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Italy’s Precision Medicine network takes off with the HEAL ITALIA partnership: the University of Bologna leads one of the Spokes

Funded under the Italian plan of Next Generation EU (PNRR), the initiative will develop knowledge, research, and innovative technologies to bring the country’s National Health System into the contemporary era of Precision Medicine. The University of Bologna is leading one of eight operational units focused on using large-scale data to promote precision medicine in diagnostics and therapeutics

International mobility in safety, thanks to the UNISAFE project

Presenting the outcomes of the project promoted by the Coimbra Group: the University of Bologna created a MOOC offering students and academic staff leaving useful information on safety protocols and tips on safe behaviour, safety and security for mobility experiences

The University of Bologna secures its first position in Italy in the GreenMetric ranking for the sixth year in a row

In the 2022 edition of the worldwide raking evaluating universities’ actions and policies for environmental sustainability, the University of Bologna reaches one of the top positions worldwide and confirms its first place in Italy

When stars are no longer born: the challenge of the new ERC Red Cardinal project

Led by Sirio Belli, a researcher at the University of Bologna's Department of Physics and Astronomy "Augusto Righi", the frontier research project funded by the European Research Council will use observations from the James Webb Space Telescope to shed light on a still mysterious phase in the history of the Universe

Patrick Zaki, yet another adjournment: statements by the University of Bologna

"Our disappointment in receiving the news of this further adjournment is even greater than usual, as it is one of the longest adjournments for Patrick so far," states Rector Giovanni Molari. "Patrick must be allowed to resume his studies and graduate surrounded by the affection from his University which is eagerly waiting for him"

COVID-19: vaccines halve the risk of reinfection

A meta-analysis of data from more than 18 million patients shows that vaccination halves the chance of reinfection with COVID-19 in people who have already recovered from a coronavirus infection, and that even if a second infection occurs, the likelihood of developing severe symptoms is halved

The University of Bologna awards the Sigillum Magnum to Giorgio Parisi

The 2021 Nobel Prize in Physics will receive the University's highest honour at a ceremony in the Aula Magna of Santa Lucia

Transparency and sustainability: the Social Responsibility Report and the SDG Report by the University of Bologna have been published

The new edition of the documents collecting data and actions taken by the University of Bologna and benefiting society are now online. Data and actions are related to education, research, third mission, the Agenda 2030 action plan, and the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

A Focus Group on bio-based and biodegradable plastics use in the toy industry at Ecomondo

Part of the activities of the Horizon 2020 BIO-PLASTICS EUROPE project, the event involves about fifteen international experts and European business players representing the leading actors in the toy value chain

Iran: the actions of the University of Bologna in defence of human rights

The University of Bologna, together with Scholars at Risk-Italy (SAR) and the Conference of Italian University Rectors (CRUI), shares the outrage of the international academic community following the current violations of human rights of Iranian students and of university and school staff. An event focusing on Iranian history and politics is planned on the Ravenna Campus

The University of Bologna ranks first in Italy in the Times Higher Education ranking

In the new edition of this prestigious international ranking, the University of Bologna ranks first at national level for the third year in a row. It also climbs 11 positions worldwide, and sits in the world's top 100 for quality of teaching

RiPENSAci (re-think)! The common thread of the European Researchers' Night 2022

The event dedicated to science and research is back in person in Bologna, Cesena, Forlì and Predappio, Ravenna, Rimini and Ferrara with an important warning, namely "to change perspective and review one's knowledge of the world"

The University of Bologna awaits Patrick Zaki

From today, while waiting for yet another hearing, scheduled for 27 September, thirty pictures of Patrick and one hundred and twenty coloured drapes will fill and colour the corridors and courtyard of Palazzo Poggi, seat of the Rectorate and centre of the University of Bologna

Cancer deaths in Italy: environmental pollution plays an important role

A large nationwide study based on advanced artificial intelligence methods shows the relevance of environmental quality on cancer mortality even when compared to socio-economic factors and lifestyle

Back to the future - a sustainable one: the University of Bologna celebrates Giacomo Ciamician, pioneer of solar energy

100 years after his death, a day of talks open to all to retrace the life and discover the scientific legacy of the great scholar, a long-time professor at the University of Bologna, who was one of the forerunners of photochemistry

Sustainable mobility: new subsidies for the University of Bologna community

The new agreement signed between the University of Bologna and Tper (local public transportation company) will provide further reduced fares for commuting between home, university, and the workplace. Subsidies will also be available soon for those who take public transportation in the Romagna region. Another new measure is the Ministry of Labour's Transport Bonus

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