Events
Seminars
Narrating Gaza and the Politics of Care and Repair
Aula V, Via Zamboni 38, Università di Bologna
A dialogue with Palestinian journalist Wael Al Dahdouh and psychiatrist Yasser Abu Jamei on the meanings of care and testimony in times of war, loss, and collective trauma.
Seminars
Horizons of Justice: Activism and Solidarity from the Mediterranean to Palestine
Aula C, Dipartimento di Psicologia “Renzo Canestrari”, Piazza Aldo Moro 90, 47521 Cesena, Italia.
A public meeting with Cesena high school students, international experts, activists and local operators discussing mental health, resistance and cross-border solidarity and care.
Seminars
Community Health and Liberation: Care, Colonial Violence, and Resistance in a Time of Genocide
Aula A - 1° floor, Department of Psychology "Renzo Canestrari", P.zza Aldo Moro 90, 47521 Cesena, Italia
A dialogue on colonial violence, resistance, mental health and care with Samah Jabr, Zaynab Hinnawi and Wael Garnaoui, exploring trauma, exile and collective healing in contexts of oppression.
Shows and festivals
Back to the Future: Virtual Dialogues with Historical Figures
DAMSlab, Piazzetta P. P. Pasolini, 5/b - Bologna
An evening dedicated to exploring the theme of human–machine interaction throughout history, featuring figures and disciplines whose legacies continue to inspire teaching and research today.
Presentations and meetings
PhD Day October 2025
Sala delle Armi, Via Zamboni 22, Bologna & Online (Microsoft Teams)
The PhD Day is a moment of exchange and discussion where PhD students of the Department of Psychology present their research projects and engage with tutors, colleagues, and participants.
Conferences
GIORNATE CLASTA
Department of Psychology “Renzo Canestrari”, University of Bologna - Piazza Aldo Moro 90, Cesena
15th edition of the Giornate CLASTA
Seminars
Witnessing in contexts of oppression: The ethical and therapeutic roles of mental health professionals facing colonial trauma
Department of Psychology, Aula Magna - Viale Berti Pichat 5, Bologna
Discussion with Samah Jabr, palestinian psychiatrist and author, former head of mental health, ministry of health, in Palestine.
Seminars
Jesica Siham Fernandez - (re)Imaging Psychology for Liberation: A Decolonial Dialogue Workshop
Dipartimento di Psicologia, aula 2 - Viale Berti Pichat 5, Bologna
Jesica Siham Fernández, PhD - Fulbright-Schuman Fellow, European University Institute (EUI, Florence) and Associate Professor, Santa Clara University (USA)
Seminars
The unity of knowledge: integrating scientific and humanistic perspectives in academic research and teaching - ISA (Institute of Advanced Studies) lecture.
Online (on teams) and in presence event: Aula III, Via Francesco Selmi 2, Bologna (admission until availability lasts)
Dario Maestripieri, Full Professor University of Chicago
Seminars
Lecture - The Evolution of Intelligence
Department of psychology, Aula 6 - Viale Berti Pichat 5, Bologna
Dario Maestripieri - Behavioral biology professor at the University of Chicago. (Visiting professor 1 - 31 may 2025)
Seminars
Attractiveness and success - Seminar (PhD Program in Psychology)
Department of psychology, Aula E - Piazza Aldo Moro 90, Cesena
Dario Maestripieri, Department of Comparative Human Development - The University of Chicago. (Visiting professor 1 - 31 may 2025)
Shows and festivals
The Department of Psychology at PLAY – The Games Festival
Bologna Fiera
The Department of Psychology will take part in the PLAY Fair, offering play-based activities for preschool and school-age children developed through research and third-mission initiatives.