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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
The three-dimensional reconstruction of stellar dynamics has revealed a new and fascinating perspective on the dynamical evolution of globular clusters, shedding light on some of the most complex mysteries surrounding their origin
A fertilizer and a magnet take the spotlight in the initiative showcasing the most innovative ideas for the ecological transition in the Emilia-Romagna Region
Among the winners of the national competition recognizing the best patents from public research is a device developed at the University of Bologna to absorb impacts in helmets. Two other Unibo patents also reached the finals: an innovative IT system for monitoring and predicting soil moisture levels, and a device that generates continuous electric current through alkaline oxidation of organic waste materials
Rector Giovanni Molari, together with local and regional authorities and the Minister of Universities and Research, attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new ER.GO university residence offering 30 beds
University of Bologna PhD student Mariangela Rea has been recognised for her research advancing safer food packaging. She is one of the winners of the Una Europa PhD Impact Competition, an initiative celebrating PhD candidates who make significant contributions to shaping the future
The aim of this challenge is to reward the three most innovative projects that analyse the impact of climate change on the demographics of Emilia-Romagna. This will be the focus of the event "A Demographic Lens: From Data to Data Visualization to Focus on Society", which will be held during the Fourteenth Italian Day of Statistics
Thanks to the United Nations Collaborative Center for Coastal Resilience to Climate Change, hosted by the University of Bologna, a new opportunity is now available for young researchers, scholars, and experts in environmental issues
The power of academic cooperation—for the future of education, research, social engagement, and addressing challenges such as diminishing government funding for universities—was at the heart of Rector Giovanni Molari’s speech opening the Una Europa General Assembly.
Through knowledge and action, the University of Bologna amplifies the impact of every single generous gesture, turning it into common good: from supporting the right to higher education to contributing to a research activity that is free and looks for concrete answers to health, environmental and social matters
This December, the Choir and Orchestra of the University of Bologna will host two special events: the Advent Concert at the Church of Santa Cristina and the annual Christmas Concert at the Auditorium Manzoni
An international research group has developed a global database on migration phenomena between different regions within the same country in 72 countries between 1960 and 2016. The rise in temperatures is forcing more and more people to leave their homes, particularly in rural areas heavily dependent on agriculture
Rector Giovanni Molari, accompanied by Vice Rector for International Relations Raffaella Campaner, led the University of Bologna on a mission to Japan aimed at consolidating its international standing and fostering dialogue on some of today’s most pressing global issues. Among the key events were the International Association of Universities (IAU) conference and the Rector’s participation in the Conversation Series organized by the United Nations University Centre in Tokyo—an interactive platform for debates on global challenges such as international security, sustainable development, and technological governance