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Pacific Climate Variability & Change
Teleconnections and Marine Heatwaves with Prof. Emanuele di Lorenzo
Future Energy Materials and Technology (FEMT)
Dive into the science shaping tomorrow’s energy. This intensive summer school explores energy materials and technologies.
5th International Conference on Interface Properties in Organic and Hybrid Electronics
IPOE will focus on the physical phenomena that occur at organic/organic, organic/inorganic, and organic/metal interfaces.
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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.
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.
Innovation and Research
Innovation and Research
From data to decision 2026
A course designed to help you understand data science and data-driven decision-making. Enrol on the course by 7 September.
Innovation and Research
NET-Fuels Symposium - call for abstract
Deadline extended to April 8th, 2026
Innovation and Research
IPOE 2026 - Call for abstracts
The international conference dedicated to the study of interfacial properties in organic and hybrid electronic systems will take place in Bologna.
Innovation and Research
How Do Humans and AI Judge Violence? A Comparative Study
A study compares the responses of more than 3,000 people with those of 18 AI models. Listen to the interview with Nico Curti and Mariachiara Stellato on Radio Deejay, which inspired the study.
News
University
Call for Applications for PhD Programs
For PhD programs starting in autumn 2026, the second admission call is now online. Check the information on how to apply. Deadline: 15 June 2026.
Meetings and Initiatives
Career Day - Job networking event
On 10 March, meet companies and test your approach to the job market. Sign up now!
Meetings and Initiatives
A special visit to the Specola and the Museum of Palazzo Poggi for DIFA staff
The initiative, addressed to faculty, researchers and technical-administrative staff, offered an important opportunity for internal engagement and shared reflection.
University
The Department’s degree programmes for the 2026/27 academic year are now online
Discover what’s new, explore the contents and objectives in depth, assess the opportunities, and choose the path that best aligns with your interests and professional goals.
Events
Summer schools: explore the major themes of physics while pursuing an undergraduate or PhD degree
Lectures and hands-on activities focused on the challenges of the future.
Advanced topics in the field of physical sensing and scientific computing. Only a few places still available!
Explore key topics related to energy and the environment: application deadline 5 June!
