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Highlights

Portrait of Giovanni Domenico Cassini by Léopold Durangel. Cassini taught at the University of Bologna from 1650 to 1669
Astronomy

Giovanni Domenico Cassini and the birth of the world’s longest sundial

The great astronomer, born 400 years ago, designed and built it inside the Basilica of San Petronio to observe the movements of the Sun with an exceptionally high level of precision.

The Forensic Genetics Laboratory
Certification

The Forensic Genetics Laboratory of the University of Bologna receives European Quality Certification

With this accreditation, certifying technical competence and high quality, the laboratory reaffirms its role as a key partner for the Judicial Authority in the fight against crime.

An evening of last year's event
Dissemination

Waiting for European Researchers' Night

The Alma Mater meets the city from September 10 to 26: science happy hours, performances, White Night, and events to bring citizens closer to research in an original and inclusive way.

Voices, stories, ideas

Do you know UnaEuropa?

Meet our Student Local Task Force, the group representing Unibo students within the Alliance.

Aiswarya, one of our international student

What do you like best about your life here?

Aiswarya, who won a scholarship for international students, tells us about it.

"Deciding where to go for university it's a really important decision."

Caroline, international student from Brazil

From research to society

Aurelia Santoro, professor at the Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences
Medicine

An “inflammatory clock” for healthy ageing

Inflammaging, a state of low-grade chronic inflammation, is among the main risk factors for age-related diseases. Being able to measure it could help doctors provide personalised treatments for care and prevention. We discussed this with Aurelia Santoro, professor at the Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences.

The sites were discovered during archaeological survey campaigns in Abu Ghraib
Archaeology

New archaeological sites in Iraq discovered by AI

An artificial intelligence system designed for the automatic recognition of archaeological sites has identified four ancient human settlements that had until now escaped the notice of archaeologists.

a photo of the PdH Marco Giacomazzi
Semiotics

Uncovering myths to understand how the way we communicate is changing

As part of the PhD Storytelling Lab initiative, Marco Giacomazzi, PhD graduate in Philosophy, Science, Cognition and Semiotics, explores how the skills needed to navigate the informational disorder of the digital age are changing.

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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