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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.
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
International
FOEBE+ Programme: Bioeconomy Challenge Week 2026
From the 21st to the 24th of April the UNIBO students of the Erasmus+ programme FOEBE+ took part in the 2026 edition of the Bioeconomy Challenge Week
Meetings and Initiatives
Erasmus+ GreenTraINT: ideas, innovation and collaboration in working groups between Europe and Seychelles
Students and experts collaborate across continents to co-design solutions for agriculture, food safety, and conservation in tropical environments
Innovation and Research
Adaptive Agricultural Strategies: Win–Win Solutions for Climate Change Challenges
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International
ReLeaf Project Meeting
The ReLeaf consortium met in Cesena for its bi-annual meeting
Events
Seminar
Fascinating aromas in fruits and transdisciplinary education
Meeting
Bodies, Violence, Narratives, and Care: Possible Connections
Seminar
Narrazioni sul cibo: storie, esperienze, prospettive allo specchio della letteratura
Aula Magna Villa Almerici P.zza Goidanich 60
Meeting
Biodiversity of Pollinating Insects: stories and images between research and territory
Filla Auditorium, Parco della Montagnola, Via Irnerio, 2/6 - 2/7
Lecture
A collection of living stories
Filla Auditorium, Parco della Montagnola, Via Irnerio, 2/6 - 2/7
Meeting
Job Corner - Cesena Campus
Presentation
Exploring Microbial Biodiversity in Emilia-Romagna - The Hidden Microcosm Behind Its Renowned Food Products (MiPAT-ER)
Viale Fanin
Exhibition
The world of bees and beekeeping – Opening ceremony
Biblioteca di Agraria "Gabriele Goidanich", viale Fanin 40
Seminar
La “cultura del cibo”, il corpo umano, la psiche e le regioni/ragioni della scrittura
Aula Magna Biblioteca Malatestiana P.zza Bufalini 1
Fair
Play The Games Festival 2026
BolognaFiere, viale della Fiera 20
Seminar
Join us at the table
Aula Capitani, piazza San Giovanni in Monte 2
Workshop
Summer School in Off-Highway Vehicle Design
Viale G. Fanin 50, Bologna
Seminar
Earth Monitoring from Space: vegetation dynamics, forest disturbance and land surface temperature
Via Zamboni 33. Classroom 15
Seminar
Mutual and Solidarity-Based Finance for Agriculture
Aula 15, Viale Giuseppe Fanin 44
Seminar
Le Muse a banchetto. Il cibo in forma di parole: variazioni sul tema
Aula Magna Biblioteca Malatestiana P.zza Bufalini 1
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
Meeting
Live the experience by discovering the degree courses in Agricultural and Food Sciences
Seminar
Join us at the table
Aula Gambi, piazza San Giovanni in Monte 2
Seminar
The Physical Side of Poultry Feed
Sala Bonavita, Corso della Repubblica 5
Demo
CARINA Demo Field Day 2026
Via Gandolfi 19, Cadriano
Presentation
The Giovanni Pollicino Award, the Italian videogame program promoted by the IVIPRO association, is now named in memory of the technician and adjunct lecturer who passed away prematurely
Aula 8 del DISTAL, viale Giuseppe Fanin 46
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