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Innovating thought

In the evolution of ideas lies authentic progress

Ideas in motion

Building Reality

Experiment, design, and create the first prototype of a project in various fields: from fashion to design, from biomedical to engineering, from agri-food to restoration.

Philological Drinks: Embracing Words

Change, diversity, journey, design, and culture are the focal points of five free meetings. Contemplating the value of words in personal, social, historical, and political realms.

Creating value from the exchange of ideas

Open innovation between universities, businesses, and institutions to share the development of innovative solutions.

Sharing Knowledge

From medicine to technology, from the humanities to the environment. The production of innovative knowledge to contribute to scientific progress and impact people’s lives.

Making a Difference

What we have achieved together with the funds raised from the 5x1000 tax support in 2023

450

scholarships to support the students education

223

research grants for specific projects

1 year

of funding for the Psychological Assistance Service for Young Adults (SAP)

Environment: thinking and doing

Giving meaning to the word sustainability

  • Project funded by PNRR

    Energy transition

    Mitigating the environmental impact of production, storage, distribution, and use of energy through energy-efficient nanomaterials. This is the focus of the iENTRANCE@ENL project: Infrastructure for Energy Transition and Circular Economy @EuroNanoLab.

  • Project funded by PNRR

    Reducing environmental impact in agrifood

    Ensuring the production of nutritious, healthy, and sustainable food, while addressing social disparities and environmental challenges: these are the goals of the National Agri-Tech Center.

  • PNRR funded project

    Inclusive and digital mobility, to be truly sustainable

    Using virtual reality technologies and designing new materials, MOST - the National Center for Sustainable Mobility - is developing hydrogen and electric fuels.

Highlights

Celebration

Bologna celebrates Giacomo Matteotti on the centenary of his death

From June 10 to November 7, the University of Bologna, the Municipality of Bologna, and the Gramsci Foundation Emilia-Romagna are promoting a program of events to remember the socialist and antifascist deputy who was a student at Alma Mater from 1903 to 1907.

Anti-Discrimination

New University LGBTQIA+ Anti-Discrimination Desk

After the helpdesks against gender violence in Bologna and Forlì, Ravenna now hosts a third helpdesk dedicated to countering forms of discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation.

Seminars

Career talks: a practical guide for professional development

Attend seminars designed to provide useful tools for professional growth, improve personal skills, and manage emotions in the workplace.

From research to society

Sustainability

Artificial Intelligence for a Sustainable Public Administration

Objective achieved by the ALMA GAIE project, first place winner at "PA a colori" 2024, an initiative that highlights the best solutions for the Public Administration.

Restoring artwork

A new technology for safely, economically, and sustainably restoring artworks

The patent from Alma Mater is a non-woven fabric designed to clean sensitive surfaces without mechanically affecting the object being restored, thus greatly reducing the risk of damaging the artwork.

Medicine

Discovered the key factor for heart regeneration

The study, published in Cell Reports, has identified the factor for regenerating heart cells, offering a new potential therapy for heart damage such as heart attacks.

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. 

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