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The video shows the university museums

New exhibitions at the Specola and Palazzo Poggi Museums

A journey through history, science, and innovation, restored to the city.

Places of Knowledge and Art

The spaces of the university’s cultural heritage that house museums, libraries, and archives.

Highlights

Ancient artefacts preserved in the “Luigi Cattaneo” Anatomical Wax Collection of the University of Bologna
Culture

The stories hidden in the ancient fragments of tattooed skin

The analysis of the ancient artefacts preserved in the “Luigi Cattaneo” Anatomical Wax Collection of the University of Bologna has revealed a new perspective on the material and symbolic culture of the 19th century, including religious motifs and themes of a personal, amorous and erotic nature.

Alma Mater gonfalon
University

The University of Bologna's 2026-2028 Budget Plan

Despite a context of resources not aligned with the growth of recent years, the University remains committed to maintaining and improving quality and performance across all areas: teaching, research, student services, third mission and operations.

Scene from Nazi Germany in the early 1930s.
Culture

“Dissonant Legacies”: a new virtual exhibition rethinking University heritage

Available on the Unveiling University Heritage in the Digital Era platform, it invites visitors to confront the most complex aspects of Europe’s academic history, exploring themes such as colonialism, totalitarian regimes, discrimination and museum practices today considered problematic.

Voices, stories, ideas

"Something's good if you're sharing it with someone else!"

Ceylin, international students from Turkey

"Finding a community in Bologna was a very easy process."

Federico, international student from Argentina

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.

From research to society

Planets
Culture

The power of the Cosmos in Pre-Columbian astronomy

From architecture to interpretations of Venus’s movements in the Codex Cospi, held at the University Library of Bologna: how the pre-Hispanic peoples of Mesoamerica, without telescopes, interpreted the celestial sphere to define political and social order. UniboMagazine spoke with Professor Davide Domenici.

A person standing in front of three directional arrows
Wellbeing

Why some people keep making the wrong choices

People who are guided mainly by predictive cues risk making ineffective decisions even when experience shows there are better alternatives. This is the mechanism highlighted by a study conducted at the University of Bologna’s Centre for Cognitive Neuroscience (Cesena Campus).

Glass sphere depicting the planet Earth
Economics

Social economy and inclusive microfinance: Fin4Good’s innovative pathway

The new Erasmus+ project, coordinated by the University of Bologna, will develop new tools to train professionals who can combine economic expertise with social awareness.

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. 

    Discover the Rimini Campus