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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
"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
Two days to discuss shared challenges and future scenarios in scientific cooperation between Italy and Africa The University of Bologna hosted its strategic African partners to discuss common challenges and future directions in scientific cooperation between Italy and Africa
The University acquires Palazzo Ruffi-Briolini, while the Municipality and Uni.Rimini make a new building available
Available on the Unveiling University Heritage in the Digital Era platform, it invites visitors to confront the most complex aspects of Europe’s academic history, exploring themes such as colonialism, totalitarian regimes, discrimination and museum practices today considered problematic
Coordinated by the University of Bologna, the project brings together 35 partners from 11 countries to develop interdisciplinary training pathways in Virtual Worlds
A young researcher from the Department of Psychology at the University of Bologna has received three prestigious international awards in the past two years. He shares the story of his scientific journey through the brain, the heart, memory and emotions
In the new edition of the GreenMetric ranking, the University of Bologna ranks first nationally and ninth worldwide among the most sustainability-conscious universities. A standout among the indicators that make up the ranking is the first place globally in sustainable mobility
The University of Bologna Embraces the Project “Green Library”
The news, the stories, and the insights about the University of Bologna and its community posted on a new website, completely renewed in both graphics and content organisation. It is the place that gives voice to the outcomes and stories which express the identity, life, and everyday work of the University of Bologna large community
How gender narratives have constructed and dismantled the cultural phenomenon of the 'girlboss', shaping social expectations of women entrepreneurs: a study by the University of Bologna and the Canadian Ivey Business School