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Adjournment of Patrick Zaki’s hearing: statements by the University of Bologna

Rector Giovanni Molari: "Once again, we can only wait, be vigilant, and actively commit to have our student back. We hope Patrick will have all the tenacity and determination he needs to withstand this umpteenth adjournment. Patrick knows that we support him, the whole University of Bologna stands by him and awaits him with deeper affection than ever"

Academic Senate approves co-funding of Emilia-Romagna scholarships and gradual resumption of in-class activities

The University is committed to supporting, listening and welcoming its students. The Academic Senate approved a co-funding of more than 560,000 euro of scholarships in the Emilia-Romagna region. It also approved the gradual resumption of in-class teaching activities in the second semester and reiterated its commitment against gender-based violence. A steering committee for projects and activities related to the Italy’s Recovery and Resilience Plan was also appointed

To listen, to dialogue, to involve: the inauguration of Rector Giovanni Molari

"Today we feel great excitement and a deep sense of responsibility, and we express strong confidence," said the Rector. Today, the official presentation of vice rectors and delegates who will serve in a governing board perfectly balanced in terms of gender, disciplinary expertise, and departmental and Multicampus areas

At the University of Bologna the first UNESCO Chair on Global Citizenship

An important acknowledgement that comes thanks to the first International Research Centre on Global Citizenship Education, created at the Department of Life Quality Studies at the University of Bologna, and that has made the University a champion in the promotion of this issue also at teaching level

In-person classes back to full capacity

Following COVID certificate (“green pass”) requirements and ministerial directives aiming for a higher in-person attendance in curricular activities, the University will increase classroom capacities

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, to be awarded the Honoris Causa degree of the University of Bologna

Eric Schmidt, co-founder of Schmidt Futures and former CEO and Chairman of Google, will be awarded the Honoris Causa Degree in Business Management, on September 10, during the Graduation ceremony of Bologna Business School. The event will take place in Piazza Maggiore in Bologna. More than 1,500 participants in BBS Master's programs will receive their diploma, in the presence of the Rector Francesco Ubertini, the Dean Massimo Bergami, and the President of BBS Romano Prodi

University of Bologna: COVID-19 Green Pass

As per the Decree-Law number 111, issued on the 6th of August 2021, from September 1st, university staff members and students must have a green pass and show it on the premises