A new invisible marking technology aims to make plastic recycling more efficient and competitive. ELISET, a European project worth €2.36 million, is bringing to market a solution developed from research initiated at the University of Bologna and later advanced through the spin-off Sinbiosys
Produced by five PhD students from the University of Bologna’s International PhD College, the podcast examines artificial intelligence from multiple perspectives and reflects on its role in politics, science and everyday life
The University of Bologna deep-tech spin-off is set to validate a technology in space that is recognised as a strategic priority for Europe
Thanks to the synergy between chemistry and aerospace engineering, the compact analytical device is ready for the first microgravity experiments with astronaut Sophie Adenot
Seven European partners - including universities and research centres - will collaborate to develop low-energy digital systems through reversible computing
Signal-free junctions navigated seamlessly by vehicles that communicate with one another: the demonstration coordinated by the University of Bologna has won an award within the framework of the PNRR-funded Restart programme
Designed, built and tested by a research group at the University of Bologna, it is the only nanomotor in the world able to reverse its direction of rotation simply by changing the colour of the light source that powers it
The analysis of the ancient artefacts preserved in the “Luigi Cattaneo” Anatomical Wax Collection of the University of Bologna has revealed a new perspective on the material and symbolic culture of the 19th century, including religious motifs and themes of a personal, amorous and erotic nature
With four projects and total funding of 11 million euros, the University of Bologna is the Italian university with the highest number of grant holders in the latest ERC Synergy Grants and one of the most successful in the European Union. From the cohabitation between humans and animals on an increasingly fragile planet to the earliest microseconds after the Big Bang; from the ultra-fast processes of the photochemical reactions to the unsolved questions on the universe expansion, the participating researchers will join their forces to address some of the most complex challenges in contemporary science
Thanks to portable technologies, an international team has carried out in situ analyses of silica stromatolites in the Imawarì Yeutà cave, opening up new perspectives for planetary exploration as well. Research groups led by Martina Cappelletti from the University of Bologna and speleologist Francesco Sauro from the University of Padua are among the authors of the study
Gathered at the University of Bologna, some of the world’s leading scholars and experts in artificial intelligence have drawn up a Manifesto for a cohesive institution grounded in human capital, interdisciplinary collaboration and a strong theoretical foundation, governed with transparency and independence
Coordinated by the University of Bologna, the project brings together 35 partners from 11 countries to develop interdisciplinary training pathways in Virtual Worlds
EU institutional representatives, researchers and international stakeholders will be at the Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences (DISTAL) to discuss about climate-change challenges. The meeting is arranged by DG CLIMA and CINEA
Thanks to the first computerised tomography scanner in Italy used exclusively for research, the three fossil specimens were analysed to explore their internal and external morphology and to investigate their original contents and shell structure
An unprecedented perspective on Ulisse Aldrovandi's woodblocks, created with the aim of enhancing the scientist's xylographic matrices preserved at the Palazzo Poggi Museum of the University Museum System and the University Library of Bologna
The six best videos on artificial intelligence — exploring the opportunities and risks of its use in today’s world — will be awarded in the contest organised by the Alma Mater Research Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (ALMA-AI)
An international study coordinated by the University of Bologna has developed a decalogue to explore the potential of AI in creative processes, its opportunities and risks, and to outline possible future scenarios
The new joint project between the University of Bologna and IMA aims to design innovative technological systems for packaging, also driven by artificial intelligence technologies, capable of carrying out highly complex manipulation, gripping, and control tasks, with two key requirements: flexibility and autonomy
It’s called ShashGuru and it can explain chess games while they are being played. In real time, it reveals players’ strategies and the reasoning behind each move, using clear and accessible language that even non-experts can follow
A team of scholars at the University of Bologna has developed an artificial intelligence system that can automatically recognise archaeological sites. Using satellite images from the CORONA espionage programme of the 1960s, it has revealed four ancient human settlements that had previously gone unnoticed by archaeologists
The technology used by the University of Bologna is the only one of its kind in Italy. It is being used for the first time in a historic park that is part of a UNESCO World Heritage site
Research carried out by the University of Bologna's Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences, in collaboration with the Animal and Food Genomics Group and other University departments, has characterised the pig metabolome for the first time, opening up new possibilities for combining genetics and nutrition with applications in biomedicine and animal production
It is called "Digital and Mechatronic Research & Innovation for Automated Machinery and Systems" - DIGIMECH, and it serves as a meeting point between the academic and industrial worlds, aiming to promote innovation, research, and training in strategic and high-tech fields
Financed by the Italian Space Agency and carried out by the Italian National Institute of Nuclear Physics (INFN) - TTLab (Technological Transfer Lab) in collaboration with the University of Bologna, the sensors can detect and transmit in real time the dose of ionising radiation received by the wearer to the Operations Centre, on the ground or at the Space Base, allowing the activation of an immediate alarm in case of overexposure
The Horizon Europe MINEYE project is developing new technologies to enhance the EU’s ability to access strategic metals and minerals, while also addressing environmental and social impacts. The University of Bologna is involved in both exploration efforts, as well as the management and monitoring of mineral residues
Thanks to advanced machine learning models, the new GrAiCE dataset offers an accurate reconstruction of variations in freshwater reserves, highlighting the impact of extreme weather events on water resources
Conceived by the UniBoAT team from the Department of Industrial Engineering, the motor employs counter-rotating and tractor propellers—an innovative and sustainable solution for maritime transportation
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
Conceived, written and recorded by the PhD students of the International PhD College. It is a dissemination project, created to talk about university and all the possible paths, featuring contributions from the academic world and other professional sectors
Thanks to the new EUSAIR project, in which the University of Bologna is a partner, controlled environments will be created where companies and startups can test innovative AI systems before they reach the market
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
Thanks to the SEED2SCALE project, five centres will open in Italy, Croatia, Greece, Romania and Slovenia to facilitate the transfer and enhancement of innovative solutions addressing key issues such as employment, education, and social inclusion
With the Erasmus+ DigiSE5.0 project, involving the University of Bologna's Department of Management, innovative activities, online courses, and field learning experiences will be developed and tested to build skills and promote the development of creative solutions to accelerate the digital transition of the third sector
A new web app called PAROLA, available online free of charge, is designed to assist parents in fostering the language development of monolingual, bilingual, and multilingual children aged 24 to 36 months. It offers interactive games, activities, and podcasts to stimulate communication and language skills
Financed by Horizon Europe, the telescope will feature unique capabilities and will focus entirely on spectroscopic observations. It is expected to become operational in Chile after 2040. The University of Bologna, with its Department of Physics and Astronomy, is a key member of the international consortium leading the project
The University of Bologna is the Italian university with the highest number of projects funded in the latest European Research Council (ERC) call, amounting to nearly 6 million euros. The research topics include magnetic field amplification in galaxy clusters, corporate investment decisions for economic transition and the origins of violent disciplinary practices
It has been devised by a research group inspired by natural molecules that use light energy to trigger chemical transformations. The result opens new possibilities for the sustainable synthesis of complex compounds, with potential applications in pharmaceutical chemistry and advanced materials production
‘Growing and Empowering Advanced Technologies in Emilia-Romagna’ is the title of the new call launched thanks to European Funds of the Emilia-Romagna Region (FESR 2021-2027) for the development of solutions with high scientific and technological content in the following fields: Clean, Safe and Accessible Energy, Circular Economy, Innovation in Materials, Digitalisation, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Manufacturing 4.0 and Future Evolutions, Cities and Communities of the Future. The 12 selected projects will receive free services valued at €20,000 each
The six best videos on artificial intelligence, focusing on the opportunities and risks linked to its use in today's world, will be awarded prizes as part of the contest organized for Alma Mater Fest 2024
Genai4lex-b is one of the three winning projects of the call for proposals promoted by the Chamber of Deputies. It will provide support in drafting bills, ensuring a conscious use of innovative technologies for the benefit of society
Five students from the University of Bologna are in Taipei and Tainan on the Taiwan Semiconductor Programme, for a first-rate training experience that combines university courses and corporate internships in the world capital of semiconductors
A series of surveys by the Cassini probe has provided new information on the oceans and rivers of Saturn's largest moon, which are made up of a mixture of methane, nitrogen and ethane. The survey is the result of an international collaboration led by scientists from Cornell University and the University of Bologna
The new solar car, presented at the Ferrari Museum in Maranello, has 5 square metres of photovoltaic panels on its roof and two in-wheel electric motors that allow it to reach a speed of 120 kilometres per hour
The Horizon Europe ELSA project will use machine learning algorithms to analyse the gigantic archive of images and spectra produced by the European Space Agency (ESA) mission, searching for valuable details hidden among the faintest and rarest galaxies
DIGI-B-WELL: a European project to promote the digital well-being of SMEs, public institutions and academia was launched at the kick-off meeting in Rijeka (Croatia). Nine partners, including the University of Bologna, join forces to create a sustainable and future-oriented working environment
Paolo Melchiorre, Professor of Organic Chemistry at the University of Bologna, has received the prestigious recognition, in the presence of the President of the Republic, for his contribution to the discovery, development, and mechanistic understanding of fundamental organocatalytic, photocatalytic, and photochemical processes
The agreement signed by Rector Giovanni Molari and Claudio Bassoli, President and CEO of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Italia, provides an opportunity to develop innovative, cutting-edge technology projects