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The video showcases language in various moments of university life and its different uses — from sign language to dialogue between people, from written text to Braille reading.

Words that inspire change

Signs, relationships, perspectives

Redefining possibilities, every day

Young people at StartUp Day event 2024

StartUp Day 2025

Are you passionate about innovation? On 23 May, meet those who turned a simple idea into a real opportunity.

A Day at the University – from 9 to 13 June

Spend a day at Unibo and get a taste of university life. Chat with students and professors, explore different subjects, and take part in escape rooms, guided tours, hands-on labs, course speed-dating, and interactive activities.

“Connecting the Nodes” - A new podcast on politics today

A space to open up debate and connect ideas, tackling the big questions of our time.

Spiaggia dei valori

A project supporting non-pharmacological initiatives to improve the quality of life of people with vulnerabilities and their caregivers.

Supporting the right to knowledge

Helping fund students’ university education and support access to learning for all.

Words that build

Don't panic, we're with you throughout your academic journey

Whatever stage you’re at, we’re here to support you when things get tough.

The Care of Caring – 16 May

An open conversation about inclusion, responsibility, and how we look after one another as a community.

A few of the University research projects

  • ALPHABETICA – Words for inclusion and learning

    Making art accessible to young people at risk of social exclusion through co-creation, arts education, and social transformation.

    A project by the Department of Modern Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

    Children drawing
  • IMPULSE – Words driving innovation and creativity

    Reimagining how Europe’s cultural heritage is shared through XR technology, inclusive accessibility, and co-creation that brings art and history to underrepresented communities.

    A project by the Department of Architecture and the Department of Legal Studies

    Female and male researcher with a virtual reality headset
  • SINCRONY – Words to express and connect

    Listening to young people, collecting their feedback, and responding to their concerns to ensure they have a say in decision-making.

    A project by the Department of Psychology “Renzo Canestrari” and the Department of Education “Giovanni Maria Bertin”

    Group of international young people
  • EN-ACTION – Words into action for energy citizenship

    Spreading energy awareness to build informed communities and drive a fair and sustainable transition.

    A project by the Department of Architecture

    Landscape with wind turbines
  • Parola App: the app that help words grow

    Free, easy to use, and designed for families, this app helps parents support their children’s language development through games, podcasts, and playful activities.

    Hands typing on a mobile phone
  • MinUTo – Mind Us Together

    A free tool to reflect on your relationship with your children and the value of time spent together.

    Child playing with an adult

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

"Deciding where to go for university it's a really important decision."

Caroline, international student from Brazil

Highlights

Girls on a bus
Mobility

A Journey to Wellbeing, the project dedicated to commuters' health

Videos on regional train monitors and posters at bus stop shelters will direct travelers to the project website, which will guide them in discovering solutions to cope with stress, boost their mood, and improve their overall travel experience.

Laboratory location
University

A new laboratory born from the collaboration between the University and IMA

It is called "Digital and Mechatronic Research & Innovation for Automated Machinery and Systems" - DIGIMECH, and it serves as a meeting point between the academic and industrial worlds, aiming to promote innovation, research, and training in strategic and high-tech fields.

PhD students
PhD

Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions call

The European Commission is funding 17 research projects under the 2024 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions - Postdoctoral Fellowships Call at the University of Bologna, which has surpassed its previous records by securing 17 awarded fellowships.

From research to society

Pieces of Anthropological Collection
Anthropology

The project on the colonial history of European universities begins

"Colonial Legacies of Universities: Materialities and New Collaborations (COLUMN)" is the study that will focus on the colonial history of European universities and how to address and overcome the legacies it has produced.

The research team led by scientists from the University of Bologna
Medicine

A new tool to predict the risk of periprocedural myocardial infarction

By analyzing the cases of over 1,700 patients who experienced a heart attack, a research study shows that an increase of more than 40% in troponin—a protein found in the heart—is a warning sign of risk for those who have undergone coronary angioplasty.

Archaeological find
Society

How climate crises fostered the development of institutions in Mesopotamia

The new INRES project will analyze how institutional structures changed in 44 major Mesopotamian centers in response to one of the most significant historical episodes of climate change, which occurred more than 4,000 years ago.

University campuses

  • Bologna Campus

    Testimonies from the past and experiences from the present intertwine in the academic facilities in Bologna. 

    Discover the Bologna Campus

  • Cesena Campus

    The Campus stands out for its strong link with local companies, serving as a bridge between academia and the business world.

    Discover the Cesena Campus

  • Forlì Campus

    A modern and dynamic Campus with facilities and services in the heart of a liveable and accessible city.

    Discover the Forlì Campus

  • Ravenna Campus

    A unique experience that allows you to connect closely with the history, art and ecosystem of a highly stimulating city. 

    Discover the Ravenna Campus

  • Rimini Campus

    A people-focussed meeting place for cultures and ideas from all over the world. 

    Discover the Rimini Campus