Towards a European Degree: University of Bologna Joins EU Pilot Project for the Joint European Degree Label
Two University of Bologna programmes selected for the Joint European Degree Label pilot initiative
Two University of Bologna programmes selected for the Joint European Degree Label pilot initiative
The professor of the Department of Electrical, Electronic, and Information Engineering "Guglielmo Marconi" – DEI at the University of Bologna has received one of the most prestigious awards in the field of dielectrics and electrical insulation
The twelfth edition of the initiative, promoted by the universities of Emilia-Romagna, confirms the strength of the region’s innovation ecosystem
The milestone was celebrated during the fourth edition of the Joint Certificate Programme with the University of Bologna
The University’s collaborations with Israeli universities, organisations and companies, the work of the University Quality Assurance Committee, the 2026 Sustainability Report and 2025 Performance Report, and collaboration with ER.GO on student benefits and support services were among the key topics discussed by the University’s governing bodies in June
One of the most important contemporary author libraries is opening to the public in Bologna. The collection brings to the University of Bologna the books that accompanied Umberto Eco’s work as a writer, semiotician and professor. This has been made possible thanks to the collaboration with the Umberto Eco Foundation, the donation made by his heirs to the Italian State in 2020, and the loan for use to the University of Bologna, requested by the heirs themselves from the Ministry of Culture
A team of students from the University of Bologna has been selected to trial a multi-robot orbital system for space debris removal at the Orbital Robotics Laboratory of the European Space Agency
New data presented by AlmaLaurea show that University of Bologna students graduate sooner and with higher marks, take part in more internships and international experiences, and enjoy higher employment rates than the national average
The French-Iranian cartoonist and filmmaker had inaugurated the University’s 2022/2023 academic year and received the Sigillum Magnum, the University’s highest honour
As part of the PACE project promoted by the Union of Mediterranean Universities, the University of Bologna welcomed Fadi Issa for a mobility experience, reaffirming its commitment to training, skills exchange and support for academic communities across the region
The degree programme offer for the 2027/2028 academic year, student contributions and support measures for the 2026/2027 academic year, the University’s 2025 financial statement, and the 2026 staff planning measures were among the topics discussed during the meetings of the University Governing Bodies held in April
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
The programme will bring cutting-edge scientific research to industrial application in the field of energy integration
Rector of the University of Bologna from 1985 to 2000, Emeritus Professor and honorary graduate of the University of Bologna, he promoted major international initiatives, including the Magna Charta Universitatum (1988) and the Bologna Process (1999)
Academic freedom and social justice come together in the story the work and commitment of a Burmese activist, now a researcher at the University of Bologna through the Scholars at Risk programme
Home to thousands of “waste pickers”, Dandora is the largest open-air landfill in East Africa. Here, the University of Bologna works alongside local community organisations to develop innovative projects in sustainable urban agriculture – with the help of a small insect...
Two examples from the University of Bologna’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, which today includes 62 accredited companies spanning spin-offs and student startups
€2.5 million allocated through an emergency decree to support students who did not receive a scholarship due to insufficient available funds. The University has asked ER.GO to distribute its contribution among all eligible students who did not receive a scholarship, ensuring that no one is left out
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
The University of Bologna confirms its role as a major public university — open, inclusive and strongly competitive at the international level. Overall enrolments remain stable, with increases in second-cycle degree programmes (+2.3%) and in the number of international students (+10.4% compared with last year and +53.4% compared with two years ago).
"We know that each and every one of you is directly or indirectly affected by what is happening, and I would like to express, on behalf of the Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna and in my personal capacity, my most sincere solidarity to you, your families and your loved ones"
"Once again this year, the University of Bologna has fulfilled its role with responsibility and dedication, confirming its ongoing commitment to teaching, research and the third mission"
Featuring group workstations, modular tables, and a strong focus on comfort, acoustics, design and technological equipment, the new space is a pilot model for study rooms: a flexible, innovative environment designed to foster new forms of shared learning
The University acquires Palazzo Ruffi-Briolini, while the Municipality and Uni.Rimini make a new building available
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