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The Physics Show
A show that brings physics to life for everyone aged 12 to 99, with two live performances and an introductory seminar for high school teachers.
Kinetic Organization of Marine Microbial Respiration with Prof. Daniel H. Rothman
A seminar with MIT geophysicist Daniel H. Rothman
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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
Course: “BEYOND RESEARCH - Tools and strategies for transforming research into innovation”
Learn the tools and skills to develop an entrepreneurial mindset. Join this introductory entrepreneurship course, organised in collaboration with Almacube. Register by 20 September.
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.
News
International
IMAPP Graduation Days 2026
Thesis defences and degree award ceremony
University
Grants towards rent for students living away from home for the 2025/26 academic year
If your ISEE is no higher than €20,000, you can apply for the MUR grant. Please remember to complete the self-certification form. Deadline: 24 July 2026.
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!
Events
Talk
GenerAtions
Lab
Origin and evolution of planetary systems
Via Gobetti 92
Exhibition
Museo della Specola – Special Opening
Via Zamboni, 33
Exhibition
Hidden variables
Navile distretto universitario - Via Gobetti, 85
Exhibition
Traces of the invisible
Via Piero Gobetti 93/2
Theater
The Physics Show for high-schools
Cinema Perla, via S. Donato 38, Bologna
Theater
The Physics Show
Cinema Perla, via S. Donato 38
Conference
FAIRy day
Seminar
Kinetic Organization of Marine Microbial Respiration, with Prof. Daniel H. Rothman
Presentation
HPQC Master: online open day 2026
Talk
Workshop PLS: Stellar Sciences – Space to the Future
Seminar
Emergency management from the Civil Protection perspective in light of the most recent experiences
Seminar
An Artificial Assistant as a cognitive "sparring partner" for the development of skills and competencies
Seminar
Managing differences in prevention strategy: focus on age
Seminar
Talking about well-being, understanding discomfort: the psychosocial risks seen by clinical psychology
Seminar
Natural, processed, safe foods? How to navigate qualities, preferences, and false myths
Workshop
Collaborative robotics in research laboratories: security, innovation and new frontiers
Seminar
Self-awareness and artificial intelligence: a clinical perspective
Conference
Mobility of the future between health, safety and sustainability
Calls and competitions
Open calls
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!