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Innovation and Research
ALMA-AI launches the Video Contest on Artificial Intelligence
Two categories, one challenge: tell a story about AI or create with AI. Open to Unibo students and PhD candidates. Submit your video by October 30, 2025.

University
Career Day in Rimini - Job networking event
On 5 November, meet companies and test your approach to the job market. Sign up now!

Awards and Recognitions
Times Higher Education Ranking: University of Bologna ranked first in Italy and 130th in the world
For the sixth consecutive year, the University of Bologna ranks first among Italian universities in one of the most renowned and prestigious international university rankings.

Meetings and Initiatives
Back to the Future: Virtual Dialogues with Historical Figures
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.

Meetings and Initiatives
Sìcura – Safety Week
From 27 to 31 October, take part in the events organized by the University of Bologna as part of the European Safety Week.

Meetings and Initiatives
Let’s talk about mental health
Until 11 October, a program of free events to reflect and explore self-care. Sign up.
Innovation and Research
Doctoral Day Cesena – Where Research Comes to Life
On September 25th at Cesena Campus, PhD students from the Department of Psychology will present their ideas, projects, and research. Come and discover the science growing in our community!

Innovation and Research
The European Researcher’s Night - 26 September
Take a closer look at the world of research and discover how it addresses highly relevant topics: technologies, environmental protection, health, mobility development, culture, and digital innovation.

Innovation and Research
Una Europa PhD Impact Award 2025
If your research focuses on Data Science, AI, Future Materials, One Health, or Sustainability, take part in the Una Europa competition to communicate the impact of your work. Deadline: 14 September.

Innovation and Research
Two PhD students from the Department of Psychology receive awards at the Psychometrics Conference in Bari
Matteo Orsoni and Giovanbattista Andreoli from the University of Bologna won 1 and 2 prizes respectively, in the “Gabriella Antonucci” competition for the best PhD thesis in the PSIC-01/C field.

Awards and Recognitions
Grants to university students faced with difficulties
If you are enrolled in the 2024/25 academic year and find yourself in a situation of personal, family, or economic hardship, apply for the grant by 5 September.

Innovation and Research
Call for Applications for PhD Programs
For PhD programs starting in autumn 2025, the second admission call is now online. Check the information on how to apply. Deadline: 1 July.