How astronauts sleep in space
A University of Bologna research team has helped develop a smart mask for continuously and non-invasively monitoring astronauts’ sleep quality
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A University of Bologna research team has helped develop a smart mask for continuously and non-invasively monitoring astronauts’ sleep quality
The new Regulations on Peer Tutoring, the update of the Guidelines on Scientific Responsibility in Institutional Research Projects, the option to include filter semester exam grades in GPA calculations, and incentive measures for staff involved in filter semester activities are among the topics discussed during the University governing bodies’ meetings in May.
New frontiers in chemistry to address the challenges of climate, energy and resource scarcity, and research as a shared human effort serving equality and sustainability
Ten years after the death of the semiotician and University of Bologna professor, more than 300 scholars from Italian and international universities and research centres will gather at the University for a three-day event organised by the University of Bologna’s Umberto Eco International Centre for the Humanities. Alongside the conference, a series of events will engage the wider public and reaffirm the deep bond between Eco, Bologna and the University
As part of the PACE project promoted by the Union of Mediterranean Universities, the University of Bologna welcomed Fadi Issa for a mobility experience, reaffirming its commitment to training, skills exchange and support for academic communities across the region
Research ties between the University of Bologna and strategic partners in East Asia continue to grow
From the importance of a global vision for scientific research to studies on extracting water from air, one of the leading figures in contemporary chemistry will address the challenges of climate, energy and resource scarcity for a sustainable planet
During the Holocene, between 2,000 and 8,000 years ago, the melting of ancient ice sheets caused the Earth’s axis of rotation to shift, thereby altering sea levels across the entire planet
At the Collezioni Comunali d'Arte in Palazzo d'Accursio, a major exhibition featuring more than 40 artists and over 55 works spanning visual arts, graffiti, decorative arts and performance. Produced as part of the "ERC WRITE" project, coordinated by the University of Bologna, it is the first exhibition of its kind in Europe
There were at least seven individuals, who lived around 100,000 years ago: the study – coordinated by scholars from the University of Bologna – stems from the analysis of ancient mitochondrial DNA from eight teeth found in the Stajnia cave in Poland
A survey of the main databases on the distribution of plant species has revealed that data are available for only 790 of the 2,217 islands considered: a gap that needs to be filled if we are to ensure the conservation of the region’s ecosystems
The degree programme offer for the 2027/2028 academic year, student contributions and support measures for the 2026/2027 academic year, the University’s 2025 financial statement, and the 2026 staff planning measures were among the topics discussed during the meetings of the University Governing Bodies held in April
The blood pressure parameters used to consider a person “hypertensive” have steadily been lowered over the decades, to the point of reaching, in some cases, values that until recently were considered normal: but not all national and international guidelines agree
The recognition confirms the University’s contribution to the city’s international positioning, now firmly in the European Top 30 and on the national podium according to the latest International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) rankings
A team at the University of Bologna has developed a device capable of reproducing in the laboratory the oxygen gradients typical of human tissues. The technology, already patented and at the heart of an academic spin-off, opens new avenues for oncological research and the development of new therapies.
Bologna launches the Italian conference series marking the twentieth anniversary of the award, reaffirming Italy’s role as a cultural bridge between Europe and the Arab world