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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

University Highlights: key resolutions - March 2024

The March meetings of the Governing Bodies covered topics such as the Inter-university Cooperation Agreements, the Guidelines and General Criteria for University Research Evaluation, the resources for students with disabilities and the Report on the Quality Assurance System 2023. Furthermore, the Gender Equality Plan, the amendments to the Electoral Regulations and a motion for immediate ceasefire in all conflicts

A University of Bologna Student Wins the CEI Best Dissertation Award 2022-23

Francesco Briamonte, a recent graduate in Media, Public and Corporate Communication (COMPASS) at the University of Bologna, is one of the five winners of the award assigned by the Italian Electrotechnical Committee. His achievement comes from an analysis on conversational marketing and its impact on consumer freedom of choice and fair competition among companies

University Highlights: key resolutions - February 2024

The February meetings of the Governing Bodies covered topics such as the new University Statute, academic recruitment planning for 2024, Ethical Code of Behaviour and guidelines for the activation of Master's programmes. Furthermore, the University Research Evaluation Report, the new "Unibo - Global South" call for development cooperation and the Action Plan of the Alma Mater Foundation for the 2023-2025 triennium were presented

Sustainable Territory 2.0: the University of Bologna takes the lead in a new project on ecological transition and sustainability PhD programmes

Born from the collaboration of the University of Bologna and other universities in the region, this new project is funded by the Regional Council of Emilia-Romagna with nearly 5 million euros. The aim is to establish a local community of doctoral scholars, focusing on the cultural, economic, technological, and social shifts essential for fostering a well-rounded and sustainable societal development