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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.
Research laboratories
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Academic calendar 2024/25
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.
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
Final Event of the Horizon Europe Project FishEUTrust
Final Event FishEUTrust, “How much do you know about the fish you eat”, Horizon Europe Project, Malta, May 14th 2026
Meetings and Initiatives
Food is Never Waste Project: From Knowledge Exchange to Action
DISTAL, INAT and CIHEAM Engage Local Stakeholders in Tunis Showcasing Initiatives to Prevent and Reduce Food Waste in University Canteens
Meetings and Initiatives
Evidence-based support for transition to agroecological weed management in diverse farming systems and European regions: HEU CONSERWA Project Meeting
M36 Conserwa General Assembly hosted in Lisbon on April 28th- 29th.
International
At DISTAL, Professor Miguel A. Altieri and Professor Clara I. Nicholls from the University of California discuss agroecology
Recognized internationally among the leading experts in the field, the two professors highlighted the role of agroecology in addressing today’s environmental and social challenges.
Events
Workshop
Summer School in Off-Highway Vehicle Design
Viale G. Fanin 50, Bologna
Exhibition
The world of bees and beekeeping – Opening ceremony
Biblioteca di Agraria "Gabriele Goidanich", viale Fanin 40
Meeting
Studying at university later in life - University for adult learners over 40, 50 and 60
Seminar
Join us at the table
Aula Grande, piazza San Giovanni in Monte 2
Conference
TEA plants for genetic innovation in the agricultural sector.
Aula “20 maggio 2012”, Regione Emilia-Romagna, Viale della Fiera 8, Terza Torre.
Meeting
Live the experience by discovering the degree courses in Agricultural and Food Sciences
Meeting
A Day at the University. Experience it by exploring the Degree Programmes in the Agro‑Food Sciences area
Dipartimento di Scienze e tecnologie agro-alimentari, Viale Fanin 40-50
Seminar
LLessons from COP30 in Brazil: alternative proteins and the global quest for sustainable food systems
Aula Magna Distal, viale Giuseppe Fanin 44
Meeting
Startup Day 2026
Calls and competitions
Open calls
First and Second cycle degree programmes
Choose the degree programme, second cycle degree or single-cycle degree programme that suits you best among those offered by the Department
Health and safety
Information on risks, correct behaviour and emergency management in the main places of study, work and research of the Department and of the University