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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
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.
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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Events
Presentation
PhD Day 2026 – Research Topic in Food Science and Biotechnology
DISTAL Aula Magna - sede di Cesena, piazza Goidanich, 60
Meeting
Approcci di sperimentazione in campo
AUB, via Gandolfi 19, Cadriano (Bo)
Fair
Play The Games Festival 2026
BolognaFiere, viale della Fiera 20
Exhibition
The world of bees and beekeeping – Opening ceremony
Biblioteca di Agraria "Gabriele Goidanich", viale Fanin 40
Seminar
Join us at the table
Aula Capitani, piazza San Giovanni in Monte 2
Talk
Fuori Sede, Dentro la Salute: nutrizione pratica, evidenze e counselling clinico
Aula Magna “I Maestri”- Pad. 23, piano 1 Policlinico S. Orsola Malpighi, Via Ercolani 4, BO
Workshop
Summer School in Off-Highway Vehicle Design
Viale G. Fanin 50, Bologna
Talk
IWC4 - International Wheat Congress 2026
Bologna Congress Center, piazza della Costituzione, 4
Seminar
Earth Monitoring from Space: vegetation dynamics, forest disturbance and land surface temperature
Viale Giuseppe Fanin 44-46, Classroom 15
Meeting
Recruiting Day - Lavorare nel terzo settore
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
BAR-AT-TALEA
Bar del Distal, Viale Giuseppe Fanin
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
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
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