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A Battle of Wits: The Alma Mater University Chess Tournament Makes Its Return

Eighteen university teams will gather at the University of Bologna to compete in chess. From Japan to the United States, from Uzbekistan to Europe, teams of young chess players will travel long distances not only to challenge one another, but also to get to know each other. Three intense days of competition will give participants the chance to build unforgettable memories and forge friendships that will last well beyond the tournament itself

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University Highlights: Key Resolutions – July 2025

The progress of the AVA3 self-assessment process, new procedures for graduation sessions, improvements to student services, and the new supplementary welfare agreement for staff are some of the topics addressed in the University Governing Bodies’ meetings in July

Climate Change and Population: the Best Projects from the “Data4Resilience” Data Challenge Awarded

A challenge for students at the University of Bologna to explore the impact of climate change on the population of Emilia-Romagna

Graduates of the University of Bologna: the Snapshot Provided by the 2025 AlmaLaurea Report

The latest report on graduate profiles and employment outcomes highlights the University of Bologna’s ability to attract students from across Italy and around the world, thanks to its inclusive policies and high-quality education—qualities that are recognised and rewarded by the labour market. The data confirm that the University outperforms the national average in terms of on-time graduations, international mobility, and employment rates both one and five years after graduation

The new European Master's Programme in Digital Technologies for Business starts in September

Online and taught in English, designed by University of Bologna together with three other universities, it aims to enhance participants' digital skills, in line with the technological needs of companies across Europe. Enrolment is open until 31 August

University Highlights: Key Resolutions, MAY - JUNE 2025

The motion against the Israeli military escalation in Gaza, a new student residence, the 2025 Sustainability Report, and the governance’s activities and tools for dialogue and engagement with the Unibo community are some of the topics discussed during the University governing bodies’ sessions in May and June

Beyond Borders: The University’s New Podcast on Ongoing Changes and Strategies to Address Them

Six episodes focused on the movement of goods and people, migration, tourism, climate justice, and environmentalism

PRO-BEN: Free Sports Activities to Promote Student Wellbeing at the University of Bologna

This project, funded by the Ministry of University and Research, involves CUSB and the Department for Life Quality Studies at the University of Bologna and aims to help students feel more energised, motivated and at ease

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Italy’s first professional master’s programme dedicated to Intangible Cultural Heritage gets underway

Directed by Professor Matteo Paoletti and jointly hosted in Bologna by the Department of the Arts and in Ravenna by the Department of Cultural Heritage, the programme will train professionals equipped with cross-cutting, organisational and managerial skills essential to navigating the challenges of a rapidly evolving sector

QS Rankings: The University of Bologna Among the World’s Top 150

The University of Bologna reaffirms its position among the world’s leading universities, ranking 138th out of more than 1,500 institutions worldwide. Outstanding results were also confirmed for Academic Reputation, the most influential indicator in the ranking

A New Master’s Degree Programme to Work in the Nuclear Energy Sector

Organised by the Department of Industrial Engineering (DIN) of the University of Bologna, in collaboration with ENEA, the programme aims to train professionals who can meet the growing demands of the nuclear sector, both at a national and international level

The University of Bologna on the Israeli Military Escalation in Gaza

The Academic Senate of the University of Bologna has approved a motion condemning the humanitarian and civil consequences, the violation of international law and human rights in the Gaza Strip and the occupied Palestinian territories and calling for the strengthening of all diplomatic and political efforts aimed at ending the conflict

The University of Bologna Hosts the Coimbra Group Annual Conference: Universities and Cities United for a Sustainable Future

Institutional representatives from 39 European universities belonging to the Coimbra Group met at the University of Bologna to celebrate the network’s 40th anniversary and discuss strategic issues in teaching, research, and third mission activities

The 2025 European Universities Basketball Championship will be held in Bologna

Hosted for the first time in Italy, in the city of basketball, the event is promoted by EUSA (European University Sports Association) and organised by the University of Bologna and the University Sports Centre CUSB

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University of Bologna and Hong Kong: New Opportunities for Students, PhD Candidates, and Research Collaboration

A recent institutional visit to Hong Kong has just concluded, aimed at strengthening and expanding partnerships with top universities. Goals include increasing student mobility across all three study cycles and launching joint research projects

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Four Interpreters from the University of Bologna for the Chamber of Deputies

Beatrice Costabile, Maria Laura Colella, Giulia Di Filippo and Antonio Maruca, graduates of the Department of Interpreting and Translation (DIT) have won the competitive exam launched to fill three new posts for English, one for French, one for Spanish and one for German. The call attracted around 500 applicants

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