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The University of Bologna for Peace

Every evening in the heart of Bologna’s university district, Piazza Scaravilli lights up in Ukraine’s flag colours, which then turn into a rainbow flag symbolising peace. This is one of the many steps taken by the University to support Ukraine

Withdrawal of rivers and lakes is faster near cities

A research group of the University of Bologna analysed the spatial distribution of water resources depletion in connection with proximity to large urban areas and defined a model that might prove fundamental to mitigate the impact of urbanization on the ecosystem

Adjournment of Patrick Zaki’s hearing: statements by the University of Bologna

Rector Giovanni Molari: "Once again, we can only wait, be vigilant, and actively commit to have our student back. We hope Patrick will have all the tenacity and determination he needs to withstand this umpteenth adjournment. Patrick knows that we support him, the whole University of Bologna stands by him and awaits him with deeper affection than ever"

9,000 tree species yet to be discovered on Earth

According to the first-ever global estimate, there are approximately 73,000 tree species corresponding to 14% more tree species than those currently known. Approximately a third of the unknown species are supposedly rare thus underlining the great richness of ecosystems and their great vulnerability to human-induced changes