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A new study published in Nature shows that this meteorological phenomenon does not originate as a typical tropical monsoon, but because of the Mexican orography which strongly influences it. The new findings could have significant consequences for assessing the potential impact of climate change in the region
The University is committed to supporting, listening and welcoming its students. The Academic Senate approved a co-funding of more than 560,000 euro of scholarships in the Emilia-Romagna region. It also approved the gradual resumption of in-class teaching activities in the second semester and reiterated its commitment against gender-based violence. A steering committee for projects and activities related to the Italy’s Recovery and Resilience Plan was also appointed
By replicating temperature and pressure levels of the earth’s upper mantle, an international research group let hydrogen and diamonds react generating methane as a result. This finding may prove to be key in our understanding of the deep carbon cycle which is fundamental to life on our planet
Throughout their pre-Columbian history, indigenous peoples of Mexico have evolved different genetic adaptations in response to environmental and cultural conditions that have subsequently been radically altered by European colonisation and current global change. Some of these adaptations now affect their susceptibility or resistance to various diseases
"Today we feel great excitement and a deep sense of responsibility, and we express strong confidence," said the Rector. Today, the official presentation of vice rectors and delegates who will serve in a governing board perfectly balanced in terms of gender, disciplinary expertise, and departmental and Multicampus areas
An unprecedented level of detail: these fascinating warm gas structures map out the recurring activity of supermassive black holes going back up to 200 million years ago and impacting greatly on the evolution of the intergalactic medium
A new study carried out by researchers from the University of Bologna and the National Institute for Astrophysics (INAF) shows for the first time that a star cluster within the Large Magellanic Cloud originated in a different galaxy
An important acknowledgement that comes thanks to the first International Research Centre on Global Citizenship Education, created at the Department of Life Quality Studies at the University of Bologna, and that has made the University a champion in the promotion of this issue also at teaching level
The project led by the University of Bologna and aimed at developing an innovative treatment for the conservation of marble was awarded in the category "Excellence in Heritage-led Innovation"
Following COVID certificate (“green pass”) requirements and ministerial directives aiming for a higher in-person attendance in curricular activities, the University will increase classroom capacities
This international event hosted at the University of Bologna is designed to strengthen the cooperation between Chilean and Italian universities focusing, in particular, on multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary scientific cooperation
Intergenerational contacts within families are reportedly not the cause of the high transmission of SARS-CoV-2 among the elderly during the first wave. The actual cause may be in the higher number of social contacts between people of all ages compared to that of other European countries such as Germany and the United Kingdom
A new vaccination centre will be fully operative in Bologna from Monday 20 to Friday 24 September (from 8:00 to 14:00) at the Occupational Medicine Clinic (via San Donato 19/2). In the Romagna Campuses, vaccination centres are already fully operative and open to all citizens
Some White Dwarf stars retain a thin layer of hydrogen that allows them to produce energy for a longer period of time and thus extend the final stage of their life. The discovery was made by a research team led by scientists from the University of Bologna and the National Institute for Astrophysics (INAF)
The latest edition of this prestigious international ranking sees the University of Bologna first in Italy for the second year in a row and among the world's top 200 for the fourth consecutive year. Unibo's main strengths? Quality of teaching and research activities and impact
Eric Schmidt, co-founder of Schmidt Futures and former CEO and Chairman of Google, will be awarded the Honoris Causa Degree in Business Management, on September 10, during the Graduation ceremony of Bologna Business School. The event will take place in Piazza Maggiore in Bologna. More than 1,500 participants in BBS Master's programs will receive their diploma, in the presence of the Rector Francesco Ubertini, the Dean Massimo Bergami, and the President of BBS Romano Prodi