Valorisation and promotion of cultural heritage
The University of Bologna is dedicated to the valorisation and promotion of its cultural heritage through transdisciplinary projects and innovative research aimed at developing advanced and sustainable solutions for protecting and preserving cultural assets.
University policies aimed at promoting open access, open science, citizen science, education and meetings with schools and citizens are inspired by three main principles – participation, inclusion and accessibility.
The University of Bologna’s cultural ecosystem
A scattered heritage that resides in museums, libraries, archives, institutions and architectural assets.
- Bologna University Library
- The Zeri Foundation
- University Library System (SBA)
- University Museum Network (SMA)
- History, places and people of the University of Bologna
Funded projects
The University of Bologna is strongly dedicated to the preservation and promotion of its cultural heritage, including actively participating in funding calls.
- Project “SN@BO: the New Science in Bologna in the collections of the University of Bologna, from Aldrovandi to Marsili, up until Bertoloni"
- Projects funded by the University Library System
Cultural heritage valorisation policies
University policies promoting open access to research publications and data, and heritage digitalisation.
- Policy on Digital Cultural Heritage
- University policy on open access to research publications and data
Cultural initiatives
Discover the University’s cultural heritage through ongoing initiatives.
- Exhibitions, book presentations, guided tours and conferences of the Bologna University Library (BUB)
- Meetings, conferences, exhibitions, showings and study days of the Zeri Foundation
- Events and initiatives of the University Library System (SBA)
- Laboratories, exhibitions and guided tours of the university Museum Network (SMA)
- Cultural itineraries for discovering the history, places and people of the University of Bologna