If you're enrolled in a bachelor's, master's, PhD, or specialisation programme, the University offers services to support you in difficult times.
We’re here to help you navigate your situation and find the best solution for you.
Exploring how to make your study method more effective
Small tips or targeted strategies can help you organize and manage your study time.
What you can do
You can learn useful strategies to make your study method more effective. Throughout the year, we organize workshops to help you apply these strategies to your specific situation.
If you need immediate help and no workshops are scheduled e-mail us.
Understanding and managing your emotions
How to deal with anxiety and stress during university life
Who to turn to
We organize workshops throughout the year to develop strategies for managing emotions, anxiety, and stress, so you can live your university life to the fullest. With practical strategies and moments of discussion with students.
For more information e-mail us.
Coping with emotional and relational challenges
Moments of uncertainty, anxiety, or fear of failure are experiences we all go through. There are resources and support services available to help you manage them.
Who to turn to
The Psychological Support Service (SAP) provides a safe space where you can receive professional guidance.
If you prefer e-mail us.
Financial support
Grants and funding opportunities for students facing financial hardship, in collaboration with ER.GO.
What you can count on
Throughout the year, calls for applications are published for financial aid to support students experiencing temporary or ongoing financial difficulties. Annual calls for applications are available in the dedicated section.
Support for special educational needs
Equal opportunities and tailored support for students with disabilities, specific learning disorders (SLD), ADHD, or other educational needs, including temporary conditions.
What you can count on
Our service is dedicated to students who may face challenges that prevent them from fully accessing academic, social, and personal development opportunities.
This includes:
- Permanent or temporary disabilities
- Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)
- ADHD
- Other learning-related needs
To find out what supports are available e-mail us:
- e-mail dedicated to people with disabilities
- e-mail dedicated to people with specific learning disorders, ADHD or other learning-related needs
Protection from gender-based violence
A safe space where you can find immediate support and protection if you have experienced or are experiencing violence.
How to apply
Violence is not always obvious. These questions may help you recognise it:
- Have you received unwanted sexual comments or advances?
- Is someone monitoring your phone or whereabouts?
- Have intimate images of you been shared without your consent?
- Have you faced discrimination based on your gender or sexual orientation?
- Have you been pressured into sexual activity against your will?
If any of these situations sound familiar, or if you have doubts, talking about it is the first step.
Contact the support centre closest to you:
- Bologna: antiviolence.helpdesk@unibo.it
- Forlì: antiviolence.helpdeskforli@unibo.it
- Ravenna: antidiscriminazione.lgbt@unibo.it
Affirming your identity
If your legal name doesn’t reflect who you are, you can request to use a name that truly represents you within the University.
What you can do
If you're undergoing a gender transition or do not identify with the gender assigned at birth, you have the right to self-determination and can request an alias identity for the duration of your academic career.
If you would like to learn more contact us through the virtual helpdesk.
Balancing studies and a professional sports career
Pursuing a high-level sports career while studying is possible.
What you can count on
We provide support to help you balance your athletic career with your academic commitments.
For more information e-mail us.
Balancing study and work
We offer support to help you manage both work and university
What you can count on
A high-quality university programme that fits your work commitments, so you don’t have to choose a less qualified path just because it seems more compatible with your schedule.
If you need specific information e-mail us.
Studying while caring for a loved one
Caring for a dependent family member can make it difficult to manage academic commitments.
How to apply
We offer support to help you balance your academic path with your caregiving responsibilities through dedicated measures. Each year, a call for applications is published to recognise student caregiver status.
If you need urgent assistance e-mail us.
If you’re struggling to figure out what kind of support you need, just reach out.
You don’t have to explain everything, just send an e-mail from your institutional to: nientepanico@unibo.it.
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At the University of Bologna, we are committed to fostering a safe and inclusive community, inside and outside the classroom.
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