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EU and China flags
Conference

Turning tides? The future of China–EU relations

Leading policymakers, diplomats, and scholars from Europe, China, and the United States will gather in Bologna for "Turning Tides? – The Future of China–EU Relations”, the conference organised by Johns Hopkins University – SAIS Europe and the University of Bologna to explore how Europe can navigate its complex and evolving relationship with China.

Delegation from the University of Bologna
International

Rector Molari attends the Inauguration Ceremony of the new president of Chapman University

A delegation from the University of Bologna – including members of the governance, faculty, professional staff, and students – is taking part in the event hosted this year by the Complutense University of Madrid. The Assembly will conclude with the graduation ceremony of the first cohort of students in the Bachelor’s Degree in European Studies.

People from the NipPop Association
Award

Japan honours NipPop

The Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs awards a distinction to the Association founded at the University of Bologna for its contribution to promoting Japanese culture in Italy.

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

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. ​

Giovanni Emanuele Corazza, Professor and founder of the Marconi Institute for Creativity
Challenge

Solar Car Prototype Emilia 5.9 wins third place at the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge

At the latest edition of the world championship for solar vehicles, the Onda Solare team took third place in the Cruiser Class and also received the CSIRO Innovation Award for its suspension system.

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