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Highlights

Rankings

The Alma Mater awarded at the QS Higher Ed Summit Europe 2024

The ranking, which assesses reputation, sustainability, international outlook, and research quality, places the University, which has climbed 30 positions in one year, among the top 50 universities in Europe.

International

An official visit to Japan to strengthen existing relationships

Rector Vice Rector for International Relations, visited Japan with the aim to strengthen the University of Bologna's international relations and open new avenues of collaboration with top Japanese academic institutions.

Award

L'Oréal Italia UNESCO Award for Women in Science

Federica Fabbri, a researcher at the "Augusto Righi" Department of Physics and Astronomy, won the award for her project aimed at developing innovative strategies and techniques dedicated to measuring variables inspired by the quantum information theory.

Voices, stories, ideas

The power of dialogue

“We learn about the other person as well as about ourselves.” The words of the Italian ambassador for the MIRAI Japan’s Friendship Ties Programme.

Khalil Zantou, student at the University of Bologna

Applied biomaterials from sustainable sources

We try to encourage the use of natural materials even in advanced applications, following the principles of green chemistry.

Maria Francesca, Phd student in Chemistry

Advice for future students?

Studying with passion, commitment and living this path authentically.

Gaia, degree in Philosophical Sciences

From research to society

Geology

Traveling through the fjords of Greenland in search of geological hydrogen

As part of the ERC DeepSeep project, a scientific expedition sets out to find traces of the formation and circulation of natural hydrogen in rocks nearly two billion years old: a possible source of clean energy for primordial life forms.

Agriculture

Climate-resilient agriculture starts from the roots

The new research project Radicals investigates the genetic foundations of plants to make them more resilient and safeguard their productivity even under adverse conditions.

Neuroscience

A new technology for monitoring nerves

An international research group has developed bioelectronic microfilms that, activated by non-invasive electrical impulses, allow for the monitoring and control of nerve impulses without complex surgical procedures.

University campuses

  • Bologna Campus

    Testimonies from the past and experiences from the present intertwine in the academic facilities in Bologna. 

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  • Cesena Campus

    The Campus stands out for its strong link with local companies, serving as a bridge between academia and the business world.

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  • Forlì Campus

    A modern and dynamic Campus with facilities and services in the heart of a liveable and accessible city.

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  • Ravenna Campus

    A unique experience that allows you to connect closely with the history, art and ecosystem of a highly stimulating city. 

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  • Rimini Campus

    A people-focussed meeting place for cultures and ideas from all over the world. 

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