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Financed by Horizon Europe, the telescope will feature unique capabilities and will focus entirely on spectroscopic observations. It is expected to become operational in Chile after 2040. The University of Bologna, with its Department of Physics and Astronomy, is a key member of the international consortium leading the project
In a world increasingly marked by human impacts and wars, a novel conservation strategy is emerging that fosters cooperation among neighbouring countries while enhancing ecosystem and wildlife connectivity. UniboMagazine discussed this initiative with Roberto Cazzolla Gatti, a professor in the Department of Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences at the University of Bologna, who introduced the proposal in the journal Biological Conservation
Large wooden shelves filled with 216 liquor bottles of various shapes and sizes, collected over the years by Flavio Favelli. A work that aligns with the artist’s signature style, which involves reimagining objects laden with memory, reassembling them, and imbuing them with new meaning
The University of Bologna is contributing to the Strengthening BBMRI.it project by establishing the “UNIBO Microbiome Biobank and training specialists to improve the collection of biological resources and advance the treatment of multifactorial diseases
The University of Bologna is the Italian university with the highest number of projects funded in the latest European Research Council (ERC) call, amounting to nearly 6 million euros. The research topics include magnetic field amplification in galaxy clusters, corporate investment decisions for economic transition and the origins of violent disciplinary practices
The University of Bologna joins the European research project Orchestra, achieving critical breakthroughs in understanding and addressing the long-term effects of coronavirus
Young photographers share their migration experiences at the Department of History and Cultures of the University of Bologna
The international student community has welcomed the Christmas season by exploring both Italian and global traditions and creating festive decorations
Despite Reduced Ordinary Financing Fund Allocations and Increased Personnel Costs, the Budget Ensures Sustainability in the Short and Medium Term, Confirming Investments in Student Support, Doctoral Programmes, and Infrastructure Projects
Genetic hybridisation with Denisovans has allowed current Himalayan populations to develop vital adaptations to survive at high altitudes, reducing cardiovascular risks from low blood oxygen and ensuring adequate tissue oxygenation
Awarded at the 27th Congress of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery (EACMFS), the system automatically provides customised reconstructions of facial skeletons deformed by diseases that can vary in nature deformed by diseases of varying nature, including oncological, malformative, and traumatic conditions. Surgeons can work on this model to prepare for the actual reconstruction in the operating room
The SENSOPAD project, coordinated by the National Technical University of Athens, aims to revolutionise the management of this chronic condition affecting millions of women worldwide, significantly improving their quality of life. The University of Bologna is among the project participants
This is confirmed by the latest edition of the GreenMetric ranking, which evaluates universities’ actions for environmental sustainability. The University of Bologna ranks first in Italy for the eighth consecutive year and has reached ninth place in the global rankings
Experts from the RETURN Foundation—a PNRR (National Recovery and Resilience Plan) partnership established to address natural and anthropogenic risks—outline the research and action priorities necessary to make these events less destructive and deadly. Shared practices and regulations are required, including periodic safety assessments of land and infrastructure
This alarming trend is already evident in the Mississippi Delta, and troubling signs are emerging in Italy’s Po Delta. Prolonged droughts, extreme weather events, and rising sea levels are causing devastating impacts on agriculture and biodiversity, threatening to make these lands uninhabitable for humans
Inclusive access of classrooms and student spaces for people with disabilities, the responsible and ethical use of Generative Artificial Intelligence, the prevention and fight against harassment and discrimination, staff planning for 2025, and the supplementary collective labour agreement for technical-administrative and managerial staff: these are some of the topics discussed during the University’s governing body meetings in November