StartUp Day 2026 returns to showcase entrepreneurial ideas born at the University
Now in its twelfth edition, this year the event will take place at BolognaFiere, as part of WMF – We Make Future
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Now in its twelfth edition, this year the event will take place at BolognaFiere, as part of WMF – We Make Future
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
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
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
The pioneer of the "ethical" stem cell model and Nobel laureate in Physiology or Medicine will be awarded an honorary PhD in Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences. Four new Emeritus Professor diplomas will also be conferred at the ceremony
Who brought the first football to Bologna? Who introduced the club’s red-and-blue colours? Staged in the heart of the University, the exhibition traces the pivotal role played by students in bringing football to Bologna, from the earliest matches, featuring “a handful of madmen chasing a ball” on the Prati di Caprara, to the foundation and early triumphs of Bologna FC
The 22nd edition of the International Festival of History returns, promoted by the University of Bologna together with its International Centre for the Didactics of History and Heritage – DiPaSt, part of the Department of Education Studies
Promoted by the IUGS-IFG and hosted by the University of Bologna, the international, multidisciplinary initiative will be held in Bologna, Italy, in April 2027. The event aims to establish a cohesive, technically grounded framework that serves science, justice and legitimate trade
The University of Bologna renews its commitment to combating discrimination and gender-based violence by promoting a series of initiatives aimed at raising awareness and engaging both the university community and the wider public
An opportunity to explore the University of Bologna’s doctoral programmes and the opportunities they offer, in a context that is increasingly international and closely linked to industry
With her pitch titled “A GPS for Lung Cancer”, she will represent the University of Bologna in the European selection of the Coimbra Group Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition, the academic contest that challenges PhD students to deliver the most engaging presentation of their research project in just 180 seconds
An initiative by the Department of Management aimed at fostering dialogue between academia, businesses and institutions, promoting an inclusive culture and supporting its integration into organisational strategies
On the occasion of the sporting event that will involve the whole city on 1 March, the University of Bologna is promoting the 5 km non–competitive run, offering participants the opportunity to support the University’s research activities. To mark the event, the University will also be present for three days in Piazza del Nettuno with a stand where Unibo researchers will engage directly with the wider community
The programme, curated by the Centre for the Promotion of Live Performance at the University of Bologna, this year is built around two thematic strands: Bologna at the Crossroads of Cultures and History on Stage. Both focus on the performative dimension as a tool for knowledge, research, and critical dialogue, and aim to engage a wide, intergenerational audience
The University of Bologna welcomes artists whose work investigates knowledge through the body and the senses
From 5 to 8 February, over three hundred events will turn the entire city into a city-wide stage devoted to contemporary culture. Taking centre stage this year is the Special Programme The Body of Language, developed through a dedicated collaboration with the University of Bologna