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The Department has two main locations, one in Bologna and one in Cesena, but it also carries out both teaching and research activities in Ozzano, Cadriano and Imola.

Rosalba Lanciotti is the new Director of the Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences (DISTAL)
For the three-year period 2021-2024.

Academic calendar for the 2021/22 a.y.
The academic calendar shows the religious and non-religious holidays on which teaching activities do not take place, and the Christmas and Easter activity breaks.

Giovanni Molari is the new rector of the Alma Mater of Bologna
The Director of Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences Giovanni Molari was elected new Magnifico Rettore (Magnificent Rector) of The University of Bologna until 2027.

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.
News

Meetings and Initiatives
Successful launch of Carbon Farming CE project
INTERREG Carbon Farming CE project has started

International
Welcome to Maria Fernanda Cingolani, from CEPAVE-CONICET, Universidad Nacional de La Plata
The DISTAL welcomes a Visiting Fellow from Argentina who will bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to complement the work of our Department

New Issue of “Bulletin of Insectology” Vol. LXXVI (1) June 2023 is online
2021 Impact Factor: 1.562 / 5-Year Impact Factor: 1.658

International
Welcome to Shai Barbut from Guelph University
The DISTAL welcomes the new ISA Visiting Fellow from Canada who will bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to complement the work of our Department
Events
Conferences
5th European Maize Meeting
Complesso di San Giovanni in Monte - Piazza San Giovanni in Monte, 1/2 - 40100, Bologna, Italy
Seminars
The potential sustainable strategies for food safety and shelf life prolongation
Biotechnology Research and Application Center, Cukurova University, Balcalí, Sariçam, 01330, Adana, Turkey and online
Conferences
AIEAA Annual Conference, Guns, Germs and Climate: Food Security and Food Systems in a Risky World
Università degli Studi di Milano, Via Festa del Perdono, 7, 20122 Milano MI
Presentations and meetings
SHEET project Workshop (ICT-Agrifood)
Aula Magna, DISTAL | Viale Giuseppe Fanin, 40-50, 40127 Bologna BO
Calls and competitions
Open calls

Newsletter
DISTAL monthly bulletin, edited by DISTAL Communication Area

First and second cycle degree programmes a.y. 2021/22
Consult the complete list of first and second cycle degree programmes offered by the department and make your choice.

I.D.E.A - Innovation - Development - Entrepreneurship - Alma Mater Turn research into a business idea

International DLG Prize
The advancement award for junior staff in agriculture and the food industry - Deadline: 1 February 2022