Bring Nature Among the Bookshelves
The University of Bologna Embraces the Project “Green Library”
The University of Bologna Embraces the Project “Green Library”
The news, the stories, and the insights about the University of Bologna and its community posted on a new website, completely renewed in both graphics and content organisation. It is the place that gives voice to the outcomes and stories which express the identity, life, and everyday work of the University of Bologna large community
The student mediation team is at the heart of the University Dispute Resolution project, an initiative now using mediation as a tool for resolving conflicts between university students
Launched in 2020 and steadily growing, the simultaneous interpreting service for academic lectures has broken down language barriers for over 1,000 students in seven departments of the university
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
Meetings to inform and raise awareness, anti-abuse services and mental health support for staff and students. These are some of the actions with which the University of Bologna ensures the well-being of staff and students
Efforts to ensure increasingly inclusive access to public services across the Bologna metropolitan area continue to move forward, thanks to the synergy between the University of Bologna, the Municipality and the Emilia-Romagna Region
Entrepreneurial ideas from the University of Bologna have won first, third, and fourth place in the regional business plan competition, which this year celebrates its 25th edition
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)
A student at the University of Bologna, she is among the winners of the contest celebrating unity and cultural heritage in European higher education, thanks to How Did I Get Here? — a collage retracing her academic journey through Bologna, Madrid, and Ravenna
Mariachiara Grilli, who holds a Master’s Degree in Musicology and Musical Heritage from the Department of the Arts of the University of Bologna, has received the award recognising excellence in academic research in the field of musicology
A PhD candidate at the Department of Industrial Chemistry "Toso Montanari" of the University of Bologna, she is among the winners of the 2025 edition of the European initiative that rewards researchers contributing to shaping the future of our world
The University pf Bologna ranks first in Italy for the sixth consecutive year and moves up 16 places in the global ranking, rising from 146th to 130th position
The tenth edition of the document is now online. It reviews the situation of the University community in 2024 – including academic staff, professional staff, and students – and provides valuable insights for promoting equity, inclusion, and respect for diversity
The document concerns agreements and relations with Israeli universities, companies and institutions, whether already in place or newly established, and commits the University to act vigorously in every forum for peace and human rights
Eighteen teams from around the world competed on 36 chessboards over five rounds of play. After three days of matches, the University of Bologna team took first place, defeating Maastricht University in the final, while Oxford University claimed third place. The awards were presented by Rector Giovanni Molari in the Aula Magna of the University Library of Bologna
The Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs awards a distinction to the Association founded at the University of Bologna for its contribution to promoting Japanese culture in Italy
Eighteen university teams will gather at the University of Bologna to compete in chess. From Japan to the United States, from Uzbekistan to Europe, teams of young chess players will travel long distances not only to challenge one another, but also to get to know each other. Three intense days of competition will give participants the chance to build unforgettable memories and forge friendships that will last well beyond the tournament itself
Beatrice Costabile, Maria Laura Colella, Giulia Di Filippo and Antonio Maruca, graduates of the Department of Interpreting and Translation (DIT) have won the competitive exam launched to fill three new posts for English, one for French, one for Spanish and one for German. The call attracted around 500 applicants
Eight concerts organised by Collegium Musicum to experience music while on lunch break
Professor Günther Blöschl of the University of Bologna and the Vienna University of Technology has been awarded the Stockholm Water Prize for his groundbreaking studies on flood risk reduction and water resource management under climate change
The pontiff was awarded the Sigillum Magnum of the University on 1 October 2017, during his visit to Bologna
The researcher from the University of Bologna was awarded by the Italian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology for MultifacetedProtDB, the largest database of multifunctional human proteins
The Erasmus+ Teach-BEASTs project, in which the University of Bologna participated, aimed to involve students with activities and challenges and train lecturers to integrate career guidance into their courses
Alice Caporale, Alessia Cantelmi, and Silvia Turci were recognised for their contribution to safety, sustainability, and inclusion in the world of work
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
This is confirmed by the latest edition of the GreenMetric ranking, which evaluates universities’ actions for environmental sustainability. The University of Bologna ranks first in Italy for the eighth consecutive year and has reached ninth place in the global rankings
The document outlines the University's strategies and actions that allow it to create economic, social, and environmental value for both the community and the region it serves, while aligning with the UN's Agenda 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.