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Research that drives engineering forward

We innovate design methods, technologies and tools in civil, environmental, chemical and materials engineering, to create safer and more sustainable infrastructure, processes and systems.

We are building the future through knowledge

  • Water Resource Management
  • Floods and storm surges
  • Land reclamation
  • Hydrogeological risk
  • Resilient infrastructure
  • Sustainable mobility
  • Seismic safety
  • Circular economy
  • Sustainable materials
  • Bioplastics and biopolymers
  • Membrane technologies
  • Plant safety
  • Subsurface resources
  • Satellite observation
  • Structural Monitoring
  • Production systems
  • Regional development

News

Call for applications for admission to the Collegio Superiore’s International PhD College

If you are enrolled in a PhD programme at the University of Bologna, you can participate in complementary research activities and obtain the Collegio Superiore Diploma. Deadline: 4 November.

Innovation and Research

Are you interested in global sustainability? Join the UnaVEx – Virtual Exchange for Sustainability

Between November and December 2026, join the online international exchange programme to discuss and act on today’s global sustainability challenges. Apply until 1 November.

Innovation and Research

Have you heard of the Field Work call for applications?

Would you like to gain experience in development cooperation in countries of the Global South? Get ready to apply – you can now propose a position of your own choosing.

Innovation and Research

‘Marco Polo’ Call for Proposals, 2nd round 2026 – deadline 15 September 2026

The Marco Polo Programme is designed to provide mobility grants with the aim of promoting research carried out abroad by young researchers from the University of Bologna.

About us

We contribute to the advancement of knowledge and social well-being through the development of processes, technologies, systems and innovative and sustainable products.

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Degree programmes in Italian, academic year 2026/27

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International degree programmes, academic year 2026/27

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PhD programmes, academic year 2026/27

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Full professors, associate professors and researchers

Events

Meeting
A lecturer is talking with some female students from his course

27 October 2026

PhD and Management: building a bridge

Managers and PhD holders compare skills and opportunities: talks and workshop tables to explore the value of a PhD in business

Job opportunities, calls and contracting

Opportunities for professional development, training and collaboration offered by the Department. (Page in italian)