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There is a direct link between diet and vaginal microbiota health

A study involving over one hundred young women found that a high intake of animal proteins or alcohol is associated with an imbalance in the vaginal microenvironment. By contrast, a diet rich in fibre, starch, plant proteins, and omega-3 fatty acids supports a more stable and resilient microbiota. These findings open up new perspectives for preventing vaginal disorders, particularly in women prone to recurrence or during sensitive stages of life, such as pregnancy

Weight gain promotes brain ageing

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

Medicine Wellbeing

How to Foster Investments in Decarbonisation

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

Environment and life Economics

APACHE: a New Generation of Robotic Automatic Machines

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

Technological frontiers

The University of Bologna at the Osaka EXPO for “Designing Future Society for Our Lives”

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

Education

The Academic Senate approves a motion concerning agreements and relations with Israeli universities, companies and institutions

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

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Head and Neck Cancer Prevention: the University joins the Make Sense Campaign 2025

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

Wellbeing

Are Synthetic Data Useful for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Diseases?

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

Medicine Wellbeing

The Forensic Genetics Laboratory of the University of Bologna Receives European Quality Certification

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

Medicine Law

An “inflammatory clock” for healthy ageing

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

Medicine Wellbeing Interviews

Giovanni Domenico Cassini and the birth of the world’s longest sundial, in 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

Culture

"Waiting for European Researchers' Night": the University of Bologna meets the city

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

Meetings

University of Bologna Team Wins the Alma Mater University Chess Tournament

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

Our community

The 2025 Sustainability Report of the University of Bologna is now online

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

Our University today

Alchemy in the Making: Matteo Martelli’s Lecture at Brown University

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

Culture Meetings

AI from the University of Bologna brings chess strategies to life

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

Technological frontiers

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