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People looking at an ancient manuscript
Exhibition

POST-SCRIPTUM: in Bologna, an exhibition on the reuse of Medieval and Early Modern Manuscripts

A journey through the remnants of manuscripts whose folds of recycled parchment reveal micro-stories, events, people, and places — as well as early models of environmentally sustainable behaviour. Free guided tours are available for all visitors.

The winners of the Ecosister Emilia-Romagna Start Cup
Competition

The University of Bologna takes the podium at the Start Cup Ecosister Emilia-Romagna

Entrepreneurial ideas from the University of Bologna have won first, third, and fourth place in the regional business plan competition, which this year celebrates its 25th edition.

The first European graduates during the ceremony
Graduation

The first European graduates of the Una Europa Alliance: the graduation ceremony for the joint degree takes place in Madrid

The Bachelor of Arts in European Studies is the first joint degree awarded by four universities within an alliance, including the University of Bologna: a crucial step towards the European university of the future.

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

The Allalobad geothermal field, in the Afar region of Ethiopia
Astrobiology

The search for life on Mars begins in Ethiopia

The Allalobad geothermal field is a “Martian analogue”: its extreme conditions resemble those that might have existed billions of years ago on the surface of Mars. In this extraordinary and inhospitable place, a research team led by the University of Bologna is working to understand how and where to look for traces of extraterrestrial life.

Xylographic matrices
Visual arts

From Imago Scientiae to Imago Digital: projects on Ulisse Aldrovandi’s woodblocks

An unprecedented perspective on Ulisse Aldrovandi's woodblocks, created with the aim of enhancing the scientist's xylographic matrices preserved at the Palazzo Poggi Museum of the University Museum System and the University Library of Bologna.

Child huddled in a corner in the dark
Society

Uncovering the roots of violent disciplinary practices

Although the use of corporal or emotional punishment as a form of child discipline can cause significant physical and psychological harm, such practices remain widespread today. A new ERC Consolidator Grant project at the University of Bologna will, for the first time, investigate the broader contextual causes behind this phenomenon, going beyond individual and family factors. ​

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