Events

The University of Bologna honours Umberto Eco with the first international conference on his cultural legacy

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

Nobel Prize Laureate Omar Yaghi at the University of Bologna: “Science Is an Equalizing Force”

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

Environment and life Matter and the Universe Meetings Technological frontiers

Sheikh Zayed Book Award: the University of Bologna hosts the Italian opening of the prestigious award dedicated to Arab culture

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

Seminars and conferences Culture

Physician and scientist Shin'ya Yamanaka to receive an honorary PhD from the University of Bologna

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

Ceremonies Medicine

Palazzo Poggi hosts the exhibition on Bologna FC’s student players

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

Exhibitions and performances University sport

Changes between past and future with the 22nd edition of the Festival of History

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

Meetings

Announcing T.R.A.C.I.N.G. Palaeontology 2027: How to improve the protection of palaeontological heritage

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

Environment and life Seminars and conferences

Equality, Inclusion and the Future: the University of Bologna’s Initiatives for International Women’s Day

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

Culture Exhibitions and performances Seminars and conferences

PhD Programmes and New Career Prospects: The University of Bologna Hosts Its First PhD Open Day

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

Education Meetings

Only Three Minutes to Share Your Research: Giulia Raffaella De Luca Wins the Challenge

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

Our community Our University today

New Observatory on Diversity and Inclusion launched at the University of Bologna

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

Economics Meetings Education

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