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Professor Cecilia Robustelli of Unimore Appointed to the Academic Body of the Accademia della Crusca

Professor Cecilia Robustelli, from the Department of Studies on Language and Culture at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, has been appointed by the College of Academicians of the Accademia della Crusca, which met in an extraordinary session, as one of 11 new Italian corresponding academicians of the prestigious institution. "I am grateful to the Accademia della Crusca for this appointment as an Academician, which I consider a generous recognition of my research in the field of It...

An international research group coordinated by Unimore has developed an innovative method that reveals the structure of the Earth

The Unimore Oceanic Crust Research Group, led by Professor Daniele Brunelli, coordinated the international team and devised a method to uncover the structure and composition of the Earth's mantle. The results, published in the prestigious journal Science Advances, reveal the existence of kilometre-scale lithological discontinuities, redefining current interpretations of the Earth's internal structure. “With this research, we achieved two key objectives: on one hand, we established a method t...

In Modena, on 7 May: the event “Alien animals and the conservation of native fauna”

At the heart of the event is one of the main threats to global biodiversity: the introduction of alien species, which can compete with, prey on, or transmit diseases to native organisms. This highlights the need to promote widespread awareness and implement targeted actions to ensure the conservation of our natural resources and the wellbeing of habitats. The symposium is organised within the framework of the international LIFE URCA PROEmys project (URgent Conservation Actions PRO Emys orbic...

A New Method for Environmental Care Emerges from the Study of Pollen

A team of Italian researchers, led by Anna Maria Mercuri and Assunta Florenzano from the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, and Andrea Zerboni from the University of Milan, has published a study in Scientific Reports that paves the way for a new form of environmental protection: Precision Land Knowledge of the Past (PLKP). This approach is based on a detailed study of a region’s ecological history, reconstructing environmental changes from prehistory onwards, with the aim of designing cons...

Geodiversity, Geological heritage and Geoconservation: interview with Prof. Piotr Migoń, Visiting Professor at the Department of Chemical and Geological Sciences

In March 2025, the Department of Chemical and Geological Sciences of Unimore hosted, as Visiting Professor, Prof. Piotr Migoń from the University of Wroclaw (Poland), for an intensive course aimed at doctoral students and young researchers on a very current topic in the field of geology: “Geodiversity and Geoheritage - Contribution of Geosciences to the Global Environmental Agenda.” The course, under the supervision of Prof. Mauro Soldati, Director of the Department of Chemical and Geologica...

Professor Antonio La Marca Appointed to the Regional Coordination Committee for Medically Assisted Reproduction in the Lazio Region

Professor Antonio La Marca from Unimore, Director of the Clinic of Gynaecology and Obstetrics at the University Hospital, has been appointed by the Lazio Region as an expert in the Regional Coordination Committee for Medically Assisted Reproduction. In December 2024, the Lazio Region established the Regional Network for Medically Assisted Reproduction (RRMAR) with the aim of issuing guidelines to ensure the consistent and appropriate provision of services related to MAR across the regional ...

Unimore mourns the passing of Pope Francis

“The University of Modena and Reggio Emilia joins in mourning the passing of Pope Francis, a key figure of our time in terms of public thought, civil discourse, and constant attention to social transformation. His addresses also engaged the academic world, highlighting its educational mission, social responsibility, and role in fostering dialogue between different fields of knowledge. Pope Francis brought back to the forefront the urgency of responsibility, attentiveness to real condition...

Call for the Election of the New Rector Published. First Round on 4 June, Possible Run-off on 16 June

The University of Modena and Reggio Emilia has officially launched the process for electing the next Rector. On 17 April, the Dean of the full professors published the decree announcing the elections for the leadership of the University for the 2025–2031 six-year term. All voting procedures will be conducted entirely electronically, with remote participation via personal devices. This approach, in line with recent electoral experiences and now an established practice at national level, aims...

The Six PhD Graduates of the 37th Cycle of the Doctoral Programme in Legal Sciences Have Been Proclaimed

The discussion of the doctoral theses and the proclamation ceremony for the PhD candidates of the 37th cycle of the Doctoral Programme in Legal Sciences took place in the Aula Magna of the Department of Law at Unimore. The following candidates successfully completed their studies: Nicola Brignoli (Scientific Disciplinary Sector: Administrative Law), Adriana Ciafardoni (Administrative Law), Rossana Detomi (Labour Law), Federica Raffone (Criminal Law), Benedetta Rossi (Philosophy of Law), and Ale...

Lecture by Giuliano Amato on Personal Data Protection and Competition Law at the Department of Economics – 15 April

At the “Marco Biagi” Department of Economics (DEMB) at Unimore, on Tuesday 15 April at 3:00 PM (East Main Hall), Professor Giuliano Amato will deliver the closing lectio magistralis of the course “Law of the Digital Economy – Jean Monnet Module” for the 2024/25 academic year, entitled “Personal Data Protection and Competition Law: The Facebook Case in Germany .” The event, which is free of charge and open to the public, will address a key issue in the regulation of digital markets. Procee...