Unibo Magazine

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A "Digital Twin" to Manage the Water Cycle

An international study, published in Frontiers in Science with the collaboration of the University of Bologna, describes the development of an innovative virtual model that, for the first time, replicates the water cycle on earth by integrating high-resolution satellite observations

University events for International Women's Day

A round of seminars is scheduled to conclude in May with an event in memory of Emma Pezemo, marking three years since her passing. The sessions provide an opportunity for open discussions on masculinity, social campaigns, and a glossary of terms related to gender violence

Living well with fragility in different life contexts

Psychology emerges as a potential solution to the challenge, bridging research, clinical practice, and community. The discussion will takes place during the two-day event organised at the "Renzo Canestrari" Department of Psychology of the University of Bologna

Ambra Project: What Is the Contribution of the Po Valley Alluvial Aquifers in the Piedmont Area?

"Assessing Alpine and Apennine mountain-front recharge to Po Plain alluvial aquifers: an essential for supporting sustainable management of groundwater resources" is the title of the project created by the partnership between the University of Bologna and the University of Milano-Bicocca, within the framework of the Projects of Relevant National Interest (PRIN) 2022 financed by the European Union - Next Generation EU

University Highlights: key resolutions - February 2024

The February meetings of the Governing Bodies covered topics such as the new University Statute, academic recruitment planning for 2024, Ethical Code of Behaviour and guidelines for the activation of Master's programmes. Furthermore, the University Research Evaluation Report, the new "Unibo - Global South" call for development cooperation and the Action Plan of the Alma Mater Foundation for the 2023-2025 triennium were presented

Sustainable Territory 2.0: the University of Bologna takes the lead in a new project on ecological transition and sustainability PhD programmes

Born from the collaboration of the University of Bologna and other universities in the region, this new project is funded by the Regional Council of Emilia-Romagna with nearly 5 million euros. The aim is to establish a local community of doctoral scholars, focusing on the cultural, economic, technological, and social shifts essential for fostering a well-rounded and sustainable societal development

How does Design interact with the modern-day city?

The exhibition "Design X the City," curated by the Advanced Design Unit research group with the support of the Department of Architecture at the University of Bologna, showcases the most impactful design projects emerging from educational journeys of the Degree programmes

Euclid’s scrutiny of the Universe began

After overcoming a problem caused by the interference of a small amount of unwanted sunlight, ESA’s space telescope will measure the shape of billions of galaxies with unprecedented detail over billions of years of cosmic history, to obtain a three-dimensional view of the distribution of dark matter in the Universe. The University of Bologna is participating in the mission with the Department of Physics and Astronomy “Augusto Righi”

Bologna joins Global Leadership Exchange

Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale di Bologna (AUSL Bologna) in accordance with Regione Emilia Romagna in northern Italy has joined organizations and representatives from Australia, Canada, England, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, Scotland, Sweden, Slovakia, USA and Wales as members of the Global Leadership Exchange (GLE) community (formerly called International Initiative for Mental Health Leadership IIMHL)

Dialogue on investigative journalism and women's rights violations worldwide

Starting with Liliana Faccioli Pintozzi and Loubna Serraj's book introductions, the event at the University's Department of Political and Social Sciences focuses on showcasing the fights against discrimination and violence, along with exploring the various roles of investigative journalism in the public sphere

Metastatic breast cancer: advanced diagnostics for monitoring treatment

The University of Bologna is one of the partners of the new European PREMIO COLLAB project, which aims to extend patient survival and improve quality of life by testing the effectiveness of positron emission tomography/computed tomography (FDG-PET/CT), one of the most innovative nuclear medicine tests for the diagnosis and monitoring of cancer