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This database is coming to life thanks to the European Reference Genome Atlas, in which the University of Bologna is a participant. The pilot project of this initiative involved researchers from 33 countries to sequence and freely make available the genomes of 98 European species. It represents an inclusive and equitable model in biodiversity genomics
Designs on stone cylinders dating back six thousand years correspond to some signs of the proto-cuneiform script that emerged in the city of Uruk, in southern Iraq, around 3350–3000 BCE. This discovery, made by a research team at the University of Bologna, offers a direct connection in the transition from prehistory to history
A study conducted by the University of Bologna experimented a ‘biodiversity intervention’: for 15 days, during a summer camp, 10 children living in urban areas interacted with horses for about 10 hours a day in an educational farm. At the end of the time spent in a rural area, the children’s gut microbiota had been enriched with health-promoting bacteria and anti-inflammatory metabolites
More than 80 scholars and professionals from all over the globe gathered at the most prestigious annual meeting, this year hosted by the University of Bologna. The focus was on erosion mechanisms affecting embankment structures and dams: participants debated the latest research findings and the most innovative mitigation solutions
The Zhejiang University has gifted the University of Bologna with a precious collection of Chinese art volumes and a delegation was welcomed at the Rectorate - marking a new milestone in academic and cultural cooperation between the two institutions
Starting from the case of Madrid, an international group of researchers has developed a method to identify the areas with the highest vulnerability to rising temperatures. The method is based on the distribution of specific population subgroups, such as the elderly, women and people with a low socio-economic status
Fifteen episodes to discuss how ambiguous ideas can be controversial, convincing and productive on the one hand, yet problematic and harmful on the other
By studying the traces left by predators and parasites on shells, it was revealed that the molluscan communities in the northern Adriatic Sea are subjected to much more limited predation and parasitism compared to a few thousand years ago. This finding reflects a reduction in biodiversity and stability of ecosystems
He probably had blue eyes, ebony skin and curly, dark hair; the genes also suggest a close kinship between his parents – possibly first-degree cousins. His death, which happened when he was only 16 months old, could have been caused by a hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a congenital cardiac disease associated with sudden death
Cinema Perla will host the 8th edition of the film series, organised as part of the activities of the Scientific Degree Plan of the University of Bologna. An opportunity to explore, through art, current topics of collective interest
The aim of the initiative is to raise awareness among the academic and local communities, fostering the idea that work should not only be harm-free, but also a condition of freedom, dignity, autonomy, personal fulfilment, and active participation in collective progress
Four events will offer opportunities to share knowledge and explore universal themes across various disciplines, connecting people and eras while inspiring creativity and innovation
For the fifth consecutive year, the University of Bologna secures the top spot in Italy in the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) university rankings. The University also improves its scores across the ranking’s criteria and moves up nine places globally, from 155th to 146th.
The porticoes inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List represents a turning point to redefine the spatial concepts of heritage. This is suggested by a study, conducted at the University of Bologna, which explores and interprets the spatial complexity of the Bolognese porticoes
Governments are introducing them to promote clean energy production and encourage the spread of electric vehicles, but paradoxically, they might end up generating negative environmental effects. UniboMagazine discussed this topic with Alessandro Tavoni, professor at the Department of Economics at the University of Bologna, and one of the authors of a piece on the subject published in the journal Science
The first edition of the “Literary Walks”, organised by the Department of Classical Philology and Italian Studies of the University of Bologna, will unveil the deep connection between the city of Bologna and the two writers. Museums and libraries will be the stops on a journey aimed at enriching the social and cultural life of the citizens