Università degli studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia

Fashion at the Museum: “En Vol”

For the fourth consecutive year, Unimore brings the dialogue between science, creativity, and sustainability to the runway. This is achieved through the Third Mission STEAM project “FASHION AT THE MUSEUM”, which combines the university's cultural heritage with the talent of the younger generations. The continuous search for new narratives to facilitate public engagement with the University's museum heritage has laid the foundations for a collaboration between MUSEOMORE (the University Museum an...

Xia-Gibbs syndrome: Unimore coordinates the largest Italian case series

An important multicentre study on Xia-Gibbs syndrome has been published in the American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A . This research is the result of a collaboration between the Paediatrics group at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (Unimore) and colleagues from the University of Pisa, the University of Florence, the IRCCS Fondazione Stella Maris in Pisa, and the Child and Adolescent Neuropsychiatry Unit at the ASST Rhodense. The scientific study, coordinated by Professor Loren...

DESU at the European Parliament for the international conference on the Widespread School project

Unimore’s Department of Education and Human Sciences (DESU) is set to take part in a major European event dedicated to educational innovation and the relationship between schools and communities. The DESU research unit – comprising Professor Chiara Bertolini, Professor Paola Damiani, Dr Laura Landi and Dr Erica Biagini – will attend the international conference “A Roadmap for Educational Innovation through Schools and Communities in Europe”. The event will be held at the European Parliament in ...

Prof. Giovanni Grandi confirmed at the helm of the prestigious international scientific journal The European Journal of Contraception and Reproductive Healthcare for another 4 years

The International Board of the European Society of Contraception and Reproductive Health, during its international congress held in Belgrade (Serbia), confirmed with 100% of the approval votes Prof. Giovanni Grandi’s role as Editor-in-Chief of the Society's official scientific journal, The European Journal of Contraception and Reproductive HealthCare, for the next 4 years (2026-2030). This prestigious journal, which boasts a 30-year history (founded in 1996), is one of the world's leading s...

ENNIO DORIS FOUNDATION LAUNCHES FIRST LOCAL EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIP PROJECT WITH THE SUPPORT OF ITALCER GROUP AND UNIMORE

The Ennio Doris Foundation is launching a new local scholarship and mentorship scheme, supported by the Italcer Group and in collaboration with the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (UniMORE). The initiative stems from the "Community & Mentorship" programme promoted by the Ennio Doris Foundation—a non-profit organisation established in 2022 to nurture talent and foster social mobility. It aims to develop and roll out an integrated educational model combining scholarships, training, and car...

From the Motor Valley to the US: Unimore and Unibo take centre stage at Formula SAE Michigan 2026

The MoRe Modena Racing team from the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, alongside UniBo Motorsport, recently competed in Formula SAE Michigan 2026, held last week at the Michigan International Speedway (USA). For the first time, both teams entered the competition together under the auspices of MUNER (Motorvehicle University of Emilia-Romagna). MUNER provided crucial logistical backing and institutional coordination for the trip, showcasing two student-developed prototypes from the Emilia-R...

New Unimore Study Identifies 8,500 Daily Steps as Key to Preventing Weight Regain

Walking approximately 8,500 steps a day represents a simple, accessible and effective strategy for preventing weight regain following a diet. This is the finding of a new study by Unimore presented at the European Congress on Obesity 2026 and published in the scientific journal International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health . The study was coordinated by Professor Marwan El Ghoch from the Department of Biomedical, Metabolic and Neural Sciences at the University of Modena an...

Unijunior Unimore Final Celebration

The Unijunior 2026 project will conclude on Saturday, 16 May, with a "graduation ceremony" involving 415 students aged between 8 and 13. These young learners chose to embark on a fascinating journey through culture, experiments, curiosity, and fun, discovering various disciplines guided by expert professors. Now in its fourteenth edition, this scientific outreach project, promoted by Unimore in collaboration with the Leo Scienza Association, has seen the consistent and enthusiastic involveme...

2026 Nencki Prize awarded to Professor Andrea Cossarizza

The Polish Academy of Sciences recently hosted the official ceremony for the presentation of the Nencki Prize, a prestigious accolade awarded to internationally renowned scientists for outstanding contributions to the field of biomedical sciences. The 2026 Nencki Prize was conferred upon Professor Andrea Cossarizza of the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia. Professor Cossarizza’s scientific career, which began over 40 years ago, is distinguished by many vital contributions to the study ...

UNIMORE Honours Sporting and Academic Excellence: Awards Presented for the 2025/2026 Unimore Sport Excellence Programme

Established in 2017, the programme promotes the dual career model by providing practical support to help students combine academic study with competitive sport. These measures include dedicated academic tutors, flexible study pathways and the issue of a Diploma Supplement certifying both academic and sporting achievements. For the 2025/2026 academic year, 99 students (46 women and 53 men) were admitted to the programme, representing all University departments and a wide range of sports, includi...