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DISTAL
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.
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The Plant Variety Rights
The selection of new varieties of cherry, pear, apple and kiwi
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Research laboratories
Discover them all!
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Academic calendar
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.
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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
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International
EQA-International Journal of Environmental Quality, volume 62 (2024) is now online
EQA is an open access international, multidisciplinary and peer-reviewed journal
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Innovation and Research
BUSCOB: bifidobacteria for a new future
The BUSCOB is the collection of bifidobacteria of the University of Bologna housed in the Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences within the Laboratory of Agro-Environmental and Food Microbiology
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Bulletin of Insectology has improved its position in the Clarivate Journal Citation Reports© Ranking 2023 and is now in Q2!
New Issue of “Bulletin of Insectology” Vol. LXXVII (1) June 2024 is online. 2023 Impact Factor: 1.3 / 5-Year Impact Factor: 1.3 / Q2 - 52/109 (Entomology) -
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University
The Plant Variety Rights, on line the outstanding results of our research on genetic improvement
The varieties are protected and owned by the University of Bologna
Events
Conferences
The 9th International Congress of Rabbit Biotechnology and Large Animal Models for Translational Research
North Campus Research Complex (NCRC) on the University of Michigan campus, 2800 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48098, USA
Conferences
22nd Meeting of the International Humic Substances Society (IHSS) – The role of NOM and HS in achieving Sustainable Development Goals
Palacongressi di Rimini | Via della Fiera, 23, 47923 Rimini RN
Training initiatives
EIT Food RIS Inspire Summer School on Sustainable Food Production and Consumption | Deadline for application: August 31st, 2024
Online on Zoom
Calls and competitions
Open calls
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Newsletter
DISTAL monthly bulletin, edited by DISTAL Communication Area
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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.
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I.D.E.A - Innovation - Development - Entrepreneurship - Alma Mater Turn research into a business idea
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International DLG Prize
The advancement award for junior staff in agriculture and the food industry - Deadline: 1 February 2022