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
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
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
In Turkey, his contribution on the impact of the demographic crisis on European universities
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
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
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
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
The stories of Camillo Olivetti, Edo Ansaloni and the workers of Officine Grandi Riparazioni are at the centre of a series of events organised by the University for its community at the Arena del Sole
The University of Bologna is an official partner of the Termal Bologna Marathon, which this year is dedicated to “Bologna la Dotta”. Among this year’s initiatives is a non-competitive race open to everyone, aimed at supporting the University’s research activities across a wide range of strategic areas, all geared towards creating new perspectives for the future
The event “Welcome to UniBo: Explore, Connect, Belong” at the University of Bologna just ended. It was a week of encounters, discoveries, and shared experiences to welcome the freshmen coming from all over the world
From ancient times to AI: science cafés, performances, late-night openings, and events to bring research closer to the public in original and inclusive ways
Professor of History of Science and Techniques at the University of Bologna, Matteo Martelli, will deliver this year’s conference as part of the Brown–University of Bologna Lecture Series
More than 200 training activities are entirely online, free, and open to all. Universities, institutions, and companies come together for the first Digital Education Hub for higher education, dedicated to Advanced Digital Culture in Italy, born within the framework of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR)
Academic research and play come together as an educational tool. The University of Bologna showcases games developed in its Departments at Italy’s leading event dedicated to analogue gaming
In the spring, the orientation event takes place in person: high school students and final year students experience university life in Bologna, through welcome and discussion sessions and immersive experiences
A PhD student in Physics, he will represent the University in the European selection of the 3MT Competition, an academic challenge to deliver the most compelling presentation of a research project in just 180 seconds
The University of Bologna’s “The Space of the Word” series returns for its fourth edition, offering a welcoming environment for intellectuals, artists, and professionals to explore the thoughtful, meaningful, and ethical use of language
The series of free events celebrating Charles Darwin’s birth returns to Bologna, bringing the city to life with meetings, conferences, and educational activities for people of all ages
An interactive journey to explore the Arctic and how climate change is altering its ecosystem, with economic, social, and geopolitical repercussions worldwide
The aim of the initiative is to raise awareness among the academic and local communities, fostering the idea that work should not only be harm-free, but also a condition of freedom, dignity, autonomy, personal fulfilment, and active participation in collective progress
Four events will offer opportunities to share knowledge and explore universal themes across various disciplines, connecting people and eras while inspiring creativity and innovation
The first edition of the “Literary Walks”, organised by the Department of Classical Philology and Italian Studies of the University of Bologna, will unveil the deep connection between the city of Bologna and the two writers. Museums and libraries will be the stops on a journey aimed at enriching the social and cultural life of the citizens
The symposium, organised by the University of Bologna and the São Paulo Research Foundation, will gather Italian and Brazilian scientists in the name of research and technological innovation. The aim is to strengthen the bond between the two nations and promote new multidisciplinary collaboration opportunities
reAGIAMO(reACT): This is the call to action that this year’s European Night of Research extends to the entire university and city community. It’s the central theme of the evening initiative that, as in every September, opens the doors to science, sharing results, discoveries, and goals yet to be achieved
A special event - organised in collaboration with the U.S. university centers in the city - marked the beginning of the new academic year for over 150 participants, who had the opportunity to feel welcomed and involved in the activities of our University
Guided tours, concerts, scientific aperitifs, exhibitions, performances, workshops: the SOCIETY consortium (University of Bologna, CNR - coordinator, CINECA, INAF, INFN, INGV, and the University of Ferrara) is set to launch a series of events. The goal is to bring the public closer to researchers and their everyday work, while showing, through fun and interactive formats, how scientific research shapes our daily lives
Digitisation, artificial intelligence, green revolution: these were the focal points of the international training week titled “Old and New Challenges for Librarians,” organised by the University of Bologna. The event brought together twenty-eight librarians from as many universities across nineteen countries
The Annual Meeting of the Student Ambassadors Programme, which brings together three hundred students from around sixty countries, has concluded. The event was invigorated by the addition of fifty new international members
The 10th edition of the University event dedicated to young entrepreneurship, which this year involved other universities and research centres in Emilia-Romagna, attracted a significant number of students, investors, professors, startuppers, partners and representatives of the local entrepreneurial system, also thanks to the collaboration with Ecosister
In Bologna, two days of meetings to reflect on Europe’s cultural identity and facilitate dialogue between humanities professionals and students of the CLE curriculum, part of the Erasmus Mundus Master’s Degree in Italian Studies and European Literary Cultures, coordinated by the University of Bologna
Scholars from the University of Bologna's medical departments talk in videos and podcasts about prevention, healthcare, the fight against disease, research challenges and the training of new healthcare professionals