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Events
7 November 2026
Distal Open Day, Cesena Campus and Forlì Campus: Presentation of the Bachelor's Degree Programmes.l Distal, Campus di Cesena e Campus di Forlì: presentazione dei corsi di Laurea
The event will take place on 7 November 2026.
8 November 2026
Food safety: what research teaches us and the challenges ahead
In 2026, DISTAL was once again invited to take part in Agorà Festival, a prestigious cultural event in Cesena
13 November 2026
Innovative agricultural systems for the efficient management of water resources and industrial crops on degraded soils
Soil salinity, water resources and agronomic innovation: from research to practical solutions
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News
Interreg Central Europe General Assembly meeting ”FoodCIRCUS – Circular solutions for keeping food waste out of Central Europe’s schools”
The fourth partner in-person meeting held at VSB – Technical University of Ostrava
EU Horizon Project: REDESIGN project at the Vertical Farming World Congress 2026
Professor Francesco Orsini presented “How to measure and communicate vertical farming sustainability” in London and visited the REDESIGN living lab
DISTAL at the 32nd International Horticultural Congress in Kyoto
Ten oral presentations, three posters and a wide range of international activities for researchers from the ResCUE-AB group
About us
DISTAL contributes to the development of the agri-food system through research, training and knowledge transfer, taking an integrated approach that encompasses the environment, people and the local area.
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Competitive research projects between 2022 and 2024.40
Active patents in 2024.90,8%
Per cent of graduates who find employment within three years of graduation.15
Degree programmes, including 3 international ones.
From academic research to scientific dissemination
DISTAL’s research activities follow a path that extends from a PhD degree to scientific dissemination, emphasising quality, interdisciplinarity and the impact of the results on society.
The PhD programme at DISTAL
Find out about the PhD programme in Agricultural, Environmental and Food Sciences and Technologies.
Research within the department
The Research Areas in which new knowledge is being developed.
Services for organisations and enterprises
The department’s research expertise applied directly in the field.
Disseminating scientific knowledge
The department promotes scientific awareness through events aimed at the general public.
Job opportunities, calls and contracting
Opportunities for professional development, training and collaboration offered by the Department. (in Italian)
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