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Jacinda Arden at the Inauguration of the 936th Academic Year of the University of Bologna

The former Prime Minister of New Zealand gave a lecture on leadership in times of crisis, focusing on the impact of climate change, inequality, technological revolution, global conflicts, the proliferation of nuclear weapons, and the threat of pandemics. The Rector then presented her with the University Sigillum Magnum, the University of Bologna's highest honour

Body donation to science, an exhibition in Bologna

“Il primo paziente. La donazione del corpo alla scienza in graphic novel” (The first patient. The Donation of the body to science in graphic novel) is the title of the exhibition organised at the 'Luigi Cattaneo' Anatomical Wax Collection. The aim is of raising awareness of a delicate and important subject, for the first time addressed in an illustrated book, from which the exhibition organised at the University takes its inspiration

"Beyond Space, Beyond Time. The Dream of Ulisse Aldrovandi" Lands in Rome

The exhibition dedicated to the great naturalist, organized by the University Museum System and the Golinelli Foundation, following its showcase in Bologna, is now heading to Rome. A journey through time, between the past and future scenarios: artworks, artifacts, and objects from the museum collections of both Bologna and Rome, along with immersive and interactive technical-scientific exhibits, will serve as tools for contemplating humanity's progress

A musical break at Palazzo Poggi

A journey into the universe of chamber music, featuring classical pieces and unusual listening experiences, with five lunchtime appointments

Precision Irrigation thanks to Artificial Intelligence

This technology, patented at the University of Bologna, allows for the development of an irrigation system that maintains an optimal degree of moisture in agricultural soils. Field trials have shown a water saving of 41%, between June and October

Innovation in Education: the FEDORA Project Stands Out in Europe

Coordinated by the University of Bologna, the project was mentioned by CORDIS - The Community Research and Development Information Service - as one of the most effective in proposing a future-oriented educational paradigm suitable for the rapid transformations of the present

University Highlights: key resolutions - March 2024

The March meetings of the Governing Bodies covered topics such as the Inter-university Cooperation Agreements, the Guidelines and General Criteria for University Research Evaluation, the resources for students with disabilities and the Report on the Quality Assurance System 2023. Furthermore, the Gender Equality Plan, the amendments to the Electoral Regulations and a motion for immediate ceasefire in all conflicts

A botanical time: experiences of well-being

Movement, plants, and literature, to inhabit the planet consciously. These are the protagonists of a project curated by the Department of Sciences for Quality of Life of the Rimini Campus

Practising French, English, German and Spanish over Drinks

Weekly multicultural meetings animate the Caffé delle Lingue e delle Culture (Languages and Cultures Café), an initiative organised by the Centre for Linguistic and Cultural Studies (CeSLiC) of the Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures (LILEC) at the University of Bologna, in collaboration with the Municipality of Bologna. The initiative aims to promote integration and connect different worlds, ideas and lifestyles.