Physics and Astronomy “Augusto Righi”

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The Department has joined a pilot project aimed at PhD candidates as part of the "Work-Related Stress Assessment" at the University of Bologna, launched by the University in 2023.

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Awards and honours

We are creating a webpage to showcase the achievements of DIFA professors, researchers, and students. If you want your awards included, please fill out the provided form.

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Preserving the Museum’s historical and artistic heritage, for the university community and the public.

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Research areas

A journey through the areas, projects and research groups where new knowledge is born and developed. Discover the research and scientific innovation activities of the department’s researchers.

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News

University

Call for fiduciary loans for Students of Professional Master's Programs and Post-graduate Vocational Training Programmes

Applications are now open for the Crédit Agricole fiduciary loans “Finanziamo gli studi Università di Bologna.” Deadline: April 30.

Re-opening of the Tech Forward call for applications - new deadline: 31 March

Join the 16-week Post-graduate vocational training programme to explore advanced technologies, create innovative solutions, and engage with IdeaSquare at CERN.

International

Call for applications to Erasmus + mobility for traineeship 2025/26

Would you like to broaden your curriculum by working abroad? Carry out a paid traineeship in a European Union country. Apply by 13 May.

Meetings and Initiatives

Call for Players - 2 April

Join the event to discover the entrepreneurial projects selected by "Call for Startup 2024/25," engage with their creators, and become part of an entrepreneurial team.

IDEA Alma Mater

Innovation and Research

The call for Great-ER is open!

Participate in "Growing and Empowering Advanced Technologies in Emilia-Romagna," a free advanced incubation program for startups and deep tech research spin-offs. Apply by 11 October.

Notte dei Ricercatori

Innovation and Research

Waiting for European Researchers' Night 2024: guided tours and AperiScienza

From 28 August to 27 September, in the run-up to the night dedicated to research, the city comes alive with numerous initiatives to promote science and culture. Discover the programme.