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Protecting the cultural heritage of ancient bone artifacts is now possible. Near-infrared hyperspectral imaging and radiocarbon dating together to make the invisible visible

Developed by scientists from the University of Bologna and the University of Genoa, the new technology makes it possible to map at high resolution the presence of collagen, the protein that is essential for carrying out radiocarbon dating. It will then be possible to strategically sample artifacts, identifying suitable fragments and areas for analysis

UNICORE kicks off again: 'university corridors' for refugee students

Now in its fifth edition, the project will give 61 refugees the opportunity to pursue their academic career in Italy. The University of Bologna is one of the 35 universities involved

From California to New York: increasingly close relations between the University of Bologna and US universities

The Vice Rector for International Relations, Raffaella Campaner, recently visited the United States to explore possible research collaborations for PhD students and faculty with several campuses of the University of California, and to intensify relations with some important East Coast universities, such as New York University, Cornell Tech, Columbia University and Brown University

How to foster sustainable mobility: students working to find new solutions

It happened during the Green Student Mobility Project, an initiative promoted by the Utrecht Network, of which the University of Bologna is a partner: students cooperated to develop ideas and proposals towards a better future and a more sustainable world

QS ranking: The University of Bologna confirms its leadership in Italy

In the new edition of the prestigious international rankings, the University has three more subjects in the top 100 places compared to the previous year. It is also in first place for 17 subjects at national level, making it the top Italian University for rankings by subject

Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions call for application: 16 "Postdoctoral Fellowships" funded projects for the University of Bologna

With a total funding of more than four million euros, the University of Bologna will carry out projects of excellence, recruit talented researchers, and consolidate important national and international collaborations

Krzysztof Pomian will receive the University’s Sigillum Magnum

One of the most accomplished scholars of European history and culture will receive the highest honour awarded by the University to its most distinguished guests. The ceremony, which will be held in the Aula Absidale di Santa Lucia, represents the highlight of the initiatives organized to mark the five hundredth anniversary of the birth of Ulisse Aldrovandi

Cutro shipwreck: the University of Bologna joins the call for a minute's silence and invites its community to pay their last respects to the victims

Today at 3 PM, in the Islamic cemetery in Borgo Panigale, there will be the funeral of 7 victims of the shipwreck in which 72 people lost their lives

A series of meetings are kicked off with the new GenerAtions of researchers at the University of Bologna

Research meets the city with an initiative implemented by the University of Bologna in collaboration with the Salaborsa Library - Libraries and Cultural Welfare Sector of the Bologna Town Council. From the digital revolution to in-flight innovations

The Alma Mater awards an honorary degree to Liliana Segre

On 3 March, the Senator for Life will receive an honorary degree in Philosophy: a heartfelt and dutiful recognition of her unceasing work, bearing witness, preserving and transmitting the memory of the Holocaust, promoting respect, and concretely implementing the values underpinning our Constitution. The honorary degree will be presented to her personally by Rector Giovanni Molari, in Milan

Patrick Zaki’s trial postponed again – Rector Giovanni Molari’s statement

"Our Patrick Zaki," the Rector said, "is not only a matter of concern and efforts for us, but also a source of inspiration. His relentless defence of human rights teaches us all a lesson and serves as an example that reinforces our enduring commitment"

Bologna takes once again to the streets in protest to support Patrick Zaki

On the eve of yet another hearing, Amnesty International, with the support of the Town Council and the University of Bologna, launches a new demonstration in Piazza Nettuno to demand that the Alma Mater’s student be allowed to return to Bologna, among his fellow students and citizens

COVID-19 is associated with an increased risk to develop gastrointestinal disorders

An international study led by researchers from the University of Bologna and IRCCS AOU S.Orsola Bologna shows that, one year later, gastrointestinal symptoms and diagnoses of irritable bowel syndrome increase among those hospitalized after contracting coronavirus

Intelligent robots of the future will move and learn with us thanks to IntelliMan

The new European project coordinated by the University of Bologna will develop advanced robotic systems controlled by artificial intelligence that will be able to learn the skills needed to interact with people, objects and the environment

Giant polarized shock waves shake the cosmic web of the universe

For the first time, scientists observed the undebatable traces of the cosmic magnetism that is generated, at the periphery of galaxy clusters and cosmic filaments, when massive masses of plasma come towards the cosmic web

Back to the time of the first Homo Sapiens with a futuristic clock, the new Radiocarbon 3.0