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University Highlights: Key Resolutions – March 2026

The conclusion of the PNRR and the organisation of the General Administration, the Guidelines for Research Safety, the Regulations Establishing the Register of Student Associations and Cooperatives, the draft Supplementary Agreement on the additional remuneration for CEL staff, and the agreement with Trenitalia S.p.A. and Trenitalia Tper for regional annual travel passes are some of the topics addressed in the meetings of the University’s Governing Bodies in March

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QS Rankings: University of Bologna Tops 16 Subjects Nationally

In the new edition of the QS World University Rankings by Subject, the University of Bologna ranks first in Italy in 16 fields and appears 9 times in the global top 50

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University in mourning. Fabio Roversi Monaco has passed away

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)

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The University of Bologna Receives Top ANVUR Accreditation

Following the official visit conducted by the Committee of Evaluation Experts (CEV), the University of Bologna has come out at the top of the national quality assessment

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Extraordinary measure by the University of Bologna to support students without a scholarship

€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

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Totalitarianism and democratic transitions: the University of Bologna expands its research network in Buenos Aires

A dual event hosted at the University of Bologna’s Centro de Altos Estudios (Centre for Advanced Studies) has led to the establishment of a new branch of the REFAT network, which incorporates researchers from Argentina and other Latin American countries, joining the existing groups in Italy, Portugal, Spain, and Brazil

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University Highlights: Key Resolutions – February 2026

The annual report of the University Confidential Counsellor, Startup Day 2026, the motion to support students who are eligible but not recipients of a scholarship, the PhD programmes for the 42nd cycle, and the selection for admission to the health-related specialisation schools for non-medical graduates: these are some of the topics addressed in the University Governing Bodies’ meetings in February

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Enrolments for the 2025/2026 academic year: the University of Bologna in numbers

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).

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QS Rankings: the University of Bologna among the top 20 in Europe for academic reputation

In the QS World University Rankings – Europe, the University of Bologna ranks 59th in Europe and second in Italy

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University of Bologna and Vertiv sign strategic agreement for research, training and Innovation

Forward-looking collaboration leverages academic excellence and industry expertise to advance critical digital infrastructure innovation

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University Highlights: Key Resolutions – January 2026

The Annual Report of the Evaluation Group, the 2026–2028 Integrated Plan for Activities and Organisation (PIAO), the Policy on the ethical and responsible use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in administrative activities, and the criteria and planning for the 2026 Research Evaluation are among the topics addressed at meetings of the University’s Governing Bodies in January

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