2026

    Meeting

    Alumni Reunion Agraria

    A unique chance to reunite, share memories, and look to the future of Agricultural Sciences. Book your spot for the October 9 Reunion!

    Bologna

  • 9 Oct 2026

    Lab

    ExplorActions – Experiential Workshops for Children, Teenagers and Families

    Creative workshops in music, theatre, art, dance, cooking and other activities for children, teenagers and families

    Event Within the Framework of: World Mental Health Day 2026 – Ecosystems for the right to mental health

    Bologna

  • 9 Oct 2026

    Seminar

    Recounting Genocide Thirty Years Later: The Role of Testimony and Memory in the Podcast Enclave – Surviving Srebrenica

    This event explores how podcasts use memory and storytelling to recount global tragedies, with the creators of Enclave – Surviving Srebrenica

    Bologna

  • 12 Oct 2026

    Meeting

    Migrant Café

    Coffee, music and conversation to share experiences and co-design recovery pathways for migrants and people experiencing homelessness

    Event Within the Framework of: World Mental Health Day 2026 – Ecosystems for the right to mental health

    Bologna

  • 14 Oct 2026

    Presentation

    A Day at the University

    Experience university life by meeting the Degree Programmes in the fields of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry

    Bologna

  • 15 Oct 2026

    Meeting

    Coffee Time

    An informal and inclusive space to meet new people, share experiences and feel part of the community

    Event Within the Framework of: World Mental Health Day 2026 – Ecosystems for the right to mental health

    Bologna